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Formed: 2009 Established: 2010
This page last updated:12/20/2011
Earthworm Collective
Near Glenwood/Tabor, Iowa,
United States
Our land in the idyllic Loess Hills
 Seeking ecologically minded, open, free-thinking beings to build a tribe of org. food growers to live sustainably, with the hope that surplus food may provide income. We have eight ac. in the Loess Hills south of Glenwood. We have a cabin and hope to build another in order to house a family/group of people. We are spiritual seekers, interested in holistic health, art, music, and all forms of creative living. We would love to have a land trust held in common by participating people. Adjacent to our land are over sixty acres for sale. Ideally we would have about ten families/parties/people. We seek a sexual balance, and it would be nice to have all age ranges represented. The more skills one has the better, but most important is a good work ethic (yet without being too rigid), and a good, easy-going personality. Activities valued are: meditation, prayer, cooking, gardening, art, music, skills gatherings, hosting teachers, festivals, and group activities. We are open to nearly every idea and are seeking ecstatic experiences. If interested in build a family/tribe, please contact us.
Blessings.
 
Contact:
Adam/Nikki
Near Glenwood/Tabor, Iowa 51534 United States
Phone: 712.308.4975, 712.308.4974
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This page last updated:12/20/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Would like to email, chat, speak on the phone, and then meet at a public location initially.)
Visitor Process: Contact us and tell us about you; your dreams, goals, skills, hopes.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
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):
2
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(Most decisions should be arrived at through respectful discussion.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
(Not so much, officially, but it is hoped that anyone joining our family will want to contribute in their unique way, which will help the tribe.)
Join Fee:
No Answer
(Initial costs are negotiable. If you have some kind of housing (camper, etc.) the fees would be tiny.)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
8 acres (3.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
1
(More forthcoming (cabins, yurts, tipis) in the near future)
Cohousing:
Yes
(Ideas borrowed from many communes.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(soon to be 90%)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(Each must seek God in their own way.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
:: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(Christ!)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2011
Number of Units:
1
Square Feet in Common House:
1468
Developer:
Nikki & Adam
Commercial Lender:
Self-financed
 
 
Our land in the idyllic Loess Hills
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