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Formed: 1965 Established: 1965
Heathcote Community
Freeland, Maryland,
United States
Heathcote as of Feb 2006
 The adults and children of Heathcote Community strive to live in a healthy, loving, and sustainable manner. We are located on 112 acres of wooded stream valley which is part of the School of Living community land trust. We believe that we have a responsibility to care for the land and each other, treating both with dignity and respect.
In community we support one another in living a life that we love. We don't currently have community businesses, so each member earns income individually and makes monthly contributions. We get together for evening meals most nights, weekly community meetings, regular meetings about relationship issues, monthly community work projects, and quarterly retreats. Many of us often gather for meditation, yoga, sing-alongs, celebrations, house concerts, spiritual retreats, dances, world music drumming, and other events. All community decisions are made by consensus.
We strive to practice ever-more-sustainable ways of living. Our current projects focus on creating a living demonstration of permaculture principles and ecological sustainability, including the expansion of our organic gardens and the renovation of existing structures. We are building an alternative, energy-efficient house with individual and family units, and renovating our 150-year-old grist mill to improve our shared spaces and conference center.
We welcome inquiries from people who share our passion for creating a better world, and hope to see you at one of our monthly visitor weekends.
 
Website: http://www.heathcote.org
Contact:
21300 Heathcote Rd
Freeland, Maryland 21053-9601 United States
Phone: 410-343-DIRT
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Links:
http://www.heathcote.org/
Former/Other Names: Heathcote Center
Last Updated:9/4/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Attend a visitor weekend. See the visiting page on our website.
Population
Adult Members:
10
Child Members:
4
Non-member Residents:
1
(0-4 Interns)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
(interested in more diversity)
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
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(About 9 hours per week)
Join Fee:
Yes
($50 membership fee, $10,486 development fund contribution payable over 10 years)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Pledge system for dues, plus separate food payment)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
112 acres (45.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
(School of Living (community land trust))
Number of Residences:
8
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(spirituality is important to most of us)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
 
 
Heathcote as of Feb 2006
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