Sadhana Forest

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Sadhana Forest

Located in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India

Mission Statement
reforestation & personal growth

Community Description
We are a vegan unschooling family establishing a sustainable community. Our main project is the reforestation of 70 acres of severely eroded land in the international community of Auroville.

We are working to re-create the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest indigenous to our area. We practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, organic gardening, alternative construction, solar energy, and composting toilets.

Throughout the year, we welcome volunteers of all ages and physical abilities, and warmly invite families with children. Accommodation is free in exchange for 4 hours of work per day, 5 days a week.

Free facilities include: bungalows, bicycles, a small book collection, a small swimming pool, a vegan community kitchen, and a children’s playground. Sadhana Forest offers an environment for personal development, yoga and meditation. Auroville offers a wealth of courses, workshops and treatments in areas, including yoga, meditation, tai-chi, shiatsu, water shiatsu, etc.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 70 acres
Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Natural built structues
Current Number of Residences: 40
Housing Provided: Work-exchange
Land owned by: Land owned by Auroville

Membership
Adult Members: 22
Child Members: 2
Non-member Residents: 70
Visitors accepted: Yes
Open to new Members: Yes

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Regular Fee per Month: $180
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution per Week: 30
Open to members with existing debt: Yes
Additional Comments:
4 hours/day, 5 days/week
13,000 rupees per month including 1000 refundable deposit & all accommodation
fee for food as described above (400 rupees per day)

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We are totally off grid.
Current renewable energy generation: 100%
Energy sources: Solar, human
Planned renewable energy generation: 100%
Current food produced: 0%, or close to 0%
Planned food produced: 0%, or close to 0%
Food produced locally: Almost All, around 90%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Library, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Internet Available: Yes, community provides it
Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: Approximately all meals
Dietary Practice: Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan.
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Yes – we all share a common diet.
Special Diets OK: Sometimes
Alcohol Use: No, this community does not permit alcohol use.
Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use.
Education Style(s): Home Schooling
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/sadhana-forest/
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