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Formed: 1999 Established: 1999
This page last updated:8/15/2010
Saraha Center
Tammisaari,
Finland
 Saraha Center is a Tantric community and course center based on sustainability and meditation. The number of members varies between four and 12 people; in summertime we especially welcome foreign volunteers helping with work in the garden, painting, construction, and animals.
The location is on the southwest coast of Finland; the closest town is Tammisaari. The environment is archipelago-countryside.
The course center focuses on Tantra, therapy work, holistic well-being, and spiritual growth.
 
Contact:
Saraha Center, Shanti Limnell
Vimonbölevägen 227
Tammisaari, 10600 Finland
Phone: +358-44-5054145
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Former/Other Names: Villa Westergard
This page last updated:8/15/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Shanti by email or phone.
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):
8
Non-member Residents:
2
(changing from day to day)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(depending on agreement)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
(either pay rent or labor contribution)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
4.9 acres (2.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
(waldorf school)
 
 
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