[{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22086,"name":"Black Bulga","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New South Wales","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-32.2577307,"id":21656,"group":null,"longitude":151.8482196,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"[none given]","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"02415","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Monkerai","year_founded":null,"oid":"fbc96717-f317-49e6-b30a-d63970fbbac6","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E arts, ecology and caring\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/black-bulga/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/black-bulga/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nBlack Bulga is a small intentional community of people who are custodians of a beautiful piece of land in the Upper Monkerai Valley \u2013 in the foothills of the Barrington Wilderness, New South Wales, Australia.\n\nWe strive to live in harmony with nature and with each other, and to tread lightly on the earth. We share a vision of just and sustainable future and actively engage in the world to help make this vision a reality. As part of this vision, we intend to create an inspiring educational, arts and ecology centre to actively engage the wider community in our work for social change towards a more ecological and just society. \n\nWe are a group of passionate people who are ambitious about creating a sustainable future, and who are willing to work hard to enact our vision on our land for the benefit of our community and others\n\nIn early 2010, we purchased a beautiful block of land at the confluence of the Karuah and Teleghery rivers on the edge of the Barrington wilderness. Something about the sweet taste of the river water, the cool, deep swimming holes, stunning views and fertile soil made it easy for our group to realise that we had finally found the place we had been looking for.\n\nEmail us for further details. Note: Our joining process requires potential new members to visit regularly, so it's probably not feasible for people residing in other countries to join. Visitors are welcome.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22087,"name":"Bean Tree Farm/Dancing Rocks","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.217975,"id":21657,"group":null,"longitude":-110.970869,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tucson","year_founded":null,"oid":"ab4a948a-f13b-4de0-9bcb-84c11e3745dd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Focus: aridland appropriate living, regenerative relationship with place, Sonoran Desert food and culture, personal responsibility and ethics.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bean-tree-farmdancing-rocks/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bean-tree-farmdancing-rocks/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EDancing Rocks is a small residential community of 5 homes and work/study accommodations designed and developed over the last 25 years by its residents. Located in the Tucson (AZ) Mountain foothills, this is the home of Bean Tree Farm, which provides local desert foods and inspiration. We feature Sonoran Desert native and perennial edible plants and herbs, and weave food production, resource conservation, solar energy, water harvesting, green building, permaculture \u0026amp; appropriate technology into an evolving system and rich learning environment. 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We are working among ourselves and with others to create a socially just, environmentally sustainable and spiritually fulfilling human society. We believe that living with people who share these goals gives us our best chance of making real progress, and enjoying the process. We have no overarching ideology but are inspired by permaculture and the Transition Towns model of economic re-localization. Some of us actually read Yes! from cover to cover (yesmagazine.org).\n\nWe are four blocks from the Quinnipiac River, which flows into the harbor, and within easy walking distance of schools, a library branch, a senior center, restaurants and shopping, a farmers' market, a community bank, and bus routes; we're also a short hop to I-91 and I-95, and ten minutes to the train and bus station.  \n\nProspective members can rent an apartment or a room in a shared apartment in one of the houses owned by community members, or buy or rent a nearby house or apartment.  People can choose whatever level of involvement in our activities suits them. 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The programs became a 501c(5) non-profit endeavor in 2015.\n\u2022 Location is a high desert (5,300 ft altitude) locale with commons facilities supported gardens farming \u0026amp; learning center located on 35 secluded acres that includes fully outfitted homestead/farmstead-style facilities.  \n\u2022 Located an hour's drive of the magnificent Uinta Mountain's 6 forested drainages (Duchesne, Rock Creek, Lake Fork, Yellowstone, Uinta \u0026amp; Whiterocks) and wilderness trailheads, camp grounds, herb walks opportunities and weekend outdoor activities. \n\u2022 Fully outfitted with: Compact and sub-compact tractors and garden/farming two-wheel tractors, implements; high tunnel hoop house; 4 season green house; fowls (chickens/turkeys/ducks) growing/egg laying projects; pressure irrigated gardens \u0026amp; open pasture; wooded pocket parks \u0026amp; greens; fully outfitted tools shed; sustainable composting projects; numerous zoned gardens; planned for walipini style green houses project; etc. \n\u2022 Participant amenities include: 3 season outfitter's kitchen \u0026amp; dining arena; a cultural/spirit yurt; 4-season indoor 'Commons' facility (gathering room + kitchen galley + shower/utility room); three 4-season indoor bunking quarters (sleeps 10 individuals); outdoor 3 season line shed sleeping unit (sleeps 4); outdoor 3 season enclosed dry toilets \u0026amp; showers; large weather resistant 3-season Springbar\u00ae canvas cabins (accommodates numerous individuals); and an earth sauna/sweat lodge.  \n\u2022 Projects agendas includes: non-chemical ecological friendly centered environs; bio-sustainable gardening; small livestock tending; herbal medicine instruction \u0026amp; practices; nutrition \u0026amp; cooking (incl. vegetarian, paleo and gluten-free meals); ecology-based philosophy \u0026amp; practices; energy \u0026amp; vibrational healing instruction \u0026amp; practices (incl. yoga \u0026amp; meditation).\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22090,"name":"GYMNOS - A neo-primitive tribe forming","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Florida","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":26.3369801,"id":21660,"group":null,"longitude":-81.5815776,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Route 846","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"34120","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Naples","year_founded":null,"oid":"e73d02de-d342-4f81-abf3-aa4437693382","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Naturist Land-Based Tribe\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/gymnos-naturist-commune-and-retreat/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/gymnos-naturist-commune-and-retreat/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nHidden away on five private acres in sunny southwest Florida, GYMNOS is a land-based, naturist tribe in formation.  A spacious house, studio, garage workshop, post and beam barn, open pasture, citrus grove, vegetable garden and nature trails all support a dream of healthy, land-based self-sufficiency.  GYMNOS is on its way to becoming a small tribe that is on a return to life in harmony with nature, loving each other selflessly, sharing resources and ideas and living with freedom. We are also full-time naturists which means we live together without clothing at all times.  We expect to outgrow our five acres soon and are looking at relocation to a much larger rural land base in the near future.   For more detailed information check our website and blog posts.  At this time we are only welcoming visitors who are seriously interested in joining us.  An email dialog and subsequent phone conversation is essential.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22091,"name":"Calvin College Project Neighborhood","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.9219281,"id":21661,"group":null,"longitude":-85.5097226,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"3201 Burton SE","physical_address1":"Calvin College","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"49546","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Grand Rapids","year_founded":null,"oid":"d72936a4-ef40-4a22-af46-675be9cea7ac","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E developing intentional living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/calvin-college-project-neighborhood/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/calvin-college-project-neighborhood/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nFounded in 1997, Project Neighborhood provides intentional Christian community to college students of Calvin, along with live-in post-college adult mentors.  There are currently 6 houses that are part of Project Neighborhood--some of which are connected to local churched and all are connected with service-learning partnerships.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22092,"name":"Springwater","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.507856,"id":21662,"group":null,"longitude":-122.690794,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"730ff7bb-46fd-45b7-8b2d-ef3489f05f9b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E + Jesus is the center of our faith\n+ Community is the center of our life\n+ Reconciliation is the center of our work\n\nNeighbors following Jesus.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/springwater/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/springwater/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n//COMMMUNITY DESCRIPTION//\nSpringwater is a lay-led and covenanted neighborhood-rooted church of Anabaptist conviction.  We're in ten houses (19 members and novices, 12 kids, many chickens, 3 dogs) within a 5-minute walk\n\nWe gather around practices which express shared values such as simplicity, nonviolence, mutual discernment, and justice-seeking.  Our pocket of Portland's eclectic Lents neighborhood is the arena for us to experiment with working all that out.\n\nWe gather weekly with a meal to celebrate what Jesus has been up to in the neighborhood.  We also gather mid-week either for a neighborhood initiative/project/activity/event, a family business meeting, or small discipling groups.  Households and clusters of households meet up throughout the week over meals according to their own schedule and hopes.\n\nOh, and a lot of us bicycle and vegetable garden.  :)\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22093,"name":"Wolf Den Hollow","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.7193409,"id":21663,"group":null,"longitude":-121.7833771,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Stossel Creek NE","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98019","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Duvall","year_founded":null,"oid":"c14cb970-3c6d-4f31-b551-1db4c5f71fdc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainability, Nature\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/wolf-den-hollow-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/wolf-den-hollow-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\nWolf Den Hollow is a four and a half acre property located 7 miles outside Duvall, Washington and 40 minutes east of Seattle.\nWe are located near the Wilderness Awareness School in Stossel Creek.  \nWe intent to create a long-term small-nature conscious community here. We currently have two cabins, one duplex cabin, a yurt and bedroom as dwelling units. With visions of new alternative dwellings in the works..  This last year we started building a  Cedar-hot-tub structure by one of our Cedar groves bordering a marsh. As well as a Earth Temple for gatherings, ceremony and spiritual practices. We envision bringing people together who share a passion for becoming Self-Sustainable through Gardening and Stewarding the Earth. Survival Skills, and crafts. We are inspired by Earth based Spirituality and welcome kindred folk of all faiths that desire to live in harmony and live closer to nature..  We need people who want to contribute resources for the benefit of the whole.. Such as building a Greenhouse which is next on our project list as well as some financial support for basic land expenses.  We have a main house with communal Kitchen, Shower/Bathroom and small study lounge.  There are also two outhouses on the property. We border Mackworth State Forest which has endless trails that stretch into the Cascade mountain range.  Some Old Growth Cedar groves, and waterfalls within a hour hike.  We feel a urgency to start preparing to become self-reliant for we feel that we cannot depend on mainstream society for much longer.. No better way to do this than in a intentional community. Please email us if you are interested.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22094,"name":"Hollow's End Cooperative House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Hampshire","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.04841,"id":21664,"group":null,"longitude":-72.26286,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Gilsum","year_founded":null,"oid":"8030c8dd-8dd4-41fc-b0ea-11074c3c2f76","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We aim to make home life more fun, efficient and economic while enjoying each others camaraderie.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hollows-end-neighborhood-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hollows-end-neighborhood-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHollow's End is a cooperatively minded group house share in the Monadnock region of SW New Hampshire.  We enjoy a balance of female/male people and are currently looking for men to join us.  A couple might be possible too.  Someone who already knows and loves the area, as well as who is open to the right long term (3+ years) situation is preferred but we are most interested in the right fit for all of us.   \n \nIf you are interested and experienced in farming and/or permaculture, that would be a plus as there are dreams and space to create..land with decent soils for a committed knowledgeable person and a fair bit of water.  \n\nLife is busy so we try to live by our dreams and goals but be realistic and flexible too.  \nWe do put a major emphasis on health- both in body and spirit- and love the country rural life and place we live.\nWe are a mix of ages, the youngest being 30, the oldest 65.  Currently 3F, 1M.  \nTeaching science, property management, artistry, retired and volunteering are some of the things that describe us.  Also biking, hiking, flowers, crafts, making yogurt, helping our elders and friends, mushrooming, traveling, dancing... We strive to live an ecologically regenerative lifestyle.\nJoin current AM stretching and meditation practice or not...  Shared activities are likely to arise here and there as we get to know each other, have time and interest.  \nWe do share a weekly meal together - our food preferences are all over the map but healthy for each of us.  We also meet monthly to review what's working well for everyone and what might need to be discussed.  \n\nWe live in a lovely peaceful hollow where the skies are dark at night and coyotes \u0026amp; owls abound.  We share an old but updated house with 6 bedrooms, one being for guests.  We are fairly quiet and enjoy the serenity here.  \nOur closest large town is Keene and the whole Monadnock region is lovely with woods, rolling hills, lakes, streams and of course the mountain itself.  \n\nWe aim to make home life more fun, efficient and economic while enjoying each others camaraderie.  We have a warm interactive habitat here- a Home as opposed to a place to live.   For the best fit, you should be fairly neat and clean, positive and open minded, a good communicator, and willing to compromise. Perhaps you are also a bit wise but still growing \u0026amp; learning :).  \nWe drink very little if any and do not use recreations drugs.  We value a positive outlook on life, little drama and open communication.  \n\nRooms range from $450-$550 and include gas and electricity.  We pitch in for firewood, telephone, wifi and chores.  Well behaved pets are negotiable.\n\nWe'd love to hear from you.... please share a little about yourself and what appeals most to you about this situation and what group living experience you have.  \n \n \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22095,"name":"Rainforest Lab","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.95036,"id":21665,"group":null,"longitude":-124.38549,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Forks","year_founded":null,"oid":"81b7a2f2-5c54-413d-a677-f08427bf5d92","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are a hub on the West End that is co-creating an egalitarian, peacemaking, and sustainable nonviolent way of life. We seek to explore and practice this way of life through restorative justice, Nonviolent Communication, permaculture, trauma work, gift-economy, and the common holding of income, land, and resources. Besides engaging in community, we want to act for global systemic change. We seek to accomplish this by stewarding a larger culture of nonviolence around us to empower this possibility. We acknowledge this work will not be accomplished until every system on this planet is designed to fulfill and respond to the needs of All.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/milktopia/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/milktopia/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EVision Statement:\n\nWe strive to create a culture which acknowledges our interdependence, and that empowers all to live their deepest truth and stand up for our collective well-being. We long to hold one another accountable in embracing the challenge of living with integrity and nonviolence in the world. Our hope is to deepen our courage to transform patriarchy, capitalism, racism, and imperialism. We recognize the immensity of this work and seek to sustain one another in nourishing community and empower a worldview which honors the sacredness of all life. \n\nDescription:\n\nWe are an intentional community with five permanent residents at the moment.  As a hub for inner and outer transformation we are focused on community-oriented projects both on the land and off-site. Our community members have a range of focus and passions from music, gardening, Nonviolent Communication facilitation, community building, animal care, group leadership and teal organizational development, mushroom cultivation, and Restorative Justice.\n\nWhen you come out here you can expect to be treated with respect and compassion. This space is cultivated for self-expression, creativity, and play! We offer an opportunity to explore your fullest self with others on the land.\n\nFor guests:\nPlease answer via an initial e-mail to our community the below questions so there might be some clarity for us about what you are fired up about in life:\n\n-What draws you to be apart of this community space?\n\n-How do you embody your values in the world?\n\n-What is your focus in life? 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Living out our vegan values so that we can joyously work together to accomplish our goal of creating a vegan utopia where all creation can thrive brings us great satisfaction with a sense of belonging and safety. \u00a0","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22108,"name":"City of God Villages","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Pennsylvania","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.021878,"id":21678,"group":null,"longitude":-76.2677609,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1542 Millport Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"17602","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lancaster","year_founded":null,"oid":"6e2ab64c-11db-44ed-90ba-3a8cf35da1ef","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E A Christian Village\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/city-of-god-villages/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/city-of-god-villages/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n\"What would a community of Christians be like who truly believed and trusted in the words of Christ, \"I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these.\" John 14:12 \n\nAs the flood waters of secularism and immorality rise around Christians, the work of Christian evangelization and Christian charity will become more and more difficult and dangerous, in every sense of the word. One doesn't try to save a drowning person by jumping into the torrent with them when dry land is nearby along with the support of others. Communities such as that proposed by the City of God Villages offer the safety of a Christian environment - dry land - from which to reach out to others. \n\nThe proposed City of God Village community will be based on the concept of the \"extended family,\" in which multiple generations of members function as a family unit, recapturing the many benefits of the natural extended family. Although each individual and nuclear family will be responsible for their own livelihood, the physical and spiritual well-being of each extended family will be the responsibility of its members. No Community members will be left in need. \n\nThe Village should include businesses, such as shops, medical clinics, farm and manufacturing operations, providing work for at least half of the Community's members. The strategy of the Village should be to tailor its businesses and activities to the talents and callings of the members it serves. 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We are specifically looking for people who are vegan, basically drug-free and sober. Visitors may camp with us near the river.  Amenities are simple with electricity, water, fire pits, internet hub. \n\nWe are hoping to have minimal cars, we have a van as a share-car.\n\nMost buildings on the land are currently occupied, however there are a number of building projects including a geodesic dome, a guest hut, more compost toilets, with which help would be appreciated.\n\n\nWhat we will create:\n---------------------------\n\nOur vision is for a co-owned, off grid, vegan community with few vehicles.\nWe are looking to purchase a larger property more suited to rural land sharing \nor possibly acquire a neighboring property if it becomes available.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22110,"name":"Adesa Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.3994071,"id":21680,"group":null,"longitude":-107.212017,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"553 Garfield Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"81623","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Carbondale","year_founded":null,"oid":"95848ab4-59cb-41ae-b118-6c360eaf5859","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Multi-Generational Farm Living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/adesa-community-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/adesa-community-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\"Where Nature and Nurture Abound\"\nMission and Vision of this forming community-\n\nTo create a living and working relationship with the land and each other, building and celebrating together the seasons of the year and the seasons of life. \n\nThis community will offer opportunity:\n- For elders to live with personal and home care services where their happiness as well as their health is cared for.\n-For couples, families, or individuals to build \"light foot- print\" homes and live in an atmosphere of cooperation.\n-For all to have access to, and enable the production of fresh vibrant foods on a year-round basis.\n-For all to enjoy and enhance the beauty of the trees, hills, meadows, gardens, and creek.\n-To be a part of common meals, celebrations, reading groups, art studio, health facility, and cottage crafts, as much or as little as desired. \n-For all involved, to pioneer a new way of living that embraces common values and connections in conscious living and dying.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22111,"name":"Aldeia Coletivo de Familias","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Brazil","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Bahia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-14.3636967,"id":21681,"group":null,"longitude":-39.1959729,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Caixa Postal 47","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"45530-000","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Itacare","year_founded":null,"oid":"f7062192-100e-4ad2-8e98-a64ea9e8409a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our goal is to create a space where we as individuals, and we as families, can flourish, where physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth is fostered and encouraged.\nWe do not follow any one path, any one school of thought, but rather, try to maintain an open space where each individual can express him or herself in his or her own unique way, and grow in his or her unique direction\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/aldeia-coletivo-de-familias/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/aldeia-coletivo-de-familias/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a group of friends and families attempting to live together, and in harmony with nature. We believe in having a relationship with the land we live on.\nWe believe in community, in the sharing of resources, skills and ideas. 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Our farm, Finca Sagrada, is 13 acres of pasture and gardens and 500 hectares of mountain.  We are a biodynamic, organic and homa farm\n\nOur websites are:\n\nWebsite www.fincasagrada.com\nWalter Moora www.growbg.org\nSusan David Moora www.capitalmissions.com\nLeisha Brand www.magicalforest.com \nDavid Hartley www.holistiq.com \n\nOur inspiration is the indigenous saying of the Americas that \u201cneither the people of the North nor the South will thrive until the Eagle and the Condor fly as one.\u201d   We work in accord with the Pachamama Alliance, which has taken this as its mission and is making great progress.\n\nFinca Sagrada is a community birthed in gratitude where people can reconnect to the sacredness of the Earth and of our own being...\n      ...where the Earth has rights equal to human beings...\n                    ...as the Eagle and the Condor fly as one...\n                                ...over a self-sustaining community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22113,"name":"Ashram West","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.187133,"id":21683,"group":null,"longitude":-117.885359,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Los Angeles","year_founded":null,"oid":"32fd9c77-f8fb-4262-a976-c2cf5ddabcd9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Enlightenment and Service\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ashram-west/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ashram-west/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAshram West was founded in 1997 and incorporated in California as a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2001 to inspire and guide gay-identified persons to enlightenment and to offer service to the community. There are both monks, i.e., dedicated member-practitioners, who may be residents or non-residents, and lay members. \n\nThe teachings of Ashram West are based on Vedanta philosophy and traditional Hindu Tantra in the lineage of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, that encourages the integration of all aspects of life with spirituality, including sexuality. Vedanta teaches that our fundamental nature is pure, perfect, and divine, and one specialty of Tantra is a whole body of spiritual technologies for developing greater awareness of the our true divine Self. We offer meditation instruction, spiritual coaching, and counseling for individuals, couples, or groups free of charge with donations gratefully accepted. All persons are welcome to enjoy the benefits of our community services and activities.\n\nAlthough most ashram members are gay men, and residence is for men only, we also have non-gay women students who form part of our extended world-wide family, united by email and occasional personal visits. We invite men of any sexual-affectional orientation to apply for membership as monks. Celibacy is neither required nor preferred, but resident monks must conduct committed relationships, if any, in service of the community and its goals. Non-resident monks live according the Rule of the Order of Ashram West but are free to conduct relationships as they like. All resident monks contribute to the material support and physical maintenance of the community, and they may hold outside jobs as necessary to make this possible. \n\nCurrently the ashram exists in a large one-bedroom apartment in Silver Lake with two permanent residents, including Brother William, the Founder and Spiritual Director. 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We were hit very hard by the outsourcing of IT jobs overseas and then after rebuilding our lives and only 8 months after our only child was born we got hit hard again by the onslaught of the corruption induced recession we all know as the Great Recession.\n\nI rebuilt again, but this time the 18 hour days 7 days a week was at the expense of quality time with my child, my wife, my aging mother, my dying dad, and my friends, not to speak of the toll it took on my body and emotional wellbeing.  And after missing much of my child\u2019s young life and most impressionable years, and all the other sacrifices my hard earned successes were all taken away again when a major corporate client went over budget on a major project and couldn\u2019t or didn\u2019t want to pay their bills in a timely manner causing us to become homeless because we couldn\u2019t pay our bills.\n\nSo during this rollercoaster ride of life we realized that fighting the ways of the new and corrupt global economy to keep ourselves in the middleclass or even just surviving was a futile battle that was just keeping us enslaved in life that wasn\u2019t healthy for us anyway.\n\nSo through this we realized that a good quality life is about family, healthy kids, friends, non-poisonous food, good nutrition, love, and a stress-free existence.   