Sandywoods Farm :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2010 Established: 2010

This page last updated:10/10/2011

Sandywoods Farm

Tiverton, Rhode Island,

United States

Sandywoods Farm is a unique, environmentally friendly, arts and agricultural community located in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Clustered around a working farm and preserved open space, this residential community supports sustainable agricultural practices, encourages innovative artistic expression, promotes economic vitality, offers educational opportunities, and builds on a common vision.

50 clustered rental cottages and 22 single-family buildable homesites are priced to accommodate various income levels.

Additional facilities and community activities contribute to the social, economic, and educational well-being of residents and non-residents alike. Residents began moving to Sandywoods in the late summer of 2010. We have already established an art gallery cooperative and a community garden cooperative. We have also planted a fruit orchard with help from the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Future plans include communal art studios, an incubator kitchen, and a farm stand. The Sandywoods Center for the Arts is available for a wide range of performing arts events. Please visit our website for more information, or e-mail info@sandywoodsfarm.org.

Website: http://www.sandywoodsfarm.org

Contact:

Russ Smith
Sandywoods Farm
43 Muse Way
Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 United States
Phone: (401) 241-7349

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:10/10/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please e-mail us at info@sandywoodsfarm.org

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): 150 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Hours vary depending on which Sandywoods co-ops a resident chooses to join.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Fees and dues vary depending on which Sandywoods co-ops a resident chooses to join.)
Land and Buildings Rural (We are located in rural Tiverton. Our land is a mix of fertile open farmland and woods.) Area: 174 acres (70.4 hectares) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) (The land is woned by Sandywoods Land Trust, LLC.) Number of Residences: 50 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (Residents who participate in the Sandywoods Community Garden Cooperative grow a significant amount of their family's food on site.) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (We have regular potluck events in the Sandywoods community hall.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Other (Dietary practices are a matter of individual choice.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Alcohol use is a matter of individual choice.) Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (Tobacco use is a matter of individual choice.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Some children are also home schooled.)

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