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Forming Formed: 2009 Established: 2010
Vedrica Forest Gardens
Weippe, Idaho,
United States
(4 miles West of Weippe, off of four mile road)
Lolo canyon
 Vedrica Forest Gardens
Fresh, wholesome food is key to a healthy life. Clean air and water, healthy soil, the sound of birds and water flowing all help to create harmony in relationship with the body, mind and spirit. We are creating a life filled with these treasures at Vedrica Forest Gardens in Central Idaho.
Vedrica Forest Gardens is a Ringing Cedars Series inspired settlement. We envision co-creating a life that brings health and healing to ourselves, our families, the plants and animals, the water, the soil, the air and the earth.
We are aiming at having 10-12 families, at this time we have four so we are looking for 6-8 more good people/families sharing our views, goals, and values.
We will grow fruit and nut trees, grape vines, berries, annual gardens and flowers. Our families will have wild forested areas, a pond and a family home. These Spaces of Love will constitute one third of the 270 acres of Vedrica Forest Gardens.
One third of the land will be shared in community for the purpose of creating cottage industries to support the settlement. Other common areas will be strategically placed meditation gazebos with breath taking views of the Lolo Valley, beautiful glades for gathering and celebrating, sandy beaches at the edge of the creek for summer picnics and play.
One third of the land will be placed in a conservation easement to preserve the 100+ year old Western Red Cedar trees and pristine banks of Lolo Creek.
We are co-creating the vision, the settlement and life at Vedrica Forest Gardens. We use our hearts and contemplation in nature to guide our actions. We look for 100% agreement among the members when making settlement decisions. We aspire to generate our own energy, grow our own food, create our own “energy bank” and share our abundance with the surrounding community.
We welcome guests and visitors, applicants and new members. Go to our blog/website at www.vedrica.org for photos and much more information about out settlement.
Blessings, The Vedrica Family
  Status: active
Website: www.vedrica.org
Contact:
Vedrica
685 Forest Garden Lane
Weippe, Idaho 83553 United States
Phone: 303-908-1841, 303-929-0121
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Former/Other Names: Vedrica
Last Updated:12/5/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
 (check website for visitor policy)
Visitor Process: Contact us via email or phone.
Population
Non-member Residents:
2.5
Open to new adults:
Yes
Age Focus:
No Focus
(all ages)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(blend of consensus(100%), holocracy, council)
Identified Leader:
No
(co-creation of partners)
Leadership Core Group:
No
(currently there are founding partners)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(We are creating cottage industries together)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
(Can contribute to earn credits in community energy bank)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Decided on case-to-case basis. Check the website)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(For common needs, money or energy bank credits)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
270 acres (109.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
(LLC, See site for details)
Number of Residences:
0
(currently raw land with four travel trailers)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Planning to grow 100% within five years)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(Not required)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Aspiring toward a raw food vegan diet at each ones one pace and desire)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(based on the Ringing Cedars series, each family pursue their own understanding spirituatlity)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Individual choice)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(each family will choose what they feel is best for their child)
 
 
Lolo canyon
Blooming Plum
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Become an Editor Current editor(s): Vedrica
 
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