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Re-Forming Formed: 1979 Established: 1979

This page last updated:10/21/2011

Ozark Dawn

Joplin, Missouri, Jasper County,

United States

(Community Buildings on Land outside Joplin)

Beautiful Ozark land, not hilly, with small group re-forming after 20 years. We do not wish to grow beyond 10 adults, mostly hetersexual. Children are welcome. Homeschoolers welcome, or not.

We are mostly vegetarian/vegan mix among the 3-5 already here on the land. Not required. We do not ask you to turn all your money over to the general group. Some of us are students but otherwise do not work off site at this point, devoting ourselves to learning self-sufficiency skills.

We study inspiring literature, like Oahspe, Abraham material, and the Bible. But various traditions are welcome. We bless our meals and give thanks to Grandfather.

We have visited communes in UK and throughout the USA, gaining much insight. Yesterday we made homemade bread and today we made gluten, tomorrow we will process our wild herbs and chop wood. Visit us if you are a peaceful soul. Visualizing Harmony at Ozark Dawn!

Status: 3 non-relatives on land

Contact:

Ozark Dawn
2437 Princeton Street
Joplin, Missouri 64801 United States
Phone: 417-548-3320

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This page last updated:10/21/2011

Visitors Accepted

(Simple accommodations in main house.)

Visitor Process: Email, then schedule 3 phone interviews, and plan to come ideally for 3 to 10 days and help with projects. Do not bring pets on visits, children okay.

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): 2 (Man, Woman, Children grown) Non-member Residents: 1 (Man in Trial Period) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (Rotating Council Facilitator)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (Help community expenses) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Their responsibilitiy) Labor Contribution: Expected (35 hrs wkly if no cash/outside income) Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 3 (2 bdrm Trailer Available Oct 2011) Cohousing: Yes (Sharing Main House; Perhaps Trailer; Dome Cabin)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Will increase %) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Perhaps All Dinners) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (No meat in Main House) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Outside Only)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Graditude to Creator) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Native American - somewhat) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (Or Public School if parents prefer)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

(Housing Available, could expand)

Year Completed:

1979

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2400

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