The Mariposa Group :: Communities Directory

Re-Forming Formed: 1984

This page last updated:5/4/2013

The Mariposa Group

Bivins, Texas,

United States

The Mariposa Group is about deep friendship along with physical and financial security—our land is paid for. Houses are being paid for as they are built. We are developing ways in which time, personal energy, and financial resources can brought together so as to minimize the personal risk that any individual may experience in the areas of physical and financial security.

We focus on personal and interpersonal resonance, comfort and self-esteem, and emphasize and practice methods of self-knowledge, meditation, friendship, intimacy, interpersonal communication, and interaction that promote respect, comfort, and trust between individuals, such that relationships have their basis in these qualities.

We value freedom for higher levels of personal & spiritual development interacting together in a loving, down to earth expression. We explore, develop, and promote ways of joyfully enhancing fully free personal development; in short, to create a community space where there is more opportunity for people in a loving, supportive, free, and responsible environment to truly and fully enjoy life.

It's about manifesting "Love, Truth, & Joy" in our community environment and making a contribution to the world at the same time.

Website: http://www.mariposagroup.org/

Contact:

Eric Best
FM 1841
Bivins, Texas 75555 United States
Phone: 903-799-6161

Eric Best

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:5/4/2013

Visitors Accepted

(Contact ahead of time.)

Visitor Process: Please call.

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): 6 (On & off) Non-member Residents: 1 Open to new members: Yes (A Beautiful place to live!)	Government Decision Making: Other (80% majority- advanced decision making skills) Identified Leader: Yes (Leadership is shared.) Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (with sharing opportunities) Labor Contribution: Expected (Participate in general maintanence) Join Fee: Yes (Part of the membership process.) Regular Fees: Yes (Covering common expenses)
Land and Buildings Rural (Exquisitely beautiful & peaceful land.) Area: 11.1 acres (4.5 hectares) (Anticipating acquiring more.) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1 (More to come.) Cohousing: Yes (Modified cohousing.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (More to come) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (meditation is encourage, but NOT required.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Self awareness practices: dialogue, journaling, meditation) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (mixed with public schooling)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

Currently the first is under construction

Square Feet in Common House:

3000

(planning stage)

Architect:

Self designed and love it ! :>)

Developer:

Eric Best & friends

Commercial Lender:

Absolutely none! We financed ourselves.

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