Dear Applicant,
Thanks so much for your interest in the Lama Foundation! This application gives us an opportunity to get to know you, learn about where you're coming from, and what hopes, dreams, and experiences you're coming up the mountain with. Please answer ALL of the questions to the best of your ability. We look forward to hearing from you, learning about you, and hopefully seeing you soon! Note: we take each application seriously and invest much time and energy into this process. Please, only committed applicants need apply. Blessings from the mountain!
Lucas & Sebastian, Summer Steward Guardians

Your Name(s):

Mailing Address:

Phone Number:

Email:


We encourage you to consider staying a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 4, however, we accept applicants for as few as 2 weeks. If you are interested in year round residency, please plan on arriving no later than August 1.
Arrival Date: Anticipated Length of Stay:
**Make sure your arrival date coincides with Windows of Arrival.**
Have you been to Lama before? Yes No
When?
Were you a(n):
Resident?
Summer Steward?
Apprentice?
Retreatant?
Other?

Have you been to other intentional communities? Yes No
If yes, which one(s)?

How much will you contribute?
($8-$17 a day/$250-$500 a month Sliding Scale) *Does not apply for Permaculture Internship applicants.
A $60 deposit will be required upon acceptance of your application.
Why would you like to come to Lama? * Please specify If you are applying for the Permaculture Internship.
What are your expectations of community life? Of Lama? How did you hear about Lama?

Share a little bit about your interests and life experiences.
How does Lama fit into these experiences?
What interests, skills, or practices might you be willing to share?

What is your current occupation? Briefly describe your spiritual background (education, affiliation, practice, etc.)

Lama Foundation is a high elevation, rugged, and remote environment. Plan on staying in a tent. Do you have any "special needs" that my be affected by Lama's environment? Do you have any physical limitations restricting any kind of work? Do you have any special dietary needs (eg. vegan, gluten-free)?

Which of the following Seva areas would you be interested in working in? *This question does not apply for Permaculture Intern applicants.
Repair and Maintenance: plumbing, carpentry, auto mechanics, creative problem solving to maintain Lama infrastructure.
Kitchen: meal planning, cooking, stocking, cleaning
Housekeeping: cleaning dorm and communal spaces, preparing spaces for guests
Land and Garden: growing food crops and landscaping
Office Support: assisting in maintaining Lama records, answering phones
Please share a bit about your choices, and any experience you might have in these areas.
What's your experience working with others?

Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of two different people (other than close family members) who can offer references for you, who can comment on your dependability and quality of work or your participation in spiritual and communal life.
Do you have any questions you would like us to respond to?
Thank you so much for your time and care in completing this application.

The Lama Foundation
P.O. Box 240, San Cristobal, NM 87564
Telephone: 575-586-1269, Fax: 206-984-0916