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Re-Forming Formed: 2001 Established: 1995

This page last updated:8/19/2009

Our Own Pack

Walworth, New York,

United States

First off, this community is NOT based on the Mormons, despite being incredibly close geographically to one of their favorite spots in New York. We happen to be self-identified as Biblical Christian and semi-agnostic. That said, we have no problem with LDS or any other faith respectfully held.

Now that we've said what we are not, we ARE a small group of adults looking to build a plural family, extra adults to share the work and the bills, although not identically or evenly. For example, single mothers are welcome—whether they choose to take care of kids or work outside the home, performing either of these for the benefit of everyone elevates all of us. Not identically because not ALL women are expected to do either of the above, and not evenly because we're not planning 100 percent pooling, and would enact some mutually-agreed-upon-as-fair sharing vs. private allocation.

Overall, write us if you want more details or have questions.

Contact:

Walworth, New York 14568 United States

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:8/19/2009

Visitors Accepted

(With prior arrangements.)

Visitor Process: We talk online, talk on the phone, and generally see if you appear compatible. At some point, you're invited to meet in person.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Comment: We are completely non-dscriminatory by legal classifications, but reserve the right to reject people who just don't fit in well with us INDIVIDUALLY.

Population Members(adults and children): 3 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (Founder, landowner does most of the) Leadership Core Group: No Answer (We're pretty even once you're part of the family.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (Independant $, but pool for shared expenses.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Your debt generally remains yours.) Labor Contribution: (Generally helping out... no hard labor is demanded, but appreciated.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Suburban (Suburban/Rural) Area: 3 acres (1.2 hectares) (Buildable and expandable) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1 (Land supports enlarging current / building new structures.) Cohousing: Yes (More of a "family" model -- we care for one another, not just cohabitating as housemates.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (More hobby garden than serious, but we'd welcome someone with a green thumb doing more!) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (All are welcome, but we may not cook for you then... :-)) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited (None currently smoke, but smokers are fine outside the shared house.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (All faiths welcome, as long as you accept that polygamy IS supported by ALL the major religions (eg. Bible and Koran based faiths...)) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled :: Other (No kids at the moment -- would love to homeschool if possible, but not required.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

(Can always expand...)

Year Completed:

2003

Square Feet in Common House:

2000

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