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Forming Formed: 2009
Shenandoah Village
southeaster missouri, exact locations has yet to be determined, Missouri
 Shenandoh Village is an alternative community for people who would like to live a simpler more fulfilling lifestyle. Self sufficiency is an age old way of life, that somewhere along the line has been replaced by modern conviences. We intend to form a community utilizing a healthy combination of both, yesterday and todays technology and resources to design and implement a community that will sustain itself through the combined efforts of its members. Although we want to provide a communal living situation, members will have individual housing, along with full access to market and sell on our online store and offer any items or crafts for sale through our general store. To learn more please visit our website at http://www.freewebs.com/shenandoahsutler/
 
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/shenandoahsutler/index.htm
Contact:
William nunnally
Phone: 3037899126
Send an Email
Links:
Last Updated:7/31/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (once we have completed all construction we will be open to interested visitors)
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
7
(possibly more in near future we're trying to adopt 4-6 more kids)
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(we would hope to find families wanting to join our community)
Open to new children:
Yes
(children are certainly welcome)
Gender Balance:
60% M 40% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
75% identify as 'people of color'
(Iam bi-racial so naturally are our children)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
(this is a serious undertaking and a certain level of maturity is expected.)
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
Identified Leader:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(for details see the website)
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
15 acres (6.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
8
(Along with the individual living lodges there will also be a barn, several workshops suited to the needs of members, a school house and general store)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
(during the construction phases but after as planned by the community)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
(along with kitchen garden, some memebers will hunt wild game and most of the meat eaten will be farm raised, i.e. chickens, rabbits, goats etc.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(up to individual preference however any addiction that interferes with the betterment or growth of the community will be reviewed and the member may face expulsion.)
Tobacco Use:
Used Often
(smokers welcome)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(believe what you want we are not here to judge, recruit, or hinder anyone's spiritual beliefs)
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2010
(By late summer of '10 we should have most of the public building constructed along with any residences of existing members)
Architect:
most of the building were designed by a master carpenter, no architects were used in the design but several were consulted
Developer:
The projected community lay out will be determined by the strart-up commitee.
Commercial Lender:
non conventional financing in place
 
 


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