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Formed: 1996 Established: 1996
Skyhouse Community
Rutledge, Missouri,
United States
 As part of the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage (see separate listing), Skyhouse strives to be a model of ecological living. We are an income-sharing community, and our money and resources are held in common. Members do a variety of tasks, and new folks are plugged in to existing projects and businesses or can bring jobs and ideas with them. We are committed to nonviolence, egalitarianism, and the breakdown of culturally constructed gender roles. We meet as a group to make decisions by consensus, resolve conflicts, and help each other work through life's challenges.
On a summer evening you might find us coming together after a hard day's work. Some folks come in from the gardens, while others have been building our straw-bale homes, doing computer work, or giving a tour of our village. Members, friends, and visitors gather at the community table, while the day's cook puts the finishing touches on dinner. After a delicious meal offering homemade bread and tofu, homegrown veggies, and home-brewed beer, folks gather for a sing-along or sit and joke about the day's events. The end of the day brings another brilliant sunset shining its golden light over the nearby pond and far-off rolling hills.
Does this sound too good to be true? Arrange a visit to see for yourself. We are actively seeking new members, so come add your unique perspective and energetic pioneering spirit to our tight-knit group.
 
Website: http://www.skyhousecommunity.org
Contact:
2 Dancing Rabbit Lane
Rutledge, Missouri 63563 United States
Phone: 660-883-5881
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Links:
http://skyhouseconsulting.com: Our computer hosting and consulting business
Life in an Organic Vegan Food Co-op: A blog about Bobolink, Skyhouse's food co-op
Last Updated:9/3/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Skyhouse doesn't currently have its own visitor program. People interested in coming to visit our community should go through the Dancing Rabbit Visitor Team and let them know that they are particularly interested in Skyhouse.
Affiliations: Sandhill Farm
:: Red Earth Farms
:: Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage
:: Dandelion

Network Affiliations:
FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
:: Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
3
Child Members:
(none now but we are open)
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
66% M 33% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
33% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
100% income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Skyhouse does not charge dues to its members, but as a subcommunity of Dancing Rabbit, members pay 2% of their income to DR dues.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegan
(Our food co-op cooks only vegan meals)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
(It will be up to each parent)
 
 
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