| Since 1989, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Union Acres is one hour west of Asheville on 80 acres with views and streams--24 residential lots and 7 acres of common land. 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 are building a community building and have a garden, picnic shelter and seasonal pool in our meadow.
Eclectic spirituality is accepted and expressed. We are family oriented with 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 retired individuals. A wonderful, creative Charter School has opened nearby for grades K-8th!
Visitors must email and/or call before coming. There is one lot for sale now. If interested, people would need to be able to purchase the lot and build a home since there is no home on the lot. Info packets $7. | |
Population Open to new adults: Yes (in the ElderSpirit Co-housing community forming within our community) Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 47% M 53% F | Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes | Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (6 hours per adult per month..various ways to contribute.) 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) 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 Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes (none currently residing here) Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: Yes (several paths) Which Spiritual Path(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) | |
