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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2005
This page last updated:1/11/2012
EcoTerra Community
Buffalo, New York,
United States
(Looking for land in Southwestern NY and Northwestern Penn.)
Bhakti and his dad
 We are in the formation stage and looking to connect with other like-minded people who want to form a community around a vision of activism, peace, awareness, deep eco-design, education, and loving-kindness. We are looking to buy land in the Alleghany plateau region of southwestern New York or northwestern Pennsylvania. We engage in activism, world change, meditation, yoga/dance/movement, making art & music, veganism, organic growing, permaculture, renewable and clean energy, natural building, aware communication, psychological/spiritual/emotional healing and transformation work, as well as natural childbirth and child rearing. We are open to all who share a similar vision for their lives.
We have started regular weekly potlucks and meetings. This community is for all those who seek a more compassionate, intelligent, and peaceful lifestyle with self, others, and the natural world. We hope to make this a place for healthy discussion, meaningful action, and community building. The vision is to build a new model of community while educating ourselves and others about our choices and the real consequences of our actions of mind, body, and speech. Please consider joining this group if you would like to contribute to the journey towards a more enlightened personal and planetary consciousness.
You may be interested in this group if you:
• Want to build a community founded on activism, peace, loving-kindness and world change;
• Enjoy practicing loving speech, emotional healing, clear thinking, and deep listening;
• Enjoy nature, shamanic practices, meditation and working with nature;
• Are interested in natural building, permaculture, clean energy, organic growing, and natural living/healing/veganism; and
• Want to make the world a better place by starting with yourself and working out from the center.
May all beings be liberated from suffering, and may all their needs be met and their hearts be at peace!
 
Contact:
Albert Brown
416 Breckenridge Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14213 United States
Phone: 716 465-3927
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Former/Other Names: Great Love Community
This page last updated:1/11/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We will be holding meetings for those interested in Co-creating the commnity)
Visitor Process: Please contact Albert Brown if you are interested in helping to make this community a reality.
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.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population
Members(adults and children):
5
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
(Decisions are made by voting members and a vote of 75% is needed to pass.)
Identified Leader:
No
(We work to arrive at decisions by discussing the issues then voting on them.)
Leadership Core Group:
No Answer
(A core group of voting members has been established.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(Income sharing. Amount to be determined.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All members are expected to contribute labor, time and energy to the community but the exact amounts are not set as of now.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(One time $100.00 non-refundable membership fee is required to become a voting member.)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(undecided at this time.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(We are looking to buy land soon.)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(We own 1 house now which will be sold to help purchase land.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
(We hope to grow at least 50% of our food after buying the land and eventually more than that.)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(With an option for mindful meals in silence.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
(Vegan cooked meals and rawfoods.)
Dietary Practice:
Vegan only
(We are open to those who are not yet Vegan , but are transitioning towards veganism.)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(May be used in earth honoring ceremonies or sweatlodges.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No Answer
(meditation and mindfulness, but other paths and spiritual traditions are welcome.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
(all paths are welcome.)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
 
 
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We are actively meeting weekly and at times more than once a week with events like hikes, meetings and potlucks. Hope to co-create with you as well!

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