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Forming Formed: 2006 Established: 2006

Rainbows Reach Retreat

Wyee, New South Wales,

Australia

(We also run a retreat facility here as a form of income)

We are a couple aged 49 and 53 (with two adult sons, now moved out) who currently own a 77-acre fully developed property on the New South Wales central coast. We run a small retreat business on the property as well (see website).

We practice and teach a tantric/Taoist and spiritual philosophy in living a more intimately and closely connected way with others. We live a clothing-optional lifestyle, encouraging openness with respect to others. We are looking for like-minded and open people to share in a cohousing community.

We are currently self-sufficient in power and water, grow some of our own food, and skill share. Everyday living costs and work would be shared among all. (Fees would be a weekly rent and board.)

We hope to develop an open tribe-like unit of like-minded people supporting and loving each other the very best they can. We are interested in creating a better way to exist with unconditional love and support for each other, practicing compassionate communication, and de-armouring techniques to overcome obstacles that may arise. We are open to any who may feel they resonate with the above.

We encourage hatha yoga practice, meditation, and regular community discussion/sharing time. We do endevour to practice open tantric connection between all members to create an intimate cohesiveness. We believe being totally honest and open about self can lead to a greater understanding and awareness of others. When the intent is pure and honest, enormous growth and healing can be found in this path by allowing and encouraging the true expression of the Goddess energy, which plays a pivotal role in truly balancing the energy of all.

We feel that a total of up to about eight members could happily be supported on this property.

Status: ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN.. Jan 09'

Website: http://www.rainbowsreachretreat.com.au

Contact:

Gillian & Barry Vaughan
PO Box 9163
Wyee, NSW 2259 Australia
Phone: +61-(02)43551058, 0418292659

International Telephone Info

Last Updated:1/20/2009

Visitors Accepted

(phone or email , tell us about yourself)

Visitor Process: Phone or email to make a time to visit!

Affiliations: Tamera - Healing Biotope I

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 2 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: No (matriarcy) Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Each member pays a moderate rent/board) Labor Contribution: Expected (rent + hours by agreement) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Shared living costs, weekly rent/board)
Land and Buildings Rural (NSW Central Coast 1 hour from Sydney) Area: 77 acres (31.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Barry & Gillian retain ownership of land) Number of Residences: 1 (Currently a 5 bedroom house , with a veiw to extend if neccessary) Cohousing: No Answer (NO further individual/seperate living dwellings can be built)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (This is increasing all the time) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Barry is going to quit !!)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (un-conditional love) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (parents choice)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

Year Completed:

2000

(Actively searching for others in 2006)

Number of Units:

We have one big 5 bedroom house and are looking for people who are happy to share this house with like minded others , we are happy to extend the house to suit the needs of the group .

Square Feet in Common House:

450

Architect:

We did !

Developer:

We are!

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Hi,
I got an email from Pearl, unfortunately when I tried to reply her email address didn't work. If anyone sends us an email and you don't get a reply within a few days, please be aware that there may be a problem with cyberspace, always try emailing again.
regards,
Gillian...Rainbows Reach Retreat

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