Julian Woods Community (established 1975) is a group of 17 adult members, one child, and several residents/potential members on ~250 acres. Some of the land is cleared, but most of it is forest and small stream. Our common land is held by School of Living Community Land Trust, and there are 63 acres of adjacent land (Ahimsa Village) also in the trust. We are located 15 miles from the Pennsylvania State University, in State College PA. Members may own a home lot that includes a capital investment in the common land and infrastructure. Families and Members are autonomous, financially independent, and own their own homes on small (.5-1.0 acre) private lots within our common land. Community decisions regarding the common land and infrastructure are made by modified consensus of a 5 member Board that rotates among willing members, yearly .
We own and operate a “living machine” in two greenhouses that constitute our wastewater-treatment system with almost year-round growing space. We have two deep-wells of clean potable water. We also have many small organic outdoor gardens. We are artists, teachers, carpenters and builders, business people, a forester, and various professions. However, many of us are retired or close to it. Meido maintains a Zendo for meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, and other related activities. Rick created a large artists’ studio. Deb uses the greenhouse for growing flowers for market. A committee of members maintains our gravel road, water and wastewater systems. Collectively we enjoy a swimming pond, a forest stream, forest walking trails, and occasional meals and gatherings.
We have an urgent interest in finding others to continue to build and sustain our community – especially young families and people with some experience in any of the mechanical trades. We believe that there will be 1 or 2 homes available for sale in the next year. There is a 2-bedroom apartment that becomes available from time t0 time. One member has turned the downstairs of her house into a semi-private apartment that includes a full bathroom, kitchen, and private entrance. We are actively establishing a list of people with interest in visiting and considering future membership. Please email us for more information or to begin the conversation.
Respect and sustain our selves, all creatures, and the eco-system as we steward the Land we live on.
New owners are members of the community, as allowed in our bylaws. There is currently one home available for sale and we anticipate more availability in the next year. We encourage interested people to contact us now, especially anyone with some experience in the construction or mechanical trades.
Rental is a possibility also, and there is a path to community membership as a renter if desired.
Call, write, or email in advance.
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
We have a 5 member board that makes decisions by modified consensus. 1-2 new board members are elected by the membership each year. The full membership makes some decisions, elects the board yearly, and participates in all meetings as desired.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $85
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
We have monthly dues, currently $95/adult member or adult resident. This covers the budget for maintaining our infrastructure and other common expenses, as well as saving for future unexpected needs or upgrades.
Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Swimming pond or pool, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Connecting communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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