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Forming Formed: 2008
Ranch 969 - East Austin, TX
Austin, Texas,
United States
 Ranch 969 is a private men's community consisting of 3 houses on 5 acres in East Austin, capable of sustaining up to 15 persons. Rooms with shared living space are available as well as apartments and a home with private kitchen facilities. Space will be available starting in October 2008. Please contact John at (512) 330-4660 for more information or email him at john.cise@gmail.com. Focus will be on health, innovation and sustainability. Future activities will include sweat lodges, men's meetings, and an organic garden/greenhouse.
 
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ranch969/
Contact:
John Cise
c/o Ranch 969 - East Austin
14008 FM 969
Austin, Texas 78724 United States
Phone: (512) 330-4660, (512) 590-1998
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Last Updated:9/29/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email or call John for more information.
Population
Adult Members:
3
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
100% M 0% F
Open to which gender(s):
Men only
Ethnic Diversity:
20% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
(Not At This Time)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
(Not At This Time)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Via Monthly Rental Payments)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
5 acres (2.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Land Owner Is A Member)
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(Planning Organic Garden)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(GBT Men)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(TBD)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(No Children Allowed)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2008
Number of Units:
12
Architect:
n/a
Developer:
n/a
Commercial Lender:
n/a
 
 


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