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Forming Formed: 2005 Established: 2005
La'akea Community
Pahoa, Hawaii,
United States
tropical paradise
 We dedicate ourselves to the long-term health and well being of each other. We honor and work in harmony with the land we own and steward. We commit to nurturing our connection with the people of the bioregion in which we live by encouraging cooperative endeavors and building friendships.
Our land is blessed with lots of sun and rain, has native Ohi'a forest, orchards, ponds and a magical cinder cone.
Members are encouraged to build and maintain personal structures that are as simple as possible, and to meet as many needs as possible through community owned structures and systems (water, electrical, phone, computer, kitchen etc.).
We are dedicated to making full, voting membership possible for anyone who shares our values and works well with us, regardless of the amount of wealth she/he has.
We value relationships and sexuality as an important part of individual’s lives and a powerful energy that nourishes ourselves and our community. We do not elevate one sexual relationship model (monogamy, polyamory) over another but place emphasis on healthy, positive relating.
We are living together out of choice and from joy, not out of scarcity, fear, or ideology.
We place a high value on people who are dedicated to working on themselves and who welcome community support and feedback as part of their growth/healing processes.
 
Website: http://www.permaculture-hawaii.com
Contact:
attention membership
po box 1071
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 United States
Phone: 808-443-4076
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Last Updated:9/6/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please contact us before visiting)
Visitor Process: Please email or write to us and let us know about yourself and when you would like to visit.
Affiliations: Tamera - Healing Biotope I

Network Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Network for a New Culture
Population
Adult Members:
6
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
(varies with guests and interns)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(assign lessor decisions to individuals or subgroups with consensus on important/longterm decisions)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(new members committ to pay $50,000 towards equity at the time of joining or over time)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(ask us to find out current fee amount)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(4 miles from pahoa, a town of 2000)
Area:
23 acres (9.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
(Limited liability company (llc))
Number of Residences:
7
(one main house; many small cottages)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(not in public spaces)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(we have some polyamorous members)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(decision up to parents)
 
 
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