Additionally, having a young child on board we want to protect (not shelter) him from everything rotten in the world while preparing him for the worst and letting him decide for himself if he wants to fight for a happy successful future in the world we chose to leave.\n\nDuring our battles to survive we have become very enlightened to what is really going on in this country and the world, and we see very clearly what is/has happened to the middleclass, the poor, our futures and the futures of our children.\n\nWe are not happy with the corporate and religious takeover of the United States of America, but there is so much more going on that most people don\u2019t know about or realize, because if they did there would be massive rioting in the streets. Unfortunately, those that are willing to get their voices heard (even in a nonviolent manner) are scorned by those that are still hanging on and don\u2019t realize the extent of the damage being done to us in this country. Our politicians have completely sold us out and down the river, and the mass media is all part of it, and has done a great job of shutting out the voices of those of us in need of assistance and change.\n\nOur Children have to live in this world, and they will have to suffer for a long time to come if we don\u2019t do something about immediately.  But for those of us who have already been beaten up and silenced the best thing that we can do is to create the best life possible for ourselves and our children, which is what this community is all about.\n\nWe are tired of eating bland, poisonous, genetically altered food and we are tired of having to decide whether to pay rent or buy fresh healthy food for ourselves and our child, and we want to grow our own.\n\nOur dream and goal is to find some acreage in Southern California where our likeminded families can live in peace, health, and harmony and be self-sufficient, self-sustaining. \n\nWe do have a strong sense of spirituality through a connection to Mother Nature and a strong belief in common decency, kindness with Karma being our guiding light, but we do not participate in any commercialized religion.\n\nWe feel that the Native American\u2019s had it right in their lifestyle and connection to the earth but see no proof of a creator and we believe in the science of evolution.\n\nI\u2019m an X hired gun software developer/consultant to the Fortune 500, the US Government and many other businesses, and I used to make around 100k per year, but now my family and I live in an RV bouncing around Southern California trying to give our son the best life possible.\n\nIf you feel that you and your family (couples or single mom\u2019s with children) are compatible with ours please contact us via FIC.\n\nI look forward to hearing from.\n\nSincerely,\nJerry","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22118,"name":"Serenity House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Brazil","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Goias","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-14.1389098,"id":21688,"group":null,"longitude":-47.5216825,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Alto Paraiso 108","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Alto Paraiso, Goias","year_founded":null,"oid":"ef93fe32-1c57-41b0-8d76-397edafc9049","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Serenity House aspires to create a healing community that is based on compassion and service to humanity using Non-Violent Communication, ancient yogic teachings and local indigenous healing practises.\nWe strive to be as self sufficient as possible and live in harmony with the earth and our neighbors, we grow our own food and share our healing wisdom with our local community so that they may thrive as well and distribute moringa as a way to sustain the health of all peoples and our own economic well being.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/in-la-kesh/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/in-la-kesh/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESerenity House is located 12 km outside of Alto Paraiso, Goias, Brazil, near the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.\nThe town (population: 7,000) is in the world\u2019s most biologically rich savannah ecosystem, with scenery that simultaneously conjures the vast plains of Africa and the rippling mountains of Kauai. Scattered about are hundreds of waterfalls, many flowing into river pools that are warm enough to swim in and clean enough to drink from. The region\u2019s geology also comes with the requisite mystical component: Just beneath the soil is the world\u2019s largest crystal bed, allegedly so luminous that it\u2019s visible from outer space. \n\nWe have come together to manifest from the heart, creating abundance and ease by living together in connection and harmony with the earth, building sustainable adobe or bamboo homes and practicing permaculture and biodynamic gardening.\nWe use natural ancient medicinal healing practises and eat pranic alive whole foods. We have an amazing abundance of GMO free and organic food in the area we live in.\nWe come from different cultures and backgrounds and are sharing and growing in the healing arts and using the wisdom of indigenous \u0026amp; yogic cultures-see more information on our website www.yogaofbeauty.net\nWe have a vision of acquiring the land we are currently residing on, with the intention of it being held in community trust that is set up legally to protect all share holders, yet the land will not be owned by any one person, acknowledging that the land belongs to us all as a gift.\nWe have enough space to accommodate 4 families comfortably as well as host volunteers and there is room to expand the community if we desire. The land can be purchased for a collective buy in fee of $12,000 per family (please contact us directly for further details) we have very rich soil for growing food and trees and building structures with adobe or bamboo. \nAll the water we drink and use is coming from a live spring in the mountain, we live steps away from two rivers that intersect that have very clean water. The community we live in is very small, friendly and safe, the weather is sub-tropical and the climate is pleasant all year long.\nBy practicing Consensus and Non-Violent Communication we aspire to grow in the challenges that arise from coming together out of domination based societies and finding new ways to live in harmony with one another through this shared living experience.\nOne of our collective projects is growing moringa, and we consistently are moving towards self sufficiency, barter, and other forms of exchange besides paper.\nWe have a process of becoming a guest first, getting to know one another for a period of 4 months and then deciding if a longer stay or integration into community is of benefit for all through consensus, we know that all people have valuable gifts to offer and we welcome you to come and share in this beautiful vision.\n\n\"When you look into the eyes of another person, you are looking into your own eyes\"\nIn Lak\u00b4ech-Ancient Mayan gree","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22119,"name":"Germantown Commons","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tennessee","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.178049,"id":21689,"group":null,"longitude":-86.790287,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1325 5th Avenue North","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"37208","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nashville","year_founded":null,"oid":"48061f1f-b8fd-4951-9d04-d8f59e1f4df1","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Community and diversity\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/germantown-commons/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/germantown-commons/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGermantown Commons\nNashville, Tennessee\n\nWe are a welcoming, new, urban community in the heart of Tennessee\u2019s capitol.\n\nPlans for 25 small homes and a Common House were approved by the Historical Commission, land has been purchased and construction is complete.\n\nWe presently have twenty-five households of members ranging in age from 29 to 77, including singles and couples. The community wishes to be multi-cultural and multi-generational, with families and children.\n\nHomes:\nSquare footage 659-1,320\n1- or 2-BR flats to 3-BR townhomes\nExt. design of brick and hardy plank\nEnergy-efficient\nSuper insulation\nSolar-ready infrastructure\nSome homes offer a private courtyard \nSome homes offer a view of the city\n\nThe Common House is located at the end of the courtyard. Its glass walls and wrap-around porch will overlook two 100-year-old cottonwood trees, perfect for a children\u2019s swing and treehouse. Inside we have a dining room, fully-equipped kitchen with a view into the children\u2019s playroom, a cozy tv room, yoga room, guest bedrooms, and a laundry room. Plans are underway for edible landscaping and creative gardening along wall trellises and raised beds. \n\nLocated on the Cumberland River, Nashville is known for its music industry and is central to publishing, banking, health care and a large number of colleges and universities, including Vanderbilt University.  The entrepreneurial spirit of the city draws a variety of educated ethnic groups. In nearby downtown are popular attractions, including The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the world-renowned Ryman Auditorium.  The natural rolling hills that surround Nashville are beautiful year-round and call to outdoor enthusiasts. Our community is located near the Greenway, which connects Nashville\u2019s Warner Parks, Radnor Lake, and Shelby Bottoms. Rivers and tributaries offer opportunities for fishing and canoeing, and Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake offer boating and swimming. \n\t\nNashville has been rated by Forbes Magazine as third among growing cities because of our quality of life with low housing prices and a pro-business environment. According to the 2011 article, \u201cA high quality of life, a vibrant culture and music scene with diverse population makes Nashville a desirable place to live.\u201d \n\nAll homes are currently sold.  If you are interested in other cohousing in Nashville, please sign up for updated information at NewAmericanVillages.com.\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22120,"name":"\u2745 Golden Rule \u272f Rainbow - Community \u0026 Demo - Farm \u2745","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Philippines","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Bohol","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.5731429,"id":21690,"group":null,"longitude":123.7629465,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Panglao","year_founded":null,"oid":"496130c3-d252-4ba2-90ba-cbe23974339c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E - Adopting Permaculture principles into our gardening system, with openness to add other aspects suitable to it.\n- Applying a holistic view and respect towards Mother Nature.\n- Doors are open as a \"Demo-Farm\" for open minded people for inspirations and learning.\n- Offer a practice field for students and people interested in specific subjects.\n- Finding and inviting new members with skills and interest in our subjects to join the community.\n- Selling organic vegetables, fruits and eggs if available or offers organic meals.\n- Distributing Tea Tree Oil products.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/gro-rainbow-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/gro-rainbow-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGolden Rule-Rainbow-Community\n\u0026amp; Permaculture Demo-farm\n\nOn a small Island south-west of Bohol in the Philippines we are establishing a Community based on spiritual aspects.\nAt the same time we do self sustaining farming and follow permaculture principles on a lot of almost 1'700 sqm.\nThe lot has around 7 different sections containing:\n\n1. Entrance, Rest House with basement, workshop, open- and deep-well\n2. Forest Garden with composting area, compost toilet, outdoor shower, Bird cage, water storage and grow beds\n3. Shaded Labyrinth garden and sweat lodge\n4. Japanese Pond Garden\n5. Rocky pits with Meditation Hall base for Geodesic Dome\n6. (Earth-House/future project) Ditch with recognizable cliff side\n7. Rocky Coral hill with different plant varieties\n\nA small rest house of native style gives us shelter from moody weather. The climate is tropical, sometimes rainy but mostly warm.\nA Solar-Island-System provides us with electricity and a deep well pump ensures us plenty of water with the small disadvantage of salinity. \nThe farm is located on mostly flat alvar terain, approx 10m above sea level and about 1km away from the sea cliffs. \n\nOur rest house can accommodate people in 3 small rooms.\nCurrently there are 4 people, 1 cat, 4 dogs, 1 rabbit, fish and a few chickens living at the Rainbow Farm.\nWe are still open for new members and volunteers;\nPeople with skills and sencitivity towards the surrounding as spiritual guides and practicioners are most welcome.\n\nComing here is for most people, which are not used to Asia a bit of a culture shock.\nWe are trying ourselves to find the balance between the local culture, other species of plants and the cultural background we come from. Sometimes it's necessary to look at things with less expectations to manage daily challenges in communication with locals.\nAnyhow, we just like you to know that we take our spiritual path very serious, practice unselfish love in meditation and in our daily action. We testing our limits for example with diets and fastenings. Sure there are slight adjustments for everybody\u2019s health situation included, because one have to be ready for certain steps.\nBasically we walk the talk, and not just signpost the path and let the others walk it\u2026 (Aquarian Gospel 15:15)\n\nIf you are interested to join us or share information please feel free to contact us:\n\nGolden Rule \u272f Rainbow-Community\n\u0026amp; Permaculture Demo-Farm\n\ngro-rainbow-community@hotmail.com\n\n+63(0)9183252880 Mobile\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22121,"name":"Co-Creators' Dream","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.6053029,"id":21691,"group":null,"longitude":-155.0245825,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O. Box 492658","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96749","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Keaau, Big Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"d9c18f8f-89fb-4a84-a7af-214cb386fd12","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Settlement of Love \u0026 Good\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/co-creators-dream/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/co-creators-dream/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCo-Creators' Dream\nKe Aku\u2019a Moe\u2019uha\u2019ne Kauha\u2019le\n\nThe vision of Ke Aku\u2019a Moe\u2019uha\u2019ne Kauha\u2019le / The Creator Dream Settlement is to co-create a settlement of people using the creation story as told by Anastasia in book 4 as well as The Billionaire story in book 8.1 of the Ringing Cedars of Russia Series in the Western World. In the Ancient Hawaiian its understanding that the key to the future is learning the past through the Legend known as \u201cThe Children of the Rainbow\u201d. The time before time was Heaven on Earth and the children of the most high Akua lived as though immortal without concern of food, clothing, shelter or disease.