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This page last updated:10/12/2011

The EdenWild Concept

Muskoka region, Ontario,

Canada

After a 1-year "dry run" to test the dynamics of creating a 100-acre "mini-community" in the heart of Ontario's Muskoka region, we learned a great deal about the next steps in making that community work. Although "under wraps" for the last half of 2011, we will re-open the project in early 2012, with participants able to sustain their own individual housing there.

The project is open to those seeking a lifestyle that is less dependent on an oil-based economy and more into the vibrancy of living independently, off-grid, and yet technologically versatile.

People who are comfortable with a Leave-No-Trace kind of lifestyle, hoping to approach a zero-carbon-footprint way of life, are welcome to learn more about what is offered here.

Technological awareness and a keen interest in world current events has given a number of people very strong indicators that major societal, infrastructural, cultural and political shifts are accelerating towards a critical juncture... (see graph in pix).

For the same reason you get off the tracks when you hear a distant rumble of a train, we are merely creating a comfortable, secure and versatile community that, IF things take a turn for the worst, will remain a safe, enjoyable place to live. If things do NOT get worse, then... we will be living in a safe, enjoyable place.

The land is purchased, construction has begun. It is forested over 90% of the total property; the remainder is a huge pond, some cliffs, caves, etc.

Organic food can be grown onsite, and expected to become a major resource. Plans are to add other small resources in aviculture (chickens), an apiary, greenhouse, recreational area, etc. as time, effort and finances permit.

A small area is set aside to allow recreational camping for the general public, in attractive, pristinely forested areas.

The main chalet/cabin is 1/3 complete. Several residence cabins/tiny-homes are to be built to supply accommodation for participants.

Solar power units are being installed, and a wind power generator planned for next year.

Contact:

Ontario Canada
Phone: 4165714242

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This page last updated:10/12/2011

Visitors Accepted

(Yes, with appointments only.)

Visitor Process: Email first to establish your level and area of interest. Kindly explain what you are seeking, and include a phone number and/or email reply address. We will contact you to arrange a visit.

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 (Those involved in initial construction.) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other (Consensus--- subject to property owner's responsibilities.) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (As long as their debt has been shown to be under control.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Typically, 8 hrs/wk, subject to variables.) Join Fee: Yes (Varies, depending on level of housing required.) Regular Fees: Yes (Contribution in form of small rental payments re cabin/homes.)
Land and Buildings Rural (Near a very small town.) Area: 100 acres (40.5 hectares) (Mostly verdant forest, private stream, Canadian Shield, very scenic.) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) Number of Residences: 1.5 (1.5 at present, 4 to 6 planned.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Organic garden ramps up in 2012.) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Omnivorous, with vegetarian preferences as greater part.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Alcoholism (overt or otherwise) is discouraged.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Smoking as a habit is discouraged: fire AND health hazard.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Extreme fundamentalists/religious hardliners will find our easy-going, non-judgmental atmosphere uncomfortable.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (Self-responsibility & rational thinking encouraged.) Educational Style(s): Other (Currently Non-Applicable.)

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