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Forming Formed: 1994
Faerie Camp Destiny
Grafton, Vermont,
United States
Winooski, Vermont,
United States
 In 1994 a few Vermont faeries rented a large house at a former summer camp and began to host gatherings of northeast faeries. They raised money and defined a vision of community. When the house was sold, they had to move on but the nonprofit corporation continued. In June 1997 with much fundraising and excitement, 150 acres was purchased to become a faerie sanctuary in New England. Land once held as the property of King George III is now in the stewardship of faeries, and the stonewalled meadows are filled with maple and beech, hemlock and fern, deer, owls, a moose, and occasionally faeries.
Currently, we camp on the land with temporary shelters, and are learning about the land. We have created trails from the stream on the bottom to the meadow at the top, as well as a kitchen area and fire circle. A permit process is under way to build a gathering center with kitchen and bathing facility as a first step in meeting our mission. Eventually we will establish a community of residents and a winter retreat space. Other visions include hospice care and a museum/archive of radical faerie history and culture.
In 2002 we purchased an additional 16 acres and received our state permits to build. In the intervening years, we have expanded our road access, created open space, and we've begun building.
We are open to all who support the goals of Faerie Camp Destiny, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical ability, economic status or ethnicity.
 
Contact:
Faerie Camp Destiny
PO Box 531
Winooski, Vermont 05404-0531 United States

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Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please check our schedule of events on our website. Visiting during non-gathering time is allowed but the gates to the property are locked and arrangements must be made.
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):
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(gathering contribution)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
166 acres (67.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
0
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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