\n\nThe creator had a divine dream to create something greater than self. This dream started a conversation amongst all the diverse energies of the universe. They asked the creator, \u2018What do you desire\u201d? \u2018Co-creation and joy for all from it\u2019s contemplation\u2019 was the answer.  At the creator\u2019s request, all the diverse energies contributed a part of their energy to the dream. The creator harmonized all of these energies within itself. The creator became pregnantly powerful. With a harmonized balance of all these energies, inspired by love, the creator made the physical world. \n\nWhen love inspires two people to create a family together, a similar co-creation takes place. The diverse energies of the family are balanced and harmonized and the dream is manifested. \n\nWe have a dream to create something greater than ourselves. We dream of co-creating  settlements balancing and harmonizing the diverse energies of the members of the settlement into a grand and beautifully loving physical creation. We envision supporting one another\u2019s dream to co-create a space of love with our own love, physical contribution and those who have a desire to use their worldly resources to lift mankind into a place of enjoying \u201cHeaven on Earth\u201d in balance with themselves, the earth and all living things.\n\n     The vision that follows is a co-creation of the members currently involved in Ke Aku\u2019a Moe\u2019uha\u2019ne Kauha\u2019le / The Creator Dream Settlement.  As other members are inspired to co-create with us, their input and energy will be balanced and harmonized with the existing group. As a result, our vision is living and changeable according to the energies that are present in the group and on the land. \n\n     We envision settlements nurtured and stewarded with love. There are spaces of love with trees, ponds, flowers, fruits and cozy shelters. Each of us is competent and self-sufficient in our ability to create. When a member asks for help with creating their space of love, we joyfully take part in the co-creation. \n     We see our group creating our settlement in or near the ocean and mountains. There are grassy meadows, diverse tree species, and a creek running through the land year round with a waterfall. At night we see only the lights of the cosmos, we hear only joyful sounds of nature and kin. \n    We generate our energy locally and sustainable. We are an integral part of creating our own shelters. We help each other when requested and are able. We are open to individuals getting outside help to create their shelters if they feel it is needed. We share resources such as vehicles and other large tools. There is a drivable road to the entrance of the property with a covered parking area. The use of vehicles throughout the settlement is minimized. We have a shared community space where common daily conveniences will be available such as communication systems, hand and electric tools, laundry, and guest quarters. We see nature as the primary teacher of our children. Children are precious and valued and are the inspiration for the live art we create with our spaces of love and to this end we aspire to Co-create life in a conscious and intentional manner as put forth so beautifully in Chapter 8 \u201cI am giving birth to you, my angel! In book 8.1.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22122,"name":"FRIENDS SOUTHWEST CENTER","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":31.60121,"id":21692,"group":null,"longitude":-109.67007,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"McNeal","year_founded":null,"oid":"84bba958-67db-4263-ac64-4dd5f99a4f30","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Peaceful high desert living that embodies Quaker principles of simplicity equality nonviolence and service.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/friends-southwest-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/friends-southwest-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFriends Southwest Center is an intentional residential community on 64 acres of land in the very SE corner of Arizona, USA.  The community was founded by Quakers from Tucson 35 years ago and remains small but vital today.  The founding principles of non-violence, harmony, living gently on the earth, and consensus decision making still inform our daily life and business decisions. We have camping and rental options for travelers, small groups and interested seekers. We embrace and nurture diversity for those who want to live simply in peaceful high desert surroundings.\nSome of us do \"guerrilla gardening\" as the extremes of climate and local critters take a toll on our gardens. There are several home greenhouses and a young orchard.\nFSC hosts a weekly unprogrammed Quaker meeting year round. We have a Peace Park, and donate regularly to charity. We are LBGT and family friendly. We support activism in border issues and some members volunteer with ESL classes for people in Douglas and with art projects and food bank volunteering. We have contacts in Sonoran border towns in Mexico and in Hermosillo Mexico. We are located close to the Agua Prieta border crossing,Bisbee, Douglas and beautiful wildlife and natural areas like the Chiricahua National Monument. Our local airport is in big city Tucson, but our lifestyle is high desert sustainable.\nIt's very quiet in the summer, when the monsoon rains arrive. We often do not have enough members here to host summer visitors.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22123,"name":"Currents","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ohio","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.525144,"id":21693,"group":null,"longitude":-82.062505,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"13177 Concord Church Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"45732","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Glouster","year_founded":null,"oid":"91e0f95f-79bf-4064-8530-2814bd3f00e7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cooperation, sustainability, justice\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/currents/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/currents/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCurrents community formed in the late 1970s as an outgrowth of our regional food co-op network. In 1981, we bought a 163-acre farm in the Appalachian hills of southeast Ohio near the progressive university town of Athens, a very supportive macro-community environment. We began community life together in the original farmhouse and another multi-family house that we built. Those houses are still the center of our community. Since then we have built 6 family homes, and the infrastructure and facilities to support a pleasant, meaningful life in a rural, multi-generational community. We are committed to creating a replicable model of joint land ownership and sustainability practices, grounded in cooperative principles and affordability.\n\nWithin that model, our original intention was to create a home base for members engaged in various forms of nonviolent social change activism. Changing times have impressed on us the need to incorporate an even stronger commitment to sustainability practices \u2013 or, \u201cEarth justice\u201d \u2013 as the necessary foundation for social justice. \n\nTo that end, we are looking ahead to growing more food, developing a conscious relationship with our land and its potential, transitioning to renewable energy, and encouraging home-based economic enterprises. We welcome inquiries from energetic visionaries who would appreciate the stability of a long-established community, while also welcoming the challenge of co-creating with us a new, forward-thinking model of community life for the difficult times ahead.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22124,"name":"Growing Home","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.507856,"id":21694,"group":null,"longitude":-122.690794,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"6dace7c4-df9b-4082-a8b8-0ab32a3c7061","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Growing Home is a vision of a beautiful and harmonious living situation where community members strive to live in tune with our Earth and each other.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/growing-home/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/growing-home/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\"Growing Home\" is a forming intentional community/co-op home in Portland OR or the surrounding area. There is no location as of yet, and many details are up in the air right now. If the following descriptions sings to you, please get in touch to help make this dream a reality.\n\nGrowing Home is a vision of a living/working/playing space in accordance with its members ideals, including: sustainability, creativity, spirituality, gardening, DIY, giving, hospitality, freedom, self-sufficiency, consensus decision making, and paradigm-shifting.\n\nWe cherish nature and seek to live in harmony with the Earth. Growing our own food will be a major part of this project. We envision a greenhouse (made of reclaimed materials) where we will grow all sorts of yummy, nurturing foods. Cooking and eating together is imperative. A big kitchen table topped with fresh, vegan meals will be a gathering space for us and our wider community. Ideally we will become as self-sufficient as possible and produce our own energy as well.\n\nWe embrace non-denominational, non-dogmatic spirituality to foster a connection between each other and the planet, galaxy, Universe which is our home.  Spiritual atheists are welcome as well. We may incorporate ritual as part of our daily lives.\n\nAnother major project will be the offering of hospitality.  Our home may have elements of a hostel, where weary travelers can stay and integrate with our community.  Guests can contribute with their energy and/or in other ways.\n\nWe also choose to embrace the intelligent use of technology (especially DIY and open-source technology!) for the benefit of all. We recognize technology as inherently neutral and choose to use it responsibly and with good intentions.\n\nCreativity will be encouraged and space and time will be designated for playing music, creating art, and expressing ourselves however we chose.\n\nWe strive to improve ourselves, our lives, and our planet.  Openness to new ideas is essential. We will never stagnate nor become burnt out, but rather transform in a constant process of evolution. 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The LFC was founded in April of 2010 and is located in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, NY.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22126,"name":"Good Roots Intentional Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.928092,"id":21696,"group":null,"longitude":-123.337291,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Dallas","year_founded":null,"oid":"229ca75a-c8ec-42e5-a0bc-a888d8e2820e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Eco-education demonstration\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/good-roots-intentional-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/good-roots-intentional-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a young family (2 26 year olds with a 2 year old and 4 year old and one on the way) looking to connect with like-minded people. We hope to start a small community over the next few years with a system of unconditional love, support, and respect for all at its core. We want to reach out and help empower people to make changes in their lives along with building a support group for ourselves. We hope to inspire and directly help create new communities, and wish to better connect them to each other, furthering the web of support.\n\nWe are currently in the beginning stages of developing 40 acres in Dallas, Oregon with gardens, orchards and small shelters. We have started with close to an acre of vegetable production that we work by hand. We are planning on establishing a viable permaculture farm in the coming years to support the property and community. We also plan to add chickens for eggs, bees for honey and beeswax, and sheep for wool.\n\nFemale empowerment, especially through natural childbirth and midwifery is the other side of the vision. We believe that through real food and natural birth things can change. Children that are born peacefully into the world, raised with love, fed with food from the earth, and are instilled with values that make earth stewardship, cooperation, and hardwork priority will have the type of leadership, appreciation of the earth, and love for all that can make changes in the world.\n\nWe want to surround ourselves with open-minded freethinkers, who wish to actively work together in creating a better world for future generations. We are looking for people with experience or interests in natural building, permaculture, biodynamics, homesteading, renewable energy, as well as education/homeschooling (nature-based, waldorf-inspired, etc), natural parenting, midwifery, natural childbirth, organizing and outreach, and working towards living truly fulfilling/meaningful lives!\n\nWe are looking for driven individuals with different ideas for marketing, businesses, or projects branching from the farm to help support the property.  For example, growing and selling flowers, herbs and/or herbal products, and prepared vegetarian foods that can be sold at the markets that we are currently attending.  Along with adding those options to our forming CSA.  Other ideas might be to start a garden/farm/nature-centered, organic foods daycare program for the area.  Or Holding classes and events (natural building, gardening, cooking, yoga, self-sufficiency, etc) - We'd love to consider other ideas. \n\nPlease contact us if you have any questions, would like more info, or want to develop an affiliation.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22127,"name":"Western ME Homestead/Prepper Group","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.166105,"id":21697,"group":null,"longitude":-70.4055725,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"00001","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04982","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Franklin County","year_founded":null,"oid":"de2ea393-89b7-4327-a098-921cf8785f3f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E create sustainable group - location given on here intentionally incorrect\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/me-homesteadprepper-group-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/me-homesteadprepper-group-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHave 100+ acres of hardwood \u0026 rocks, supremely defensible - need partners to develop. Beautiful rural area, some farms/tiny villages surrounded by thousands and thousands of acres of public access forest.\n Near resortish village for odds \u0026 ends of employment - ski areas for one thing.\n15 mi. from a very greeny/hippy small college town that is the county seat, has all sorts of Ag. Stores \u0026 a farmer's market as well as a decent hospital.\nI have an excavator, and a farm tractor w/a loader, will be buying a dumptruck soon to begin developing the land into a defensible farm retreat.