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Forming Formed: 2005
The Great Escape
Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton,
Canada
 Definetly not for the timid. This is a grassroots drop out of society initiative. In its infancy, we currently have only the land and the plan to create our(all)own community divest of societies shortcomings. We are not looking for "hippy commune adventure seekers" although all who wish to commit and participate are welcome. As the plan necessitates, 10 people in total are required for the initial sustainable plan. Not to try to scare anyone away, however, reality and pragmatic doctrine necessitate a one year working committment on top of a $10,000 per person investment in the foundation of the community.
If you are sincerely interested after having considered the aforementioned, please don't hesitate to email us for the full information package/plan.
  Status: Primary Stages of Development
Contact:
Todd Johnson
General Delivery
Sydney, Nova Scotia B0P1J0 Canada
Phone: 867 360 6456
Send an Email
Last Updated:9/6/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
 (However, all must tow the preverbial "line")
Visitor Process: Stop by to find out if those within the community would welcome you in. A 100% "all in agreement" would be required for long term stay.
Population
Adult Members:
3
(and counting (7 more to go))
Child Members:
0
(Welcome just the same)
Non-member Residents:
0
(Currently working on developing a "non-member" consensus)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Imperitive in it's structure)
Open to new children:
Yes
(All are welcome)
Gender Balance:
33% M 66% F
(Spouse & Daughter)
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
33% identify as 'people of color'
(Inuit)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
(All decisions would be identified in a founding charter. Consensus & majority would define the bulk of the decision making.)
Leadership Core Group:
No
(The entire community is the leadership core group, even children have a considered representation in the decision making. From a child's perspective et al.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(Based on the needs of the community, a percentile format would hopefully be agreed upon.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Unfortunately, the debtor still remains solely responsible for their own debt.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(100% work load sharing for community sustenance & development)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Per the description for the initial founders. The addition of new members would be at the primary members & charters discression.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Only per the "financial style" as outlined above.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(Marion Bridge is far enough away yet near enough to ward off "cabin fever".)
Area:
33.5 acres (13.6 hectares)
(Nestled on a low sloping hillside.)
Land Owned By:
Community-controlled land trust
(The initial founders shall share equally in the lands value. Going forward, concensus and agreed upon charter rules will prevail.)
Number of Residences:
5
(1-5, To be decided upon through founding members with planned development.)
Cohousing:
Yes
(And no, inquire.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(Through sustainable living, the hope is upwards of 75% with hunting and livestock making up the other 25%.)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(This would of course be decided upon as a group. Bulk meal preparation is far more frugal in it's essence.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Realistically speaking, we eat what we grow, trap or hunt.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Each person is free to follow their own diet preference. Some dietary expectations may be unrealistic in this situation.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(To each their own unless it becomes detrimental to the safety of others.)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(To each their own unless it becomes detrimental to the safety of others. Smoking around those unable to fend for themselves should not be acceptable.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(All are welcome. Work remains work no matter what your orientation or preference.)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(I don't understand why this question is asked. Religious commune restrictions perhaps?)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(Mutual respect with a shared common goal. All are welcome.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(Realistically however, should your religious practices be harmful or criminal, open mindedness is one thing. Stupidity is entirely another.)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(At the child's parents discression. Home school would only be an option should a qualified member exist.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
0
Number of Units:
N/A
Square Feet in Common House:
0
Architect:
N/A
Developer:
N/A
Commercial Lender:
N/A
 
 
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