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Freedom Acres

Missoula, Montana,

United States

We are a group of adults some how are polyamorous and their families looking to form our own community to be financially and ecologically self-sustaining without the pressures of the community around us chastising our lifestyle. Ideally we will grow 100% of our own food, be completely energy efficient, and have our own school for the children. The way we envision it, we would for all intents and purposes have our own little town that is not greatly affected by the world outside. This in no way should imply that the members are to be cut off from the rest of the world, just that they could be if they so chose. We do not discriminate except in the case of any person(s) wishing to harm our family physically, emotionally, or financially. We are a peaceful group and wish to remain so. I said at the beginning that we are polyamorous; that does not mean we will exclude you or your family because you are not. If you respect us, we will respect you. We are looking for a site near Missoula, Montana. I know that many people in these communities are looking for nearly zero impact on the world around them. I would be happy to minimize my impact by replacing that which I take; that means before I cut down a tree, I plant two or three.

Status: still forming, looking for acrage to build on and farm

Contact:

Zachary
zwstephens@yahoo.com
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 United States

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This page last updated:4/24/2012

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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.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population Members(adults and children): 2 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (no set hours, no set task. just pull your own weight) Join Fee: No (although we are looking for member willing to help fund our land purchase)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 0 acres (0.0 hectares) (would like at least 10 acres possibly more) Land Owned By: Other (proposed automony) Number of Residences: 0 (still working on layout for proposed bulding site)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none (would like to achieve as close to 100% as possible) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals (subject to change as community changes) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Other (all welcome) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Often (have smokers, welcome more, in designated area)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (follow your own path just don't force it on the group) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (all options available and at the discretion of the parents)

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Comment from zwstephens on 3/15/2011 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Sorry it has taken so long to reply yes this is something we are still trying to do. We now have 10 acres near Stillwater, would like to have more before we build much. We have some livestock, getting a garden in the ground and clearing trees

Comment from paganmom on 11/3/2010 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Is this something that is still being worked on? My family and I would love to get into something like this if we move back to Oklahoma.

Comment from polyguy on 4/27/2009 (Reader Rating: 0)

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yes it would giving that the houses were goegraphically close enough to make it worth while and the people were all on the same page

Comment from weisel on 4/26/2009 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Would it be possible while gathering the needed funds to purchase land, to combine two or three households together to cut expenses etc.

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