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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
Tararu Valley Sanctuary
Thames, Waikato,
New Zealand
view down valley, rata tree in bloom
 Tararu Valley Sanctuary manages 600 hectares (1500 acres) of land which is the Valley watershed catchment. The majority of land is temperate rainforest with around 100 acres of open ground which has been farmed pastorally for many years. The Valley ecosystem has been classified as a Key Ecological Site.
Tararu Valley Sanctuary is creating several “land shares” for land partners (families) to share in protecting and enjoying this very special landscape.
Each Land-share will be one hectare (approx 2.5 acres) of gently sloping sunny land. Every Land-share is no closer than 100m from another – separated by native forest. Each Land-share has drivable access, gravity-supplied abundant fresh water, opportunity for sustainable electricity (solar, wind, micro-hydro), wired for telephone. Some Land-shares already have buildings, and/or fruit trees and gardens.
This opportunity will suit you/your family if:
* You value Nature and want to live in a slightly remote and incredibly beautiful environment, and are flexible to the demands of Nature – rather than seeking an urban existence.
* You care about protecting Nature, like to grow your own organic food and value uncontaminated air, water and soil.
* You like the idea of living in an intentional / eco-village setting, close to your neighbors in spirit and action, but out of sight and earshot of each other.
* You like the idea of a view that can never be spoilt - in a setting which can never be crowded.
* You want to work from home, and/or make a living from the Land.
* Perhaps you want your children to have room to grow and learn away from the roads, concrete and pollution that dominate the towns and cities
The Sanctuary provides opportunities for people to step out of the mainstream world and explore ways of living sustainably, to lighten our ecological footprint - a way for travelers to give something back to Nature, while still experiencing some of the best adventures and sharing life with locals. Our efforts to live more sustainably include permacultural food production - with organic gardens and fruit trees, experimenting with earth building techniques, timber plantations, adopting renewable energy - windmills and solar panels.
 
Website: http://www.tararuvalley.org/partners/
Contact:
People Coordinator
PO Box 5
Thames, 3540 New Zealand
Phone: +64-7-868-8988
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Links:
Tararu Valley Sanctuary Land Partnerships: Overview of the Land Partnership Opportunity
Tararu Valley Sanctuary: Main website, our volunteer opportunities
Last Updated:10/4/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (by appointment only please)
Visitor Process: please email us to arrange a visit and explain your intentions, thank you
Population
Adult Members:
1
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
12
(active volunteering programme)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% F 50% M
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(land partners will be trustees)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(possibility for cooperative business)
Join Fee:
Yes
(land parners purchase their own land-share)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(set inside thousands of acres of forest)
Area:
1500 acres (607.0 hectares)
(mix of private/public ownership)
Land Owned By:
Community-controlled land trust
(registered as a NZ charitable trust)
Number of Residences:
5
(5 land partners + communal buildings for visitors/volunteers)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(orchards, gardens, bees)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(flexible)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(encourage vegetarian diet)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(up to individual)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(not encouraged)
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(or homeschool opton)
 
 
view down valley, rata tree in bloom
main communal buildings
environmental projects are a central focus
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