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Re-Forming Formed: 1976 Established: 1977

Eloin

Ashland, Oregon,

United States

(East of Ashland in Rogue National Forest)

We are a vegetarian, nondenominational community with roots in several spiritual teachings. We honor the truths that run through all religions. We seek to live simply, ecologically, and in harmony with all life. We are a mystical order called the Order of the Trees. We have men and women, single and married. We live on 80 acres in the South Oregon National Forest. Our main activities are gardening, working with horses, and maintaining the facilities—homes, dining hall, bathhouse, stable, barn, and greenhouse. We are working toward self-sufficiency. We are off grid and produce our own heat, hot water, and electricity. Our public outreach is to provide retreat facilities, camping and cottages, and publications on health, vegetarianism, and spiritual development. We have an educational website at www.spiritsofthedead.weebly.com.

Our lifestyle does not include TV, radio, or newspapers, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine.

Our land is verdant and lush, with forest and meadow and springs and a river. Our climate is mild.

We are happy, fun-loving, and positive people who want to share our community with like-minded people who love to work and grow with others.

We welcome those interested in living a simple vegetarian life in the forest.

Namaste.

Anne

Status: Community

Contact:

Anne
PO Box 446
Ashland, Oregon 97520 United States

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Last Updated:8/3/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Send a letter describing your reasons for visiting and when you would be able to. Include contact information, phone, and address. You can call (541-621-4250), but we do not leave our phone on and it would be easier for you to write first, unless you are near at hand.

Population Adult Members: 4 Child Members: 0 Non-member Residents: 10 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 30% M 70% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 5% identify as 'non-white' Age Focus: No Focus	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Yes, but we will not assume their debt.) Labor Contribution: Expected (We work together to make it all work. We all do what must be done and do not keep track of hours.) Join Fee: Yes (After probationary period, contribute what one has except for personal needs.) Regular Fees: Yes (We have a probationary period of 9 months when we ask that the potential members contribute as they can to food and supplies. After becoming member we share all we have.)
Land and Buildings Other (Forest Wilderness, off grid) Area: 80 acres (32.4 hectares) (surrounded by old growth forest) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (The Oahspe Foundation) Number of Residences: 5 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (vegetarian) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): Yes (members are married or celibate) Which Spiritual Path(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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