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Formed: 1972 Established: 1973
Maharishi Peace Palace Fairfield Iowa
Fairfield, Iowa,
United States
(South East Iowa)
Sky over Fairfield
 Teaching all aspects of Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi Ayurvedic Approach to Health.
We have a commitment to establish a permanent group of 7,000 people practicing the Transcendental Meditation Program, and Advanced Programs to establish World Peace.
And develop an organic food source,Non-GMO, for all our students and local community.
  Status: Growing, Building many new buildings
Website: http://fairfield.globalcountry.net/
Contact:
Wally J. DeVasier
Maharishi Peace Palace Men's
1040 North 4th St
Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2079 United States
Phone: 641-472-1174 Maharishi Peace Palace, 641-472-7186 Wally
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Alexandria DeVasier
1080 No. 4th St
Fairfield, Iowa 52556 United States
Phone: 641-472-1174
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Links:
http://tm.org
Former/Other Names: Maharishi International University
Last Updated:10/20/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (call MUM Visitor weekend 641 472 7000)
Visitor Process: To schedule a tour of Maharishi Peace Palaces of Fairfield and Maharishi Vedic City, as well as Maharishi University of Management, the Maharishi Golden Domes, Maharishi Vedic Organic Farms, The Raj - Maharishi Ayurvedic Spa, Maharishi Vedic Observatory, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, and much more, please call 641-470-1569. (Prospective students, please call the Admissions office at 641-472-1110.)
Affiliations: Abundance EcoVillage

Population
Adult Members:
5800
Child Members:
760
Non-member Residents:
50
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
35% identify as 'people of color'
(Large East Indian)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(member staff are paid a stipend / we generate our own income)
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No Answer
(There is a Course fee for Transcendetal Meditation)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
4200 acres (1699.7 hectares)
(A recently Incorporated City in Iowa)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(Incorp. City)
Number of Residences:
500
(over 960 hundred residents)
Cohousing:
No Answer
(Yes and No)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(Large Green Houses)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Other
(organic)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Some fish/organic poultry)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(Not Religious based)
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
(K- 12)
Cohousing Details
Architect:
Maharishi Stapaya Veda
 
 
Sky over Fairfield
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