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This page last updated:7/25/2010

rancho gallo rico

Arizona,

United States

I am looking to form a homestead or a very small community within the next few years. At this point I am just looking for people to connect with and share ideas.

My hope is to eventually acquire some land in Southern Arizona, ideally in Santa Cruz County or surrounding areas. I am interested in living as sustainably/ self sufficiently as possible. I would like to build a small home using natural and recycled materials(interested in cob, strawbale),I am also interested in building a compost toilet, rainwater harvesting,having a few chickens, permaculture design, etc. Of course we would have to come up with some ways to create a modest income, but ideally I would like to create a place that is largely self sufficient, off grid and we could attempt to grow a large amount of our own food.

I am looking for a few individuals or couples that share similar ideas/dreams and would like to talk/share ideas and maybe eventually go in on getting some land together to build our own homes on. It would also be cool to have some shared spaces like an outdoor kitchen area, garden areas, etc. I am not religious or very spiritual, not vegan although I am generally vegetarian. If this all sounds good to you, send me an email!

Contact:

Michelle

This page last updated:7/25/2010

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Visitor Process: Community is not yet established but in the future I would like to be open to visitors/WWOOFers.

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): 2 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Ideally we would help eachother out by sharing tools and labor) Join Fee: Yes (Looking for others to share in initial land purchase) Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 0 (would like to consruct 1 small residece per individual/family) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (I do not practice any religion, but open to peole of any religion or spiritual tradition) Educational Style(s): (parents choice)

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