Cohousing-L Mailing List: Communities Conference at Twin Oaks

[Tree Bressen (tree]

Hi folks,

Back when i lived in Virginia, helping put on this conference was one of
the highlights of my year.  It never fails to be an entertaining and
informative event, filled with useful ideas and networking, with the added
bonus of hanging out in the woods.  Although hosted by an income-sharing
community, i think many of the workshops would be relevant for cohousers
too.  Check it out!  Cheers,

--Tree 


Twin Oaks Communities Conference:  August 29 - September 1. Ecovillages,
communes, coops, CoHousing, and more.  A weekend of  workshops,
community-building, and fun!  We'll explore topics such as intentional
relationships, group decision-making, and living sustainably. $85 (sliding
scale) for food and tenting. We welcome community seekers and  members
alike. Louisa VA. 138 Twin Oaks Rd, Louisa VA 23093. 540-894-5126.
<conference [at] twinoaks.org>  www.twinoaks.org/conference/


Conference on Communal Living

Communal living did not die with the 60?s.  From August 29 through
September 1, over 200 people from around the east coast will gather to
spend their Labor Day weekend  at Twin Oaks Community in Virginia, sharing
their stories of communal and cooperative living, and the joys and
challenges that are a part of this lifestyle.  This annual Communities
Conference attracts people who now live in community as well as those who
would like to shift to a communal lifestyle.  At the conference, they can
learn about the range of rural, urban, spiritual, secular, large or small
cooperative groups in this country.

Workshops are led by people with experience in areas such as: 
Sustainable Building Methods and Life Styles
Intentional Relationships
Group Decision-Making
Conflict Resolution                                    
Barter Economies
and more!

Twin Oaks Community hosts the event because we want to encourage the
lifestyle we ourselves enjoy:  non-violence, living lightly on the land,
shared income, and flexible work schedules.  The 35-year-old egalitarian
community--which has no guru or leader--has about 100 members of all ages.
Located on 450 acres, members grow most of their own food and realize most
of their income from their hammocks, tofu, and book-indexing businesses.

Attendees at the conference will camp in tents at the rustic conference
site. The cost for this event is $85 (sliding scale) and includes meals and
camping. For a flyer and registration form, write to:  Communities
Conference, 138 Twin Oaks Road, Louisa, VA 23093.   Or see online info &
registration form at    www.twinoaks.org/conference



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