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Forming Formed: 2008 Established: 2008

This page last updated:8/7/2011

The Revolution Project

Chimirol de Rivas,

Costa Rica

(We are about 30-40 minutes past San Isidro in the Chirripo valley)

We are in the early stages of forming community. We are currently seeking like-minded individuals and families to join us in building a solid foundation as a sustainable community that will also be a natural healing center, school, and home for orphans and families in need.

Website: http://www.TRPCR.com

Contact:

Andres and Zahrah
The Revolution Project
Apartado 759-8000
San Jose
Perez Zeledon San Isidro, 11901 Costa Rica
Phone: 001-506-8388-4561

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This page last updated:8/7/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please read through our website www.TRPCR.com and then email us at MailTheRevolutionProject@gmail.com to set up a good time to visit. We ask $20 per person for day/overnight visits; and $10 for a day visit with lunch.

Network Affiliations:

FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities

:: Coho/US

:: Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

:: Catholic Worker

:: Ecovillage Network of the Americas

:: Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC-Michigan)

:: Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC-Texas)

:: Madison Community Cooperatives

:: Michigan State University Student Housing Corporation

:: University Students' Cooperative Association (UC Berkeley)

:: Northwest Intentional Communities Association

:: Twelve Tribes

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): 4 Open to new members: Yes (We are seeking our tribe)	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Labor Contribution: Expected (Everyone is expected to participate in the work of the community. We all are expected to participate in the various projects, chores, and income producing ventures.) Join Fee: Yes (We start out all potential community members as interns. A 3 month internship costs $2400.)
Land and Buildings Rural (12 acres in the mountains, surrounded by virgin rainforest. 15 minute walk to small village.) Area: 12 acres (4.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 2 (We currently have one main community house, and a smaller family house. We plan to continue building, as needed.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (We are consistently planting crops and trees. The vision is to be as sustainable as possible.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (We share all meals. We are sensitive to any dietary needs or restrictions of individuals.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Some of us eat organic eggs, dairy, meat, and fresh fish. We raise chickens for meat and eggs, cows and goats for dairy, sheep for meat, and will be installing fish ponds soon.) Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (We strive to lead a conscious spiritual life in complete surrender to God. We are followers of Yehshua (Jesus). We do not call ourselves "Christians", yet we believe in Yehshua as our messiah and as the Son of God. We are open to learning from others and sharing in worship for God as our Divine Creator.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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