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Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:1/28/2012

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Hot Springs, Montana,

United States

(Cooperative ownership, shares available)

Imagine a different life… A small, shared ownership community is forming to create a healing sanctuary and an ongoing incubator for the arts. In Hot Springs, Montana, there is a large parcel with a hot mineral water well, an existing home and 3 unit building...lots of room for gardening and expansion. In Santa Barbara, California, there is a coastal, hilltop, luxury home on 3 acres with an agricultural easement -- country living within the city limits.

Members will share ownership of one or both properties and travel between them seasonally if desired. Seeking sober, like-spirited people who are wondering what to do with the rest of their lives, and who want to be creative, healthy, and supportive of one another. Investment will vary according to the individual.

Status: still seeking members

Contact:

PO Box 626
Hot Springs, Montana 59845 United States

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This page last updated:1/28/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact via email.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 5 (The triplex in Montana has two residents, the house has two residents, and the house in Santa Barbara has one residenta) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (Seeking co-op shareholders)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes (The board of the newly formed co-op will be one share=one vote)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Join Fee: Yes (shares available at variable prices, owner financing available) Regular Fees: Yes (annual administration and maintenence)
Land and Buildings Small Town (in town with acreage) Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) (two locations: small town and medium urban) Land Owned By: The community (currently privately owned, seeking cooperative status) Number of Residences: 5 (house and trailer in Santa Barbara, 2 br. house and triplex in Hot Springs, MT) Cohousing: Yes (seeking to change structure from privately owned to cooperatively owned)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (lots of garden space, planning to get to larger percentage) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (will be optional, possible meal service) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Other Alcohol Use: Seldom used (many members in recovery) Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (We are spiritual but not religious) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (All-inclusive)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

(Looking to replace our current mortgage with one from a Co-op Bank)

Year Completed:

2008

Number of Units:

5 alltogether, 3 available

Architect:

We did the design and development ourselves. Still more to do.

Commercial Lender:

See comments -- we are hoping for new financing.

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