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Formed: 1970 Established: 1970

Abode

Upstate New York Berkshires, New York,

United States

(Rural area with nearby town and nearby small city)

The Abode is an intentional community founded about 30 years ago and thriving today as a communal residence and retreat center. It maintains an organic farm, a meditation center, and a schedule of programs and courses. Many members of the community are part of the Sufi order. Others are just people of spiritual and nature consciousness who want a shared living experience. On the main campus is a wonderful small private elementary school (Mountain Road School) and the Flying Deer Nature Center.

There are many members of this community and associates of this community who own homes within walking distance of the main campus.

The house on the website is one of the homes independently owned and occupied by Abode community members. There is an apartment in the house with a new kitchen and bathroom that is now available for rent by someone interested in becoming a part of the Abode community.

Website: http://awecast.com/virtualtour/169_shakerroad_newlebanon/index2.htm

Contact:

Gail
PO Box 676
New Lebanon, New York 12125 United States

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

Last Updated:10/22/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please contact me via email to request a visit. Include your phone number. Thank you.

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.

Population Members(adults and children): 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other Identified Leader: No Answer (Owner of property and initiator of vision.) Leadership Core Group: Yes (All other adults)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No (Not at this time.) Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Rural (We are rural, but very nearby a town with restaurants and stores. 15 minutes from Pittsfield, MA) Area: 11 acres (4.5 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (I currently own the land but am willing to sell or lease to the community.) Number of Residences: 1 (There is room to build four more houses) Cohousing: Yes (We think this is the best way to live in our times. Community currently made up of former NYC residents who just recently packed up our families and moved upstate.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (We have the potential to grow. Right now we eat food from nearby biodynamic farm.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (We want people who are conscious of what they eat . Organic and all natural eaters only, please.) Dietary Practice: Other (The only requirements are that whatever is cooked or stored in the kitchen be all natural or organic.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Private school off the property (2 small private schools in walking distance, public schools in town. Nearby boarding school.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

(We own the land. Have one house already built. And are seeking people with shared values.)

Year Completed:

1980

(One house is complete; more to build.)

Number of Units:

It is a 11 room, five bedroom ranch house. There is acreage to build 4 more houses which may be single family, two family, or dormitory units.

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