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Association of Lesbian Intentional Communities

Come to Oregon Women’s Lands

Oregon has a rich herstory of lesbian activism, creativity, and community building. Southern Oregon, in particular, cradled Women's Land culture, creativity, spirituality, as the Women's Land Movement gathered momentum in the 1970s. Many women moved to the region, pioneering women’s space close to the natural world and away from the densities of urban life. By now there is a large population of dykes in the area -- some on the lands, some in nearby towns -- who support each other, create culture together, gather in ceremony and celebration, play together regularly. And there are over a dozen women-serving lands! Many are open to new residents; some offer visitor cabins, camping, beautiful hikes. All welcome your interest and energy. Here is contact info for some Oregon women’s lands. You may also want to check out Shewolf’s Directory of Wimmin’s Lands, POB 1515, Melrose, FL 32666.

Owl Farm Forest and Women

Cabbage Lane - One of earliest women’s lands -- 80 wild, magical acres of forestland, with deeply shaded canyon. No residents for some years, but rebirth of energy bringing women for work and play. Occasional work/camp days: great food, hilarity, restorative land work. Eventual residency possible for resourceful women with necessary skills and energy (no electricity, no reliable water). For info re: camping, hiking, work weekends, send SASE to Cabbage Lane Land Trust, POB 2145, Roseburg, OR 97470. cabbagelane@comcast.net

Copperland - 40 acre hilltop paradise with 360° mountain views, blessed privacy, ponds, trails. 2 comfy non-smoking guest house/cabins, main house plus barn, pasture, pond for visitors’ horses. Bed and Breakfast for women looking for quiet space. Work or training in carpentry, tiling, or plumbing; catch and release flyfishing home base, with guide and lessons; or relationship retreat and communication assistance. Send SASE to Holley, 233 Rogue River Hwy #173, Grants Pass, OR 97527 or contact tk4trees@earthlink.net, www.empathymagic.com.

Fly Away Home - 40 acre forested hillside of quiet beauty, terraced gardens. 2 residents, in separate off-the-grid households; gravity-flow water, wood heat, propane, some solar electricity. Hosts women’s gatherings and rituals, celebrating Solstices and Equinoxes with song and ceremony. Cabin available for
	women visitors to work with us on current land projects ($2-3/day), or personal retreat ($10-15/day), or new resident. Send SASE to POB 593, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 or call/leave message at 541-643-0614.

OWL Farm - 147 acres of majestic forest surrounding rolling meadows, rustic cabins, garden, fruit trees. Held by Oregon Women’s Land Trust, providing access to land and land skills for women regardless of personal resources. New stewardship energies bless the land; work parties every 1st Saturday. At this time, short-term summer visitors only; self-sufficient camping (no electricity; no fires). Day visits, with beautiful hikes, are best right now. Send SASE to Sabrina, Owl Farm, P.O. Box 133, Days Creek, OR 97429.

Rainbow’s End - land dyke community near Roseburg since 1975. We welcome visitors to 47 acres of woods, meadows, wildlife, beautiful views, secluded camping and a bathhouse. Like most of these lands, we are within two hours drive of the ocean, skiing, hiking in National Parks, and white water rafting on wild-and-scenic rivers. Work exchange welcomed, or relax on sliding scale of $5+ a day. No large RVs. Call 541-440-2272, 541-673-7649; itsfrancis@yahoo.com

Rainbow’s Other End - 41 acres of lesbian land since 1977. 1 hour south of Eugene, near Roseburg. Forest and meadows. 4 residents. Short-term camping. Very private and beautiful. Gravity-fed spring water. On-the-grid. Goddess-oriented. beloved@jeffnet.org or 541-672-0525.

Rootworks - 7 acres of forested mountainside. 3 comfortable, rustic, secluded cabins, 3 lovely gardens. Safe and creative space welcomes women travelers, short/long-term visitors, residents. Main building, The Barn, was woman-built for production of WomanSpirit magazine; now with electricity, it offers fabulous library of works by women. Relax and explore our quiet, peaceful woods. Minimum $5/night. SASE to 2000 King Mountain Trail, Sunny Valley, OR 97497 or call 541-472-0416. jmtngrove@hotmail.com

Steppingwoods - 137 acres of wooded women’s land since 1975; 12 miles west of Roseburg. 4 women living on the land. Women’s concerts and meditation retreats happen here. Tenting, RV site, small straw bale house for visitors. Small fee or work exchange. Contact Jemma danajem@jeffnet.org. or 541-679-4655.

We’Moon Land - First women’s land in OR (1973), and most northerly: 52 acres 1 hour SE of Portland. Multi-generational women’s community, 7 residents living with consensus process. Large organic garden, new round main house.

Home of We’Moon Datebook, providing cottage industry for residents.

Owl Farm Fire Circle

Non-profit We’Mooniversity offers gatherings, workshops, circles. Short-term visitors welcome; limited housing. $10/day camping; $15 indoor space; work exchange available. 503-630-3628. Resident/job openings listed at www.wemoon.ws.

WomanShare - 23 acres in foothills of Siskiyou Mtns, near Grants Pass, home to lesbians since 1974. A place of renewal and inspiration. Open for long/short term visitors, potential residents, personal or group retreats. Private cabins with wood heat and electricity, shared kitchen in main house, shared bathhouse, hot tub, composting outhouse. $15-35 per night, with work-exchange options. Call 541-862-2807.

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