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Forming Formed: 2002 Established: 2002
This page last updated:3/28/2009
Circle of Ancient Sisters
Eastern, Kentucky,
United States
 We are a group of spiritualists and artisans who wish to live in peace with nature and have a quality of life based on the concepts of the old religion. Our goal is to build a place where discrimination is a thing of the past and acceptance a norm in life.
  Status: Active
Contact:
Hp Dark Rose
535 Hitchins Ave
Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164 United States
Phone: 859-408-0403
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Former/Other Names: Circle of Ancient Sisters
This page last updated:3/28/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (By appointment only, we can also have overnight accomidations if needed)
Visitor Process: We operate by interviews, and visitors can come but must have an appointment after a prescreening.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
6
Non-member Residents:
10
(Other members stop by from time to time and assist with things)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(We have a leader as well as group of elders)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(One person generally makes the decisions as to our direction, followed by a group of elders.)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(we all live as one with independence after the expenses are cared for.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(as long as problems are disclosed prior)
Labor Contribution:
(we all work togather for the goal of the group)
Join Fee:
No
(The fee is in service to the community)
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(If a member has extra, he can elect to share with someone less fortunate)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(Small town, we are not a part of the locals and thus a closed community)
Area:
35 acres (14.2 hectares)
(in three locations, in process of acquiring more)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
3
(we have three different units within easy walking distance)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Purchasing a farm for retreat and more food production)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
(optional, members can have every meal in common house if they wish)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(mostly celebrations and special events)
Tobacco Use:
Used Often
(some members are smokers, its a personal choice)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
Educational Style(s):
Other
(parents may choose to use the public system as well as private school of the community)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Year Completed:
2002
(some area still being expanded)
Number of Units:
3
Square Feet in Common House:
80000
 
 
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