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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="05ad6c00ddvuru.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="0aa9d760.jpg" border=0 width="157" height="118" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0066FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Enchanted Garden Intentional Community</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT> |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Enchanted Garden Intentional Communi"><U>home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rooms for Rent"><U>Rooms for Rent</U></A>   |   <B>We are looking for YOU--Housemates Profile</B>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission and Purpose"><U>Mission and Purpose</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Every Day Upkeep"><U>Every Day Upkeep</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Description of Our Community"><U>Description of Our Community</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Soilmates Sacred Circle"><U>Soilmates Sacred Circle</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How the House Runs"><U>How the House Runs</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The History of Peace on Earth Begins at "><U>The History of Peace on Earth Begins at Home</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Related Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Food from the Farmers Market"><U>Food from the Farmers' Market</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Getting Hip at Home"><U>Getting Hip at Home</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Great Earth Clean UP Photos"><U>The Great Earth Clean UP Photos</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id54.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Master Plan 20062026"><U>Master Plan 2006-2026</U></A></div> <div> We are looking for YOU--Housemates Profile</div> <bR> <div> <B>As I look out my window writing,</B></div> <div> <B>I see nature growing wild and free.</B></div> <div> <B>I see overgrowth as well, seeking the hand </B></div> <div> <B>and loving attention of you who will come </B></div> <div> <B>here and love this land as we do. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is very special land. It is within walking distance</B></div> <div> <B>of SDSU, a large university.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The land itself is looking for students</B></div> <div> <B>who want to garden or are seeking an outdoor natural environment.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Utilities here are high because they include your share of the</B></div> <div> <B>expense with watering.  In Winter, we do not have central heating.</B></div> <div> <B>You may use a space heater to take off the chill, but you are encouraged</B></div> <div> <B>to dress warmly.  In San Diego, we have many warm winter days.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are places outside to study.</B></div> <div> <B>There is a nice living room where you can also study quietly.</B></div> <div> <B>This house is very safe.  The people who live here are trustworthy.</B></div> <div> <B>We are all in lifestyles that encourage healthy living.</B></div> <div> <B>This is the profile of the person who will be happy here.</B></div> <div> <B>More on the Profile of Housemates</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Leslie Goldman</B></div> <div> <B>Your Enchanted Gardener</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0cf90ed0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="237" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Resident Vacancies</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>GARRET ROOM:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Vacancy: YES  NOW</B></div> <div> <B>as of September 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>For a broader scope of the Enchanted Garden</B></div> <div> <B>and its projects, please see</B></div> <div> <B>the </B><A HREF="http://www.lesliegoldman.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lesliegoldman.com"><U><B>Main website</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>and read this </B><A HREF="http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=1236154" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=12361"><U><B>Plant Your Dream Blog.</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>You will find a link to current photos of rooms available now.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>UPSTAIRS ROOMS:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0d11cd50.jpg" border=0 width="284" height="213" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>RENT:This is one of the upstairs room that rents for $550.00 a month,</B></div> <div> <B> or $430.00 a month plus 12 hours a month </B></div> <div> <B>work in the garden or other work. </B></div> <div> <B>This room is not currently available.</B></div> <div> <B>Room become available intermittendly.</B></div> <div> <B>Residents stay often for a year, or longer.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Signed Agreements</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please read the following profiles and conditions.  </B></div> <div> <B>If you are interested in becoming a resident of the</B></div> <div> <B>Enchanted Garden Intentional Community, or simply</B></div> <div> <B>living in this home for a period of time, please</B></div> <div> <B>be in touch with Leslie Goldman</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto: Plantyourdream@cox.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: Plantyourdream@cox.net"><U><B> PlantYourDream@cox.net</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>or call 619.582.9669</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ryone who moves in will be asked to sign a</B></div> <div> <B>contract concerning the following household and resident</B></div> <div> <B>profiles and agreements. