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Formed: 2000 Established: 2001
Abundance EcoVillage
Fairfield, Iowa,
United States
 Abundance Ecovillage - we use permaculture desgn principles - water from rain, electricty from solar and wind (grid-independent), solar hot water, "living machine" vertical flow wetland sewage system, year round food production, design for people rather than cars. We model the look and feel of our project on Michael Corbett's Village Homes. The project will eventually house around 30 families - 21 single family homes and another 10 families in multifamily housing.
Fall 2005 project status: 3 homes occupied, one under construction, and 2 more start construction in spring 2006. Homes range in size from 3600 sq feet to 600 sq feet. 10 lots have been sold. We have a CSA farm, 3,000 sq feet of greenhouse, solar and wind systems up and running for 4 years.
We are not really an intentional community, but we are part of the larger meditation community of Fairfield, Iowa.
 
Website: http://www.abundance-ecovillage.com/
Contact:
Michael Havelka
2147 185th St
Fairfield, Iowa 52556 United States
Phone: 641-472-1853
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Last Updated:11/13/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact before arriving
Network Affiliations:
Global Country of World Peace
Population
Adult Members:
9
Child Members:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
(Global Country of World Peace)
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
(The developer makes decisions about the infrastructure)
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
Yes
($35,000 for lot, energy, water sewer, and food systems)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(homeowner fees of $60 per month)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
15 acres (6.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
4
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Most are vegetarian)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eastern
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
 
 
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