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This page last updated:1/8/2012

Beneficio

Orgiva,

Spain

(near to Granada)

We are 200 or so people living mostly independent of each other on “Rainbow land,” which is co-owned by many residents. We are open to travelers from all around the world and offer great land for camping in the open almond orchid or in the public national park of eucalyptus or pine trees.

Communal gathering occur in the “big lodge” tipi, located at the top of a first field after entering through the car park and the eucalyptus forest. Springs, at the bend before the paths, zig zag all the way up to the town of Canar. About four km below is Orgiva, all in Sierra Nevada, Spain. From Orgiva, drive up towards Bubion, and turn toward Canar, and then take the immediate left turn down into car park.

Status: 15th year

Website: http://www.beneficiofamily.com

This page last updated:1/8/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Follow the directions for vehicles because the walking track is difficult to find alone. Or just be in town on Thursday morning to meet the people in the market before noon. About two km outside town on the way to Grandada, there is a bridge just before which there is a trail leading three km or so up the mountain along a canal into the valley of Beneficio.

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): 200	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Answer (Elders...) Leadership Core Group: Yes (long termers)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (donations are made via magic hat)
Land and Buildings Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 (partially renovation)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (communally strictly Vegan) Alcohol Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Roman Catholic :: Jewish :: Muslim :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (and christian) Educational Style(s): Other (kids attend school in town)

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