Vegan Village

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Vegan Village

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Mission Statement
We will promote veganism through self example, cooking classes, animal care and various forms of vegan outreach.

Community Description
We are an energetic group of vegans who are creating age/race/gender orientation diverse Vegan Village near Asheville, NC, the “most veg friendly city in the country.” With 12 vegan restaurants, a vegan nightclub, 2 home delivery services and Plant gourmet restaurant, healthy cruelty-free food is plentiful.

We welcome companion animals and hope to have a few rescued farm animals. Cats must be contained in Purrfect Fence type enclosures.

Housing is getting expensive here so we want to secure real estate ASAP. We’re looking for people with cash and those who just wish to rent. We’re open to buying land and building, tiny homes, repurposed old apartment buildings and more. We have inexpensive temporary housing available for you in the hope that you would come and visit. You won’t be sorry.

Housing
Status: We have land in the permitting or zoning stage
Area: 0.25 acres
Current Residence Types: Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building
Current Number of Residences: 3
Planned number of residences: 26
Planned Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Tiny house, Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent, Mobile homes, RV’s, converted buses, Natural built structues, Lots to build on
Housing Provided: Purchase, Rental
Land owned by: Individual community member(s)
Additional Comments:
We are in a temporary situation near downtown Asheville. Actively seeking larger space with land.

Membership
Adult Members: 16
Child Members: 1
Non-member Residents: 0
Percent Women: 50%
Percent Men: 50%
Percent Transgender: 0%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
Call or text Zia at 828-407-3334
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
Attendance at monthly meetings and other activities.
Additional Comments:
Since we are in temporary housing, we are looking for people who are willing to put in the effort to locate, purchase and settle into our new homes. This is a huge undertaking and can only be done as a group effort.

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution: Encouraged or suggested
Open to members with existing debt: Yes
Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.
Current renewable energy generation: 0%, or close to 0%
Planned renewable energy generation: 26-49%
Current food produced: 0%, or close to 0%
Planned food produced: Between 26-49%
Food produced locally: From 50-75%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Library, Fire pit, Internet
Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it
Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: About once a week
Dietary Practice: Local (food sourced within 150 miles), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms), Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan., Raw or Mostly Raw, Dairy-Free
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Yes – we all share a common diet.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use.
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs), Not a particularly spiritual or religious community
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual
Additional Comments:
We are conducting cooking classes/demos, viewing animal advocacy films, letter writing and other forms of advocacy. This outreach will expand dramatically when we get into a larger place.

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/vegan-village/