Velvet Green :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2010

This page last updated:10/24/2010

Velvet Green

Spokane, Washington,

United States

Have you heard the call? If you are like me... you are thinking about, having dreams about, and generally feeling the energies of the coming changes.

I am looking to meet others in the Spokane and surrounding areas who are interested in purchasing rural land in the Spring of 2011, for purposes of building a small eco-village. We would be completely off-grid with mainly solar-powered strawbale cottages, home-schooling our children, growing as much of our food as possible, reducing/reusing/recycling nearly everything. I am interested in forming a non-profit organization around this village with the mission being: to donate yearly a certain amount of our homegrown food to low-income families within the city limits...and to help urban people start organic gardens in their own backyards. Let's feed people!

It is time to return to our tribal roots, my friends. I'm looking to start this community with like-minded individuals who want to heal the earth, retreat from modern society, become self-sufficient, develop close family ties and nurture thier personal spiritual paths.

Do you value integrity, teamwork, peace, fairness, creativity, humility, gratefulness and all the qualities of the simple life? It will be hard yet rewarding work! And when the work is done for the day, we can all play like little kids together....

Are you someone with homesteading skills or the willingness and commitment to learn them? I hope to be incorporated by the end of winter 2010/2011 and begin looking for land in the Spring, as well as doing fundraising in the Spokane community.

If you are reading this in the Spirit of Love, email me for further details and discussion.

Love & Light to you.

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This page last updated:10/24/2010

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 20 acres (8.1 hectares) (Want to purchase 20 acres minimum.) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 7 (Between 5 and 10 most likely.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (100% as soon as feasible.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Meat people can cook thier own.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used (420 Friendly) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Outdoor smoking if you do.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (A kind, loving heart is the only requirement. The rest is up to you.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Native American :: Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Protestant/Lutheran :: Emissaries :: Quaker :: Roman Catholic :: Hutterian Brethren :: Sufi :: Jewish :: Unitarian Universalist :: Muslim :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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