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Forming Formed: 2006
Lak'ech EcoLodge and Ranch
Westerose, Alberta,
Canada
Tristan and Sheep, Swami, Ojion and Keyera
 Nestled on 78 acres of boreal forest in central Alberta, Lak'ech EcoLodge and Ranch is building new roads: Sustainable construction, solar energy, natural birthing, renewable tourism, nature therapy and animal-assisted therapy, herbal wildcrafting, organic chef and bakers, cottage industries for artists and musicians, biodynamic, Waldorf homeschooling and organic gardening. We are pioneers in Alberta; we can't even find a biodynamic teacher in western Canada who will guide our journey! If you are fearless, creative, hardworking and not afraid to shovel alpaca poop, come join in community with us! We share this land with horses, alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats, dogs and cats, moose, deer, ravens, elk, and coyotes. We are looking for sustainble contractors, artists, musicians, weavers, horse trainers, social workers specializing in children and First Nations peoples, healers, chefs, Waldorf or earl childhood teachers, midwifes, doulas, herbalists, naturopathic doctors, child psychologists, grandmas, grandpas, children, outdoor survival guides, woodworkers, carvers.... We hope to fully sustainable by 2010. Build your dream home whether it be a yurt, geodesic dome or treehouse! Raise your children in nature, close to plants and animals, to be taught practical life and communication skills! Come join us and re-discover your Nature!
  Status: Forming
Contact:
Chris Guilbeault
RR1
Westerose, Alberta T0C 2V0 Canada
Phone: 780-586-6288
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Last Updated:2/10/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please call or email in advance. We will advise whether we have space at the lodge, cabin or yurts. Visitors are welcome to stay in exchange for room and board for short-term visits (1-2 weeks); long-term visitors will be required to pay a per-diem daily rate.
Population
Adult Members:
2
Child Members:
3
Non-member Residents:
1
(WWOOFers; temporary farm workers)
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
No
(Decisions are made based on information gathering and/or research. The best choice is made based on the well-being of the community, including all creatures, both animal and plant.)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Our community is guided by the elders and founding members; new members are welcome based on their expertise and commitment)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(Members are required to share community expenses such as communal utilities, mortgage, property taxes; renovation and capital costs to buildings are budgeted and approved by the community much like a condomium organization)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(The community works together to gather firewood, grow crops and garden for everyone's benefit. Work requirement varies by season; usually heavier from May to October; less from November to April; off season we encourage meditation time, travelling, workshop, learning time.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Once a member is accepted for membership into the community, a nominal fee is collected to confirm commitment.)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(Regular monetary contributions are required to cover common area expenditures such as mortgage, property taxes, common area utilities and maintenance)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
78 acres (31.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(Members design and build own sustainable housing; additional temporary housing by cabin or yurt during construction is available.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(We plan to be fully sustainable and live off what we grow by 2010)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(We believe in a blood-type diet; vegans and vegetarian and celiacs are welcome)
Dietary Practice:
Other
(We encompass most diets although we cater to a wheat-free, dairy-free diet, mostly vegetarian, fish, chicken)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(We are agnostic, believe in the connection of God-source to us all whether we walk on 2 feet, 4 feet or fly on wings. We are all connected by heart and soul. We are respectful of nature and each other but recognize that we are all still evolving and learning.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(Waldorf homeschooling and pre-school are in the planning stages)
 
 
Tristan and Sheep, Swami, Ojion and Keyera
Hobbes, our tour guide
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