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Formed: 1963 Established: 1963
Tolstoy Farm
Davenport, Washington,
United States
Ken at the Rim of the Canyon
 We are a decentralized rural community sharing 240 acres of canyon land in eastern Washington. The two main parcels are nonprofit corporations with dweller-owned homes, some on and some off the grid. Five adjoining parcels are owned by alumni.
We are 50 people whose lifestyles and interests are varied: from seasonal laborers and weekenders to rural commuters to primitivists who rarely leave the canyon; from high-tech to no-tech; from carnies to vegans.
Our differing pursuits include growing organic food to eat and sell, self-sufficiency, potlucks, carpentry, quilting, computers, cooking, massage, herbs, mycology, art, seed saving, nature loving, volleyball, brewing, crafts, parenting, flowers, orchards, reading, relaxing, rebellion, rituals, music, and compost.
Farm-grown veggies sell in Spokane and through community-supported agricultures (CSAs). A limited number of apprenticeships are available yearly. Occasional openings occur when a member sells. Buyers must be approved through consensus meetings. We have one general meeting a year and weekly potlucks. We associate and/or dissociate with each other freely. In reference to our typical shortcomings, one member notes, "We are a microcosm of the outside world." Those wishing information should write or email and inspire us to respond.
 
Website: http://www.tolstoyfarm.org
Contact:
32404 Mill Canyon Rd North
Davenport, Washington 99122-8551 United States
Phone: 509-725-FARM
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Links:
http://spokanefarmersmarket.org
Former/Other Names: (Old: Potluck Gardens)
Last Updated:9/21/2012
 
Population
Adult Members:
23
Child Members:
9
Open to new adults:
No
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
47% M 53% F
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
280 acres (113.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
27
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
 
 
Ken at the Rim of the Canyon
The Tolstoy Fire Truck
Strawberry Season
Eden Garden
Strawberry Season
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