Rainbow Family Gatherings :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1972

This page last updated:11/16/2011

Rainbow Family Gatherings

Some say we're the largest non-organization of non-members in the world. We have no leaders and no organization. To be honest, the Rainbow Family means different things to different people. I think it's safe to say we're into intentional community building, nonviolence, and alternative lifestyles. We also believe that peace and love are great things and there isn't enough of that in this world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the Earth. We gather in the national forest yearly to pray for peace on this planet.

Website: http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/index.html

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Welcome Home!: Huge amount of info on the Rainbow Family, Rainbow Gatherings, with photos, music, etc...

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Former/Other Names: Rainbow Family of Living Light

This page last updated:11/16/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visitors should plan on primitive camping conditions; and to really enjoy the community. Working as a volunteer in one of the group kitchens is always a fun experience and a good way to make friends.

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Population Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected (It takes alot of work to feed 15,000 people. Help is always appreciated!) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Other (We have no land. We gather in the National Forests.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Used Often	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Native American :: Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Protestant/Lutheran :: Emissaries :: Quaker :: Roman Catholic :: Hutterian Brethren :: Sufi :: Jewish :: Unitarian Universalist :: Muslim :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other (All religons are welcome, and many set up their own camps.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled :: Other

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