Oasis Avenue Cooperative :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:7/30/2010

Oasis Avenue Cooperative

New York,

United States

(Greater Capital District)

In 2009-2010, we established a core group of Board Members.

*Karen Segretto

*Anthony Segretto

*Yevette Handson

*Sheldon Carnes

*Linnea Hartmark

Our group also generated goals for beginning the process of its establishment.

In 2010-2011: (See goals at bottom, under meeting discussion items.)

Cooperative MISSION:

This cooperative is open to raw vegans, vegans, vegetarians & macrobiotics, because of the tremendous benefits available from living with others sharing these lifestyles.

We plan to explore alternative energy production for our facilities.

Our goals include a Wellness Center to be constructed for community income & to make wellness services available for community members.

Homes on the property shall be as GREEN as possible. Karen Segretto holds a professional degree in Architecture & will coordinate group efforts for designs.

We also plan to construct a root cellar for keeping produce from our gardens throughout the winter. It is essential that we strive to be as self-sufficient as possible. We may also consider opening a portion of our land to the public for a Community Garden Project.

Most importantly, the key goals of this community will be to welcome peaceful, eco-friendly neighbors from the raw vegan/vegan/vegetarian/macrobiotic society. Members will be expected to make equal contributions to the financial needs of the community... A COOPERATIVE EFFORT! :) **We are NOT meat-eater-haters! We welcome anyone of any diet, as long as they are willing to refrain from bringing any meat into the community.**

Ideally, there will be a main road into the village & other pathways for walking/cycling. We may also find a way to keep ski/snowboard slopes. The community hopes to also share vehicles, ideally with alternative fuel engines.

Ideally, we would like to attract some folks with skills in: Holistic Medicine, gymnastics trainer, ski/snowboard instructor, tradesmen, chefs, gardeners, etc.

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Meetings are to be held weekly on Saturday evenings at 6:00-7:30 PM at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany, NY. http://www.honestweight.coop/ 518-482-2667

We are also working towards establishing a meeting one weekday evening at Guilderland Public Library.

MEETING DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Properties of interest

Fundraising

Internet presence & communications

Community Planning:

*Site Layout

*Home Floor Plans

*Intra-Community Gardens

*Root Cellaring

*(other items open to suggestion)

Contact:

Mrs. Karen M. Segretto, Oasis Avenue
438 Bridge Road
Berne, New York 12023 United States
Phone: 518-618-0787

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

Former/Other Names: Purity Living Community

This page last updated:7/30/2010

Visitors Accepted

(We WILL BE open to visitors, once we are established.)

Visitor Process: At this time, this community is under development. We would encourage you to join us if you can be motivated and a team player to help establish this community. Join us for meetings (as listed) or contact us for more information! Special assistance is needed for legal work (lawyer/ attorney), architectural design, and construction, as well as someone who can help coordinate the project.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

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.

Comment: Oasis Avenue Cooperative reserves the right to refuse membership into the community based on employment, though it is not necessary for ALL members to be employed.

Population Members(adults and children): (5 Board Members; no living establishment as of yet.) Non-member Residents: (Not yet applicable.) Open to new members: Yes (Actively seeking new members!)	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Leadership Core Group: Yes (Board of Members)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (We cannot yet estimate hours required.) Join Fee: Yes (We will set up a refundable membership fee to cover initial costs of housing & food-related costs.) Regular Fees: Yes (Funds needed for community upkeep will be divided amongst the members.)
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Other (Land is not yet owned; decisions about how the land ownership will be handled legally shall be decided by the Pre-Construction Phase Community Members.) Cohousing: Yes (As far as my research has indicated, this is a Housing Cooperative model.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Raw vegans, vegans, vegetarians, and macrobiotics.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegan (Primarily Raw & Cooked Vegans) Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") (Including Baha'i's (not listed)) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community (Community School to be fashioned after the Segretto Family Homeschool, with influence from Montessori & Waldorf styles.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Seeking Site

Number of Units:

Not applicable.

Architect:

Karen Segretto will lead community designs.

Developer:

Karen & Anthony Segretto

Commercial Lender:

Not applicable.

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