Lost Pine Earth Builders and Educational Center

Forming

This page last updated:5/8/2010

Albany, Ohio, OH,

United States

(United States)

Vision

Lost Pine is dedicated to improving the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The vision behind Lost Pine is simple: provide residents and the greater population with beautiful and sustainable homes, and teach the valuable skills needed to live (and love) the sustainable lifestyle.

Lost Pine is a culturally, economically, and spiritually diverse living space and entry into the community will be carefully screened through an application process and trial living period. All members of this community will be treated equally and justly without regard to their skin color, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, relationship status, age, language, physical ability, financial ability, education background, political practices or spiritual beliefs.

Life

Residents will live in off-grid homes built from recycled and green materials. Homes will be eco-friendly and we will carefully consider the impact of our footprint when planning and developing the land. Most dwellings will be resident-built, depending on the resident's desired length of stay in the community, and each person/family will choose among dorm-style apartments, single family cottages, and multi-family villas.

Children will attend the community school, which will focus on arts and sciences. Resident teachers will provide world-class education and enrichment activities will be encouraged. Lost Pine will also collaborate with Ohio University to provide guest lecturers, research and lab experience, and performing arts. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips, and participate in research and creativity fairs.

Co-op gardens will support the Lost Pine community and general store. Residents will have the option to share buffet-style meals or to eat independently.

Livestock such as chickens and goats will provide additional sources of protein and revenue. Lost Pine will form mutually beneficial partnerships with local farmers and will barter with them for additional goods.

Income

Lost Pine will host workshops on self-sustainability and green-living practices. We will have a general store, and vacation homes and conference rooms to rent to the public.

Currently

The Lost Pine community is currently in the formation phase. We have two acres of rolling hills in southeastern Ohio and will welcome any help offered. Please visit our website for more information.

Website: http://lostpine.webs.com

Contact:

Cory Frederick
8351 Morris Rd
Albany, Ohio 45710 United States

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:5/8/2010

Visitor Process: Please contact Cory @ lostpine@rocketmail.com

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): 3 (A mom, son and grandmother family) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By the community leader 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 (Sliding-scale contribution for shelter and food) Join Fee: Yes (Please contact for more information.) Regular Fees: Yes (Please contact for more information.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 2 acres (0.8 hectares) (Additional land will be purchased as necessary.) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1 (Additional homes and community buildings will be built as necessary.) Cohousing: Yes (Co-housing will be considered case-by-case. In the future, multifamily dwellings will be provided.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (We will barter with local farmers for what we don't have.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (More importantly is cruelty-free, hormone- and drug-free food) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Fine, if handled responsibly and without DRAMA) Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (Fine, in designated areas/private dwellings)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (non-denominational) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community

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