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Forming Formed: 2011 Established: 2012
This page last updated:12/17/2012
Smiltenei un Latvijai (for Smiltene and for Latvija)
Smiltene, Vidzeme,
Latvia
 Children, young people and adults to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Promote sustainability and ecological life.
Cultural, educational and charitable events.
The disadvantaged section of society to help for cultural and educational events.
Adult education and continuing education of school children.
To achieve development and expansion of cooperation with other similar associations in the Latvian Republic and abroad to achieve the objectives of the organization.
Preserve Latvian identity.
Social objectives are:
Mutual support and promote the charity.
Promotion of cooperation with public organizations, associations, federations.
The co-operation with organizations, mass media, other businesses and individuals who can contribute to the objectives of the organization.
Organize and participate in seminars, conferences and other educational activities.
To establish contacts with national and international NGOs
 
Contact:
Thomas Krueger
Lejas Variceni
Smiltenes Novads
Smiltene, Vidzeme LV-4729 Latvia
Phone: 00371-26406687, 00371-26555539
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Indiegogo campaign for our Barn to build a training center
This page last updated:12/17/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Living with and from nature, Speaking 4 languages (Latvian, German, English, Russian) . We love Kids (we have Linda 7 and Lukas 5) and yours (if so) are every time welcome. We have a dog, a cat and ferrets. Next spring we will have chicken, goats, pigs and rabbits too. We have 4 Ha Farmland and garden and 2,5 Ha Forest. In the house and 5 barns are every time some things to do (Renovating) The wood have to clean up and to cut some trees. Guests will have there own room or in summer can sleep in a tent. In summer 2013 we will also have a hay hotel where you can sleep with your sleeping bag. One of the barns will become new wood shingle. So you see a lot of things to do, but we don't forget to celebrate, with our own "house-wine" from fruits and grapes.
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
6
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
16.1 acres (6.5 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(6 Barns (one become a Hey Hotel, next spring))
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(we are No smokers but guests can.....)
 
 
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We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
Special thanks to the sponsors of our Art of Community Events.
Bryan Bowan Architects California Cohousing NICA Wolf Creek Lodge