Community Experience Week

This week is designed to offer singles, couples and families an intensive experience of intentional community living. During these five days participants explore the basic vision, history, structure, processes, programs and skills which make up the dynamics of living at Lost Valley. They create their own mini-community while interacting with community members at a "well-being" meeting, through the various sessions introducing our different departments and programs, and through hands-on work on the land, in the gardens and in the kitchen. While this is the prescribed first exploratory step towards becoming a community member, attendance does not imply acceptance into the community. Also, many people choose to attend the Community Experience Week as a way of simply trying out the idea of community in general or because they know that they want to "create community" on their own and want to glean some of the wisdom and skills necessary to do so in an efficient manner. The flow and emphasis of the week will depend partly on the interests and make-up of the group.

Please check Upcoming Events for a listing of scheduled Community Experience Weeks.

Fees: Sliding Scale (Based on your ability to pay and the value received. Includes all meals, lodging, and a 1-year Supportive Membership in Lost Valley).

• Single Adults: $250-$500
• Couples: $350-$700
• Children: $75-$150

To Register: Print the CEW Application and send it by mail with a deposit ($100 adults, $50 children). If you have questions, please email Dianne Brause or phone her at 541/937-2567, ext 122.