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Re-Forming Formed: 1975 Established: 1975
Madre Grande Monastery
Dulzura, California,
United States
 As an eclectic monastery, we have monks who are men and women, of any spiritual persuasion, so long as they follow a positive path to spiritual perfection. Membership in the monastery is necessary for permanent residence. The members are monks who make all decisions and set community goals and who are highly skilled in their abilities. Leadership in the monastery is by annual election among the monk community. Students are studying for friar or monk status in The Paracelsian Order. Students and retreat guests take limited part in community functions according to their skills and conditions of residence. The ability to work cooperatively on group goals is valued above all else. We have limited residential space but need a full time organic garden manager. We are building greenhouses and preparing to plant 30,000 White Sage and Chia plants for income. For further information please see our website at http://www.madregrande.org. Call, write, or e-mail to make reservations for a visit.
 
Website: http://www.madregrande.org/
Contact:
Old Address: 18372 Highway 94
Phone: 619-468-6869
Send an Email
Links:
The Paracelsian Order: shows fire damage; being redesigned now
Reki-Sun: Alternative Healing Theory and Methods
Madre Grande: Soon to be commercial site
Former/Other Names: The Paracelsian Order
Last Updated:7/18/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (with advance reservations only)
Visitor Process: Call or email first and set up an agreed upon date and length of stay for their visit. No camping facilities; several small rooms are available.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
1
Non-member Residents:
0
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'
(open to all colors)
Age Focus:
Middle Age
(skilled prefered)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(concensus)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(may change with annual elections)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(monks of the monastery)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(defined contribution)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(community will not pay the debt)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(at least 30 hours/week)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(by individual agreement based on circumstances)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
264 acres (106.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(tax-exempt corporation)
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
Yes
(private rooms)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(need gardener)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Meals shared are vegetarian, mostly vegan)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(some fish)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(discouraged)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(discouraged)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(theosophy/eclectic)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
(paid for)
Number of Units:
1 house with several small bedrooms. Ability to build more depends on funding.
Square Feet in Common House:
3000
 
 


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