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Formed: 2008 Established: 2005
Orientation Vancouver
Vancouver,BC, British Columbia,
Canada
(Vancouver)
 We are a small group of spiritually orientated individuals who live in a non-smoking, healthy house in Vancouver. 2 small (basic)rooms are available from time to time in our ocean front house for low rent or WOOFA (Sept 1st 09).Our interests include yoga, meditation, alternative therapy, alternative medicine, conservation and environmental projects,indigenous-culture/music. We eat together as often as poss. CONSCIOUS is a key ingredient - so if you are looking for much more than a roof over your head, please get in touch.
  Status: Formed
Contact:
Phillip
Vancouver (Westside)
Kitsilano
Point Grey
Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 1S1 Canada
Phone: 1-604 928 7212
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Former/Other Names: none
Last Updated:8/2/2009
 
No Answer Regarding Visitors
 (If u r interested in visiting our house you are welcome to email us and arrange it)
Visitor Process: Contact us by email.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
1
(Aragorn,5 months)
Non-member Residents:
0
(none)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We are looking for individuals to join our house who are sensitive, conscious and aware of both individual needs and more importantly the needs of our biosphere people happy to contribute towards our goal of sustainable peaceful living people who have got over the me me me philosophy.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
(% varies)
(% varies)
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
(consensus generally)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(yes leaseholders)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(leaseholders)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(Rent + deposit for room. We work independently to pay our share of housing costs: Small group contribution required $20 monthly for household expenses.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(undecided...)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Expected weekly 30 mins chores)
Join Fee:
No
(none)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($20. a month...house fund...)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(House in Vancouver)
Area:
0 acres (0.0 hectares)
(None (House and Garden front rear) parks and beach 5 mins walk)
Land Owned By:
Other
(n/a)
Number of Residences:
1
(n/a)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(NONE... in an urban garden setting)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(1 a week ..)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
(primarily vegetarian/vegan but not completely some fish occasionally)
Dietary Practice:
(vegan/vegetarian/ fisharian)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(not encouraged)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(non smokers only)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(all spiritual paths lead to the same place- love and light)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(unrestricted)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(n/a)
 
 
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