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Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
Mens Vision House
Portland, Oregon,
United States
MVH Street View
 As part of its commitment to promoting men’s wellness, Manifest and a group of visionary investors created a cooperative Men’s Vision House in June 2007. The house is dedicated to supporting gentle, powerful men in creating their unique visions of wellness and community.
 
Website: http://manifestpdx.org/visionhouse
Contact:
4906 NE 22nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97211 United States
Phone: 503-223-8822
Send an Email
Links:
Manfiest Men's Wellness Community: A non-profit Mens Wellness Community
Mens Vision House Webpage
Last Updated:8/21/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please phone or email first.
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
(We have a small guest room, which can be used anytime and two fold out couches)
Open to new adults:
No Answer
(We accept new members to fill vacancies as they arise)
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
100% M 0% F
(we are a mens vision house, women are welcome as guests)
(Women are welcome as guests)
Open to which gender(s):
Men only
(a supportive enviorment in which men can release their stereotyped roles.)
Ethnic Diversity:
14% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
(We focus on age diversity)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Chores are a normal part of our daily life here)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rent and House Dues (utilities and shared food))
Land and Buildings
Urban
(In the heart of the NE Alberta Neighborhood in Portland)
Area:
0.3 acres (0.1 hectares)
(just a regualr size city lot)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Our garden space is still developing and changes over time)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Communal food is always vegetarian, healthy, organic. focus on local)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(What little we have, if any, is used very slowly. It's not a regular part of our life here.)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Smoking is permitted outside only. Our interior space is smoke free.)
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(A growth toward deeping the connection with Spirit/Self.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(We take a mix from many cultures and traditions. Sufi, Buddhist, Hindu, and Native American are the most expressed at this time, though there are no restrictions. Humanist/Atheist approaches are also welcome.)
Educational Style(s):
(N/A)
 
 
MVH Street View
Levi Meditating on Salt Crystal
Colin (left) begins the Naked Bike Ride
Click an image to see it full size.
Become an Editor Current editor(s): MensVisionHouse
 
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