There are about 28 adults that live here at the moment, with ages ranging from about 20 to 65. We are an egalitarian, consensus-based, and income-sharing community. We focus on trying to develop our community around clear and positive communication both in and out of consensus meetings. Our recreation consists of jam sessions, hot tubs, campfires, good food, playing board and card games, and going to the nearby college town for outings. We also go to our nearby sister community Twin Oaks often for parties and other fun group activities. Our income comes from our businesses on the farm.
We are very excited about our mail-order seed business, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. We specialize in heirloom varieties to conserve and distribute rare and endangered varieties of vegetables and encourage seed saving by offering open-pollinated varieties. We grow much of this seed on our 72 acres of beautiful, certified organic land, which borders on the South Anna River. We offer over 500 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
To schedule a visit, contact us by email at [email protected] with the information requested on our website.
Indian Creek Road
Mineral, Virginia 23117
| Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation - Acorn | Articles of Incorporation |
| Bylaws - Acorn | Bylaws of current FEC communities and Communities in Dialogue |
| Clearness Process | Conflict Resolution |
| Communications Covenant - 2012 | Mission Statements, Spirituality Statements, etc. |
| Extra-Ordinary Food Budget - 2011 | Social |
| Guest Policy - 2015 | Guest Policy |
| How Our Wait List Works - 2012 | Joining Process |
| Internship - 2008 | Alternate Membership or Residency Structures |
| Leave of Absence - 2014 | Personal Leave, Sabbaticals, and Other Extended Leaves |
| Membership Application Format and Questions | Outreach |
| Non-Cat/Dog Pet Policy - 2012 | Miscellanious |
| Overquota Work for Omegacorn - 2013 | Outreach |
| Peace and Love Accords - 2013 | Conflict Resolution |
| Sample Letter to Visitors - 1996 | Outreach |
| Special Friend Policy | Alternate Membership or Residency Structures |
| Statement of Spirituality - Acorn | Mission Statements, Spirituality Statements, etc. |
| Visitor Liaison Responsibilities - 1996 | Outreach |
| Yay! Fun! Policy - 2010 | Economics |
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