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Re-Forming
Formed:
2005
Nevada County Rural Cohousing
Nevada County
,
California
,
United States
Website:
www.nevadacountyruralcoho...
Contact:
Bob O'Brien
Nevada City, California 95959 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 7/25/2007
Phone:
530-274-9551 , 916-641-7781
bobrien [at] cwnet [dot] com

We are a diverse group of people who are concerned about protecting the environment and creating a safe place for our families to learn and grow. We plan to build a residential community of 10 to 40 households with an adjacent farm near Nevada City in the California foothills.

Status: Re-forming

Former/Other Names:
Middleground Community
Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community Coho/US
Last Updated:
7/25/2007
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Please contact Bob O'Brien to arrange a visit.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Seeking Site
Area:
70 acres (28.3 hectares)
(We are searching for a minimum of 60 acres)
Population
Members:
5
Non-Member Residents:
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus (Formal Consensus)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances (Shared food budget)
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Common House chores)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Community:
Rural
Land Owners:
Individual community member(s)
No. of Residences:
12 (Between 6 an d 12 residences with a Common House)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
over 50% (milk, eggs, honey, fruit, nut, veggies)
Shared Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian (primarily organic)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally (restricted areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (We don't watch TV)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
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