Sunrise Ranch :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1945 Established: 1945

This page last updated:8/19/2009

Sunrise Ranch

Loveland, Colorado,

United States

Sunrise Ranch is an Emissary community founded in 1945, and located about 10 miles west of Loveland, Colorado, (a little over an hour north of Denver). The Emissaries (also known as Emissaries of Divine Light) are a worldwide spiritual organization and, in the United States, a registered nonprofit charity dedicated to the spiritual regeneration of humankind. The demonstration of practical spirituality in each aspect of living is one of the Emissaries' main concerns.

Sunrise Ranch has about 70 residents—60 adults and 10 children. The community has weekly worship services, an elected governing board, regular community meetings, internship and visitor programs, and a retreat and conference business handling groups up to 200. It also runs a farm, growing organic vegetables and raising grass-fed beef.

Work opportunities include support of most of the functions required for a busy, well-established community to flourish. All community members are required to contribute some time to community tasks. Because Sunrise Ranch is the international headquarters of the Emissary program, much administrative work takes place on site.

While external changes have their ebb and flow, there is a firm commitment to our spiritual heritage and a strong, focused intent on the radiant expression of the divine.

Becoming a community member involves several stages ranging from a few days' visit to participation in the "Full Self Emergence" work-study program. We welcome visitors. We ask that you please call before arriving. Some work-share arrangements are available from time to time.

Website: http://www.sunriseranch.org

Contact:

Helena Karchere
100 Sunrise Ranch Rd
Loveland, Colorado 80538 United States
Phone: 970-679-4200

Links:

Emissaries website: Home page for Emissaries

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:8/19/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Sunrise Ranch by phone.

Affiliations: Rainbow Farm

:: The Glen Ivy Center

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 70 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes (David Karchere) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Governing Group)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (several donate income) Labor Contribution: Expected (variable hours/month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 360 acres (145.7 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 35 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Emissaries of Divine Light) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Emissaries Educational Style(s): Private school off the property :: Public schooled

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