\nAlso have bandsaw mill, woodsplitter, all construction tools \u0026 equipment, generators, etc., etc... 30 yrs. as a carpenter/builder/developer before becoming a realtor .\n Meanwhile continuing to develop present 6 acre mini-farm 1/2 hr. away for gardening \u0026 animals until big project is more under way.\nAt this point there are others who are interested, and I have placed 2 big travel trailers on the land . One to be enclosed in a solar double garage for temporary housing for myself . Your temporary housing would be welcome if you are in sync w/me.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22128,"name":"Common Treasury Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.317946,"id":21698,"group":null,"longitude":-123.754777,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"14942 Lobster Valley Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97324","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Alsea","year_founded":null,"oid":"96a5f877-3845-4eb3-ac36-a21bcad2a478","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Organic farming collective working and living together to produce a majority of our own food, including meat, milk and produce.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/common-treasury-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/common-treasury-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECommon Treasury Farm is certified organic (since 1993) and located 27 miles from the Pacific Ocean nestled in a small valley. Our farm lies along a year-round creek and is mostly surrounded by National Forest. The farm is 1 hour drive to any size-able town (Corvallis). We raise sheep, milking goats, pigs, chickens, a milking cow and several beef cows. The garden is an acre of assorted vegetable crops, an additional acre of blueberries, along with raspberries, strawberries and the wild blackberries. We have one larger (30' X 90') and one smaller greenhouse on the property for season extension. We maintain irrigation rights to our creek and irrigate both pastures and gardens.   We grow our own fiber flax and process our sheep fleeces for spinning.  We speak English and Spanish. We eat a wide assortment of food from vegetarian to dairy to farm raised meat. Accommodations include indoor private space, shared bathroom and kitchen, wood heat.  Email for first contact and then we will schedule a follow up phone chat. No drop ins. We are not a large community and have very complicated schedules to juggle farm and off-farm income, so as much lead time as possible is best for planning a visit. We charge $40 per person/ per day for food and the time it takes for us to show you the land and spend several hours discussing the possibility of living together.\n\nWe are a working farm. Please be mindful of that and leave dogs at home during your visit. Please understand that as we grow most of our own milk, meat and veggies, there are times of the year when we may not have time to play host or show you around. Also, please do next expect to come here and \"hang out\" or be on vacation. \n\nAt present we are actively looking for a couple or several single individuals who already have experience in rural living, community life and agricultural endeavors. We currently have open housing spaces available for the right person(s). As this is a very rural area, and we are not income sharing, the situation lends itself to people with an established internet-based part time job or those who pursue seasonal work elsewhere. We are NOT interested in folks seeking to grow cannabis here!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22129,"name":"Gaia Sagrada Eco-Community \u0026 Retreat Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":null,"physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-2.8728729,"id":21699,"group":null,"longitude":-78.8394311,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Via a Llayzhatan Bajo","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Cuenca","year_founded":null,"oid":"1c9d5421-2450-4869-ba26-035ced03ccd8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Retreat center organic farm, community living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/gaia-sagrada-eco-community-retreat-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/gaia-sagrada-eco-community-retreat-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe offer monthly 12 day shamanic ceremony retreats, with AYAHUASCA shamans and SAN PEDRO shamans. The retreats are at cost, non profit, and very transformational for all who come to them.\n\nGaia Sagrada Eco-Community \u0026 Shamanic Retreat Center is nestled in the magical Andes Mountains near Cuenca, Ecuador. Gaia Sagrada is approximately 150 miles south of the equator, consists of 55 acres of pristine land with fresh clean mountain air, peaceful pastures, gardens, whispering pine forests and incredible views. Walks on various dirt roads offer breathtaking views of the mountains and sky. \n\nLive at Gaia Sagrada in your own private room (shared bath), shared room, or dormitory. Small apartments are on the way. 7 hrs/wk in the community is required to keep everything neat and clean, things that you would normally do to keep your own home in order. This helps us keep the prices low and at cost. We don't make money, but must break even. Everyone must chip in for chores and upkeeping the gardens.\n\nLive at Gaia Sagrada affordably month to month, no lease or obligation, for 3 months per year as a tourist, or up to 6-9 months per year on an extended tourist visa in Ecuador. With residency in Ecuador, one could stay indefinitely.\n\nUnfortunately we have no facilities or education for children, and there are none nearby. Only a poor, indigenous elementary school that only speaks and teaches in Spanish, no English. \n\nIf you really like living at Gaia Sagrada and want to have your own small home, you can join with our Build It Forward program and have your own home. We require you rent for a little while first though, 6-12 months at least, and make sure Gaia Sagrada is a good fit for you. \n\nResidents can participate in retreats if they want to by paying the difference between the housing fees and the retreat price. The retreats vary between shamanic ceremonies with the Ayahuasca shamans and the San Pedro shamans, and we occasionally have yoga, weightloss and detox retreats between the shamanic retreats. \n\nYoga room\nSteam room\nHot tubs\nHiking\nCampfires\nMusic\nCommunity gardens\nMeditation spots\nHammocks\nStargazing\nAyahuasca ceremonies\nSan Pedro ceremonies\nShamans\nVegetarian \u0026 Vegan food\nGreat company and conversations\nAnd much more! \n\nLife at Gaia Sagrada is a beautiful experience with a laid back lifestyle in a supportive and serene atmosphere with retreats with visitors coming every month. If you are coming for experiencing an eco-village community, you will find a beautiful model in action. You can also take day trips into Cuenca and enjoy the historic district where restaurants and activities abound.\n\nWe practice living in the moment, gaining self understanding, and living as gently on the earth as possible. We also have the goal of helping visitors with life changing and transformative shamanic retreats with the Ecuadorian traditional plant medicines. \n\nYou will meet people you'll become friends with for life and live a beautiful adventure during this era of change and awakening of humanity in a truly safe place. \n\nIf you are looking for the experience of a lifetime, this is the place to be! Gaia Sagrada is the only community of its kind in Ecuador and is the most advanced. You get so much more than just a place to live. You get a balanced lifestyle and you can blossom into your highest potential with others on the same journey.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22130,"name":"Unite Delaware","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Delaware","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.7329896,"id":21700,"group":null,"longitude":-75.6789905,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"[Not given]","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"19808","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Intended for all of Delaware","year_founded":null,"oid":"4b112829-8d1a-4786-b047-2e38c9b7868a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To Unite All of Delaware\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/unite-delaware/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/unite-delaware/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nUnite Delaware is a Community for others to share experience and build new ones as well. We aim to answer any and all questions related to Intentional Living as well as get new Intentional Communities build here in Delaware! Sustainability without the pressures of Mainstream, Conventional Society of today.\n\nWe hope that you are interested in the life-style and we urge you to participate in more Self-Sustainability!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22131,"name":"Gold Light Ranch","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Idaho","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.4193918,"id":21701,"group":null,"longitude":-116.5300267,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1022 Colburn Culver Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"83864","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Sandpoint","year_founded":null,"oid":"c0fe4155-8374-4913-9d9c-ab461023a7e0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Alternative living, growing,\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/gold-light-ranch/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/gold-light-ranch/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are an ecovillage living in strawbale houses and farmhouse as rentals. 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Right now we exist in the form of a large three person apartment in Middletown, CT.  We hope to expand soon into the two other apartments located on the bottom floor of the three family house where we reside, and later to possibly purchase property.  Our home uses a highly structured environment in an attempt to create maximum efficiency with resources, excellent communication, and personal accountability.  Our values focus on environmental sustainability, consensus-based egalitarianism, non-traditional family structure, and the creation of a safe space.  Dan and Ari, the founding members, are queer-friendly, child-free, progressive, in our early 30's, geeky, largely freegan, academic, and we have a pet dove named Juniper.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The earliest we will be potentially seeking a new community member is Spring 2016, and our current third roommate has expressed an interest to stay here for a few years. We are unlikely to have vacancy in the interim. Please contact AriKubie if you're interested in scheduling a tour and interview.\n\nThanks!\n\n\"I lived in this home for two years and was happy and comfortable from start to finish. The bedroom is spacious, well lit, and comfortable. There is ample storage space in the attic, and plenty of room in the kitchen and bathroom. Dan and Ari are fun, yet responsible, making them easy to live with. The apartment is large enough so you have a sense of privacy. It is not cramped. The house is clean and well-kept. The division of household chores is fair and clearly defined. I found it very easy to keep up with the simple chores and never felt burdened.\"\n-Stephanie Elliott-Prieto, former roommate\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22133,"name":"Dacha Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.714269,"id":21703,"group":null,"longitude":-74.005973,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Freeville","year_founded":null,"oid":"7d803e78-ed19-4ff7-b824-05264fa31723","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We aim to live in conjunction with the land that supports us, to present alternatives to wasteful practices, and to have ample time to follow various individual and collaborative pursuits, be they artistic, political, economic or anything else. Most significantly we work to facilitate and inspire community building here locally and everywhere, because we are continually awed by the power and fun of collaboration.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/dacha-project-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/dacha-project-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Dacha Project, founded in 2008, is a do-it-yourself, egalitarian and educational homestead. We are comprised of six friends and an extensive circle of supporters and community members. Situated on 16 acres in Finger Lakes region of New York, we have built an off-the-grid, earth-bermed, solar-passive house, powered by active solar and a diesel generator converted to run on waste vegetable oil. (We connected to the grid on 2014 but still use solar power) In addition, we built, or rather sculpted, a straw-bale cottage, planted a fruit and nut tree orchard, and are ever-expanding our gardens.  We are almost entirely owner built, with innovative designs for our energy, heating, water, waste and agriculture systems.  \n\nWe often invite the community in for tours, events and workshops. In the future we plan to expand our educational programming and more official artist/writing residencies, as well as internships and apprenticeships. Although, we are not looking for more permanent members at this time, any interested people are welcome to visit, to write us, to purpose projects, or to simply explore our website or keep up with us on Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dacha-Project/72957687386?ref=hl).\n\nOur overall aim is to live in conjunction with the land that supports us, to present alternatives to wasteful practices,  and to have ample time to follow various individual pursuits, be they micro-businesses, art, or anything else.  Most significantly we work to facilitate and inspire community building here locally and everywhere, because we are continually awed by the power and fun of collaboration.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22134,"name":"The Chicago Collective","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Illinois","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.8781136,"id":21704,"group":null,"longitude":-87.6297982,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"POB 7358","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"60680","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chicago","year_founded":null,"oid":"82882dc9-304f-4a39-af9c-43b2f9a2da8b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Foci:  ecological friendly, cooperative, meditation/yoga, healthy communication, organic meals\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-chicago-collective/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-chicago-collective/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECooperative housing for eco-conscious folks\n\nWe are a cooperative rooted in yoga and meditation traditions living lightly on the Earth. 