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Forming Formed: 2006

This page last updated:3/29/2012

Tree of Life

St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador,

Canada

St. Catherine's, St. Mary's, Salmonier Line, Avalon., Newfoundland And Labrador,

Canada

Tree of Life (TOL) is a eco-community for connecting people, nature and spiritual practice through the cooperative development and management of a self-sufficient intentional community.

The Tree of Life is the inspiration of Ian Goudie and Meranda Squires.

Our Mission includes construction of a retreat space using a design of sacred geometry (Tree of Life or Kabbalah), alternative energy, organic gardening and a co-operative of like-minded people.

Our Vision is to establish an off the grid, self-sustainable community on the original 5 acre parcel of land with future plans to expand in size. People are welcome to participate in our community to experience a sense of place. The longer term vision includes creation of a sacred space to host nature, art and spiritual retreats.

Activiites currently include: volunteer day programs, part time and full time memberships, green workshops, seasonal work opportunities, becoming a leader in a green task, international visitor programs, artist in residence, nature experiences, spiritual retreats, being a cook, gardening and more.

At the Tree of Life community members are invited to contribute by participating now in tasks, and chores performed in a state of contemplation that further the development of this sacred space, while banking those contributions for continued future participation in the Centre's activities. Some members may wish to explore direct investment opportunities. People spend a day or more in Salmonier working directly with Mother Nature. These working hours are banked toward any future activities with the Tree of life Retreat or The Lotus Centre.

Potlucks, car-pooling, and fire circle sing-a-longs are just part of our offerings on these connections with nature!

Our organized carpooling Nature Days weekends are every weekend.

Website: http://treeoflifenl.com

Contact:

Meranda Squires
52 Prescott Street
The Lotus Centre
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador A1C 3S6 Canada
Phone: 709-739-4429, 709-765-6271

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This page last updated:3/29/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email Meranda Squires: m_squires@nf.sympatico.ca or call 709-739-4429

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (We are still building and need labour) Join Fee: Yes ($150)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Ian Goudie) Number of Residences: 3 (still bunk house and main buliding)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (mostly vegetarian except eggs and wild animals) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (yoga meditation) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions")

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