Communities Directory: Lothlorien - Centro de Cura e Crescimento

Formed: 1984

Lothlorien - Centro de Cura e Crescimento

46-940-000 Palmeiras, BA,

Brazil

Lothlorien is a community concerned with naturopathy and spirituality. Founded in 1984 on the model of the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, we try experiencing and propagating alternative lifestyles, within a holistic approach. We are open to receive guests throughout the year, and we organize many therapeutic as well as educational events.

Lothlorien is located in a very beautiful valley in the Chapada Diamantina mountain range, called Vale do Capão, right in the center of the state of Bahia, 470 kilometers west of Salvador, the state capital city. The valley, at a height of 1,000 meters, is endowed with rich tropical vegetation and surrounded by mountains where many crystals are still found and where, up to 50 years ago, diamond mining was the major source of income for the whole region.

There are many options of walks to rivers and waterfalls, as well as trails through the mountains and plains of the area.

In order to get to Lothlorien, you should first get to the city of Salvador and then catch a bus in the local bus station (Rodoviaria), run by Real Expresso, to the city of Palmeiras. The journey takes approximately seven hours. Once in Palmeiras, take a local taxi to Vale do Capão--the drivers know how to get to Lothlorien.

Website: http://www.lothlorien.org.br/portugues/

Contact:

Caeté - AÇU
46-940-000 Palmeiras, BA, Brazil
Phone: +55-75-344-1129
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Former/Other Names: Lothlorien - Centro de Vida Natural

Last Updated:9/21/2006

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Population Adult Members: 8 Child Members: 4 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Financial Style: Members have independent finances Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 14 acres (5.7 hectares) Number of Residences: 6	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Shared Spiritual Path: Yes Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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