The Shire :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1999 Established: 2003

This page last updated:12/27/2011

The Shire

Pahoa, Hawaii,

United States

(90 acre farm)

The Shire is located on 90 acres in Hawaii. The community infrastructure includes dry spaces, hot showers, and kitchen facilities.

15 hours a week of WWOOFing as well as support for propane and other costs is appreciated. The Shire is a bio-intensive farm with permaculture and agroforestry.

Honest communication is the foundation for our community life. We also explore construction of farm infrastructure using local and recycled materials.

We encourage craftspeople, artisans, and other cultural creatives to come and participate as artists in residence. We encourage ownership participation in our community to support infrastructure development. We are seeking grant funding for development of an agriculturally based Hawaiian Healing Retreat.

Contact:

Glen-Martin Swartwout, Steward
c/o: The Shire
13-1367 Nunulu Road
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 United States
Phone: 808-345-8220

Links:

Tribe: community communication networking

Facebook: Facebook fan page

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This page last updated:12/27/2011

Visitors Accepted

($10 a day access and utilities support suggested for temporary farm workers)

Visitor Process: Contact us to schedule a visit and tour, or an introductory farm-stay.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population Members(adults and children): 6 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (15 or more hours per week) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes ($150 to $300 per month depending on work and accommodations)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 90 acres (36.4 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 0 (farm structures only) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (Goal: over 50% within the year) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Health is paramount) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Raw and local foods are encouraged) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Restricted in common areas) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Prohibited in common areas)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Living beings seeking the Truth) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (Spirit follows individual paths toward the unity of One Truth in One Love.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

Cohousing Details

Commercial Lender:

We avoid commercial lending.

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