Are there any communities in the New England area of the US in which one can lead a really simple life?
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Not ripped off by banks, landlords and grocery stores? In the U.S.? You must be dreaming.\n\nYour only real chance, short of pulling off the revolution, is to find an ashram or other community which grows its own food. They tend to have plenty of rules though, which might not equate with your idea of the simple life. All that I know of have strong new-age or religious inclinations.\n\nYou'll need to find one that matches your beliefs and personal needs, so get researching. There's plenty of info on the net and in green directories.
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I like small town living, it has a bit of both country living and city access. Much more quite, less hurring around, but has convenience.
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I am on the other side of Rowan County.  The fact that you are easy going should be a big plus. Good Luck.  You need to give a few more details about yourself.
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Yes, there are several.  Go to the link below and take your pick. \n\nI hope this helps. \n\nhttp://www.buddhanet.net/americas/usa_me.htm
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Listen to that 'quiet small voice' .... follow your hearts desire....\n(I also lived iinthe East prior to relocating to New Mexico) I have taken that 'leap of faith' followed that calling in my life.  Yes I will continue to listen to that small voice and hear the calls.
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try H.U.D or the housing authority or habitat for huminity
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I would suggest the New Bern area.  Housing prices are now going up, but the people are friendly and the area is beautiful.
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Besides the obvious San Francisco and New York City, try Iowa City, Iowa.  I know you are thinking "Iowa?  Isn't that where the farmers and hicks live?" but Iowa City is one of the most liberal and welcoming towns in the world.  Because it houses a huge and world renowned university, the population in Iowa City is very diverse and therefore, very friendly.
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Contact your favorite charity. Your community service is most beneficial if it is in an area that is of interest to you.\n\nSome places to consider:\nBoys and Girls Club\nYMCA\nLocal nursing home\nFood kitchen\nSalvation Army\nYour church of choice\n\nI had to do community service for my school so I volunteered at a church fund raiser and I also spent some time at a local convent providing some company to an aging nun in the infirmary. I really enjoyed the time I spent with this special person who saw the world in a really loving way.
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Having not approached retirement age and not know what you might like to do in retirement, I thought I'd just throw a few cool ideas out there that I like to spend time near. \n\nScottsdale, Az  - A suburb of the Phoenix area and common retirement location. Nearly never a cloud in the sky, save the monsoon season in early fall/late summer. Temperatures get SCORCHING during the summer days but is ideal during colder months if you like your fun in the sun. Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Mexico all within 3 hours driving time. \n\nSan Diego, CA - Again, sunny almost year round! My brother visits me in the midwest from there on occasion and completely freaks out in thunderstorms because he literally never sees them. Of course you might get an occasional earthquake...no place is perfect. Can't beat having a beach near by. Year round temperatures from 50-78 as a high. Mexico, LA, Vegas, and Sequoia redwood forest all within 5ish hours drive. \n\nColorado Springs, CO - Beautiful Mountains and forest recreation in a small town feel with big town advantages. Only a couple hours from Denver and just a few more to Rio Grande National Forest and Taos, NM. If the outdoors and a little cooler temperature is your thing, this is place is beautiful, friendly, and quiet. \n\nSonoma County, CA - Wine country and San Francisco. The Russian River meets rocky shores of the Pacific and the Northern Redwoods start to be dominant in the mountain forests. Lots of culture and great food & drink!\n\nSpringfield, MO - ONe of the most inexpensive places to live in a growing community (200,000+) that holds on to its small town roots. KC, St. Louis and Tulsa all 3 hours or less and its centered in the US enough to make for easy travel to any part of the country with a welcome atmosphere to come home too. \n\nThere's a few places that had a good "feel" to them when I had a chance to visit the east coast, but I'm not sure I know enough about them to give a good description, but thought I'd list them all the same:\n\nBoston, Mass - A neat big city with a great accent!\n\nLong Island, NY - for my girlfriend, shes just too fond of it to be all bad! Really though, ocean side on all ends and a few stone throws away from the Big Apple. Can even catch some wine country to the east. \n\nFlorida?  Not been but it seems a common place....personally I think its too crime ridden and overrun by hurricanes for me\n\nSo, theres 8ish, think I'll leave it at that....happy retirement!!!!
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Try what is now called St. Cabrini Nursing Home: http://www.mothercabrini.com/around_the_world/cabrini_dobbsferry_ny.html\n\nWith love in Christ.
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You can check with local churches and other community organizations.  If they can't help maybe they can steer you in the right direction.
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If I may make a suggestion.  The northeast would be a nice place.  Somewhere in  the adirondacks, like Lake George or Saratoga.  Many things to do, and concerts in Saratoga too
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I've relocated several times and the one reliable place to meet good people is at church functions.  Especially when they have a fundraiser, volunteer to help out in any way you can.  It's a great way to meet people.
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look up some website for local human societies - the one in our area is www.mchumane.org
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try http://www.alt.com\n\nthey cater to alternative lifestyles.
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that is what i am doing, but im not moving to another state, just another part of town.  you need to ask your self what kind of town is the best place for you.  what are you looking for.  small town were it is quite but no shopping centers for 140 miles (that is Gillette, WY. were i am at) or large city were you have tons of thing to choose from for your free time, but cost of liveing, crime , and houses are a lot higher.  there is no reason to be misrable if you dont like being were your at.  if you have the fredom of leaving when ever you want then do it.