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We have 35 children in school and about 15 community members/educators, most of whom live full time in community and receive no salary for their work. We have an organic farm and fields, which provide our school with almost all necessary foodstuffs. Children work side by side with teachers on the fields, with animals, also in the kitchen baking pastries, engaging in culinary experiments etc. Some of the pupils are  orphans who have become foster children of our community members and are being cared for till their adulthood and beyond. We try to teach them christian values, open-mindedness, creativity, empathy and compassion. We get immense joy from growing in mind and in spirit together. Our classes are small, children get individual attention and help whenever it's needed. We play music with our brass band which takes part in music festivals. We sing and pray together every day. Our music teacher composes music for school theatre and our art teacher also runs an art studio in the town. We try to cultivate the culture of cooperation and mutual aid amongst ourselves. School's family-like environment gives children opportunity to acquire various practical skills. They can learn to take care of the animals, ride a horse or a pony, grow vegetables and fruit, do some light household DIY and acquire some technical skills in the garage. The result is confident, self-reliant, multifaceted human being whose both mental and physical capacities are developed. We have friends from other countries who help us financially, materially and through regular visitations create a paradoxically international environment in the middle of sparsely populated Latvian countryside. We are always happy to make new friends. 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We are part of a neighborhood (small subdivision) of some like-minded neighbors who are interested in a similar lifestyle and similar values. AnimAJourney is currently two adults who have been living a life of voluntary simplicity in many ways: P.V. solar, composting, organic/veganic gardening and orcharding, building with concrete [building for 200 to 400 years, fireproof, sounds are very moderated, termite-proof], mostly live (raw) vegan foods, solar cart [a PV electric golf cart that we use for portable electricity], 'green' and 'sustainable' [we know those terms are sometimes difficult to define, and people have differing perspectives on them] and integrated living. We are not perfect, but doing our best! One of our neighbors is EarthReleaf, another 'sustainable' property. Most of our neighbors, for example, get their electricity with P.V. solar, and live fairly quiet lives. Some have been activists [such as keeping electrical poles from being installed]. We have regular fun activities, and plan to incorporate more. We'd like to have people come stay with us in our groovy \u0026 beautiful cabins [or camping] who are interested in friendship, short-term or long-term stays, WWOOFing, internships, and possibly checking out the neighborhood for living here. We see ourselves as a grain of sand in the beach of the evolutionary transformation in the world! Come learn from us, share your knowledge, and perhaps stay a while! We love live foods because they love us back! We strive for harmonious living using Miguel Ruiz's \"Four Agreements\" and \"The Five Agreements\", among other things, so if you haven't read Ruiz's books, we recommend them! We want to draw people here who are of like mind, of course. We especially are interested in connecting/hanging with those who are fascinated in exploring the psychosocial frontier! 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We are located on Bowen Island, just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. \n\nAs of July 2015, we reached our goal of 30 households and had all moved in. Our vision of sustainable island living has captured the imagination of a diverse group of people, from 10-year-old Josie to retired UBC professor Paul. From the U.S. and across Canada, we have found this lovely island with a thriving arts community, small scale agriculture, active outdoor lifestyle  and a variety of spiritual practices. \n\nBelterra is a community within a community. Bowen Island has a small-town feel, an interesting history as a vacation spot popular in the early 1900s, and a continues to attract summer visitors to its two primary commercial centres with cafes, grocery stores, restaurants, fine crafts shops, galleries, and retreat centres.\n\nIf you visit the Belterra Cohousing Website, you can learn more about the talents and interests of many of our members under \u201cWho We Are\u201d and find out if we have listed any rentals or homes for sale. The website includes renderings of the buildings that grace our 10 acres with 30 energy-efficient homes http://www.belterracohousing.ca\n\nAt meetings, we find ourselves laughing a lot and enjoying the process of designing a community that includes community gardens, a 3,300 sf common house, greenhouse, workshop and children's play areas. We also have fantastic potluck meals, with a range of diets represented. 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We have adopted policies that govern smoking, fencing, and parking that were developed to respect both individuals and the group.\n\nWe are free to rent out our homes, but are a stable residential community and nearly all \"owners\" live at Belterra year-round and participate in the process of creating community.\n\nAmong us you will find: nurses, wood workers, teachers, musicians, techies, fine artists, therapists, social workers, body workers, doctors, seekers, gardeners, students, environmental consultants, editors, small business owners, builders, a yoga instructor, a financial analyst, a certified ecologist, an RCMP officer, a researcher, a graphic artist, a pharmacist and a librarian. 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Our irrigated 1+  acre infill community is in Albuquerque's North Valley, next door to La Montanita food coop. \nOur homes are small--800 to 1200 sq. ft. and are highly energy efficient. There are 10 homes including the original farmhouse, part of which is our community space and guest suite. New homes are clustered around a courtyard, parking is in carport row near our large community garden. All owners are members with one vote per owner,  and all work in committees to organize activities, manage and maintain the community. Decision-making is modified consensus--- Dynamic Governance. Our focus has been on having a thoughtfully designed, supportive community of singles and partners who will thrive in a nurturing, diverse and inspiring community. 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Funds and donations are directly used for the performance of the corporeal and spiritual works of mercy, and no one in the House draws any compensation from contributions.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22140,"name":"Twin Pines Country Plantation and Guest Ranch","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Georgia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.4305248,"id":21710,"group":null,"longitude":-82.7518456,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2541 Andrews Chapel Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"30821","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Norwood","year_founded":null,"oid":"800fa9a6-1b0e-4dcc-9720-c3e9a449cedc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To achieve highest practical levels of , self-sufficiency and survivability , to be able to survive any short or longer term disaster .\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/twin-pines-country-plantation/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/twin-pines-country-plantation/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe 28.4 acre Twin Pines Country Plantation \u0026amp; 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Villagers will live in privately owned homes, and enjoy the benefits of a large common area jointly managed to enhance physical and social resilience. \n\nAtamai is specifically designed to deal with the impacts of climate change, energy descent and the economic and social challenges that are likely to follow.\n\nThe development of our ecovillage is well underway. We have a dozen families on site, living in interesting eco-homes. Our common land has been developed into orchards, grazing, market gardening and forestry. We will eventually be quite large, about 50 homes, and so we are still actively developing these titles. 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ADP is independent from political, religious or business interests and maintains independence by completely funding and operating its programs with the practical and monetary contributions of volunteers. The community promotes the \"Culture of Peace\" through enriching cross-cultural exchange for people of all races and nationalities and practices voluntary community service where it provides additional opportunities in educational, recreational and environmental fields and assists its beneficiaries to develop their potential and improve their own lives. ADP Volunteer opportunities are truly the microcosm of a world where people join together giving priority to improving life for humanity and promoting a \"Culture of Peace\" as a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. Volunteers and interns are the driving force of our charity, both through their volunteering and through their financial contributions. A typical volunteer/intern needs to be enthusiastic, willing to learn, ready for a challenge, has a desire to take initiative and dedicates a lot of caring and passion to the position. Friendliness, care, commitment and patience are among important qualities. We welcome individual volunteers, families and groups regardless of age, experience or background. Volunteering with ADP is a great opportunity to work side by side with locals, learn new skills, study Spanish, and immerse oneself in the Latin and indigenous culture. 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The developer owns the land and plans are with the city for approval with anticipated groundbreaking this spring and move-in late 2019. All you need to bring is a deposit, mortgage, and a covered dish!\n\nOur condo-style building will have 19 single-level one-, two- and three-bedroom units on four floors with anticipated prices ranging from $185k to $365k. Common spaces include a large first floor area featuring a kitchen, dining/meeting area, and kids\u2019 play room, a storage area, and a 2000 square foot rooftop deck with views of downtown. We plan to have multiple weekly shared meals and a collaborative rooftop garden. Site and unit designs are still being fine-tuned but some unit-types are going fast. Commitments from prospective buyers are encouraged by November 2018 with construction slated to begin Spring 2019. \n\nOur site is in the Manchester neighborhood of Richmond. This historic area is just over the James River from downtown and walkable or bikable to many attractive features including a library, restaurants (and two breweries!), shops, playgrounds and pocket parks, a large farmer\u2019s market, and outdoor activities at the river. Public transit and bike lines are expanding throughout the area.\n\nRichmond is located in the heart of Virginia and is one of America\u2019s oldest cities. Our site in the state\u2019s capital, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a two-hour drive from both Washington DC and the Tidewater region. Richmond has the benefits of both a major metropolitan area and small historic city with amenities, charm, and convenience. The city provides residents with a diverse employment, social, and community opportunities.\n\nRichmond Cohousing has been active for a number of years. We\u2019ve sung, biked, played games, and volunteered together. We\u2019ve eaten delicious community dinners in each other\u2019s homes. We\u2019ve drafted agreements that assert the way we want to live together as a community. We\u2019ve honed our meeting format to a fast-paced, no-nonsense structure. And we\u2019ve laughed - a lot. Through it all, we\u2019ve become a genuine community and are excited for others to join us with their own perspectives and personalities. Richmond Cohousing is looking to attract a diverse membership and welcomes singles, couples, families, and those wanting to age in place. There's still time to make your mark on the community by helping us affirm our values, finalize our designs, and create new community traditions.\n\n\nConnect with us:\nWebsite: http://richmondcohousing.com/\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/RichmondCohousing\nMeetup: http://www.meetup.com/Richmond-Cohousing/","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22147,"name":"Inner Peace \u0026 Prosperity - Creative Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.086393,"id":21717,"group":null,"longitude":-104.807666,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"monument","year_founded":null,"oid":"0684aee6-db1c-4a54-8c5a-4a8ddd1224e8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Offering Change NOW thru Intentional Community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/aaas-resource-based-economy-sustainability-creative-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/aaas-resource-based-economy-sustainability-creative-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n***Update: We don't currently have any space available but are working on some exciting developments with other IC's and landowners in Colorado. Send us your email if you'd like to be updated when something comes available. \n\nA fun-loving and creative community of like-minded individuals who have all independently arrived at many of the same understandings of how important environment \u0026 community is to be a healthy \u0026 happy human being. Needless to say, commonplace modern society has not recognized nor embraced these fundamental principles. Instead it relies on default mechanisms \u0026 serves the interests of select political \u0026 economic powers, not the health \u0026 success of each citizen nor our species as a whole. Simply put, we believe we can intentionally choose to do better -and we are. \n\nOur physical location at 8000 feet overlooks both Denver and Colorado Springs while still providing a quiet and peaceful setting to take-in and connect with nature.  \n\n   It has become apparent to us that the awareness and embracing of Intentional Communities is likely the single greatest tool we have to ensure the success of both ourselves today and the future of humanity. It is the only apparent viable solution to replace the inherently flawed and deeply troubled political and economic systems that are being self-perpetuated without regard to nature, common sense, scientific findings, psychological \u0026 health  implications and the will of the citizens. \n\n There are many ideologies. movements and organizations from which we each draw our understanding \u0026 inspiration. The following are just a few \u0026 each one represents a wealth of information, as you know if you are familiar with them. If not, we would encourage you to research them to see if you can identify with the life changing and problem solving wisdom presented.