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Forming Formed: 2009

Friendly Haven Rise Farm

Battle Ground, Washington, WA,

United States

We have an organic / biodynamic farm in southwest Washington. We'd like to find a few kind-hearted folks to share the farm. Cohousing really appeals to us. Roomy farmhouse with private and common areas, shop, barn, garden and seed-saving shed. Vegetable gardens, fruit and nut trees, herbs and berries, cows, chickens, turkeys. All on spirit-filled land in a quiet village (pop. 2000) in foothills of Cascade Mountains, 35 min. from Portland, OR.

See what we're about on our farm website and blog.

Website: http://www.friendlyhaven.com

Contact:

Jacqueline Freeman
20309 NE 242nd Ave
Battle Ground, Washington 98604 United States
Phone: 360 687 8384
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Links:

Friendly Haven Rise Farm: photos and stories about our biodynamic farm in southwest Washington

Last Updated:7/20/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Prefer first contact to us at friendlyhavenmail@sisna.com We will followup with phone call, please leave other contact info. Happy to meet you!

Affiliations: Friendly Haven Rise Farm

Population Open to new adults: Yes Age Focus: Middle Age Age Restrictions: No (prefer over 40)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (right now we are owners and developers) Leadership Core Group: No (hope to have one soon)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (share in farming tasks) Join Fee: Yes (purchase one of the private units) Regular Fees: Yes (ongoing monthly fee for maintenance)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) (developers also own five add'l acres next door for possible Phase Two cohousing development) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (still working that out, want input from members) Number of Residences: 2 (farmhouse has room for 3 private units and owners currently live in on-site cottage) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (right about 50%, includes meat, eggs, fruit, vegetables and herbs) Share Community Meals: (still forming) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No (respect for land)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

3-4

Square Feet in Common House:

2400

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