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Household Profile:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home that is intended to be a place where</B></div> <div> <B>we can add beauty to the world though the way</B></div> <div> <B>we live here.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where silence is golden, as well</B></div> <div> <B>as sharing times together by choice.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where good communication is essential.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where Residents have their independence</B></div> <div> <B>of time and spirit, and they are respectful of each others</B></div> <div> <B>own life and private activities.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where Residents will honor their own</B></div> <div> <B>dreams and goals.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where all Residents should be prepared</B></div> <div> <B>to attend a weekly house meeting that will last for one hour.</B></div> <div> <B>There are cycles were we do not have house meetings.</B></div> <div> <B>You will find a notice on the bulletin board days in advance.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This  is a home where we gather on occasion for </B></div> <div> <B>Enchanted Garden Parties. These are times when you </B></div> <div> <B>are invited to garden together.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Residents are invited to participate in these for a small amount</B></div> <div> <B>of time, or longer by choice.  These occur on Saturday's or Sundays.</B></div> <div> <B>Hours of work can count toward the 12 hr work trade.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We have space here as well to grow our own food, even though</B></div> <div> <B>we are only within walking distance from San Diego State University.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Healing Arts Library</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There is a large healing arts library.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We have a large collection of books in the area</B></div> <div> <B>of healthy living.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We have a large collection of books written </B></div> <div> <B>by </B><A HREF="http://lesliegoldman.com/Bernard_Jensen/index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://lesliegoldman.com/Bernard_Jensen/"><U><B>Dr. Bernard Jensen</B></U></A><B>, an elder in the Natural Healing </B></div> <div> <B>Arts, as well as the materials from the Essene School</B></div> <div> <B>of Thought.  Please explore the web sites</B></div> <div> <B>on these if you want to learn more.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Food Choices</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="083e9af0.jpg" border=0 width="233" height="175" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a home where residents will care about the food they eat,</B></div> <div> <B> natural foods, and enjoy being around others who are choosing</B></div> <div> <B> to be Vegans--without dairy or animal foods. Not everyone in the</B></div> <div> <B>house is a vegetarian, but we do not cook meat in the kitchen.</B></div> <div> <B>You are free to eat prepared non-vegetarian food in the dining room.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Our resident profile is a person who will enjoy living with others who are vegetarians-- and do not partake of animal food.</B></div> <div> <B>You will have the opportunity to learn to prepare more vegetarian foods.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>They will accept  the Soul path of others who live with us</B></div> <div> <B>who for their  health and good, eat animal food when</B></div> <div> <B>it is for their betterment.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Much of the food in the house is organically grown and comes</B></div> <div> <B>from the Farmers' Market.  You have the option of having us</B></div> <div> <B>purchase for you  high quality fresh organic fresh vegetables</B></div> <div> <B>and fruits at reasonable costs.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Housemate Profile #1:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We are seeking two kinds of housemates.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1. Willing to be a stewart of the land.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2. They will be conscious in doing their 12 hours of work,</B></div> <div> <B>for their own good, and the good of this community.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>3.  They will consciously do--Every Day Upkeep-- EDU</B></div> <div> <B>as designated on this web site.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#330099" FACE="Arial" ><B>House Mate Profile #2</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>We are also willing to rent to good hearted and indepedent</B></div> <div> <B>Residents who wish to pay a higher rent and do not do</B></div> <div> <B>12 hours of work trade a month for the lower rent.  The rent</B></div> <div> <B>is $550.00. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>They are required to do EDU--</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3300CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Every Day Upkeep"><U><B>Every Day Upkeep</B></U></A></FONT><B>.</B></div> <div> <B>Please see this link for EDU's.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>NUTS and BOLTS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rent</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rent is due on the first with a five day grace period.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Everyone who moves in is asked to sign a contract and make agreements,</B></div> <div> <B>concerning the above conditions.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There is a LMR  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Last Month Rent is collected when you move in.</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>This covers the last month rent when you "graduate" from living here.</B></div> <div> <B>When you decide to move in, you pay a full month's rent by check, or cash.