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Forming Formed: 2001 Established: 2004
Sacred Suenos
Near Villcabamba, Loja,
Ecuador
 We are a forming organic farming community located in southern Ecuador, believing in blending personal happiness with ecological and social responsibility. We make our decisions through consensus, practice voluntary simplicity and permaculture. We enjoy sharing, not only between ourselves, but also outside of our community through agricultural and social outreach.
We purchased undeveloped land in June 2004. Our population as of yet is usually made up of one or two co´s living full time on the farm and another one to three co´s living here seasonally. In addition, we often have many visitors / volunteers / WWOOFERs learning and helping on the farm.
 
Website: http://www.sacredsuenos.com
Contact:
Sacred Suenos, Yves Zehnder, Chrystel Murphy-Starr
Cassilla 1101 812
Loja
Ecuador

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Last Updated:11/16/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please email us if you would like to visit. We always accept visitors, especially if they want to stay and help out. See website for directions.
Population
Adult Members:
2
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
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:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(Still figuring out. Currently no income, try to share food bills equally. Expenses are low.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(We try to maintain a fair work week of 30 hours each a week. Includes all farm and domestic work.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(As there is no income yet, everyone is expected to share equally the cost of living here. Email for more details.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(Very rural, not road accessible. Its a 2 to 5 hour hike uphill.)
Area:
25 acres (10.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Community-controlled land trust
Number of Residences:
2
(Recently (january 05) finished community kitchen. Sleeping mainly in kitchen, tents and new pole dormitory.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Soon to be much higher, hopes of 80% in our first five years.)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
(We all use same kitchen, same communal food.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Mainly vegetarian, non corporate, non cruel food.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(Its too far a walk (two hours) to the nearest one room style public school)
 
 
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