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Formed: 1972 Established: 1973
Greening Life Community
Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania,
United States
 Community Living in Central Pennsylvania
Greening Life Community (GLC), a collectively-owned 135 acre farm near Shermans Dale, Perry County, PA has two homes for sale. We are an intentional community of 8 households started in 1972 to foster mutual support and cooperation beyond the borders of the primary family. Homes are privately owned, but all land is collectively owned and managed. Our common values include consensus building, land stewardship, interdependence, and non-violence. Each new member has the opportunity to add their own vision to the mix.
The rolling land holds woodland, fields, pastureland, gardens, small orchard and playground, swimming pool, meditation cabin, large hay barn, and a community chicken flock. Garden space is available for growing organic food and plants. Tractor and basic equipment is shared. Farm work is shared. The community is supported by a maintenance fee which is set yearly. Both homes are cozy 3-bedroom houses in very scenic settings.
Price : $200,000 AVAILABLE April 09 Contact: jdrubaker@pa.net PRICE: $165,000 AVAILABLE SEPT. 09
Contact: wilderma@dickinson.edu
 
Contact:
Maureen Mulligan
33 Greening Life Lane
Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania 17090-0072 United States
Phone: 717-582-7484
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Last Updated:9/3/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (They need to email or call first)
Visitor Process: Email at maureenm@pa.net or call 717-582-7484 to arrange a time.
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
Members(adults and children):
8
(All of them)
Non-member Residents:
4
(Currently there are 4 but we expect most to pursue membership)
Open to new members:
Yes
(Yes,there is a lovely home for sale that we hope will attract people interested in membership)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(yes, but officers have no additional authority, only certain duties related to their elected office)
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Within reason but we can't enforce this under our model)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Work day twice a month and committee meetings as scheduled fairly regularly)
Join Fee:
Yes
($5,000.00 per adult person at time of printing but this can be financed)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(maintenance fees that are set yearly at the annual meeting)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
136 acres (55.0 hectares)
(A nice mix of pasture, open space, woods and large garden)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
8
Cohousing:
No
(individual homes)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(In addition, several of us support an area community supported organic agriculture farm in Central PA. which we buy additional produce from)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(Usually lunches during work days, around holidays and spontaneous other meals)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(organic, locally grown preference)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(organic generally)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(indvidual's choice)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(indvidual's choice but there are no smokers among us)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(People are very open and express themselves individually)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(No school aged children living full time at the community at this time)
 
 


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