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Formed: 1993 Established: 1993
Acorn Community
Mineral, Virginia,
United States
 Acorn Community is a secular, egalitarian community, founded in 1993. We are committed to income-sharing, sustainable living, and creating a vibrant, eclectic culture. Our thriving seed business is part of an exciting movement and growing network of farmers, gardeners, and seed savers dedicated to organic and heritage agriculture. Our community encourages personal responsibility, supports queer and alternative lifestyles, and strives to create a stimulating social, political, feminist, and intellectual environment.
Remember, this stuff is hard! Living and working together, having fun and running a business, making decisions together and sharing income, are all challenging every day. We are interested in meeting people experienced in community building, communication and facilitation, and interested in building a dynamic, supportive social culture.
We always have need for maintenance and tech skills, home and land improvement, business management, tasty veggie cooking, alternative construction, seed saving knowledge, and people interested in organic gardening. Or if you just like to work hard, get things done, and to be surrounded by stimulating conversation, get to know us by scheduling a visit.
Our members are a mix of omnivores, vegans, and vegetarians--most of our meals are vegetarian.
Our beautiful 72 acres border on the South Anna River. Our two main residences are a white clapboard farmhouse built in 1908 and a community center called Heartwood with a dozen bedrooms. Acorn's money and resources are held in common.
We give "labor credit" for community work, such as building, gardening, cooking, cleaning, etc., whether or not it produces income. Members and interns alike work 42 hours per week. Groups may gather for swimming in the river, popcorn and a movie, board games, dances, yoga and belly dance, and hot tubbing. In addition, many members take advantage of cultural opportunities at Twin Oaks Community and in the college town of Charlottesville.
 
Website: http://www.acorncommunity.org
Contact:
1259 Indian Creek Rd
Mineral, Virginia 23117-3313 United States
Phone: 540-894-0595
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Links:
http://www.ic.org/acorn/
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Last Updated:1/7/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please see our website for the information we need from you to consider your request for a visit or internship. We prefer email, though if your internet access is limited we could also gather this information by mail or phone.
Affiliations: East Wind Community
:: Emma Goldman Finishing School
:: Ganas
:: Sandhill Farm
:: Skyhouse Community
:: Twin Oaks Community

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
9
Non-member Residents:
6
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
100% income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(42 hours a week)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
72 acres (29.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
3
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
(Lunch and Dinner)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
 
 
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