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Forming Formed: 2008 Established: 2009
Maitreya Mountain Village
Gasquet, California,
United States
 We are dedicated to becoming the change we want to see in the world by anchoring to and sharing the tools of a promising future: community thoughtfulness, environmental sustainability, self-sufficiency, economic independence, grounded spiritual intention, and holistic and healthful living practices. Take a good look at our website at http://maitreyamountainvillage.com/index.html to evaluate congruency and harmony.
Maitreya Mountain Village emphasizes permaculture design within the wilderness setting of the coastal Siskiyou Mountain Range, Six Rivers National Forest, Smith River Recreation Area, in Northwestern California. It's rugged, steep terrain which offers a unique perspective for natural, organic farming. It is pristine and wild 160 acre parcel, only a few miles from the mighty Smith River, redwood forests, and half an hour from the Pacific Ocean.
The land is off-grid, utilizing alternative energy and alternative building techniques. Learn cob, cordwood masonry, straw bale, and earth-sheltering as we design and construct them. We are currently engaged in development of infrastructure and community. Second stage involves the opening of our healing retreat center. Accommodations are rustic, with plenty of seven-person tents, (mattresses, bedding in all), two cabins and the community center will house up to ten (completed by July). Our earth-sheltered greenhouse and cultivating more garden space are also high on our priority this year.
The community is still forming and accepting congruent, potent, healthy individuals for internships, both for volunteer experiences and potential members. Living here is free; work exchange for room and board, individual agreements are made pertaining to volunteer work and other exchanges of energy. Please review our living at MMV agreements -- this is a drug-free, smoke-free environment focused on healthy, vibrant living.
Membership and internship applications are being accepted for the next intern period, March 15 - October 15, 2010. Contact Dan Schultz at the phone number or email address listed above. Complete intern/visitor applications at http://maitreyamountainvillage.com/application.htm
  Status: Developing infrasctructure and accepting intern/resident applications
Website: http://maitreyamountainvillage.org
Contact:
Dan Schultz
PO Box 246
Gasquet, California 95543 United States
Phone: 707-954-8088
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Links:
Web Log: Photos, updates, and articles posted by founder
Web Site / Provisional Community Charter: Maitreya Mountain Village
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Last Updated:1/31/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Dan Schultz at the phone number or email address listed above.
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):
5
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(New members may earn their personal expense money in town (Cave Junction, Gasquet, or Crescent City) or have personal financial resources to afford most of their own food. Business operation and self-sufficiency may not be attained until 2010 or 2011. Interns receiev room and board for work exchange.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(30 hours per week)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Other
(Remote forest)
Area:
160 acres (64.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(expect at least 50% by end of 2010)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
 
 
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