This is an LGBT friendly hippie/nerdy/environmental community here in Dew Drop Hill near Longview (50 min from Portland, OR, 3 hours from Seattle, WA)
We are currently 4 people in the house, and one person in the guesthouse living here. House still has an available bedroom.
We currently have 2 sheep, 4 dogs, and a llama, and are hoping to get many more sheep and a couple more dogs. Other animals welcome.
The land is amazing with 96 acres of hills/forests with two year round streams, a few buildings, and countless wild animals. The main house is really pretty, has great views, and a giant kitchen (2 ovens). Much of the trees were cut eight years ago, and some trash was left by the previous owners but it was replanted, and we are actively cleaning the land and fixing things. Nature is certainly awakening (see pics of the land)
We are looking for 1-3 more people
I, Ben, am a Bi nerdy environmental conscious guy. I do some IT, and work on making this place an organic community ranch.
Brent is my old friend who does art, and helps with the ranch.
Chris is an IT professional who likes Leftist memes and nature.
Long term, we hope to share the house with people who want to collaborate in largely living off the land. However, money is also helpful, and people who want to rent a room are very welcome.
Big bonus if like me you are a nerd who likes board games/VR/video games/ Sci-fi
If you are interested, or just curious, please ask whatever you want either by public post, or message me directly.
Also open to people interested in ranching coming and staying for a couple of weeks for free* to see if this works for them
*Deposit and contract still required, but no rent, and deposit is fully refundable
We hope to live in harmony with nature and with each other. Hope is to eventually get a good portion of our food from the land, as well as selling excess ethically grown sheep and organic walnuts
A new member will come visit twice to see the land and meet members. In some cases a single longer visit is ok, but a visit is a must.
After visits, if all is well. new member will discuss contract with Ben (community member, and the owner/manager of the land), and an agreement about membership. If agreement is made, and other members approve. We do a background check and then sign a contract.
Message us. Almost always open for people to come for a few hours meet us, pet the animals, and brainstorm about the future.
Longer stays are also possible.
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
More than 50% agreement needed.
Members elect leaders who make decisions within defined roles.
House/land are VERY large (3800 sq ft house for 5 people, 96 acres for 6 people) which means people usually do as they please without bothering anyone.
Property is owned by an LLC that was founded by/ managed by me ( Ben), as such I do have a veto right on some aspects, a right I have not used so far.
In practice we split things to “spheres of influence” Once an area of the property is in someone’s sphere of influence they make decisions about that area. For example Brent makes decisions about the living room. Everyone can still use it, but Brent decides on what belongs in the living room and what does not.
So far this has worked well, however, we are open to change
In the rare events of house-wide issues We try (and so far have usually succeeded ) to reach a consensus abut any important decision
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $900
Labor: Encouraged or suggested (0 hrs/week)
Rent is inclusive (room, utilities, communal food, cleaning supplies/ chores)
Work(improving the house/property, care for animals, cleaning) is encouraged but not required, and working entitles people to rent discounts
Inclusive rent is around $980, most members do some work and pay around 900
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Hot tub or hot springs, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, Internet
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
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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