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Forming Formed: 2009
Friendly Haven Rise Farm Ecovillage
Battle Ground, Washington, WA,
United States
Gardens in the upper field
 We have an organic / biodynamic farm in southwest Washington. We'd like to find a few kind-hearted folks to share the farm. Cohousing really appeals to us. Roomy farmhouse with two 2-bedroom/bath private units with private entrances. Common areas, workshop, historic barn, garden and seed-saving shed. Vegetable gardens, fruit and nut trees, herbs and berries, cows, chickens, turkeys and bees. All on spirit-filled land in a quiet village (pop. 2,000) in foothills of Cascade Mountains, 35 min. from Portland, OR.
See what we're about on our farm website and blog.
http://www.FriendlyHaven.com/cohousing.html
 
Website: http://www.friendlyhaven.com
Contact:
Jacqueline Freeman
20309 NE 242nd Ave
Battle Ground, Washington 98604 United States
Phone: 360 687 8384
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Links:
Friendly Haven Rise Farm: photos and stories about our biodynamic farm in southwest Washington
Friendly Haven Rise Farm: Farm Cohousing
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Last Updated:12/22/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us at friendlyhavenmail@sisna.com We will followup with phone call, please leave other contact info. Happy to meet you!
Affiliations: Friendly Haven Rise Farm Ecovillage

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):
2
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(right now we are owners and developers)
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(share in farming tasks)
Join Fee:
Yes
(purchase one of the private units)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(ongoing monthly fee for maintenance)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(rural area yet 35 minutes to Portland, OR.)
Area:
5 acres (2.0 hectares)
(developers also own five add'l acres next door for possible Phase Two cohousing development)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(developers (The Freemans))
Number of Residences:
2
(farmhouse has room for 2-3 private units and owners currently live in on-site cottage)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(right about 50%, includes meat, eggs, fruit, vegetables and herbs)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(still forming)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(respect for land, biodynamic approach we use sees spirit in all our land and animals)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
(Biodynamics & Rudolf Steiner approach preferred but not required)
Educational Style(s):
(waldorf)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Retrofitting
Number of Units:
3-4
Square Feet in Common House:
2400
 
 
Gardens in the upper field
our milking cow, Miss Amelia, with Joseph
Our farmhouse
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