1. Applicants must come to at least three dinners, or other pre-announced
occasions like membership teas, board games, etc. This requirement may be waived for long-distance applicants.
2. Applicants must have a membership meeting, preferably at the second dinner. This may be done remotely for long-distance applicants.
3. Membership meetings must be announced 48 hours in advance on the house e-mail group.
4. Quorum for membership meetings is four members.
5. Accepting new members requires consensus to be reached at the first Elven Council after the membership meeting.
In Our Words
We are a community of approximately 35 people (both students, workers & others), along with one cat and two dogs (neither students nor workers), who share a large yellow castle on the shore of Lake Mendota. Founded in 1973, Lothlorien Co-op strives to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for people of all ages, sexes, races and sexual orientations. Many of our members are politically active in queer rights, labor rights, environmental and feminist movements. In the spirit of our egalitarian ideals, house decisions are made through Formal Consensus at weekly Elven Council meetings.
Neighborhood
Is Parking Available?
Yes
What kind of parking is available?
Driveway
Meals
Are all house meals vegetarian?
Yes
Vegetarian option at all meals?
Yes
Vegan option at all meals?
Yes
What other food options are available at some meals?
We try to accommodate people with dietary restrictions.
Is meat allowed in the house?
Yes
Are there any restrictions on meat in the house?
House does not buy meat.
Meals/Week:
Meals Cost:
$100/month
Meals Cost Notes:
Food Membership Allowed?
Yes
Meal Plan Participation:
Required
Pets
Pets Allowed?
Yes
Current Pet Situation:
1 cat, 3 dogs, 2 birds, 4 rats, 1 snake, 2 rabbits, and lots of fish
Pet Policy:
1. Only one cat or dog is allowed to live in anyone’s room at a time.
2. Dogs, cats (or any other animal over 5 lbs) must be membershipped and must meet all other membershipped pets before admittance.
3. Any other animal under 5 lbs that will stay in a members room does not need to be membershipped.