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Formed: 2010 Established: 2010

This page last updated:12/4/2012

Forgotten

Finley, Washington,

United States

Forgotten is a sanctuary for human beings. It is a sub-community of Lothlorien which has the following purpose:

We will create a new society in which the general population will take control of it's own destiny and concern itself with community interests guided by values of solidarity, sympathy, and concern for others; democracy and freedom are essential to survival; and we use our knowledge about human behaviour to create a social environment in which we shall live productive and creative lives without jeopardizing the chances that those who follow us will be able to do the same.

We are a non-profit community which has incorporated the Twin Oaks legal framework, the universal declaration of human rights, and we are open to all people. We named our community Forgotten because it serves people forgotten by society, namely people who are landless, homeless, unemployed, without savings or income, but they are willing to work. We also serve others who love nature as well as people who want to forget the suffering and injustice of societies based on material gain. Even so, we accept all people regardless of their previous situation so long as they live up to their responsibilities.

Update for 2012: We are currently in E. WA working on a small farm, hoping the skills we learn will be useful one day when we get a magic land grant.

Status: Need land

Contact:

Forgotten
Kennewick, Washington 99337 United States
Phone: 3037369452

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Former/Other Names: Lothlorien

This page last updated:12/4/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: We do not accept drop-in visits. Please send a letter/email well in advance. We will have a Saturday tour once established and a 3 week visitor program.

Affiliations: Lothlorien

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 (2 adults 1 child) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (40 hours/week) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: The community Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No 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 (Up to the individual) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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Comment from PauliusSeizure on 2/16/2012 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Hi...I like what you are doing. Sounds really great. Would love to be a part....and would be most grateful if you could tell me how! I (try to) live in England.

Comment from brassai22 on 5/3/2011 (Reader Rating: 0)

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I love what you are doing. My husband and I have talked about starting our own commune many times as well, but didn't really know where to begin. Right now we live just north of Denver but in all honesty want to be off the grid. I would love to hear updates of how your community is growing once you are up and running. At the moment we have an overwhelming amount of student loan debt that I don't think we could join a commune anytime soon. I wish the best for you and your new community. We need people to once again care about their fellow human beings.

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