Communities Directory: Zim Zam

Forming Formed: 1996 Established: 1998

Zim Zam

Asheville, North Carolina,

United States

SOME MEMBERS ARE LEAVING (7/15/07) SO WE NOW HAVE OPENING(S) FOR NEW MEMBERS.

ZimZam expresses our desire for vibrant physical, mental and emotional health. We strive to be connected and in tune with the earth. Here eco-consciousness is the norm and shared food is vegan. We examine our lives and challenge each other to be ever more earth friendly.

We work to create a place where we feel safe and respected. All sexual orientations, genders, cultural backgrounds and ages are welcome. We envision a space which includes children, while adults choose to restrain their own procreation. Another founding vision is that all animals have the right to be free, therefore we don't own animals either as livestock or as pets.

Currently we have a 3 bedroom house on an acre of land 3 miles from downtown. The city bus goes by our front door. The land is managed as evolving edible forest garden. We are activists: creating, promoting and manifesting visions of sustainable culture utilizing models of non-authoritarian democracy and consensus.

Possible directions for growth: adding a rural component; adding adjacent properties; working toward an eco-neighborhood/village/city. We’re open to inclusion of neighboring households some of which might not be vegan nor exclude animal ownership. The most available way for you to become a part of ZimZam is to buy an adjacent house or to help fund the construction of additional bedroom spaces in our current house. Those without that much financial ability could live nearby and help, through work, to create more living spaces within the community.

Website: http://www.seorf.ohiou.edu/~ab414/

Contact:

362 London Rd
Asheville, North Carolina 28803-2804 United States
Phone: 828-277-0758

Former/Other Names: Zim Zam Eco-House, Zim Zam Vegan Community

Last Updated:6/19/2007

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Calling us on the phone is the most likely way to reach us. We will gladly call you back if you leave a message. email often gets lost. Visitors must have a genuine interest in possiblities of future participation. As a Servas host we host occasional visits from people of other countries. Also, we will sometimes host eco/peace/justice activist(s) passing through who need a place to stay a night or two. We don't usually have time resources to accomodate the needs of people who are touring communities in a general way.

Population Adult Members: 5 (2 soon will leave) Child Members: 1 (will soon leave, but a new one is on the way) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 60% M 40% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 40% 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: Members have independent finances (Other models are open for discussion.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (A certain amount of cleaning is expected, other labor can be credited toward monthly required money/labor requirement) Join Fee: Yes (one month security/damage deposit) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly fee for land and household maintenance, requirement can be partially met with community labor hours)
Land and Buildings Urban (open to adding rural component) Area: 1 acres (0.4 hectares) (There are nearby properties for sale right now and others which might be available if the owners were approached) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1.5 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (100% of certain food items.) Share Community Meals: 1 time/week (This depends upon people's schedules.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Animals are not eaten.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegan (Vegan diet is strongly encouraged.) Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Used in tinctures. Occasionally drinking occurs, but is generally discouraged.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (No tobacco smoking is allowed on the premises.)	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes (All genders and orientations are welcome) Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No (people may have any or no spiritual path) Which Spiritual Path(s): Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other (These are paths currently present in the community.) Educational Style(s): (Former residents have home schooled here. Many available alternative schools in Asheville area.)

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