Fw: Building a Community in Open Space

[Peg Holman]

Any suggestions for Dylene?

(forwarded by Peg Holman)

-----Original Message-----
From: MCymraes at aol.com <MCymraes at aol.com>
To: osi at tmn.com <osi at tmn.com>
Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 8:05 AM
Subject: Building a Community in Open Space


>My name is Dylene Cymraes, and I am in the process of building a resource
>community for women recovering from a major life crisis, using Open Space
as
>the model for the community.  Our plans include a retreat facility for Open
>Space events, to create the revenue needed to build the non-profit
program--a
>Greenhouse of Dreams for women who need a place to start over.  The Vision
>includes a 2 year residential setting for 30 women and up to 30 children,
in a
>safe, healthy environment that will give them the room to rebuild and grow.
>
>I am currently working with a site in central New York state, to determine
>it's viability.  I would welcome feedback or input from anyone here, and
>especially those looking for a facility to run Open Space events in NY.  We
>will be holding an OS in August 1999 to begin the building renovation
planning
>and program development.
>
>You can reach me at MCymraes at aol.com or phone me at 410-519-1121.
>
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