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This page last updated:1/11/2012

The Garden of Eden Project

Santa Cruz County, California,

United States

(no physical location yet)

My website shows designs for biologically sustainable, landscaped, vegan communities. I am looking for benefactors who would be interested in providing funding for and living in such an environment where we grow and eat primarily our own organic food. I envision many of us requiring only part-time jobs for income and being part-time gardeners on our own land. There should be more quality time for more human activities than the average person currently experiences in the usual nine to five city lifestyle.

There are graphical, in-depth designs for a five-acre, 10-acre, and 20-acre and 40-acre community for 10 people, 20 people, 40 people and 80 people respectively on my website. If you think you might be interested in providing funding for and living this way, please email me.

Status: Looking for benefactors

Website: http://www.gardensofeden.org

Contact:

Rick Mayer
2913 Crocker Court
Aptos, California 95003 United States
Phone: 831-477-0835

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This page last updated:1/11/2012

Visitors Not Accepted

(NO LAND YET)

Visitor Process: We have no land yet. Call me or send e-mail and we will talk.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 0 Non-member Residents: 0 (It's only in planning stage) Open to new members: Yes (We need benefactors now)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (myself) Leadership Core Group: Yes (A few of us are in the talking stage)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (Haven't decided about ownership yet) Labor Contribution: Expected (small amount of time for gardening) Join Fee: No Answer (maybe eventually if we "buy a share", e.g.) Regular Fees: Yes (possibly if need arises)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 40 acres (16.2 hectares) (no land yet) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust (it will probably be member-owned) Number of Residences: 32 (This number for the 40-acre plan) Cohousing: Yes (People live in groups of 2, 4 or more)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Planning Stage only now) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (It's up to the community) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (organic, vegan, raw & vegetarian) Dietary Practice: Vegan only (Mostly raw food, mostly vegan) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (Religion is up to the individual) Educational Style(s): Other (It's up to the parents)

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