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Formed: 1972 Established: 1973

This page last updated:11/4/2010

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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This page last updated:11/4/2010

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): 10 (The two children are part-time residents) Non-member Residents: 4 (Two are pursuing membership now) 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: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (yes, but officers have no additional authority, only certain duties related to their elected office such as facilitating certain meetings)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Within reason but it not something we are necessarily aware of since we don't pool resources that way) Labor Contribution: Expected (Work day twice a month and committee meetings as scheduled regularly) Join Fee: Yes ($5,000.00 per adult at time of printing but members can elect to change that amount. The "share" 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 special events as well as spontaneous other meals) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (organic, locally grown preference) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (organic generally but there are no rules around what people eat) 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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