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Formed: 2003 Established: 2006
Noosa Forest Retreat
Noosa, Queensland,
Australia
 Noosa Forest Retreat is a developing shared rural property/ co-op nestled amongst the nuturing foothills of Mothar Mountain situated in; the subtropical, Noosa hinterland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.
Land Comprising 62 lush forsted north facing acres with fertile soil and abundant water backing onto thousands of acres of forestry and national park. Ideal for food production, one of the main shared values.
There is a number of simple natural healthy houses situated on the property offering various accomodation options, short to long term for holiday retreat or residency. Entry is normally via the main farm house set up as a share or co-house. The main farm house itself is drug and alcohol free to support the mindful living aspirations of community.
The whole site is registered land for Wildlife Protection and is Organic.
Primary shared values/activities are the adventure of reclaiming responsability for personal food production and mindful healthy supportive living or Sangha. A required entry agreement is to respect individual differences and take solution based responsability for challenges and projects.
The property also offers a number of yoga, organic eco-systemic farming and personal detox/purification/retreat programs.
Web site www.noosaforestretreat.com
phone 06 7 54854014
visitor contact: Ian Trew or Devi Pepperdine
email trueorganics@hotmail.com
mailing address PO box 1906 Noosa 4567 Qld Australia
We have a goal to be flexible in welcoming all souls who are sincere about improving their health and living in a mindful co-supportive manner. To this end we can negotiate work exchange and welcome members of the WOOF organisation. Our WWOOF registration No is QN001
 
Website: http://noosaforestretreat.com
Contact:
Ian Trew
po box 1906 Noosa Heads
Noosa, Queensland 4567 Australia
Phone: 06 7 54854014
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Links:
http://www.noosaforestretreat.com
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Former/Other Names: Mother mountain Ashram
Last Updated:9/16/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact community 06 7 54854014 or email trueorganics@hotmail.com to discuss preferences, and arrange visit. WWOOF members welcome mem No QN001 Contact person Ian trew
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
11
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new members:
Yes
(limited and varying positions)
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(monthly meetings provide oppourtunity of all to have imput)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(community operates shared car food and small personal no interest loans.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(if food gardens utilised)
Join Fee:
Yes
($200 refundable)
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Rural
(with access to a Noosa beach bunglow)
Area:
62 acres (25.1 hectares)
(backing onto thousands acres forestry and NP)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(seasonally dependent and increasing. We deliver REAL MIlk(raw & organic) to Noosa Community share holders)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(vegetarian)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Main farm house and kitchen is vegetarian only)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(main house alcohol free zone)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(main house clean air zone)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(mindful living is an active goal)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eastern
(respectful of individual differences)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(Strong home schooling base in greater community)
 
 


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