Dashain

In 1994, the tireless work and dedication of Santa Barbara Student Housing co-opers led to the acquisition of Dashain House. As a themed vegetarian house, Dashain was the first building within the co-op to have it's own meal plan. Initially it was going to be called the House of Seitan, but Dashain sounded friendlier as it also paid homage to a house pet. The house strives for ethical and cruelty-

free food consumption, and buys organic produce from the local food cooperative and farmers’ markets. Dashain maintains its own garden space out back, where residents can watch the sunset, build a bonfire, harvest homegrown kale or just chill in the ocean breeze. The kitchen, always warm and inviting, is a gathering place for Dashainians and friends — on a typical afternoon, you might find people listening to music, discussing social justice, or baking delicious vegan dessert.