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Formed: 2007
This page last updated:12/26/2012
New England Farm Village Project
Maine,
United States
(will identify exact location by 2012)
 Imagine a peaceful New England village,
inhabited by people who care for the Earth. Imagine that, instead of driving to an enormous supermarket, the villagers walk down to their own farm for eggs, meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables. Imagine 21st century green technology, working with nature instead
of against nature. Imagine being surrounded by friends every day, while still enjoying privacy in your own home. Imagine neighbors caring for each other. Imagine children playing safely in the village square. Imagine walking
the trails and fishing the streams on your own land. Imagine walking across the square in the evening for informal concerts at the community house.
If this sounds as wonderful to you as it does to us, consider joining us in creating this village community near the coast in southern Maine. We are mainstream professional people who are determined to make this vision into reality. Our village will be home to approximately 30 or more families of all races, faiths and ages. The village will sit on an organic farm which will be managed by a professional farmer. The farm will provide most of the food we need as well as provide the village with a modest income. Each of us will contribute time to support the farm and
the community using our own particular gifts.
Many of us will have demanding professions outside the village, and many of us will telecommute from within the village. Our homes will be designed with a traditional aesthetic but using the latest green technology. They will be built for comfort and energy efficiency, as well as for beauty. The village square and the community house will be the heart of the village, where we will share occasional meals and activities. Our private outdoor space will be the courtyards of our own homes. We will organize educational programs to help others integrate farming or gardening into their lives.
  Status: Inactive
Contact:
Enid McKitrick
8001 Boulder Ridge Way
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 United States
Phone: 301-869-3638
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This page last updated:12/26/2012
 
Visitors Not Accepted
 (Not until we have a location)
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
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
Non-member Residents:
(NA)
Open to new members:
No
(actively seeking founding members)
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(Modified consensus)
Leadership Core Group:
No Answer
(probably will)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
(to be decided)
Labor Contribution:
(probably)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(to be decided)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(we hope to be near a town)
Cohousing:
No Answer
(probably will be)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
(will aim for over 50%)
Share Community Meals:
(TBD)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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