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Formed: 1978 Established: 1979
Sirius Community
Shutesbury, Massachusetts,
United States
 Sirius is a Spiritual Community, educational center, and ecovillage founded in 1978 by former members of the Findhorn Community in Scotland. It is one part of an expanding network of light, working to increase the consciousness of humanity.
Sirius is a demonstration center of spiritual principles based on respect for the individual and cooperation with nature, seeing the divinity in all life. We are committed to living our lives with spiritual integrity recognizing that we are all in a process of growth with every experience in our life offering valuable lessons. We honor the highest truths common to all religions, and our unity in diversity is a source of inspiration for visitors and members. Meditation and attunement are central to our life together.
Sirius also demonstrates ecological ways of living, including organic food production, solar and environmentally friendly building practices and electrical generation using solar, wind, and vegetable oil. We recycle waste materials, build and use composting toilets, collect and filter used vegetable oil for operating our vegetable-oil burning cars and trucks, and choose to live less polluting, less consumptive lifestyles. Healing of the planet is of primary importance to us, and we are members of the Global Ecovillage Network.
As a non-profit educational corporation, Sirius offers workshops and seminars and hosts programs for the public. These include openhouses, a Spiritual Living Course, Apprentice Program, Community Experience Weekends, Wellness Retreats, A Permaculture Course, and environmental education tours. Day and overnight visitors are also welcome; please call to make arrangements.
 
Website: http://www.siriuscommunity.org
Contact:
72 Baker Rd
Shutesbury, Massachusetts 01072-9703 United States
Phone: 413-259-1251, 413-259-1128
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Last Updated:10/4/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: If interested in visiting or attending any of our programs please contact the office.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
26
Non-member Residents:
5
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(consensus of general membership & consensus of core group on purpose & direction, membership & finances)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(Members are responsible for own finances. Some community jobs are available.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
90 acres (36.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Sirius Community non profit organization)
Number of Residences:
8
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
(Most dinners and lunches available for those who choose to participate.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(native american, Buddhist, Quaker,Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim,)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
:: Home schooling
 
 


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I had the luck to be a visitor for some Days in Harvest of 2007... the aspect I enjoyed most was the both very clear AND open structure, that welcomed me as a guest. The Rooms were as comfortally as private, though near to the kitchen and the community-room, made with love for the detail from Wood, probably from Trees that once lived in the neighbourWood...
The wilderness of the BIG forest was to me relaxing and inspiring, I could play flute in the sunrise without disturbing anyone (...hopefully!:=)
also the offer to contribute my activity to common benefits, like renovating the roof and specially harvesting the chestnuts...very fast I felt accepted pratically in the commune life!
The joyride to the lake, the free-dancing-expierience, the lovely food...

THANK YOU!

Daniel Hamburg from Holstein/Altmark

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