Huntington Open Women's Land (HOWL) :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1987 Established: 1998

This page last updated:11/11/2011

Huntington Open Women's Land (HOWL)

Huntington, Vermont,

United States

Huntington Open Women's Land (HOWL) is a 50-acre land trust in northwestern Vermont established in 1987. HOWL is both an intentional community and Open Women's Land, which hosts events and welcomes visitors year round. We currently have five residents and eight members on the Collective. Our visitors' guidelines as well as our resident application procedures are on our blog.

We have an old farmhouse and barn. The house has four bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and two common spaces. There is camping space on the land as well as a small pond. Currently, there is an active working farm on the property which includes sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits.

We love the land here and are dedicated to keeping it as a wildlife sanctuary and as a sanctuary for all womyn. We have ongoing educational and social programs and enjoy many visitors throughout the year from local Vermont communities and around the world. Please call or email ahead to arrange a visit. We welcome and encourage visitors to stay for up to two weeks (sliding scale fees apply).

Website: http://huntingtonopenwomensland.blogspot.com/

Contact:

PO Box 53
Huntington, Vermont 05462-0053 United States
Phone: 802-434-3953

Links:

HOWL--Vermont Women's Land Trust: News and photos from HOWL

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Former/Other Names: Howl, Vermont Women's Land Trust

This page last updated:11/11/2011

Visitors Accepted

(We frequently have visitors and enjoy their energy.)

Visitor Process: Please call, email, or write to us. We enjoy visitors year round!

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 5 Non-member Residents: 0 (We often have visitors, though. We welcome and encourage visitors!) Open to new members: No (We are currently full, however, we maintain a waiting list and encourage applicants.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (The HOWL Collective strives to reach consensus. Our by-laws permit voting if Consensus cannot be reached.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (We have a Collective from the larger community for major decision making)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Rural (We are several miles from the nearest store.) Area: 50 acres (20.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Rarely Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (In cooperation with Stark Hollow farm, sheep, chickens, and pigs are raised on the land.) Alcohol Use: Prohibited (Please contact us with questions about our current alcohol policy.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (No smoking is permitted indoors.)	Social Factors Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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