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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2003
Safe Haven
Uinta Mountains, Utah,
United States
 Safe Haven is a forming intentional community nestled in a valley hidden in the Uinta Mountains of Central Utah.
Community members enjoy the following benefits:
Emergency - It’s primary purpose is to ensure a safe place to go in times of upheaval. There will be a community center stocked with emergency supplies, food and water. It is hidden from main roads and can only be entered by walking. Structures will generate their own electricity. There is plenty of game in the area for food and plenty of dead wood to burn for extra heat. There is a spring on the site which will be routed to a cistern.
Recreation- Members can visit and stay at the community center all year round. These mountains are high enough to be considered mountains yet low enough to have limited snowfall in the winter. There is plenty of wildlife in the area for hunting.
Residence- Those who would like to live full time at Safe Haven may either build homes and/or be stewards of the community center. Those who contribute a significant amount of resources (Cash, labor,trade) will be given rights to a plot.
Healing Center- The property and community center will be dedicated to the healing arts with seminars and ongoing workshops to teach and facilitate healing, physically and spiritually.
Spirituality- The community will primarily be Christian and will be open to all practices that promote spiritual growth. (eastern meditation, native american sweatlodges, etc.)
Gardens- There will be an outdoors community garden during the growing season and green house during the winter.
Leadership- Open to ideas
Water- Currently there are no water rites
Structures- Off grid and naturally built. The Earthbag, cob, Hobit and cave homes seem to be the most efficient because of the convenience since there will be no roads at this time to bring in many materials. See pics.
 
Contact:
Renee Shaw
Salt lake City, Utah 84102 United States
Phone: 801-364-0607
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Last Updated:8/16/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We can show the property .)
Visitor Process: Give me a call.
Population
Adult Members:
8
Child Members:
9
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
30% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
(Cash preferrable or must contribute in some way)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(regular contributions in some way)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
40 acres (16.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(Plan to grow 50%)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(smokers must smoke away from others)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No Answer
(Prefer not)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(Primarily Christian, others welcome)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(individuals can choose between public or home schooled)
 
 
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