Seven Acres Cooperative :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2011 Established: 2012

This page last updated:2/26/2013

Seven Acres Cooperative

Soquel Hills, Santa Cruz, California,

United States

Seven Acres Cooperative is eleven individuals working to form an community tending towards ecological sustainabiltiy and self-sufficiency in the Santa Cruz hills. The property is surrounded by beautiful coastal forest, but enjoys full sunny days under the open sky. In addition to people, Seven Acres hosts a variety of animals 20 laying hens, 6 laying ducks, 2 dogs, three cat, redtail hawks, lizards, other occasional guests of the wild persuasion, and soon to be joined by 3 dairy goats. We are excited about setting up our gardens, hillside orchard, and sustainable infrastructure.

We’re also super excited for the initial stages Seven Acres. We cook five meals a week for each other, share workshift, and favor open communication. We believe that structure and protocol can be extremely helpful in creating a safe and empowering space for all members to take part in, shaping their experience at Seven Acres.

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Soquel Hills
Santa Cruz, California 95073 United States

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This page last updated:2/26/2013

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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): 11 Open to new members: No (Not right now)	Government Decision Making: Other (Consensus minus 20%) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Elected managers)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (Food and dues (rent)) Labor Contribution: Expected (12-15/week) Regular Fees: Yes (Food ($150/mon and Dues/Rent $500-$600/mon)
Land and Buildings Rural (5 miles outside of town) Area: 7 acres (2.8 hectares) Land Owned By: The community	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (Striving to move towards 50%+) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (Usually more too) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (All organic, primarily local and seasonal for communal food) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (Sustainably and ethically raised otherwise) Alcohol Use: (We are not heavy users of drugs or alcohol)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (All practices accepted)

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