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Formed: 1974 Established: 1974
Rainbow Farm
Selma, Indiana,
United States
 Rainbow Farm is an International Emissary Community dedicated to the spiritual regeneration of humankind and stewardship of the earth. It is located in east-central Indiana on 276 acres of forest and field. The current focus is the provision and creation of sacred space for healing and transformational work. The community operates a year-round / full-service retreat facility (Oakwood Retreat Center at Rainbow Farm) and hosts a wide variety of events and visitors. Please call ahead to visit.
 
Contact:
3801 S County Rd 575 E
Selma, Indiana 47383-9604 United States
Phone: 765-747-7027, 765-282-0484 Kitchen
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Links:
http://oakwoodretreatcenter.org: link to the website for the Oakwood Retreat Center located here on the land
Emissaries of Divine Light: Homepage for the Emissaries of Divine Light
Last Updated:10/14/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please call ahead (765-747-7027) and set up a guided welcome ~
Affiliations: Sunrise Ranch
:: The Glen Ivy Center

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population
Members(adults and children):
14
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Membership dues provide housing and other membership privileges)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
326 acres (131.9 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
9
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Emissaries
 
 


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