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Formed: 1986 Established: 1986
Gondwana Sanctuary
Tyagarah, New South Wales,
Australia
((near Byron Bay))
 We are a residential community near Byron Bay.
The community and most, though not all, of the people living here are inspired by Osho. If you are inspired by permaculture, Papaji, meditation, bush regeneration, Amma, 5 Rhythms, NVC, Watsu, gardening, John de Ruiter, vipassana, contact dance, yoga, or just long walks on the beach, then you are likely to find people here who share your enthusiasm.
 
Website: http://www.gondwanasanctuary.org
Contact:
Mitra
23 Prestons Lane
Tyagarah, NSW 2481 Australia
Phone: +61-(0)2-6684-7210, +61-(0)266-848-096
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Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact the phone number or email, and someone will get back to you and let you know if there is space for any visitors. Our Wednesday-night community dinners are also open to visitors. Call the number to confirm that it is happening.
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.

Comment: We've ticked the first option - but I'm a bit surprised at the US-centricity of this, as an international directory there should be an option - "We are not a US based community and as such not subject to Fair Housing Law".
Population
Members(adults and children):
30
Non-member Residents:
12
Open to new members:
Yes
(Depends on availability of shares)
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
(Seeks consensus first)
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
(6 hrs/month)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Requires purchase of a house, people often participate as renters before that.)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
111.2 acres (45.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Community owns most of the land, individuals own their own house sites.)
Number of Residences:
11
Cohousing:
No
(Though its close)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eastern
(Osho and others)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 
Small gatherings to sing, or around a fire are common
Community Dinners happen weekly
Sharing meals is common
We've reforested a lot of our land
We are 2km from the beach
And a ti tree lake
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