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Re-Forming Formed: 1980 Established: 1980

Idealia

Burns Lake, British Columbia,

Canada

(We are about eighty Kms. in the bush with local store a half hour away)

Idealia is a self-sustained community in central British Columbia, Canada.

We are made up of spiritual people who wish to live outside of society and live in peace with the knowledge of the God within each of us.

Lau (La), our teacher, teaches the unconditional love of all and how to live without the need for anger or stress, to challenge troubled times.

We are not naive enough to believe in utopia, but we have a way of life free from stress and conflict. We are becoming as self-sustaining as we can.

Contact:

Idealia
Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0 Canada

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Idealia: Intentional Community

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

Last Updated:10/24/2008

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email for time and accommodations. We have a trial period for all new people, plus a questionnaire.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 6 Non-member Residents: (It varies) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (work or cost sharing) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (whatever they wish to contribute) Join Fee: Yes (with exceptions for those who cannot) Regular Fees: Yes (only as they see proper to sustain the community)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 160 acres (64.7 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 (building in progress) Cohousing: No (each member will have their own small home equal to all others)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (aiming for 80% or better as we grow) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (mostly vegetarian but some wild game) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (fermented only) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (We will help those who smoke to quit with ease)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other Educational Style(s): Home schooling (preferred)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

(we will build as we go)

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