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This page last updated:11/9/2012

Ascending Spirit/Oak Park Cohousing

Salem, Oregon,

United States

Ascending Spirit is an extended family network of communities for those who recognize that we are currently in the midst of an unprecedented opportunity for spiritual growth and would like to engage with other like-minded individuals in order to greatly accelerate our own, as well as aid in our planet’s, spiritual evolution.

Our communities follow Network for New Culture and Nonviolent Communication principles.

Oak Park Cohousing is based in a gated condominium complex consisting of 24 units. The homes are all single-story duplex structures with 880 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and attached one-car garages. The units have been coming up for sale recently for very low prices. The homeowner's association is owner run and democratic so if 12 or more owners are members of the community, we would have a majority vote. It is possible that some of the current residents may choose to join the community. At this time, there are no common facilites but one of the units could be purchased by the community as a common house. There is an adjoining property that could be annexed to the community and would make an ideal common house if it were to become available in the future.

Salem is the state capital and is located halfway between Portland and Eugene. There is a community college neighboring the property and shopping is within walking distance.

Website: http://ascendingspirit.org

Contact:

Steve Fuji
United States

Links:

Network for a New Culture

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:11/9/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact us to arrange a visit.

Affiliations: Ascending Spirit/Wind Ridge Cohousing

:: Ascending Spirit/Willow Creek Cohousing

:: Ascending Spirit/Shadow Mountain Cohousing

:: Ascending Spirit/Oak Park Cohousing

:: Ascending Spirit/Magnolia Cohousing

:: Ascending Spirit

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Ascending Spirit Communities

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (steering committee)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No (Purchase of unit) Regular Fees: Yes (HOA fees plus community membership)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 24 Cohousing: Yes (Retrofit within existing condominium complex)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Hope to develop community garden) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Intoxicated behavior and illegal drugs strictly prohibited) Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Ecumenical, members follow their chosen spiritual paths but share community rituals such as meditations, drum circles, etc.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Emissaries :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Native American :: Unitarian Universalist :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Other (Hope to develop home or private schooling within community.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Retrofitting

Number of Units:

Become an Editor Current editor(s): stevestarland

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