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Re-Forming Formed: 1980 Established: 1980
Idealia
Burns Lake, British Columbia,
Canada
(We are about eighty Kms. in the bush with local store a half hour away)
 Idealia is a self-sustained community in central British Columbia, Canada.
We are made up of spiritual people who wish to live outside of society and live in peace with the knowledge of the God within each of us.
Lau (La), our teacher, teaches the unconditional love of all and how to live without the need for anger or stress, to challenge troubled times.
We are not naive enough to believe in utopia, but we have a way of life free from stress and conflict. We are becoming as self-sustaining as we can.
 
Website: http://www.idealia.ca
Contact:
Idealia
Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0 Canada

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Last Updated:10/24/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email for time and accommodations. We have a trial period for all new people, plus a questionnaire.
Population
Adult Members:
5
(three new wonderful people)
Child Members:
1
(the sun shines on Solara)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
33% M 66% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
(As long as you are able to contribute to a growing community at the time of acceptance)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(work or cost sharing)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(whatever they wish to contribute)
Join Fee:
Yes
(with exceptions for those who cannot)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(only as they see proper to sustain the community)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
160 acres (64.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
2
(building in progress)
Cohousing:
No
(each member will have their own small home equal to all others)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(aiming for 80% or better as we grow)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(mostly vegetarian but some wild game)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(fermented only)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(We will help those who smoke to quit with ease)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
Yes
(compatible mates only)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(preferred)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
(we will build as we go)
 
 
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