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Forming Established: 2004

This page last updated:10/11/2011

Green Valley Village

Sebastopol, California,

United States

We are a growing eco-village of 24 people spanning three generations endeavoring to co-create a culture of conscious kinship, ecological sustainability, and Life-affirming economics.

We are forming an LLC to develop a long-term lease with the MRP Trust, which purchased

hundreds of acres of rolling hills, farmland, and forest in the heart of West Sonoma County, California in 2006 to serve as a demonstration site of an intentionally integrated culture that conscientiously meets human needs.

Those of us who live, love, learn, work, and serve & celebrate life together express our shared commitment to conscious evolution through the following spheres of influences: personal & ecological health, honest & loving kinship, life-long learning & holistic education, resourceful ingenuity & creative expression.

The land we inhabit and steward is in the heart of West Sonoma County, California. (Less than a 20-minute drive from the towns of Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Occidental, and Guerneville.) We are the site of Green Valley Farm CSA, Oaktopia -unique oaktree nursery, and Wildernes Skills nature awareness programs for youth. The CSA and the CRIC house (Center for Cultural Rehabilitation Internship Center) located here is part of the network of WWOOF locations.

Website: http://www.GreenValleyVillage.com

Contact:

Elise
13024 Green Valley Rd
Sebastopol, California 95472 United States
Phone: (707) 824-1832, (707) 824-9647

Links:

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This page last updated:10/11/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: On the second Saturday of every month there is a work party at 10am, lunch 2pm-ish, tour of the land and buildings at 3:3 p.m. and a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., with music afterwards. We welcome visitors at other times; however, arrangements must be made in advance (for tour and for overnights). Please email.

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): 24 (...and growing!) Non-member Residents: 20 (WWOOFers, Interns, Subletters. Lots less during the winer.) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (General community decisions are made by consensus, and certain legal and financial decisions are made by the Nitty Gritty Itty Bitty Committee.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty Committee is a representative body of long term members and day-to-day managers.)	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 $50/month in addition to Membership Dues for land access, personal-private-bedroom space.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 170 acres (68.8 hectares) (Adjacent forested 158 acreage is also accessible and shared.) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) (We are forming an LLC to hold a triple-net long-term lease, manage, and steward the land.) Number of Residences: 5 (We're a 100 ranch so there's lot's of workshop and barn space!)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (and growing! (community owned, operated CSA started spring 2008)) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (3 all community meals a week. Community meals are primarily vegetarian, with occasional vegan and meat options.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Some people are Freegan, some people are vegan, some people are localvors, some people grow, harvest, farm, raise their own food, most people eat animal products regularly.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Members practice earth based spirituality, science of mind, buddhism, yoga, atheism and others.) Which Spiritual Traditions(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 (Preschool on the land possibilities.)

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