\n\n\nTime Banking\nJust For The Love Of It\nPost Scarcity\nOpen Source \nOpen Source Ecology\nAdbusters\nAltruists International\nMutualism\nA Resource Based Economy\nPolitical, Corporate \u0026 Media Accountability\nEcological Sustainability\nThe Zeitgeist Movement\nThe Venus Project\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22148,"name":"Serenity Gardens Eco Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Puntarenas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.232249,"id":21718,"group":null,"longitude":-83.73047,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"10 kilometres east of the Costanera Highway from Coronado","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"60501","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pejibaye","year_founded":null,"oid":"43174be9-ff2d-46f1-be71-6e7c4a7142fa","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E off grid simple lifestyle\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/serenity-gardens-eco-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/serenity-gardens-eco-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESerenity Gardens Eco Village is an idea whose time has come. This 234 acre parcel of land in the mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean above the town of Coronado will have 130 homes. Each house will be of simple, sustainable materials and with ample land to grow food that the community will share. The permitting process is underway as well as topography work to determine all of the home sites. A portion of the land has incredible ocean views and will be used as a community area so that all can enjoy it.  \n\nThere are three streams that flow through the property. One in particular has significant flow and elevation drop to support several hydro-electric turbines to power the community and supply water to the homes and common areas. Homes will be built with solar panels and be equipped with energy efficient led lighting throughout. Studies will be conducted on whether or not there is enough wind to generate electricity as well. \n\nSerenity Gardens is a \"sister\" project to Osa Mountain Village Resort which is approximately 10 minutes south in the same mountain range. Homes in Serenity Gardens will cost approximately $75,000 for a small 2 bedroom. If you are interested please call 818-561-5602 to be put on our email list to receive more information.\n\n\nLinks:\nhttp://omvcostarica.info :\nDetails about living in Costa Rica, the area and our communities\nhttp://serenitygardenscostarica.com :\ndescription of project and home sites\nhttp://serenitygardensecovillage.com :\nSpecific information about available home sites etc","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22149,"name":"Burdock House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Indiana","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.0913091,"id":21719,"group":null,"longitude":-85.6833571,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2444 Chase Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"46016","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Anderson","year_founded":null,"oid":"284abb9b-af7d-40f9-bc2c-d7562ea3465c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We host events and make our space available for fellowship, food, music, fun, and sharing skills and resources.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/burdock-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/burdock-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe have been converting our 3,000 square ft (formerly) commercial building into living space, now with 5 bedrooms. We also have three extra lots for growing food, play, and experiments in urban homesteading.\n\nCurrently, we are more of a family home than ic and are primarily building community as a venue for local music, potlucks, and other events. We are taking an extended break from life as an intentional community, but are open to the possibility of new people moving here after a time of getting to know them. In other words, it would probably need to be someone local.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22150,"name":"Camp Potiswowtome","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.68833,"id":21720,"group":null,"longitude":-121.157747,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Red Fir Road","physical_address1":"Post Office General Delivery","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97622","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bly","year_founded":null,"oid":"c572d598-a7a1-42e0-9c31-ccdbb0336ff9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Off-Grid Sustainability\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/camp-potiswowtome/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/camp-potiswowtome/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\nThis is a new tribe trying to get established on 9 acres of woodland and a grass meadow in south central Oregon.\n\nThe land is already being purchased but we are not currently living here. It will be a summer only camp until better accommodations can be built. It may be some time before this can be finished due to lack of funds. Check back in the future for updates.\n\nIt borders the 2 million acre Fremont National Forest with many trails and wildlife.\n\nThe object of this community is to live together in harmony and be self sufficient off the grid.\n\nAnyone wanting to join the tribe will first have to visit and make sure that it will work for everyone involved.\n\nThank u,","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22151,"name":"Footbridge","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Minnesota","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.4140821,"id":21721,"group":null,"longitude":-91.2461985,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O. Box 526","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"55603","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Finland","year_founded":null,"oid":"61027ae4-0216-4a8b-b139-0cfb7b7e549a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Wild Harvest and Homesteading\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/footbridge/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/footbridge/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are currently a family of five living in the woods north of Finland MN.  We lived in community with between two and seven other people for seven years.  We love wild harvesting and camping, and we also have large gardens and dairy goats!\n\nWe are still wishing to live in community with others, at our home base, and while wild-harvesting and camping. Our homespace includes several handbuilt cabins, several garden plots, dairy goats in pasture, and adjacency to wild public land. Our main harvests are: sugarbush, leeks, medicinal herbs, sucker fish run, garden, berries, hazelnuts, apples, wild rice, deer hunting, and snaring hares.  We are definitely a family (kids aged 13, 8 and 2), and are most interested in people with children joining us. We also run a summer camp for our friends, and would welcome adults who would be interested in participating in that!\n\nOur home is in the midst of state forest and state park land; wilderness abounds!  Local communities include Finland, which is small, friendly and open-minded, and Grand Marais, which is a bit bigger, artistic and also friendly; it has a food co-op.  The blooming Long Haul Community is down the road four miles...\n\nWe will consider any time period length of visit from anyone. We would like to especially invite a person or people with one or more children to consider staying seasonally, over the summer/harvest time, as a good match for our space and life rhythms. Just contact us to get acquainted with possibilities!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22152,"name":"Congregation of Yeshua Ha Mashiach-India","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"India","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Andhra Pradesh","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":15.156974,"id":21722,"group":null,"longitude":79.74608,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"M.D.O.off.RD","physical_address1":"2-6, Malikipuram(po\u0026vil)","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"533253","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"E.G.Dt, state: A.P","year_founded":null,"oid":"37f7cca5-b04b-43d6-a3dc-13c116f93628","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Bro. Chandra sekhar.ch\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/congregation-of-yeshua-ha-mashiach-india/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/congregation-of-yeshua-ha-mashiach-india/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nShalom in the mighty name of Our heavenly father YHWH(YAHWEH).\nWe have a small community with the name congregation of yeshua Ha Mashiach in India,we are keeping TORAH and observing the all HIS holy feasts and we will gather every Sabbath night/day Friday night and Saturday morning for worship.\nwe would help them whoever eager to know the truth for getting Salvation in Messiah.to learn more for the kingdom of Elohim.please pray for our congregation we are troubling for establishing the truth in India, we are financially poor but not in faith.I wrote some articles in my mother language Telugu and also in English you can read that on my website, you can found English article in last pages of article. if any one can visit our congregation from any place of the world we will happy to receive you with the love of Yeshua.please encourage us in this truthful and spiritual journey.we are going through so many ups and downs in this way.we are comforting by the Rosh kodesh(Holy Spirit) only.\nwe need your support and prayers to establish the truth herein India.\nTodah.\nYour brother.\nChandra from India.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22153,"name":"Pleasant Glade","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.705153,"id":21723,"group":null,"longitude":-119.439504,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"41Pleasant Glade Place","physical_address1":"POB 581","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98855","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tonasket","year_founded":null,"oid":"8db9b0eb-796f-43fd-913e-a6ce6a375323","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our goal is to strike a balance between individual and community living, promote organic gardening, adhere to the principles of permaculture, recycle, reuse and live light on the land.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/pleasant-glade/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/pleasant-glade/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nPleasant Glade is an Intentional Community looking to add to its core group.  Our community is designed to appeal to a diverse group of people who wish to live in a green community dedicated to sustainable living in a small town.\nWe are building a six-home community on 4.25 acres in the town of Tonasket in Northcentral Washington State.  All of the highly efficient earth sheltered homes are being pre-built to \"green\" building standards.  Each home will have an attached garage plus additional garage/storage space in the Community Building.  The Community Building is also equipped to house occasional guests and  contains a commercial kitchen, workshops, library, work area, ADA bathrooms, greenhouse, large meeting room, and dining area.  Each member/family will own their own home and lot and will share privileges with other members on the remaining common ground (nearly 3 acres) and the community buildings.  All members  will share the cost of stewardship (taxes, insurance, maintenance etc) on the common areas.  \nThe property has dedicated irrigation water which will be used to establish the permaculture landscape that will provide a large part of our food.  We are located in an excellent agricultural area just 20 miles south of the Canadian border.    \nMost of the infrastructure; water, power, phone, internet and sewer was installed in 2011 and is in place to each lot.  As of this writing (1-12-2016) the community building is finished, two living units are completed and occupied and the landscaping is in.  We have begun construction on the next two living units and they should be completed next spring.\nOur site is walking distance to shopping, schools, hospital, clinics, farmers market, library, and parks.  Tonasket is a vibrant town of about 1000 citizens with very diverse lifestyles.  It is the home of a long-standing food co-op and a cultural center dedicated to presenting healthy alternative programs, entertainment, and educational opportunities that benefit the entire community.  Our medical community is outstanding and the hospital in Tonasket has an authorized Veterans Clinic, and an extended care facility.  \nIt is our hope that, as an Intentional Community, we will be able to strike a balance between individual and community living, promote organic gardening, adhere to the principles of pemaculture, recycle, reuse, and live light on the land.   Pleasant Glade members will belong to an association which will be the governing body and use consensus for decision making to establish rules and guidlines for The Community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22154,"name":"Rock Ridge Community, Inc","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Wisconsin","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.62748,"id":21724,"group":null,"longitude":-89.77096,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Dodgeville","year_founded":null,"oid":"0f8adb8b-352c-42e6-b7a0-3bb77e3a08f2","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We strive to be an enduring, multi-generational, land-owning community of people whose life together manifests the shared values of mutual aid and support, shared problem solving, sustainability, collective land maintenance and educational outreach.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rock-ridge-community-inc/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rock-ridge-community-inc/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are an enduring, land-owning community of people whose life together manifests the shared values of mutual aid and support, shared problem solving, sustainability, collective land maintenance and educational outreach. Our community includes over 170 acres of land to tend, gather from, and be with, along with several gardening spaces and a housing cooperative that owns four dwellings. \n\nWe are currently seeking new members, and would welcome individuals, couples, families, and bands of friends.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22155,"name":"Smart Progressives","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.197505,"id":21725,"group":null,"longitude":-119.177052,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2120 Zocolo Street apt. 330","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"93036","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Oxnard","year_founded":null,"oid":"8f855898-1823-46e9-ad57-de912673d070","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E low-tech anarcho-socialists/ Caring individuals with an open mind who use technology responsibly\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/smart-progressives/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/smart-progressives/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe can be described at \"low-tech anarcho-socialists\", but a better description of us would be \"Caring and open minded individuals who use technology responsibly\". We try to limit our exposure to EMFs, particularly the microwave frequency ones from devices such as cell phones and Wi-Fi. We live by the principle of \"Live as you want. Harm none.