Sweetwater Community Land Trust :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1981 Established: 1984

This page last updated:9/27/2011

Sweetwater Community Land Trust

Mansfield, Missouri,

United States

Nestled in the Missouri Ozarks, we have 480 acres of rural land; 60 acres is farmable, the rest is hilly oak-hickory forest. Our community name derives from our beautiful 50 gallon/minute spring that feeds the headwaters of the Gasconade River.

Land is owned and managed by the trust, which gives 99-year leases for 10-acre home sites. Buildings, tools, vehicles, and businesses are privately owned. Individuals and families manage their own finances. We function as a "neighborhood" where members regulate their level of community involvement. Some members choose to have cooperative housing, gardens, or businesses. Sharing and mutual support are common.

We manage Sweetwater by informal discussion and consensus and by cooperative arrangements among equals. Our focus is land stewardship and environmental quality, as well as optimizing human well-being and relationships. We are nondiscriminatory and open-minded, and we welcome creative individuals.

Contact:

Susan Minyard
2680 Sweetwater Lane
Mansfield, Missouri 65704 United States
Phone: 417 741 6630

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:9/27/2011

Visitor Process: We can send you a brochure describing our community in greater detail

Affiliations: Twin Oaks Community

:: Sandhill Farm

:: East Wind Community

Network Affiliations:

FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities

:: 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): 11 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Voluntary work sharing as needed) Join Fee: Yes (Cost of 10-acre leasehold; can be monthly payments) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly fee for maintenance and land taxes)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 480 acres (194.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 6 (New members can build) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (community potlucks, holidays & special occasions) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (some vegetarians and near-vegetarians) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Not prohibited, but no current users)	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Native American :: Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Unitarian Universalist :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled

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