The Kroetch family has been in the milling and timber business since the 1700s. After migrating to the U.S. from Bavaria, "Kroetch Bros." mills moved west with the railroads, finally ending up in Harrison, Idaho at the turn of the century.
Eventually, the venture became known as Kroetch Land & Timber. The privately held, award-winning, family corporation now sustainably manages 22,000+ acres of timberland.
At Kroetch Investments, we are the only firm in the world to offer a shelterwood investing strategy.
Shelterwood investing is inspired by the logging practice of shelterwood cutting. Instead of clear-cutting the whole forest, the woods are cut with long-term growth in mind, leaving the strongest trees to replenish and maintain the current forest structure.
We approach investing the same way. Our firm connects tokenized and traditional investors with investments that provide the most potential for strength and stability, including access to rare land developments with a focus on sustainability, community, and longevity.
We're proud to announce our first project, Clagstone Country Estates, a 384 acre development located in Athol, Idaho.
Just 20 minutes north of Coeur d'Alene in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas, this location offers easy access to Spokane International Airport and major development corridors—blending urban convenience with the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of North Idaho.
The development features 58 subdivided lots, each around 6 acres—surpassing county standards for size and setbacks. Complete infrastructure is included: roads, equestrian trails, water, fiber internet, and natural gas.
The infrastructure phase is underway, with funding secured and county pre-approval anticipated by July 2025. Construction is projected for completion by mid to late 2026.
After infrastructure is complete, Kroetch Investments will form an SPV to purchase all 58 lots at a discount. As lots are sold, proceeds—including interest from optional seller financing—will be distributed to investors. If you'd like to learn more about this, please contact us.
Joe Kroetch co-owns Kroetch Land & Timber Company and is the founder of Kroetch Property Group, a top real estate brokerage in North Idaho specializing in luxury estates, ski properties, and large-scale developments. He is now pioneering the integration of real estate and blockchain through tokenized property developments and a Web 3.0 marketplace using NFTs and utility tokens. Joe sees opportunities others have yet to notice, using his deep industry experience across real estate, investing, and land development.
With 15 years in tech and deep roots in the San Francisco startup scene, he is a seasoned founder of multiple companies and has been active in the crypto space since 2017. Known for his ability to build just about anything, he combines technical versatility with a strong foundation in business and philosophy, backed by a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Cal brings over a decade of strategic leadership in finance, operations, and go-to-market strategy, with experience at several Fortune 500 tech companies. He also led the development of a 300+ acre parcel in North Idaho, giving him hands-on expertise in all phases of land development. At Kroetch Investments, he drives deal flow, marketing, and fundraising with a focus on efficiency and execution. Cal holds a B.S. in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami and serves on the board of the North Idaho Film Festival.
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