Star*Light Retreat, South Africa {Vegetarian. clean sober smoke-free = no drugs/alcohol/smoking}

Formed: 2007 Established: 2007

This page last updated:2/24/2008

rural savannah called veld. high elevation above Malaria level. within couple hours drive of 2 major international airports of 2 of the largest cities in South Africa.,

South Africa

(contact me, Star*, to pass the pre-screening for satvic veg edge clean sober smoke-free quality control, then you get more info and contact of land owner in South Africa.)

Santa Cruz, California,

United States

Star*Light Retreat, South Africa {Vegetarian. clean sober smoke-free = no drugs/alcohol/smoking}. South Africa 220 acres, satvic lacto-veg diet, some domestic-animals may be allowed; Santa Cruz, California, Vegan sans domestic-animals. Both projects clean sober smoke-free {no drugs/alcohol/smoking}. for Africa you must be wisely self-reliantly aware of risks, travel and visit eco-village project at your own risk. email me for pre-screening, then i can connect you to the land owner in SA = South Africa, that community name is Star*Light retreat. for Santa Cruz, CA and in general via isLove = infinite Star*Light offering visionary Ecovillages:

Pure Vegan Ecovillages. {no dogs/drugs/alcohol/smoking} Sincere people who wish to help make Home-Lands happen for intentional communities-- refuge sanctuaries for tender sensitive gentle angelic saintly Pure Vegans sans toxins: No domestic-animals, No drugs/alcohol/smoking. Maybe begin in California, Hawaii; however anywhere on Earth: network ! as of 2008 we have openings in South Africa 89 hectares = 220 acres {satvic lacto-vegetarian also acceptable diet, and some domestic-animals also may be allowed on the South Africa project}, Boulder Colorado USA or Hawaii 3 acres USA, and always processing many various opportunities in Santa Cruz, California USA, etc.....

http://groups.myspace.com/PureVeganEcovillages

please join group----^ Pure Vegan Ecovillages :-D :-)

email me is preferred b/c free: pureveganstar@yahoo.com

option to phone my voicemail with your phone number after listening to greeting then saying your ten minute greeting with your phone stated twice or thrice clearly up front first at beginning of your message, please, thanks.

831-425-3334 Star*

phone surely if you are within Santa Cruz county California. garden tours, tours of various spiritual communities and buddha-lands, etc.....

We are beginning on 160 acres Boulder Creek, CA, the free camping residential opty may not occur for couple years however. umisatsang.org and medicinebuddha.org are 2 local samples of ready residential optys in santa cruz CA. as always, www.ic.org is an excellent vast resource for intentional communities. also www.wwoof.org and www.wwoofusa.org and www.organicvolunteers.org for organic farm residential visiting apprenticeship work trade optys which may be community-like.

Website: http://groups.myspace.com/PureVeganEcovillages

Contact:

Star*Light Retreat c/o Star* Sevadar
p.o.box 1086
Ben Lomond, California 95005-1086 United States
Phone: 831-425-3334

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This page last updated:2/24/2008

Visitors Accepted

(this is in South Africa. study up, get to know the country, be wise, travel to SA country and community at your own risk. be self-reliant as possible.)

Visitor Process: this is in South Africa. study up, get to know the country, be wise, travel to SA country and community at your own risk. be self-reliant as possible. contact pureveganstar@yahoo.com to be pre-screened for satvic vegetarian minimum dietary requirement [lacto-vegetarian means eating only plants with exception of milk products; but no eggs and no meat/fish/fowl, no animal flesh eating allowed.] also, clean sober smoke-free: no drugs/alcohol/smoking. of course it goes without saying, common sense universal ethics req'd: no lie cheat steal thievery; no violence nor threats of violence. gentle peaceful helpful contributing participating good hearted people welcome from any country on earth, if they can manage their own passport/visa, etc be self reliant as possible.

Affiliations: ISLOVE = infinite star light offering visionary ecovillages

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

:: Star*Light Retreat South Africa is autonomous and unique, yet would like to be affiliated with ic.org and Global Ecovillages Networks. is also affiliated with www.santmat.net and santmat.co.za

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

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Population Members(adults and children): 4 Non-member Residents: 2 (Through the 30+ years the numbers of members and workers etc has varied, flexible. plenty space on 220 acres.) Open to new members: Yes (Yes ! our community open to new members ! {satvic vegetarian, clean sober smoke-free: no drugs/alcohol/smoking}.)	Government Decision Making: By the community leader (married family man Chris is the owner of the Land and while humble and open to comments, suggestions, input, misc., etc.; all final decisions are with Chris the community leader in South Africa.) Identified Leader: Yes (Chris is Land owner, in South Africa. Star* is assistant, networking, pre-screening, etc, and not in South Africa.) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Chris is Land owner, in South Africa. Star* is assistant, networking, pre-screening, etc, and not in South Africa.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (rural Land project, farm, of course daily labor is required of everyone, even if only to self-reliantly take care of oneself; plus contribute somehow to community.) Join Fee: No (no paid fee. but be as self reliant as possible, capable of taking care of yourself. this is a rural Land project in South Africa, and everything that implies, so, be wise, educate, know what you are getting into if you wish to visit community.) Regular Fees: No (no regular fees nor dues, however you must pay your own expenses what you require to take care of yourself self-reliantly as possible.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 220 acres (89.0 hectares) (89 hectares = 220 acres.) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Mr. Chris S.) Number of Residences: 1 (some structures. come prepared with tent, tarp, camp gear, for rugged rural self-reliance !)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (Land is high elevation grassland or savannah, naturally, called veld. grew corn, etc. there is potential with gardening/farming participation from community visitors.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (open to what each individual prefers regarding eating meals together.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (satvic lacto-vegetarian: no meat/fish/fowl/eggs. no animal flesh. each individual may choose what plant foods they wish to eat, and may include milk products optionally, if available. [perhaps milk products for young children for example]. otherwise, basically vegan.) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only (satvic lacto-vegetarian: no meat/fish/fowl/eggs. no animal flesh. each individual may choose what plant foods they wish to eat, and may include milk products optionally, if available. [perhaps milk products for young children for example]. otherwise, basically vegan.) Alcohol Use: Prohibited (no alcohol/drugs/smoking.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (no smoking/drugs/alcohol)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (common spiritual path in your community www.santmat.net however, in addition to initiates, non-initiates who are sincere truth-seekers, earnest spiritual aspirants, or just plain good-hearted kind gentle trustworthy moral ethical human beings are welcome to correspond regarding possible visits and short/long term stays.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eastern :: Unitarian Universalist :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other (eclectic, universal; in addition to santmat.net esoteric mystical inner sound/Light meditation connection for free. satvic veg diet and no drugs/alcohol/smoking, plus common sense ethics required.) Educational Style(s): Other (flexible according to what parents and children wish for education styles.)

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