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Formed: 2004 Established: 2004
Green Valley Village
Sebastopol, California,
United States
Two acres of cover crop in an old vineyard that never was a vineyard
 We are a burgeoning community co-creating a culture of conscious kinship, ecological sustainability and life-affirming economics.
People of all ages live, learn, work and play in harmony with each other and all of Life.
We embrace a lifestyle of embodied spirituality that is rooted deeply in loving relations, music & dance, and connection with and within nature.
On over 300 acres of land in West Sonoma County, we are currently in the beginning stages of cultivating a vibrant habitat that will serve the community for generations to come.
 
Website: http://www.greenvalleyvillage.com
Contact:
Riggy Rackin
13024 Green Valley Rd
Sebastopol, California 95472 United States

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Last Updated:11/4/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: The Second Sunday of every month there is a tour of the land & buildings at 3pm and a potluck dinner at 5pm with music afterwards. We welcome visitors at other times however arrangements must be made in advance (and for overnights). Please email info@greenvalleyvillage.com
Population
Adult Members:
26
(membership fluctuates around 26 (+/-4))
Child Members:
1
(plus 6 half-time kids all under 7yrsold)
Non-member Residents:
7
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
57% M 45% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
1% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(General community decisions are made by consensus, and certain legal and financial decisions are made by a Steering Committee.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(The Steering Committee (7 people as of 2008))
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(3hrs/wk plus weekly work party, meeting and communal dinner.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(communal dues are $70/month in addition to rent for mortgage)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
330 acres (133.5 hectares)
(about 2/3 forested)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Our goal is collective ownership)
Number of Residences:
8
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(and growing! (community owned, operated CSA started spring '08))
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(2 all community meals a week.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Community meals are primarily vegatarian or vegan with wheat-free and occasional meat options)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No Answer
(members practice earth based spirituality, science of mind, buddhism, yoga, atheism and others)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Native American
:: Buddhist
:: Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Quaker
:: Unitarian Universalist
:: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
:: Other
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
 
 
Two acres of cover crop in an old vineyard that never was a vineyard
Bobcat sighting
Llama kitten interaction
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My name is Jay. I lived at Green Valley Village for about 4 months. There are some wonderful people there and properties don't get any more beautiful, but I urge anyone wanting to take up reside to speak with me or someone else who has lived (is living) there first. It is not what most people probably think of when they hear the words "intentional community". It could be a dream-come -true or a real nightmare depending on what you're looking for.

I can be reached at 877-331-8469 x 2.

Jay


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