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Re-Forming Formed: 1998 Established: 1998
Fox Housing Cooperative
Carmarthen, Wales,
United Kingdom
(Dyfed SA32 8NE)
 We live on a 70-acre ex-dairy farm, are involved in growing and delivering organic vegetables, agroforestry, woodland planting on our land, as well as a mobile bakery. We are increasing diversity and sustainability and are developing into some kind of eco-village.
The aims of Fox are to create an ecovillage of autonomous homes that care for the land in common. The co-op member’s ethos focuses around earth care and people care.
Key ways of creating this are:
A commitment to an ethical and ecological lifestyle supporting organic farming and low consumption;
Attachment parenting and home education of children until they are at least 8 years old (after which time the child may choose to try school);
Keeping the home and group environment free from addiction i.e., great care taken around the use of alcohol, drugs, caffeine, processed sugar, TV/video/DVD/computer games, the use of which is up to the discretion of each household, but kept to themselves;
Communal meals to be vegan;
Sharing of co-op jobs fairly amongst members;
Commitment to using consensus decision making and conflict-resolution techniques;
Focus on building respect and trust for each other rather than making rules; and
Being receptive to each household’s different approaches to diet, lifestyle choices, etc., within ethos of co-op.
We've got a lot to do, a lot to learn, and we're going to make mistakes and have fun. We welcome offers of both long- and short-term help. If you'd like to visit, please contact us.
 
Contact:
Werndolau
Golden Grove
Carmarthen Dyfed, Wales SA32 8NE United Kingdom
Phone: +44-(0)1558 668798
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Last Updated:11/11/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Phone, write or email. There is usually a one-week minimum stay.
Affiliations: Stepping Stones Housing Co-op

Network Affiliations:
radical routes
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
11
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(we buy food together)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(4-8 hrs/week)
Join Fee:
Yes
(£1 to join co-operative)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
70 acres (28.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
6
(houses/barns/mobile homes)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(open to more communal meals)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(commitment to organic/fairtrade produce)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegan
(vegan in communal meals, in individual homes varied but organic/local/fairtrade commitment)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(freedom from addiction supported)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(freedom from addiction supported)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(outlook of spiritual and personal development required)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(until kids 8+ then child may wish to try school)
 
 


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