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Formed: 2002 Established: 2007

Heart and Spoon Community House

Eugene, Oregon,

United States

(Suburban moving toward rural)

Mission Statement

We seek to draw people together who wish to pool financial and material resources, skills, sweat, and visions in an effort to create an intentionally formed community composed of a tight circle of family and friends. Stewardship of the land and sustainable development of the community’s property shall be at the forefront of all community visions and decisions. Children are a key community element as we create a caring and safe “village” setting for community members to raise children and outreach to local youth to help educate and inspire young people in the surrounding area. We will also work towards financial self-sustainability through the formation of a solid foundation for socially conscious small businesses related to healing, education, sustainable living, and sustainable agriculture.

We have settled in Eugene, Oregon and have bought a house in the Friendly Street area. We are growing a small amount of our own food practicing urban permaculture and working to expand our roof top gardening space. We consider this a first step and are still looking to grow our networks, pool resources, and eventually buy more rural land in order to expand.

Status: The six of us just bought our first place.

Contact:

Benjah
West 27th Ave.
Eugene, Oregon 97401 United States
Phone: 5412284811
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Links:

Tuff Roots (The Last Bite Search): Follow our blog as we journey across the US searching for a place to call Home

http://myspace.com/benjahunity: Benjah and Fam

Former/Other Names: Happy Sangha, Tuff Roots, Solid Groundz

Last Updated:7/30/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please email first. Let us know who you are and what your plans are.

Affiliations:

Network Affiliations:

GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

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Population Adult Members: 6 Child Members: 1 (Baby Ash) Non-member Residents: 3 Open to new adults: Yes Gender Balance: 40% M 60% F Ethnic Diversity: 0% identify as 'non-white' Age Focus: No Focus	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Community created council)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (One project a month) Join Fee: No (Sliding scale may be possible) Regular Fees: Yes (Bills to pay...)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 2	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Ideally we will be totally sustainable someday) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: Yes (Earth Based) Which Spiritual Path(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (Not afraid of public school)

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