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Re-Forming Formed: 1999 Established: 2002
Maetreum of Cybele, Magna Mater
Palenville, New York,
United States
 We are a revival of the ancient Cybeline faith, one largely forgotten today but historically one of the most ancient and enduring religions of the world, the Mother Goddess tradition. We use the Cybeline version because by classical times, it was the most widespread but all Mother Goddess traditions share the same essential elements, a belief in the divine feminine principle of the universe, that all of us and all we see and experience are a part of Her and that since we are all part of Her, none are inferior or superior to others.
We are a women's community, one that is welcoming of transsexual women. Our home base is a historic, Catskills inn called Central House in Palenville, which serves as the convent home of the Cybeline Priestesshood. We make all of our decisions by consensus.
We look towards a future of being a centre not only of the Cybeline faith, but one available for women of all faiths as well as a place of safety and healing from the ravages of the patriarchy on the collective souls of the women of the world.
 
Website: http://www.gallae.com
Contact:
Cathryn Platine
3312 Rte 23A
PO Box 468
Palenville, New York 12463 United States
Phone: 518-312-4907
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Last Updated:5/13/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please contact us first.)
Population
Adult Members:
2
(There are 2 others who spend weekends and 7 others who live out of the area and visit several times per year.)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
(In the past, we had taken in emergency cases, but we are no longer in a position to do so.)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We are a convent home for Cybelline priestesses. In order to live here, you must be either an elevated priestess or a novitiate.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
0% M 100% F
Open to which gender(s):
Women only
(We are inclusive of transsexual women.)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Please see www.gallae.com and click on "Who are the people of Cybele?" for further information)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(See the essays listed above for the role of the Battakes and what her specific powers and authorites are.)
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Labor contributions are expected as necessary.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(What percentage and how much varies per individual.)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
Number of Residences:
2
(There is the main building, which is a large inn, and the Reverend Mother's residence in back.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(We have a few fruit and nut trees as well as some herbs. We hope to grow more food in the future.)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Some of us are vegetarians.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Used during ritual or privately by individual members)
Tobacco Use:
Used Often
(Residents and guests must smoke in their rooms and outside only.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(Most of us are trans, lesbian or bi.)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
(We are practicing Cybelines. All of us have a pagan background of some sort.)
 
 


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