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HISTORY
an island residential/recreational community
Hartstene Pointe (Maintenance Association) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on June 12, 1970 by the Quadrant Corporation, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Inc.
The Pointe, as it is generally known, is approximately 215 acres in size and is situated about 18 miles northeast of the City of Shelton in Mason County, Washington. The Pointe is located on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island in the southern end of Puget Sound.
The Pointe consists of 440 private residential lots (as of 2002, 296 lots have been developed and 144 are still vacant), 90 private condominium "Island Houses", a private road system, a 6,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, a swimming pool and hot tub, three tennis courts, about 5 ½ miles of walking trails, a 100 slip marina, a boat launch, picnic areas and 3.5 miles of private beach.
Hartstene Pointe has a single access gate operated by cards issued to property owners. One of the unique features of Hartstene Pointe is the circular shape of most of the residential lots. These lots are either 80 ft. or 90 ft. in diameter and all are completely surrounded by common area greenbelt.
The community is served by public water and sewage systems owned and operated by Mason County and by a public power system operated by the Mason County Public Utility District.
Hartstene Pointe employs a full time Manager, Office Manager, Patrol Officer and two Maintenance Persons, together with part-time employees as needed. The Pointe is now governed by a seven member Board of Directors who are elected by the property owners. The Board functions under the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) filed with the original Articles of Incorporation. All development at the Pointe, including new construction, additions, exterior maintenance and painting and tree cutting are closely regulated by an Architectural Control Committee established by the Board of Directors.
After more than 30 years, Hartstene Pointe remains heavily wooded with Douglas fir, hemlock, cedar, madrona, maple and various other deciduous trees. The area is also home to a significant population of birds, deer, raccoons and several families of red fox. Bald eagles have been sighted along the waters edge. Along its perimeter, Hartstene Pointe boasts magnificent views of Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.