La Ancla- Ventura :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2009 Established: 2009

La Ancla- Ventura

Ventura, California,

United States

(50 minutes from Los Angeles)

La Ancla is a small intentional community in West Ventura a mile from the ocean.

This community of people in their late 20s through early 40s is located on a small compound in the vibrant La Avenida neighborhood a mile from the ocean and half a mile from downtown.

Although the property is urban and 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.

Website: http://laancla.blogspot.com

Contact:

M. Albers
Po Box 2751
Ventura, California 93002 United States
Phone: No Phone Calls

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Last Updated:11/20/2010

Visitors Not Accepted

(WWOOFers and Friends only.)

Visitor Process: We have extremely limited visiting due to our small size and urban location. WWOOFers have priority (see WWOOFusa.org if yer interested in wwoofing). We do not accommodate children, christians, pets or people over 45. Email in advance (do not call) with details about yourself and what you're looking for and we will respond if we think we can host you.

Affiliations: Ventura Urban Homestead Cooperative

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Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 5 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: Yes (Possible: depends on availability)	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: Yes (Pro-rata monthly share of bills) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly as they come in!)
Land and Buildings Urban (Located in the heart of a great, diverse neighborhood) Area: 0.2 acres (0.1 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: over 50% (Greens! Avocados! Citrus! Chiles! Bananas! Guavas!) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week 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 (Anti-organized religion coupled with dirt worship) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Paganism/Earth Religions Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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