Laurel Nest :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2005 Established: 2006

This page last updated:12/7/2010

Laurel Nest

Mills River, North Carolina,

United States

We started our community about 4-5 years ago, and it is an act of faith everyday. We have about 4.5 acres of woods, with several yurts, a few community spaces and "bedroom yurts" scattered throughout the woods. Our goal is to live sustainably, and ultimately grow our food and create our power. We are still a long way from this...

For now, we have a large community garden, and various sustainable building projects that keep us busy. Besides that, we have a yurt company, Laurel Nest Yurts (laurelnest.com), down the road from our community, where we work. Community members help out at Laurel Nest Yurts or participate in sustainable projects out on the land.

We practice yoga, enjoy nature, and healthy local organic foods... we enjoy sharing space and making progress towards making the land more beautiful and sustainable.

We are open to short and long term members, and ultimately would like to live with hard working, like minded people. Our only rules are that the place serves as a source of inspiration, and that everyone who lives with us participates at a high level.

Contact:

Laurel Nest Yurts
264-1 Marlowe Drive
Mills River, North Carolina 28759 United States
Phone: 4049339173

Links:

Laurel Nest Yurts webpage: This is the webpage for our business, where community members work and help out.

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:12/7/2010

Visitors Accepted

(We have space, but are really looking for people who are a great fit.)

Visitor Process: Pleas email us for information about our opportunities. info@laurelnest.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): 6 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By the community leader Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected (All members work between 1-3 days/ week) Join Fee: Yes (All new members give a donation, to help offset startup and maintenac ecost) Regular Fees: Yes (All members pay $100/ mothn to pay bills.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 4.5 acres (1.8 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 14 (We have lots of yurts scattered about for living spaces.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (we are encouraging this community to have a focus on yoga and healing.) Educational Style(s): Private school off the property

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

(Our community has a flow to it, and we are constantly flowing with change of people...)

Year Completed:

2010

(While much of our communit is built, we still have lots of building in progress...)

Number of Units:

14, 3 of which are community spaces, others are dwelling yurts and guest spaces.

Architect:

Laurel Nest Yurts

Commercial Lender:

n/a

Become an Editor Current editor(s): laurelmorel

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