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Forming Formed: 2011 Established: 2011
This page last updated:10/14/2012
Living Roots Ecovillage
Jasper,, Indiana,
United States
 Mission Statement:
We are creating an intentional, sustainable, and integrated community. We support each other in fostering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well being through conscious entrepreneurship and art-centered permaculture design, which includes building, food, energy, education, and wellness systems.
We welcome those who are inspired to collaborate and create this collective vision! We believe this project will not only provide a beautiful place to live for those involved, but it will also be an example of the possibility of human potential and community synergy.
Ecovillage Intentions
The following are a very basic list of what we are in the process of creating. For a more details please check out the Goals page on our website.
-Land-60-75 acres (20 tillable) on East-side of Jasper which will be developed with permaculture design principles
-Shared community space including community center, workshop/art studio, campground, and community land
-Support Individual Businesses through availability of low-cost rental space in the form of offices, farm, workshop or retreat center
-Individual homes on community land
-Create rituals such as meditation, solstice/equinox gatherings, drum circles, shared meals and traditional holidays.
Community Agreements
We believe that good communication is essential for a thriving community. For this reason we have developed written community agreements for our EcoVillage. The following is a brief synopsis of our agreements:
- Decision Making by consensus
- Monthly Meetings
- Non-violent communication
Membership Levels & Fees:
- Visiting-$300/month ($150/month for campsite or shared space with a full member)
- Provisional-$1000 join fee and $300/month
- Full-$5000 join fee ($1000 Provisional Membership + $4000) and $300/month
- Supporting-$20 per month, or $200 lifetime, or 8 work hours per month
Work Requirements:8 hours per week
Children or Dependents of full members are extended the benefits of membership without additional cost to the parent/s. Parent/s and/or guardian/s maintain overall responsibility for their children.
Land Development and Building Guidelines designed to make a small footprint on the environment and will be approved by consensus of EcoVillage.
No smoking, illegal drugs or excessive alcohol in community space
Fishing and Conscious Animal Farming may be permitted with Consensus of EcoVillage
  Status: For the last few months we have been actively raising money toward our land purchase. We've raised close to $30,000 in just a few short months from investors, donors and members!
Contact:
Michael Hicks
580 Riverside Dr.
Jasper, Indiana 47546 United States
Phone: 812-639-3170
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Gina Herman
Evansville, Indiana 47715 United States
Phone: 812-473-2767
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Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: South Central Indiana EcoVillage Project
This page last updated:10/14/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us via email michael@indianacommunity.org
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
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Founding Members)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(working toward vertical integration and self reliance)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Land Owned By:
The community
(working toward community ownership)
Cohousing:
No
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:
Seldom used
(in privacy of own home)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(Open spiritually, members are supported in individual spiritual practices. Opportunity for spiritual practice within community based on member interests. Currently yoga, satsang, and drum circles are offered within the community.)
Educational Style(s):
(undecided--public/private until schools built in community)
 
 
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About these ads
We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
Special thanks to the sponsors of our Art of Community Events.
Bryan Bowan Architects California Cohousing NICA Wolf Creek Lodge