Sadhana Forest Located in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Mission Statement reforestation & personal growth Community Description We are a vegan unschooling family establishing a sustainable community. Our main project is the reforestation of 70 acres of severely eroded land in the international community of Auroville. We are working to re-create the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest indigenous to our area. We practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, organic gardening, alternative construction, solar energy, and composting toilets. Throughout the year, we welcome volunteers of all ages and physical abilities, and warmly invite families with children. Accommodation is free in exchange for 4 hours of work per day, 5 days a week. Free facilities include: bungalows, bicycles, a small book collection, a small swimming pool, a vegan community kitchen, and a children’s playground. Sadhana Forest offers an environment for personal development, yoga and meditation. Auroville offers a wealth of courses, workshops and treatments in areas, including yoga, meditation, tai-chi, shiatsu, water shiatsu, etc. Housing Status: We have land we have developed on Area: 70 acres Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Natural built structues Current Number of Residences: 40 Housing Provided: Work-exchange Land owned by: Land owned by Auroville Membership Adult Members: 22 Child Members: 2 Non-member Residents: 70 Visitors accepted: Yes Open to new Members: Yes Economics Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes Regular Fee per Month: $180 Shared Income: None Required Labor Contribution per Week: 30 Open to members with existing debt: Yes Additional Comments: 4 hours/day, 5 days/week 13,000 rupees per month including 1000 refundable deposit & all accommodation fee for food as described above (400 rupees per day) Sustainability Practices Energy Infrastructure: We are totally off grid. Current renewable energy generation: 100% Energy sources: Solar, human Planned renewable energy generation: 100% Current food produced: 0%, or close to 0% Planned food produced: 0%, or close to 0% Food produced locally: Almost All, around 90% Lifestyle Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Library, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet Internet Available: Yes, community provides it Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine. Cell Phone Service: Good for most people. Shared meals: Approximately all meals Dietary Practice: Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan. Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Yes – we all share a common diet. Special Diets OK: Sometimes Alcohol Use: No, this community does not permit alcohol use. Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use. Education Style(s): Home Schooling Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/sadhana-forest/ http://sadhanaforest.org |
Archiver|Mobile|NewOasisForLife
2024-3-29 17:05 GMT+8 , Processed in 0.026899 second(s), 13 queries.
Powered by Discuz! X3.2 Copyright © 2001-2017 Comsenz Inc. All Rights Reserved.