Windward :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1977 Established: 1980

This page last updated:11/29/2011

Windward

Klickitat, Washington,

United States

(we are located 8 miles northeast of the town of klickitat, on the eastern side of the cascades, two hours from Porland Oregon.)

As a cooperative community of over thirty years Windward is dedicated to preserving and developing the full spectrum of social and material technology needed to create a sustainable rural village. We believe that now is the time for radical change—and that there is nothing more radical than creating a working model of a better way.

Windward provides opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and fellowships (more detail about these programs is available on our website) for deep learning through practical hands-on experience with the tools needed to build a life in concert with the natural world. And, if it's a good fit--Windward offers the opportunity to create a sustainable home and a right-livelihood. One of the key differences between Windward and other communities is that we have a clear path by which someone can become a stakeholder in the non-profit that owns the 131 acres we steward.

In addition to traditional techniques such as organic gardening and earth sheltered construction, we are developing cutting-edge systems such as integrated aquaponics, converting forest waste into liquid fuel, and a representative consensus model.

If you have a vision of leading a deeply fulfilling, integrated, land-based life in community--we have the tools to create this life together. If you dream of being part of a village of artists and artisans, scientists and poets dedicated to creating a sustainable life close to the land, we'd like to hear from you.

Website: http://www.windward.org/

Contact:

55 Windward Ln
Klickitat, Washington 98628 United States
Phone: 509-369-2000

Links:

Windward community: modeling Sustainability: this is our communities homepage. from there you can link to many many pages about what we are doing here, and why.

Notes from Windward: What used to be a printed newslette,r transitioned into a weblog in the early 2000's. this is our primary avenue for education and outreach, and we try and update it at least once a week. check it out and see what we are up to!

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:11/29/2011

Visitors Accepted

(correspond first - drop-bys discouraged)

Visitor Process: We handle inquiries through email. A person can send us a description of themselves, where they come from and what they are looking for in community. Having read through out website (www.windward.org), and describing what about us is of interest to them, is a good indication that the person has undergone the due-diligence necessary to meet our community with realistic expectations. We also offer an annual "open house" around the fourth of July weekend for people to come and check out our approach to the technological and social components of building a lasting inter-generational community. Emailing us about is is a good way to learn more.

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): 10 Non-member Residents: -3 (depends of the season. we offer internships/apprenticeships on an ongoing basis throughout the year. usually closing down for the winter to regroup as a community.) Open to new members: Yes (our primary vehicle for new members is through our internship/aprenticeship programs wherein people come to learn and live in community for 3 months and see if it is a good fit for them. we are looking for members to take the community and its mission into the future.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (representative consensus) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (a board of directors selected by the membership, the board makes big community decisions.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (monthly dues are paid into commuity finances to provide basic services and fund capital improvements.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Commnuity chores, daily workparties, and ~2hours on community related personal projects.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes ($400/month dues)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 131 acres (53.0 hectares) Land Owned By: The community (non-profit corporation managed by board of directors who compose the representative consensus body of the community.) Number of Residences: 10 (we are gradually building and improving housing.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (this % is on a caloric basis. We purchase grains and beens from local growers, and purchase cooking oil and supplemental vegetables from the store.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (community noon-time meal) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (we try and accomidate peoples tastes and preferences.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (we raise and slaughter our own animals, which are the only communal source of meat. people purchase supplemental meat for their own diets out-of-pocket) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (on occasion we brew our own beer, cider, and country wine.) Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (ecological stewardship) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (we want to work well with, and care for the land we inhabit. all other spiritual practices are individual.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled

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