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Forming 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
 Green Valley Visions seeks to foster an intentionally integrated culture which conscientiously serves human needs.
Draft Mission Statement, April 6, 2009
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 and 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:
Genevieve Gage
13024 Green Valley Rd
Sebastopol, California 95472 United States

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Last Updated:10/27/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: On the second Sunday of every month there is a tour of the land and buildings at 3 p.m. and a potluck dinner at 5 p.m., with music afterwards. We welcome visitors at other times; however, arrangements must be made in advance (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):
35
Non-member Residents:
10
(WWOOFers, Interns, Subletters)
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 a Steering Committee.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(The Steering Committee (6 people as of 2009))
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 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
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
 
 
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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