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Forming Formed: 1993 Established: 1993
Camp Sister Spirit
Ovett, Mississippi, Deep South,
United States
 We welcome groups/indiviuals rental for retreat and gatherings. We have a bunkhouse and 7 small cabins, RV hook-upsand 120 acres of tent space!. We welcome visitors/volunteers for $15 to $25 per night, per-person sliding scale, access to our large kitchen (Bring your own food)and our hot water shower house. We produce the the LGBT and Allies Statewide Summit (other staes welcome). We produce the Gulf Coast Womyn's Sister Camp. We host several spirituality gatherings and more each year.Check our web site at www.campsisterspirit.com
We have several ongoing projects: antipoverty, sharing resources and skills, educational program here and in Mexico.
We faced great opposition to our presence in this community but have worked hard to earn our rightful space here, and the opposition has been quiet since we won our lawsuit.
Men who are allies are welcome to visit this space. At lease three days notice needed before you visit. You must preregister. We need self-motivated volunteers who are willing to learn and work. No illegal drugs or alcohol. No violence, Pets considered with prior approval. The land is home to many pets!
 
Website: http://www.campsisterspirit.com
Contact:
Andie Gibbs
PO Box 12
Ovett, Mississippi 39464-0012 United States
Phone: 601-344-1411 or 601-645-6479
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Last Updated:1/26/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
 (3 days notice)
Visitor Process: Contact us at sisterspir@aol.com Go to the web site for lots of info and photos-www.campsisterspirit.com
Affiliations: Susan B. Anthony Women's Land Trust

Population
Adult Members:
3
Child Members:
1
Non-member Residents:
0
(no membership)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(visitors only)
Open to new children:
Yes
(visitors only)
Gender Balance:
20% M 80% F
(volunteers)
(volunteers)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Director and Manager)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(no one is paid)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(At least 20 hurs a week)
Join Fee:
No
(no membership)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rentals)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
120 acres (48.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(the corporation)
Number of Residences:
10
(bunkhouse sleeps 30)
Cohousing:
Yes
(when applicable)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(fruit trees and grapes)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(in buildings only)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
(All welcome)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(local schools)
 
 


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