Stone's Throw Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2009

This page last updated:1/14/2012

Stone's Throw Ecovillage

Viroqua, Wisconsin, Driftless area,

United States

(Within walking distance of center of town)

Viroqua, Wisconsin,

United States

We are a group committed to consensus decision-making, non-violent communication and conflict resolution, using permaculture principles in the designs for our site and homes, and welcoming diversity in our community. We are joining together to create a group of people that know each other well and can make decisions cooperatively as we move into the next phases of community design, land purchase, and construction.

We are individuals and families working together cooperatively and making decisions by consensus in order to design and build a neighborhood that promotes social interaction and sharing of resources. We've made an important choice to live within walking distance of the center of Viroqua, Wisconsin.

Viroqua is the Vernon County seat, a livable town of 4,500 with a thriving food co-op in one of the most concentrated areas of organic farms in the country. Viroqua is also in the heart of the beautiful driftless area of SW Wisconsin with its steep ridges and fertile valleys; cold, clean spring creeks; abundant wildlife; and tall bluffs overlooking the Mississippi river.

Please check out our website for more information.

Website: http://stonesthrowcommunity.wordpress.com

Contact:

Stone's Throw Ecovillage
233 5th Avenue
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665 United States
Phone: 608-637-8018

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Former/Other Names: Stone's Throw Community

This page last updated:1/14/2012

Visitors Accepted

(Welcome to visit our meetings and join potlucks)

Visitor Process: We are five households to date (Jan. 2012) To visit our meetings or join in our community-building cooperative projects, contact us by phone, email, or in person when you see us around town. Information is also on our website.

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): 11 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes (Members make an initial $100-200 contribution) Regular Fees: Yes (As decided together)
Land and Buildings Small Town (Our name, Stone's Throw, comes from our desire to live within walking distance of our 4,500 person town center.) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (At our meetings and other get-togethers) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (We always have vegetarian dishes at meals.) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Private school off the property (All education options)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

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