Sirius Community

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Rural

What we do

Sirius is one of the longest standing eco villages in the country. Sustainability, education, community and spirituality all act as the 4 main values that lay the foundation for this community. Originally founded in 1978 by former members of the Findhorn Community in Scotland, Sirius has served as an educational non-profit that has been a pivotal touch stone for many people on their journey to deepening their understanding and integration on how to live a more meaningful, ecological life.

Some of the ways we do this is by offering workshops, retreats, conferences, events, internships and residency programs that all carry a focus on deepening and expanding awareness on topics like organic food production, permaculture design, small scale farming, nature attunement, environmentally friendly building practices, as well as using alternative energy methods that use solar and wind.

If you wish to make an arrangement to visit during the day, stay over night or to even host your own event/retreat please feel free to send an email to our guest department manager, Adam. His email is; [email protected]

Our Vision

An educational non-profit organization offering sustainable living programs for the public, and a spiritual community demonstrating attunement to nature and ecologically based lifestyles.

Our Mission

An educational non-profit organization offering sustainable living programs for the public, and a spiritual community demonstrating attunement to nature and ecologically based lifestyles.

  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Others

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  • 36 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
36

How to join

It is encouraged that people interested in membership visit Sirius and participate in our Saturday morning community work circle. This is where you can get a tour and to meet the community members. If you think Sirius is a good fit, the next step involves an interview with our housing coordinator. A credit check and background check will also be requested.

For the first year of residency, people are considered “exploring members” where they can consider if Sirius is a good fit for their needs and intentions. As soon as they are ready for the greater commitment they can apply for full membership. Member applicants are reviewed by our Core Group to see if our community and the individuals’ intentions are in alignment.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Call us: 413-259-1255
Email us: [email protected]
Our WWOOF: https://wwoofusa.org/pt/host/25045-orchard-garden-vegetables-permaculture-community-market-csa-vegan-friendly

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: 4 hours/week
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Members are responsible for their own finances.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • 2-5 times per week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Buddhist
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Hindu
  • Native
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions
  • Unitarian Universalist

Property status

  • Privately owned

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Self-produced energy

  • 33 - 66%

Energy sources used

  • Wind
  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • 33 - 66%
  • Land area size
    90 acres

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Location

  • Massachusetts, United States

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