Mana Gardens :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2005 Established: 2005

This page last updated:3/10/2012

Mana Gardens

PAHOA, Hawaii,

United States

(Big Island, south of Hilo)

We steward 89 acres of the last lowland rainforest in the US. Wild hawks and owls hunt the 25-acre clearing. We are on the side of an active volcano ten miles from the lava-warmed coast.

Members and visitors may enjoy solitude, commune with nature, garden or work on a project. Members may negotiate and conduct business in agriculture or green power. A member-manager attends annual meetings and stewards the community plus two private acres. Internet access, phone and solar electricity are available.

Help plan and build the 2 permitted community buildings. Apply to join the limited liability company that owns the property. This LLC is managed by a maximum of 17 members. Membership cost is negotiable. A prospective, provisional, member may access the land and attend meetings for $400/mo. More opportunities are listed at http://green247.org. Contact info, photos and description are posted at http://cloisters.us/production.htm

Website: http://cloisters.us

Contact:

Mana Gardens LLC
13-3376 PAHOA-KALAPANA RD
PAHOA, Hawaii 96778 United States
Phone: 310-487-0460

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This page last updated:3/10/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email, call or write. Describe what you intend to do when you visit. Example: I intend to sight-see and surf and sometimes garden or help pay property tax.

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.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population Members(adults and children): 1 Non-member Residents: 1 (caretakers hold their own insurance) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (LLC managing members)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (LLC profit/loss is distributed) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Help build a community.) Join Fee: Yes (Negotiable. $400/mo. min.) Regular Fees: No Answer (Prospective members pay on schedule.)
Land and Buildings Rural (agricultural zone, geothermal subzone) Area: 89 acres (36.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (Mana Gardens LLC) Number of Residences: 3 (2 screened-in 30'x36' buildings) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (avocadoes, papayas and greens) Share Community Meals: Rarely Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily raw foods Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Private school off the property

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