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Formed: 2009 Established: 2009
La Ancla- Ventura
Ventura, California,
United States
(50 minutes from Los Angeles)
 La Ancla is a newly-formed intentional community in West Ventura a mile from the ocean.
This community has recently acquired a small compound in the vibrant La Avenida neighborhood a mile from the ocean and half a mile from downtown.
Although the property is small with three self-contained units, we are in the process of transforming it into an urban oasis with productive gardens, greywater systems and a deliberate style of semi-communal living.
We currently have several mature avocado trees as well as the usual garden crops with more on the way as the property is transformed.
The community is based on old school anarchist principles of self-sufficiency and equality with a focus on compassionate living. We are unabashedly pro-gay, pro-feminist, and believe in combating oppression through positive, pro-active energy.
We try and nurture a supportive, healing environment that allows everyone, guests and residents alike, the ability to foster self-growth and betterment. This is buttressed by a desire to share food and fun together! With such a great growing climate and an eight minute bike ride to some of the best surfing and diving on the coast, the balance between work and play is not at all difficult to manifest.
We have a spacious 1 bedroom cabin and a small studio available for new members, each with their own bathrooms and kitchens. Email for more information.
 
Contact:
M. Albers
Po Box 2751
Ventura, California 93002 United States
Phone: 877-713-8299
Email This Community!
Last Updated:10/7/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We have couches and dorm-style rooms available for short term visitors, other options available for longer-term visitors)
Visitor Process: Please drop us a line at the above-listed email if you are interested in visiting. Foreign visitors welcome! Note: we are not interested in sharing space with individuals who are anti-gay, sexist, racist, or otherwise not very nice people. Sorry!
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
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
Open to new members:
Yes
(New living spaces open and available!)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Work and Garden parties twice a month!)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No Answer
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Land and Buildings
Urban
(Located in the heart of a great, diverse neighborhood)
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
(Small urban homestead of ~6,000 sq ft)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
3
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(Greens! Avocados! Citrus! Chiles! Bananas! Guavas!)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
("we eat we work together, we need no swords...")
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Largely vegetarian, but local fish and wild game available)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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