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Formed: 2007 Established: 2009

This page last updated:4/11/2012

OMfield

Bend, Oregon,

United States

OMfield is an alternative community of healing, education, and resources in the heart of Central Oregon - just 25 miles east of Bend, OR. We are entirely off-the-grid: local rammed earth and local straw bale have created eco-structures that use solar and wind power for electrical needs, harvesting all water through roof catchment systems, and employing compost toilets to deal with waste. We are currently building a temple (sacred common space) out of earthbags. The land is comprised of 36 pristine acres and the overall vision is an alternative system of community and relationships that are all predicated upon volunteerism: an economy of giving that creates a hybrid of healing and wellness meets the eco-village. Check out the website and slide show for more information.

Status: Active

Website: http://www.omfield.org

Contact:

Patrick Oliver
Bend, Oregon United States

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This page last updated:4/11/2012

Visitors Accepted

(We often have an open house on weekends)

Visitor Process: Potential visitors can email us directly and we can then set up a time and provide directions. Our "community guidelines" will soon be posted on our website and are meant to be read thoroughly BEFORE emailing us, please! Thank you for your interest in creating a sustainable future that is spiritual, practical, and beneficial to all Beings.

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.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Comment: Housing is Seasonal, based on camping availability....

Population Members(adults and children): -2 (We don't have members, just volunteers and this number can double and triple during warmer months) Non-member Residents: 0 (Everyone is a volunteer) Open to new members: No (At this time we are only accepting seasonal volunteers from April 1 - October 31)	Government Decision Making: Other (It depends on the circumstance) Identified Leader: No (We use the strengths of individuals to empower them to lead various groups/projects) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Our community extends well beyond Oregon into Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Califormia, and Colorado)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (All services are free-of-charge, however, cottage industries are being implemented to establish a stipend for core members) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (People that come here contribute because they want to, not because they are obligated to by debt or some other arbitrary motivation. Come here asking what you can give, not what you can get) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No (Income is invited to be shared)
Land and Buildings Rural (Zoned for farming) Area: 36 acres (14.6 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 3 (We have a community straw bale kitchen) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (We are expanding out indoor grow space so that we will be able to grow many things year round) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Most people are vegetarians here and meat is discouraged from being cooked in the common kitchen) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Yoga, Energy Healing, Meditation, Fasting, Noble Silence) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Native American :: Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Other (We are children-free at the moment, but look forward to eventually having some here)

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