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Formed: 1989 Established: 1989
This page last updated:7/29/2009
Union Acres
Whittier, North Carolina,
United States
 We have been in the mountains of western North Carolina since 1989. Union Acres is one hour west of Asheville on 80 acres, with views and streams, 24 residential lots and seven acres of common land. Our community is based on Earth stewardship with consensus decision making and community service. Our stated purpose is to live as neighbors in peace and ecological balance with respect to one another and all life. Our members are diverse in backgrounds, ages, occupations, and interests. We have a wonderful new community building and a garden, picnic shelter, and seasonal pool in our meadow.
Eclectic spirituality is accepted and expressed. We have approximately 28 adults and 16 children. Interests and activities include a food co-op, gardening, potlucks, and homesteading. Some members horseback ride, kayak, canoe, hike, Peace Dance, contradance, and meditate.
Other members have plans to develop a nearby retreat center as well as a cohousing group within our community for seniors. A wonderful, creative charter school has opened nearby for grades K-8th!
Visitors must email and/or call before coming. There is one three-bedroom, three-bath home with a four-acre lot for sale now. If interested, contact us. Information packets are $7.
 
Website: http://www.unionacres.org/
Contact:
Union Acres Community
654 Heartwood Way
Whittier, North Carolina 28789-9786 United States
Phone: 828-497-2869/0060, 828-736-7652
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Former/Other Names: Union Acres
This page last updated:7/29/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email us and send a biography of yourself and your interest. Plan a visit by email contact and/or phone contact.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
44
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new members:
Yes
(in the ElderSpirit Co-housing community forming within our community)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Governing Board/Council)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(6 hours per adult per month..various ways to contribute.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly dues determined by the budget each year.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(several small towns within 7-15 miles)
Area:
80 acres (32.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
18
Cohousing:
No
(small co-housing group planned for retired individuals)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(potlucks, celebrations, friendship dinners)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(preferences range from raw foods through vegan/vegetarian to omnivorous)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(private use in homes not monitored)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(individual use in private homes up to the homeowner)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(several paths)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(many Spiritual paths are observed and respected)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
(Charter school grade K-8th available nearby)
 
 


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