Weltsmertz Ranch Cooperative :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:8/13/2010

Weltsmertz Ranch Cooperative

Kyote, Texas,

United States

30 miles south of San Antonio dedicated to living sustainably and renewably.

Contact:

John Sherer
1875 Sand Branch
Bigfoot, Texas 78005 United States
Phone: none

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This page last updated:8/13/2010

Visitors Not Accepted

Visitor Process: If you have an interest please contact me by e-mail. JohnSherer@550access.com

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 1 Non-member Residents: 0	Government Decision Making: By the community leader (subject to change as population increases) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: No (Not yet)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (varies but ~40 hrs/mo) Join Fee: Yes (Members must build their own living space. Limited temporary lodging availible. Finacing availible.) Regular Fees: Yes (expected weekly cost fo $50 for food, taxes and utilities.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 22 acres (8.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (meat, eggs, produce are all grown on site and production should match resident's diet) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used Often (homemade wine and beer is availible) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (no smoking in buildings)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (agnositc/athesit prefered) Educational Style(s): Other (school aged children not allowed)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

Year Completed:

2009

(consturction continues as membership increases)

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

1000

(mainly a workshop)

Architect:

none

Developer:

none

Commercial Lender:

none, self financed

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Comment from JohnSherer on 8/13/2010 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Gotten a lot of questions on the housing situation, so let me explain. There is currently 1 cabin under construction which will be availiable for occupancy around 1 Nov 2010. Once occupied, construction will begin on a 4 plex housing unit (depending on interest) and "common house" which will include kitchen, laundry, rec room and meeting area/dinning room.

If you are interested in joining, please e-mail me.

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