</B></div> <div> <B>This is non-refundable. This counts as your Last Month Rent.</B></div> <div> <B>When you move in, you pay your First Month's Rent.</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Many Residents have gained a lot from living here, and stayed </B></div> <div> <B>many years.  Others have stayed six months or less.</B></div> <div> <B>Summer is generally the time to move out if you are moving out.</B></div> <div> <B>New vacancies are generally filled in August.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Number of our Residents work and are of all ages.</B></div> <div> <B>We have students as well from time to time.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a place for cooperative individuals.</B></div> <div> <B>Everyone here lives independently.  There are times</B></div> <div> <B>when we gather for shared meals, but for themost part,</B></div> <div> <B>you prepare your own foods.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Rent Increases</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rents are generally stable, however living expenses require periodic</B></div> <div> <B>rent increases that may occur on a yearly basis if required by increased</B></div> <div> <B>needs.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Community Asset Budget</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The rent includes a Community Asset Budget--$80.00--</B></div> <div> <B> that covers the Utilities--water and electric, plus shared supplies such</B></div> <div> <B>as toilet paper, and cleaning supplies, such as vacuum bags.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The cost of these averages out over the year.  On occasion,</B></div> <div> <B>a higher replacement cost item will be brought to the residents</B></div> <div> <B>to share through the weekly house meeting.i.e, water filter replacement.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cleaning Supplies</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We use non-toxic laundry soaps and cleaners,</B></div> <div> <B>and fragrance free products in the house.  We ask you to be</B></div> <div> <B>senstitive to using fragrance free or high quality products</B></div> <div> <B>for body care that are natural out of respect to others with</B></div> <div> <B>chemical sensitivities.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sound Levels</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sound levels are by agreement keep in your own space.</B></div> <div> <B>All  sound level use of electronic music and other music is asked to be</B></div> <div> <B>not be heard by others, unless you have worked out an agreement with</B></div> <div> <B>them.  There are times, that there is live music in the living room by pre-agreement.  </B></div> <div> <B> In the community areas,</B></div> <div> <B>The standard is to be respectful of others.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Privacy</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is a shared home where you will find respect for your possessions</B></div> <div> <B>and person.  Every one hear leaves in respect of each other's privacy.</B></div> <div> <B>This is a safe environment, where we trust each other to honor boundaries</B></div> <div> <B>and personal possessions.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Phone</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There is no shared phone.  Some use cells phones. Others</B></div> <div> <B>connect land lines.  IF you move into a room where they is no</B></div> <div> <B>land line, and you want you, you pay the charges for hookup.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Internet Access</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A number of our rooms are set up for internet access.</B></div> <div> <B>The Internet cable is a monthly expense in</B></div> <div> <B>addition to the rent, $10.00 per month per person.</B></div> <div> <B>Some of this goes to cover our drinking water filter expense.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Parking</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are parking permits for a limited amount of vehicles.</B></div> <div> <B>There is also parking without a permit at the corner of Arosa St,</B></div> <div> <B>and College nearby, or on College Avenue.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Parking permits are $15.00 a year through the city.  We </B></div> <div> <B>live near a large Univesity--San Diego State University--and </B></div> <div> <B>the neighbors asked for parking permits so they would have</B></div> <div> <B>places to park.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visitor Parking</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Anyone coming to visit needs to be aware that you can get a ticket</B></div> <div> <B>if you do not park in one of the spaces at the corner.  Sometimes</B></div> <div> <B>there are two spaces as well in our driveway.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please peruse my main website to get a sense of my own interests.</B></div> <div> <B>You will find others here who are interested in personal growth</B></div> <div> <B>and come from various orientations.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Moving Out--Notice to Leave</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There is a minimum 45 day notice when you want to decide</B></div> <div> <B>to leave, preferably on before the 15th of the previous month.</B></div> <div> <B>When you decide to move out, your notice starts from the 15th</B></div> <div> <B>of the month.  You are responsible for room rent until the end of the</B></div> <div> <B>month following.  if you move out sooner that the 45 days, and the room</B></div> <div> <B>is renting before your 45 days are up,  you will receive back a prorated</B></div> <div> <B>amount.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Enchanted Garden Intentional Communi"><U><IMG SRC="0ac60480.jpg" border=0 width="96" height="72" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>