Stelle began as an intentional community in 1973 based on the book, “The Ultimate Frontier.” In 1982 Stelle became an open community. Over the years, many residents have built aspects of sustainable living, such as green technologies and organic food production, into their lifestyles. Stelle residents comprise a diverse group although the common threads of responsible, conscious, and courteous living are visible.
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:1/14/2007
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Center for Sustainable Community at 815-256-2204 or email csc@stelle.net. Open houses are held the first weekend of every month. Visit www.centerforsustainablecommunity.org for more information.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
90
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
(Community has Homeowner's Association)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
40 acres (16.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Some land is owned by individual members, some by a subgroup within the community, and some by the community at large.)
Number of Residences:
42
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
(Weekly Cooperative meal)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(There is no policy on this.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(There are some vegetarians.)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Custom of not smoking in public)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(Members are free to pursue their own spiritual path.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(Spirituality is an important part of the community, however, it would be difficult to categorize it within a defined religion.)
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