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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
Dream River Ranch
Oasis, Idaho,
United States
(25 minutes east of Boise, ID.)
Horses eating in community.
 Dream River Ranch is an intentional community centered on a quality horse facility. We have created a society based on consideration for others where diversity and acceptance of others is a priority. This is a place where learning and creativity are encouraged: where we are committed to conflict resolution through consensus; and where we are dedicated to being good stewards of our environment.
  Status: Active
Website: http://dreamriverranch.org
Contact:
Dree Eno
8894 W Martha Ave
Oasis, Idaho 83647 United States
Phone: 208-484-2655, 208-602-3265
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Willa Rose
8894 W. Martha Ave
Oasis, Idaho 83647 United States
Phone: 208-796-2228, 208-602-3265
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Dream River Ranch: Describes our Community and Our Vision
Students and Horses Excel: Experiential Equine Activiteis and Therapies performed at the Dream River Ranch 25 minutes east of Boise, ID in the rolling prairie of the old west's Oregon Trail and Overland Stage Route..
Last Updated:5/1/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact us at least a couple of days beforehand so that we can make ourselves available. See our website if you are also interested in riding lessons or trail rides.
Population
Adult Members:
3
(Will be 5 as soon as housing market gets better)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We have gotten our legal stuff taken care of and are ready for new members.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
(However, we need members who are willing and able to do ranch work.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Day to day decisions are made by Joseph or Willa.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(No specified hours, at this point we all pitch in whatever we can do.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We all own the ranch together in partnership.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
80 acres (32.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(We own in partnership.)
Number of Residences:
2
(In 2008 there will be at least 4.)
Cohousing:
No
(But we will share the main ranch house as our community home for community meals.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Garden plot (70x140) is actively being worked this year with expectations of sufficient food storage..)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(We accommodate those with food allergies.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(We have grown some meat products and intent to add more.)
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
(We like wine and/or beer with dinner.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(Some of us have asthma--and cigarettes are a danger around hay.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No Answer
(It wouldn't matter, except that we are currently not accepting new members.)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(We are very diverse--from Christian to New Age to Agnostic and respect each other's path to the divine oneness.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(see above)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Some of us have used home schooling and would support any parent choosing this method of education.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Square Feet in Common House:
2000
(The Ranch House has open floor plan that lends itself for future expansion for increase of community members. The 2-car garage is presently being remofdled into a studio for projects and social gatherings.)
Architect:
We are seeking straw bale construction contractors.
 
 
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