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Forming Formed: 1993 Established: 1993
Camp Sister Spirit
Ovett, Mississippi,
United States
(Deep South)
 We welcome groups/individuals rental for retreat and gatherings. We have a bunkhouse and seven small cabins, RV hook-up, sand 120 acres of tent space! We welcome visitors/volunteers for $15 to $25 per night per person, sliding scale. You will have access to our large kitchen (bring your own food) and our hot water shower house. We produce the LGBT and allies statewide summit (other states welcome). We produce the Gulf Coast Womyn's Sister Camp. We host several spirituality gatherings and more each year. Check our website.
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.
At lease three days notice is needed before you visit. You must pre-register. 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 by email. Go to the website for lots of information and photos.
Affiliations:

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
4
Non-member Residents:
0
(no membership)
Open to new members:
Yes
(visitors only)
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
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
(All welcome)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(local schools)
 
 


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