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The Gaian Fellowship

Eureka Springs, Arkansas,

United States

Our nonprofit company is dedicated to changing the world. We are working to create a fully functional, self-sustained ecovillage in the forests of Northern Arizona. This facility will be run and cared for by its employee-members. It will house, feed, and sustain approximately 300 men, women, and children and be open to the public 365 days a year for tours, seasonal camps, seminars, retreats, and conferences about sustainable living. The facility will utilize earth-sheltered dome construction, passive and active solar, water reclamation and recycling, compost waste systems, commercial-sized greenhouses and animal pens, native plant landscaping, and a guild system of service and production. All employees will receive room, board, alternative medical care, transportation, and a small stipend as part of their employment. We do not believe you should have to pay money to live, eat, be healthy, or be educated. We will encourage community, sustainability, self-discovery, and diversity.

Status: Still looking for property

Website: http://thegaianfellowshipinc.com

Contact:

Na'amah Payne
United States
Phone: 480-309-8357, 480-309-8344

Links:

The Gaian Fellowship Home Page: Teaching respect for the Earth through demonstrated sustainable living

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:2/24/2009

Visitors Accepted

Network Affiliations:

Ecovillage Network of the Americas

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (The community will run primarily on democratic representation. A council will be formed from the masters of each guild and the representatives of each residential house. Whenever someone wishes to address a topic, they simply need to bring their issue forth and reserve a time to address the whole council. All meetings will be open to all members.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (All members will be in control of their own finances and will receive a small monthly stipend for their service at the village.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (6-7 hours of service, 5 days a week) Join Fee: No (Living at the community is part of employment in the company. Room, board, medical, education, transportation, and a stipend will be included.) Regular Fees: No	Land and Buildings Rural (Will be located no more than 30 miles from a small town) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (The Gaian Fellowship will be the owner and manager of the property.) Number of Residences: 12 (There will be approximately 12 residential houses, 6, small, single story, 2-family homes (8 max) and 6, large, three-story, multi-family houses (40 max))
Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Almost all food products will be produced at the property with few exceptions (baking soda, large grain products, etc)) Share Community Meals: 1 time/week (Community meals will be decided upon when all members are employeed and living at the property.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (The only dietary restriction at the community will be a restriction on processed foods. Any foods consumed on the property will originate there or will be made from organic or natural products. Any other restrictions are up the individual community member.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Any alcohol products consumed must be produced at the property by the member who wishes to consume it. You want it, you make it.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Tobacco products are considered both medicinal and sacred in many cultures. The community will only restrict the type of tobacco used. All products used must be grown at the property and smoked in designated places.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (The ecovillage is an environemental educational facility, without any designated spiritual focus. All cultures, traditions, and mythologies will be acknowledged and respected for their diversity, without favor to one in particular.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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