Kailash Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2007 Established: 2007

This page last updated:1/20/2013

Kailash Ecovillage

Portland, Oregon,

United States

(intersection of SE Cora and 37th Avenue)

Kailash Ecovillage is a 32-unit apartment complex and a two unit house (using a rental model) in inner southeast Portland, Oregon, with a sustainable orientation. We are creating a community promoting sustainable practices such as extensive recycling, organic (emphasizing veganic approaches) gardening and composting, permaculture, bicycle and public transportation use, vehicle sharing, and rainwater and solar energy harvesting.

Status: Active

Website: http://kailashecovillage.com

Contact:

Maitri Ersson
4311 SE 37th Ave #1
Portland, Oregon 97202 United States
Phone: 971-219-1813

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This page last updated:1/20/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact us via email to arrange a visit.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 54 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By the community leader 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 (minimum 4 work parties and 4 meetings per year) Join Fee: Yes Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1.8 acres (0.7 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 34 (30 one-bedroom units, one 2-bedroom unit, and 1 8-bed male dormitory in one building, adjacent 2 unit house is under renovation) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (We're planning on de-paving half of the parking space for more food production.) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (Endeavoring to have frequent shared meals.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Common room kitchen is strictly vegan.) Dietary Practice: Vegan only (Vegan community gatherings, Omnivorous in individual private unit.) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (We have created meditation space in our guest room.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Other (We honor parents' wishes.)

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