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Formed: 1996 Established: 1998
Zim Zam
Asheville, North Carolina,
United States
2005 in our front yard
 We have built a new house on our property, and so have openings right now. Please contact us if you are vegan or vegetarian and interested in community living in Asheville, NC.
ZimZam expresses our desire for vibrant physical, mental, and emotional health. We strive to be connected and in tune with the earth. Here eco-consciousness is the norm and shared food is vegan. We examine our lives and challenge each other to be ever more earth-friendly.
We work to create a place where we feel safe and respected. All sexual orientations, genders, cultural backgrounds, and ages are welcome. We envision a space that includes children. We also encourage members to consider the effects which procreation has on the resources of the planet when making reproductive choices for themselves. Another founding vision is that all animals have the right to be free; therefore, we don't own animals either as livestock or as pets.
Currently we have a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom house on an acre of land three miles from downtown. The city bus goes by our front door. The land is managed as evolving edible forest garden. We are activists: creating, promoting, and manifesting visions of sustainable culture utilizing models of non-authoritarian democracy and consensus.
Possible directions for growth include adding a rural component, adding adjacent properties, and working toward an eco-neighborhood/village/city. We’re open to inclusion of neighboring households, some of which might not be vegan or exclude animal ownership.
We have openings right now. Please contact us if you are vegan or vegetarian and interested in community living in Asheville, NC.
 
Website: http://www.zimzam.us/
Contact:
362 London Rd
Asheville, North Carolina 28803-2804 United States
Phone: 828-348-4892
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Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: Zim Zam Eco-House, Zim Zam Vegan Community
Last Updated:12/28/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Because we lack the time resources, we do not usually accept visits from folks who are visiting communities in a general way. If you have a sincere interest in a possible future relationship with ZimZam, you are welcome to arrange a visit. This is most easily accomplished by calling us on the phone, but you may also do it via email. Generally, short stays are easier for us to accommodate, but longer stays may also be arranged, especially if you have visited us once already. As a Servas host, we will sometimes have visitors for two or three nights. We also accept short stays by eco/peace/justice activists who are traveling through the area and need a place to stay.
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
(5 adults and 1 child. One member is a part year resident. We have openings now! Languages spoken: English, ASL, (some Spanish).)
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
(Open to any person, of any age, ability, gender identity, orientation, race, ethnicity, religious, spiritual, or political beliefs, etc.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Other models are open for discussion.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(A certain amount of cleaning is expected, other labor can be credited toward monthly common fee.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(security/damage deposit)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly fee for use of bedroom and a monthly common space fee. These fees are very low compared to rents in the area.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(open to adding rural component)
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
(There are nearby properties which may be available for sale if the owners were approached.)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(May eventually change to a land trust.)
Number of Residences:
2.5
(The 1/2 house is a two room outbuilding with no kitchen or bath.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(100% of certain food items. As our trees mature, this percentage will increase.)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(This depends upon people's schedules.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Animals are not eaten. Dairy and eggs are greatly discouraged.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegan
(Vegan diet is strongly encouraged.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Used in tinctures. One member brews his own beer. Habitual drinking is discouraged.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(No tobacco smoking is allowed on the premises.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(people may have any or no spiritual path)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
:: Eastern
:: Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Buddhist
:: Other
(These are paths currently present in the community.)
Educational Style(s):
(Former residents have home schooled here. Many available alternative schools in Asheville area.)
 
 
2005 in our front yard
Aeriel Photo
Zim Zam Panorama
Behind House in Garden Area
Solar Dehydrator on Garage/Garden Shed
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From Cicada, current member of Zim Zam.

We currently have 3 bedroom spaces available (one is a sublet) and will likely have another space available in May or June.

Please contact us if you are vegan or vegetarian and interested in community living in Asheville, NC.

call 828-348-4892 or email us: ab414@seorf.ohiou.edu

Peace,
Cicada


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