New World Pioneers :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2001 Established: 2003

This page last updated:8/23/2010

New World Pioneers

25 miles from Seligman, Arizona,

United States

((remote wilderness farm/ranch land))

Several years ago we realized that city life in America was becoming less and less attractive. We worked harder and earned less. Life wasn't getting better, it was getting worse.

Then 9/11 happened and we realized that at some point the civilized society we had come to depend on was slowly but surely slipping away. We are not 'doomsdayers' but we do feel that there may well come a time in America where basic survival in the cities may become difficult if not impossible.

We reasoned that a farming/ranching lifestyle would be far more attractive and provide much more security. Any number of things could cause life in the cities to become challenging so we decided we wanted to live in a way that would provide a higher degree of security and satisfaction. If nothing catastrophic ever happens in America, so much the better! We will still be self sufficient and debt free.

We have 36 acres in the Juniper mountains of Northern Arizona. We are interested in developing a community of people who wish to live a highly self sufficient lifestyle, free of debt, stress, city life hassles and drama. We plan to grow our own crops and raise our own animals for food. Our land is beautiful and very remote.

We currently have a small house completed with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom and a small pantry. We will be building a great room and large pantry room soon. As new members join us we will build new sleeping quarters. For now we have plenty of room for new members. We have a small solar system and backup generator. We have satellite TV and internet. We own a large flat-bed work truck and a 4 wheel drive full size Bronco.

We earn a small income cutting and selling firewood and fence materials to neighbors and local ranchers. With more help from new members we can earn more income.

Our land is perfect for farming and ranching. It really is beautiful. We are ready to take in new members of our community but only those with like minded philosophies. Our goal is to build and maintain a self sufficient community of people who would enjoy working together for the betterment of all members. We will not accept any new members who display any negative philosophies such as racism, extreme religious behavior or rabid political ideology. Just good people who are tolerant, hard working and generally good natured.

If you would like to know more about us, please call or email. We'd love to hear about you too!

480-282-7637

newworldpioneers@gmail.com

Status: Established and Active

Contact:

Marc or Dana
PO Box 1405
Seligman, Arizona 86337 United States
Phone: 480-282-7637

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This page last updated:8/23/2010

Visitors Accepted

(Please call or email first.)

Visitor Process: We'd love to meet you and show you around. Just give us a call or email us. 480-282-7637 newworldpioneers@gmail.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 (We have some neighboring homesteaders who will participate in our community.) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (Must be like minded and drama free.)	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (New members may participate in decision making and community strategies.) Identified Leader: Yes (Marc is our current community leader.) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Marc, Dana and Ramona own the property and are the community leaders.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (We all contribute what we can. Members are not required to give all their earthly possessions or income.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (The community will not be responsible for any debt from members.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Each person needs to work at their own ability level.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Our members need to contribute funds to the community either in cash or by working at something that can bring income to the community.)
Land and Buildings Rural (We are 25 miles from the nearest small town and 50 miles from shopping.) Area: 36 acres (14.6 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 4 (1 house, 2 trailers and 1 large Motorhome) Cohousing: Yes (We want to build efficient housing that allows for privacy of members but mainly communal spaces.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Our goal is to grow 100% of the food we need other than specialty items like coffee salt, etc.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (We don't have any restrictions about diet. We want to eat as healthy as possible. If the community meal is not acceptable members may cook whatever they like.) Dietary Practice: Other (We would like to raise our own animals for meat and grow our own crops and garden for vegetables and greens. We want to avoid packaged foods as we prefer to prepare all food from scratch.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (We smoke and are trying to quit. New members may smoke but we encourage all members to try to live tobacco free.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Members may practice whatever faith they choose.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") (All religions are welcome.) Educational Style(s): Other (School is available in Seligman and there is bus service from the highway. Members may also home school if they prefer. We can help with that.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

Year Completed:

2010

(We are still building and plan to continue expanding.)

Number of Units:

We currently have a small house, 2 Trailers and 1 Large Motorhome

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