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Forming Formed: 2004 Established: 2005
CAREN GARDENS
Nairobi, Nairobi,
Kenya
 CAREN GARDEN is a farm in Kenya that houses an intentional community of 20 people who are working towards sustainability, simplicity, spirit, and training English, and who are wishing to share their aim with others, especially in the rural-based area here in Kenya. My farm is based around Lake Victoria. This farm building at my home has been converted into a low-cost hostel, ideal for groups of up to ten people, but also offers grounds where 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 available. All tourists and travelers coming to Kenya will have a 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Visitors will not spend any monies in hotels; instead, I'll organize for home-stay programmes while you are in Nairobi.
  Status: still ongoing as a group
Contact:
Caren Ogweno Kisaka
41271
Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi 00-200 Kenya
Phone: 0720598173, 0721939796
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Former/Other Names: rusingaislandyouths
Last Updated:7/22/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Visitors should just contact us by email, giving us a month or two weeks before they come. We will receive all visitors at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Upon that, we will organize a home-stay for them in Nairobi. During this time they will visit various tourist attraction sites in Nairobi. For those interested in going to Maasai Mara and other places, we will organize that.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
9
Non-member Residents:
6
Open to new members:
Yes
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
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(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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