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Formed: 2005 Established: 2005
The Big Earth House
California,
United States
(Santa Cruz)
 A big Victorian house in Downtown Santa Cruz, with people committed to healthy living, open communication, and earth stewardship! The house environment is friendly, fun, creative, and relaxed cooperative living without any tight structure or particular "philosophy".
Currently ten members. Two members, who are a couple, own the house, and all other members pay rent to them.
We welcome all ages, all sexual orientations, all heritages. Occasional shared meals, monthly house meetings. Clean kitchen and fairly tidy common areas. No loud music, no smoking/marijuana/drugs/heavy drinking; we like the house almost substance-free (wine/beer in moderation is okay). Some but not all of us are vegetarian; house meals are vegetarian but not vegan.
The common areas of the house include:
* front and back yard gardening
* porch
* living room, dining room, family room
* big community-oriented kitchen (extra appliances)
* washer/dryer inside
* basement storage (limited)
* bike rack area
* communication boards
* art display board
 
Contact:
Frasers

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Last Updated:1/17/2008
 
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
3
Open to new adults:
No Answer
(openings occur occasionally)
Open to new children:
No Answer
(openings occur occasionally)
Gender Balance:
43% M 57% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
(we welcome all heritages)
Age Focus:
(we like a variety of ages)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(we share some food expenses)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(help cooking/cleaning/etc)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(groceries, light bulbs, etc.)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Number of Residences:
1
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(public/private/home school)
 
 


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Comment from davidfrayne on 10/21/2007 (Reader Rating: 0)
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I have visited this house and am close friends with one family that lives there. It's a really interesting place, with very good energy, and a great location -- within walking distance of all the cool Santa Cruz stuff.

They have a bunch of solar panels on the roof and I think this cuts their grid electricity usage to zero, or way down, anyway. They quietly engage in a lot of other activities and choices coming from a sincere commitment to living sustainably, and promoting peace.

I am inspired by these people. :)

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