LeisureLand Community :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1998 Established: 1998

LeisureLand Community

Swisshome, Oregon,

United States

LeisureLand Community is a small intentional family of artistic, neuro-diverse humans, cats, dogs, and chickens.

Our location is very rural, on a one-lane gravel road. Wood heat, humanure, composting, recycling, permaculture, gravity-fed water. Satellite internet, no TV. 1800' of riverfront, tiny houses, trailers, footpaths. Main lodge. Shared laundry & kitchen.

Visitors considered.

Status: Established

Website: http://leisurelandcommunity.org

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LeisureLand
Oregon United States

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LeisureLand Community: not much yet

Backwards Home: Documenting the development of a sustainable existence

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Former/Other Names: The Slug Ranch

Last Updated:12/19/2010

Visitor Process: Please email in advance with the reason you'd like to visit. We are not currently seeking new members, but do like to share information and are considering short-term live-in work/trade apprenticeships for 2011/2012.

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): 5 Open to new members: No Answer (considering apprentices/members)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (group meetings and presentations) Identified Leader: No (as needed for the project - revolving) Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (large purchases are often made as a group) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (MInimum $300 month commitment to live here, verifiable income.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Chores and maintenance and wood-gathering, among other things.) Join Fee: No (You must be financially solvent and self supporting. Commuting doesn'rt work, there are no "basic" jobs locally.) Regular Fees: Yes (mortgage, food, material and utility costs)
Land and Buildings Rural (one lane gravel road, 28 miles to the nearest stoplight.) Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) (We are surrounded by industrial forestland) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1 (We have a lodge/house that holds the kitchen, entertainment, and water, while also having personal cabins or trailers to be, work, and sleep in.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (building soil and experience currently) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (More often in winter) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (We try our best to put an emphasis on organic, bioregional, wild and gleaned) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used Often (craft beer.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (home-rolled. 4:20 also.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (We believe in God, with no brand preferences or partisan squabbling.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (self directed research/hands on projects)

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Comment from TheIteratedTri0 on 6/6/2009 (Reader Rating: 10)

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Hey there. I read about this community on a blog. I think it's awesome that a group of autistics have banded together to create their own community, doing everything on their own terms with no outside influence. I'm autistic too, and such news brings a smile to my face.

Good luck, and feel free to contact me if any of you wish to do so.

The Integral

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