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Forming Formed: 2004 Established: 2005
CAREN GARDENS
NAIROBI, NAIROBI,
Kenya
nairobi, nairobi,
Kenya
(kenya)
 CAREN GARDEN is a farm in kenya, that houses an intentional community of 20 people working towards sustainability, simplicity,spirit and training English, and wishing to share their aim with others especially in a rural based area here in kenya.
My farm is based around Lake Victoria in kenya. This farm buildings at my home has been converted into a low cost hostel, ideal for groups of up to ten people but also offers grounds that tourists can pitch there tents.
We have orphans within the farm, i keep goats and cows, there are community based activities like hill climbing,fishing and boat paddling, games are also availeable.all tourists and travellers coming to kenya will have humble stay with me because we will serve you with real african dishes.
Bring sleeping bags only if you can but it is not a must, we provide blankets.
Meals will be provided and you will only be required to contribute some little fee towards purchase of food. I will receive you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. All visitors will not spent any monies in hotels instead i'll organise for homestay programmes while you are in Nairobi. Thanks
my e-mail address is carenogweno@yahoo.com
  Status: still ongoing as a group
Contact:
CAREN OGWENO KISAKA
41271
NAIROBI
KENYA
NAIROBI, NAIROBI 00-200 Kenya
Phone: 0720598173, 0721939796
Send an Email
Former/Other Names: rusingaislandyouths
Last Updated:3/28/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: THEY SHOULD JUST CONTACT US USING THE E-MAIL ADDRESS GIVEN A MONTH OR 2 WEEKS BEFORE THEI COMING. WE WILL RECEIVE ALL THE VISITORS AT JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. UPON THAT WE WILL ORGANIZE FOR A HOME STAY FOR THEM IN NAIROBI. DURING THIS TIME YOU WILL VISIT VARIOUS TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES IN NAIROBI. FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTRESTED IN GOING TO MAASAI MARA AND OTHER PLACES WE WILL ORGANIZE THAT
Population
Adult Members:
5
Child Members:
4
Non-member Residents:
6
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
80% M 20% F
Ethnic Diversity:
50% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(SHE IS CAREN OGWENO THE FOUNDER)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(MEMBERS OR VISITORS SHOULD CONTRIBUTE LITTLE MONEY JUST FOR FOOD)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(BUT IN NAIROBI WE BASICALLY ENSURE THAT OUR VISITORS GET TO BE RECEIVED AND TOUR THE CAPITAL CITY)
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
2
(THERE ARE TWO BIG HOUSES THAT ACCOMODATE OUR VISITORS)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
(WE CATER FOR ALL DIETS)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(CHRISTIANITY)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Year Completed:
2005
Number of Units:
2 HOUSES WITH ARIUND 7 DEDROOMS
Architect:
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Developer:
SELF DESIGNED
Commercial Lender:
SELF
 
 


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