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Forming Formed: 2003 Established: 2006
Ahimsa Village
Julian, Pennsylvania,
United States
Ahimsa garden
 Ahimsa Village is a newly forming intentional community near State College, Pennsylvania. We currently have three core members and a growing number of supporters. Ahimsa Village consists of residential and nonresidential members, an education center, and small business enterprises. Activities include agroforestry; organic farming; holistic therapy program for at-risk young people; a “green living” summer camp; and workshops and classes on sustainable systems. The living environment is both vegetarian and ecologically friendly. Ahimsa Village is part of a 323-acre School of Living community land trust.
Mission: Ahimsa Village is an evolving permaculture demonstration site and community resource center promoting resilient living, learning, and communication.
Vision Statement: Ahimsa refers to the practice of causing no intentional harm to others through thought, speech, or action. Our vision is to create a space that exemplifies the joyfulness of life while serving as an educational center for sustainable and compassionate living. We strive to develop functional and resilient ecological systems that support living in the midst of change.
Core Values:
-- Compassionate living with all beings
-- Stewardship of nature using permaculture systems
-- Education and empowerment
-- Model of positive change
The goals of the Ahimsa Village are to:
-- Develop compassionate communication skills.
-- Serve as a local and regional resource and educational center that demonstrates alternative options to the mainstream culture.
-- Provide holistic learning opportunities for all ages.
-- Develop and utilize resilient social, environmental and economic systems.
-- Develop an organic farm program that provides food for Ahimsa Village and the local community.
-- Develop small green businesses to provide income for members and training opportunities for others.
-- Interact, collaborate and develop partnerships with the local community and region.
 
Website: http://www.ahimsavillage.org
Contact:
Ahimsa Village Community
4022 S. Eagle Valley Rd
Julian, Pennsylvania 16844 United States
Phone: 814-355-0850
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Links:
School of Living: Community Land Trust organization
Ahimsa Village Blog: Visit the Ahimsa Village blog for news and events.
O-An Zendo: Buddhist meditation hall and center located at Julian Woods Community
American Vegan Society: Learn about the vegan diet.
Center for Nonviolent Communication: We are very committed to practicing non-violent ways to communicate and building peaceful relations.
The China Study: In-depth research on why the traditional American diet is killing us and the benefits of going to a plant-based diet. Written by a Cornell nutrition professor.
Last Updated:2/15/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please call, email, or write to arrange a visit. We generally ask for at least one-week advance notice. We have a guest yurt for visitors - $15/night donation requested. Thanks!
Affiliations: Julian Woods Community
:: Heathcote Community
:: Common Ground (VA)

Network Affiliations:
School of Living
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
3
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Partners are in leadership core, members in dialogue can participate in meetings but cannot block consensus)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Our hope is to develop a number of on-site businesses and practice some income sharing)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Apx. 9 hours/week)
Join Fee:
Yes
(We have different membership categories, refer to our web site for more information)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly contributions to cover operating expenses, taxes, etc.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
68 acres (27.5 hectares)
(Land is part of larger 323 acre land trust.)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
(School of Living Community Land Trust)
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(One member has extensive organic gardening and CSA experience - the plan is to produce a lot of our own food.)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Community potlucks are vegan.)
Dietary Practice:
Vegetarian only
(Kitchen is vegetarian. Two members are vegan.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Buddhist
:: Eastern
(Members choose their own spiritual path.)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(We are open to having an alternative school.)
 
 
Ahimsa garden
Hollow and Yurt
View from house
Meadow
Ridge top trees
April, 2007 Permaculture workshop
Ahimsa birthday party
Summer camp - gi-gong with Sunny
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