Solaris Valhalla has just recently begun our Community. Currently we have 5 members (2 Families), 5 adults and 3 children. We are looking to expand by gaining approximately 10 more members.
Our Community operates on a very simple system as follows:
1) Each member has an acre of land chosen from the 10 acres we currently have to use as a place to build, garden, and live.
2) We have a community kitchen in the main house. This is where all community meals are prepared and served.
3) All members work on the farm, or outside of the farm to add to the financial security to the community.
4) Everyone who lives in our community upholds the farm\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s ideals of sustainability, green living, and community morals.
5) Solaris Valhalla does not discriminate, and accepts all nationalities, races, and religions.
Our entire farm and community housing is Off-Grid, and Sustainable.
The following is from the main page of our public website:
Solaris Valhalla is a small CSA farm consisting of a group of caring people working and living together in a sustainable environment while reducing our impact on it.
Our CSA program is one of the most important parts of Solaris Valhalla, providing fresh produce to our members every week during the growing season. If you are unfamiliar with CSA programs please visit our CSA Program page.
Solaris Valhalla holds free workshops and classes on such topics as alternative energy, water harvesting, organic farming practices, and much more.
Working in harmony with the land and nature we also offer rare organic heirloom seeds, and Organically Grown Heirloom starter vegetable plants and produce to the health conscious public market.
Solaris Valhalla is also a WWOOF Host Farm, and a HelpX Host Farm. We welcome WWOOFers and HelpXers from around the world to come and enjoy our farm while helping us out. We are always interested in hosting new applicants, and have openings at all times of the year.
"We do not WORK the land, we WORK WITH the land."
-- Papa |
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| setting |
legal structure: no legal structure
surroundings: wild area or nature reserve (We farm on open, undesturbed ground in raised beds)
land ownership: owned by a group of insiders
building ownership: self-owned (Each individual or family owns their own dwelling.)
neighbors: no neighbors
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| population |
total number of people: 7 (4 Adults 3 Children)
ideal or planned maximum number of people: 20 (Total)
children (0-10): 4
teenagers (11-19): 4
adults (20-60): 10
seniors (61 and older): 2
females: 40%
males: 60
people with disabilities: All individuals are welcome at Solaris Valhalla
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| housing |
number of buildings: 3 (Main house, cabin and bunkhouse)
number of housing units: 3 (Main house, cabin, and bunkhouse)
number of bedrooms: 9 (BEDS.. not bedrooms: 4 in main house, 2 in cabin, 4 in bunkhouse with room for 4 more in bunkhouse)
house sharing: Every member may build, or occupy their own dwelling after a probationary period. Contact for more information
roommates: 2-3 adults per room (Every member may build, or occupy their own dwelling after a probationary period. Contact for more information)
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| sharing |
income sharing: Income sharing is based on each individual situation, no income sharing is required at anytime. Contact for more information.
communal meals: most meals are communal
communal food: most food is communal
tools and machinery: all tools and machines are shared
motor vehicles: a few vehicles are shared
bicycles: bicycles are private property
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| ethnicity |
ethnic diversity: very diverse
asian / pacific-islander: Non at this time
black / african-american: Non at this time
latino / hispanic: Non at this time
native-american / american-indian: Non at this time
white / caucasian: majority
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| spirituality |
spiritual diversity: very diverse
meditation: some people meditate regularly
agnostic: acceptable though no current presence
anthroposophic: acceptable though no current presence
atheist: acceptable though no current presence
bahai: acceptable though no current presence
buddhist: acceptable though no current presence
roman catholic: acceptable though no current presence
christian: acceptable though no current presence
eastern: acceptable though no current presence
emissaries: acceptable though no current presence
hindu: acceptable though no current presence
humanist: acceptable though no current presence
hutterian brethren: acceptable though no current presence
jewish: acceptable though no current presence
mennonite: acceptable though no current presence
moravian: acceptable though no current presence
mormon: acceptable though no current presence
muslim: acceptable though no current presence
native american: acceptable though no current presence
orthodoxy (greek, russian, etc.): acceptable though no current presence
paganism / earth religions: some people practice this faith
quaker: acceptable though no current presence
scientology: acceptable though no current presence
seventh day adventist: acceptable though no current presence
sufi: acceptable though no current presence
transcendental meditation: acceptable though no current presence
unification church: acceptable though no current presence
unitarian universalist: acceptable though no current presence
taoist: acceptable though no current presence
eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions): some people practice this faith
ecumenical (includes "all religions"): acceptable though no current presence
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| government |
common political theme: democratic
selecting leaders or centrals: appointed by board/council
decision making: done by consensus
rules: a system of laws which are enforced (Very open policies, bylaws, and rules more than laws which protect our community, and the farm.)
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| activism |
party politics: a few people
protests and demonstrations: discouraged
non-violent direct action: some people
cyber-activism: some people
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| sustainability |
self-grown food: 40%
organic food (grown+purchased): 40%
self-produced energy: 100%
energy from renewable sources: 100%
building material which is salvaged: 20%
waste which ends up being recycled: 60%
sewage which is treated ecologically: 100%
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| income and money |
income generated within: 60%
personal expenses: Depends on each individual situation. Contact for more information.
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| agriculture / garden |
livestock: Chickens for eggs and meat, will be raising rabbits in 2009
crops or produce: We raise all organically grown heirloom produce for the farming operation and the communities needs
permaculture methods: Organically grown raised beds on natural soil. Contact us for more information.
biodynamic methods: Just starting Bio Dynamics
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| diet preferences |
common diet: different diets are accommodated and welcome
vegetarian (plant based and non-flesh animal products): 20%
omnivore: 80%
whole foods: some whole foods
coffee and caffeine: no restrictions
sugar: no restrictions
salt: no restrictions
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| love and sexuality |
polyamory / open relationships: respected and welcome
polyfidelity (group marriage): respected and welcome
bisexuality: respected and welcome
homesexuality (male): respected and welcome
lesbianism: respected and welcome
heterosexuality: respected and welcome
monogamy: respected and welcome
celibacy: respected and welcome
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| parenting / children |
attachment parenting: open / personal choice
co-parenting: open / a personal choice
home education: home education is encouraged
breastfeeding: extended breastfeeding encouraged
home birth: open - a personal choice
cloth diapering: open - a personal choice
corporal punishment: rare and discouraged
childhood vaccines: discouraged but parents can choose
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| seeking people |
seeking people: yes 16
people with children: welcome
people with disabilities: welcome
elderly people: welcome
single parents: welcome
need capital to join: no
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| drugs / stimulants |
marijuana: prohibited
psychedelics: prohibited
tobacco / nicotin: no restrictions
liquor: in private room or designated areas only
wine: in private room or designated areas only
beer and cider: in private room or designated areas only
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| dress / tidiness |
nudity: anywhere anytime (Except during public events.)
tidiness: reasonably tidy
cleanliness: reasonably clean
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| visitors |
visitors without intention to join: not sought
paying visitors: not sought
working visitors: welcome
wwoofers: welcome
prearrangements: contact a few days in advance (Email, or call at least 24 hours in advance.)
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last updated 2008/12/18
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