\" We aim to include a wide variety of people in our community encompassing different lifestyle choices, religions, and even political views. We are going to accept all of them as full individuals of the community and not ostracize them or condemn their actions so long as what they are doing is not harmful to others. Lastly, we are social. Though we all have our personal lives and our own sources of income, we also enjoy being with others in the community and are mindful of their needs and willing to be there for them when needed.\n\nEveryone is welcome in our community, but there are two groups we are especially looking at attracting. The first one of these is electrosensitives, as well as those who are MCS/IEI. We feel this is important, as I am electrosensitive myself and as far as I know there are no other currently existing EHS-friendly intentional communities that are connected to the grid. Though we will be connected to the grid, none of our buildings will have smart meters. Also, our property will be at least half a mile, preferably one mile, from the nearest existing or planned cell tower. Though individuals will be allowed to use cell phones and Wi-Fi in their own homes ( completely banning them would be unrealistic in today's society and would excessively infringe on personal rights), they will not be allowed in the common areas or during group activities. The common house will have a couple of low-EMF computers with a wired connection as well as Internet jacks providing wired connections to laptops and other compatible devices.\n\nThe other group if families with older children and teenagers. When intentional communities accept families, they tend to focus on ones with younger children, as they are going to be raised from birth or nearly from birth in the community. Though that is a good idea, and we will be open to some families with younger children, in many of these communities the children leave once they pass the \"little kid\" stage and the community thus becomes too much of a little kid-centered place. Teenagers and older children, on the other hand, would have more of an understanding of our community and our ethics and will be better able to have intellectual conversations with the adult members and participate in our activities. We also aim to foster quality connections between youth and adults, which is something that is unfortunately lacking in our society.\n\nOur property will have a common house which will be open to all members of the community. Dinners will be held there on a regular basis and we will also regularly have game nights and other events. The community will also have an organic farm. Housing will consist of a wide range that will include individual homes as well as apartments. For electrosensitives living in multi-unit buildings, there will be at least one EHS-friendly building where cell phone and Wi-Fi use will be restricted. Some members may need to, for whatever reason, live off site. They will be accepted as full members of our community (with the possible exception of some voting privileges) so long as they are able to participate in our events.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22156,"name":"Kentucky Tiny House Builder Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kentucky","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.997587,"id":21726,"group":null,"longitude":-84.129021,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Horse Cave","year_founded":null,"oid":"373da92a-ae52-4e37-b7fe-e78cf68c2f43","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To provide a place where people can build their own tiny house.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/graysonohio-county-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/graysonohio-county-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECurrently in the design phase of a place for folks to build their own tiny house, regardless of ability to pay for supplies or basic necessities (namely, food and shelter).  It would be a temporary residence while you build your tiny house.\n\nBuilders would contribute time to basic upkeep of community living, as well as actual building.  \n\nIdeally, several core people would live on-site, or nearby, who would possess the skills to help people build.  There are some large buildings on the property, but the physical infrastructure needs a solid use plan.  Additionally, the plan should make the community solvent, so that it can handle assisting people with no way to fund their own house.\n\nAt this time, we are looking for people to assist with (or take over) setting up and planning.  My family and I live in a house on the land.  \n\nIf you would like to be added to the list of folks wanting to build a tiny house, feel free to contact us, but note that we do not yet have an anticipated start date.\n\nAfter we begin building, we will probably be looking to also establish a tiny house community in the area.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22157,"name":"The Ardens","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Delaware","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.817642,"id":21727,"group":null,"longitude":-75.5101999,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2119 The Highway","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"19810","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"The Ardens","year_founded":null,"oid":"1ffa3515-e549-44c7-85d0-4922531af933","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Historic Village\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-ardens/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-ardens/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Ardens are three historic communities in Northern Delaware, about a mile from the Pennsylvania state line. The original village, Arden, was founded in 1900, as a land trust based on Henry George's Single Tax principles, and inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement and the land use policies of the Garden Cities movement.\nFrom these earliest beginnings, it has flourished as a haven for artists and dreamers of all kinds, adding the villages of Ardentown (1922), and Ardencroft (1950).  Each generation of residents has contributed to a vibrant artistic and community venue, where the arts are considered a birthright of everyone. Although the villages are independent governments, the community functions as a whole.\nImportant community organizations include the Arden Club, which has activity gilds ranging from Folk Dance to Swim to the Scholar's Gild, and which sponsors an annual fair, the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, showcasing community talents and fundraising to support the converted barn that houses the club. The Dinner Gild operates a community dinner every Saturday during the winter, and various performance gilds continue the traditions of theatre and music, particularly Gilbert and Sullivan and Shakespeare, that have been with the town since its inception.  The Arden Community Recreation Association, or ACRA, sponsors events throughout the year, from a community camp to holiday parties and a house and garden tour.\nFamous present and former residents include artists, performers and political activists far too numerous to mention, but Arden has been a home to political activists Mother Bloor, founder of the US Communist party, Upton Sinclair, and Scott Nearing,  to artists who have included Edward Loper and Rick Rothrock, as well as to performing artists including dancer Bea Bell, actress Barbara BelGeddes and actor Tony Perkins.\nTo live in the Ardens only requires finding a place to do so, and, while most of the housing is single-family owner-occupied, there are rental properties. If you purchase a house you purchase the house, only, all land is held in trusts and assessed according to Georgist principles. However, participating in the community does not require residence... membership in the Arden Club is open to all for a nominal membership fee. Other than artist studios and theatres there is little or no commercial development, but as the villages are now surrounded by suburbs, many residents commute to work or school in Wilimington or Philadelphia.\n\nThe villages are listed on the National Historic Register for their utopian vision and community organization, but no vision of utopia is achieved without struggle. Well into our second century, we continue to work together to try to solve the issues of justice and economic parity that concerned our founders, striving to balance the expectations of residents both longtime and new-come, without reenacting the power relationships of the larger society. As the surrounding area has changed, the challenges of this have changed as well, but as long as we commit to the process, we can still lay claim to our history.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22158,"name":"RainSong","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.73459,"id":21728,"group":null,"longitude":-121.931974,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Duvall","year_founded":null,"oid":"d4d46d1d-9cb3-48d2-ada9-9d9e1500ef12","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are building a new way of living, full of play, creativity, nature, and love.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rainsong-village-home/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rainsong-village-home/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ERainSong is a small intentional community located in the thickly wooded foothills of the Cascade Mountains about 45 minutes east of Seattle.  We have a comfortable rustic house with many bedrooms, wild edibles, tall trees and a salmon bearing creek singing along one border.  \n\nWe are building a new way of living, full of play, creativity, nature, and love.  Informed by the work of Charles Eisenstein and Jon Young (8 Shields), we are creating \"the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible,\"  a place we all belong, where we are each honored and connected. \n\nWe are passionate about our food, and strive to choose organic (or better!) ingredients as much as possible.  We include both (local) meat eaters and vegetarians, and create both traditional foods (raw milk, kefir, kompucha, kimchee, coconut oil and healthy fats, organ meats, bone-broth soup) and brand-new receipes.  \n\nWe are fascinated by permaculture, primitive skills, non-violent communication (NVC), and alternative paradigms. We are passionate unschoolers, letting our children (and our adults!) choose their own paths and learn from their community and mentors. \n\nWe like to cook together, eat together, work and play together.  We value privacy, and each adult or family has their own bedroom, but we greatly enjoy the community of sharing our common spaces together, and socializing, and learning from each other. While we value long term members, we also know that life is change, and we usually have a couple room openings every year.  \n\nWe often host community gatherings, so please email if you'd like to come visit us.  Please tell us about yourself when you do: what you are passionate about, what you want to do, what cool stories you might share!\n\nWe are part of Barefoot Village, a collection of local individuals and families. Barefoot Village gathers throughout the seasons to celebrate connection, share our gifts, and belong to a supportive community.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22159,"name":"Roots Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":30.267153,"id":21729,"group":null,"longitude":-97.7430608,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1708 Fortview Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"78704","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Austin","year_founded":null,"oid":"16f3245f-ff9e-40a0-a7a0-da674731ac2a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To provide a space that cultivates sustainable social and environmental culture. 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Cats, dogs, people, chickens and the occasional guinea fowl and turkey live here. We are renters who all have different hopes and dreams. Some of us wish to acquire land and some wish to integrate into other types of societies, cultures and cooperatives. Our current goal is to open up the passions of each other with the freedom of expression and allow each individual to blossom while creating a stronger blueprint of how a coop should walk and talk.\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22160,"name":"Bundschu Creek Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Missouri","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.107798,"id":21730,"group":null,"longitude":-94.409828,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Independence","year_founded":null,"oid":"ecfd4da2-2150-420d-a8d2-35c1e8c07086","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Suburban cohousing community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bundschu-creek-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bundschu-creek-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nBundschu Creek Cohousing is a new cohousing community located on the eastern edge of Independence, Missouri.\n\nThe site is a lovely hilltop, with Bundschu Creek at the wooded edge of the site. (Please see the map and pictures below.)  All utilities are on site, which was planned as the future phase of the Rockwell Estates subdivision.\n\nThe site is now owned by Beyond the Horizon LLC, which is promoting multiple cohousing communities in Independence, Missouri in collaboration with Interdependence Cohousing Association.\n\nThe site is located within the Fort Osage School District. A city park and trail extension is being planned adjacent to the site.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22161,"name":"The Primal Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.874757,"id":21731,"group":null,"longitude":-96.090777,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1776  Dove Drive","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"75474","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Quinlan","year_founded":null,"oid":"51c01102-b2da-4cc6-9114-4a1e49f3a7d8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E sustainable community focused on Permaculture, Wild Edibles, Alternative energy production, Natural building techniques, etc.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-primal-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-primal-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year we hope to be building several small Cob homes. 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The reasons will be varied, some may live this life style because it is cost effective, others for the Planet, etc.\n\nMembers will most generally be interested in Alternative Energy production, Eliminating GMO foods from their diet, growing their own food (Wild Edibles, vegetables, meat, fruit), building their own Natural (locally obtainable natural resources) buildings/homes and many more similar ideas and lifestyles that result in not needing to buy anything.\n\nIf you are or know someone that might be interested in helping out with the formation and implementation of this project (planning, strategy, building, etc.), contact me.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://primalvillage.org'\u003EPrimal Village\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='https://www.facebook.com/PrimalVillage'\u003EFacebook - Primal Village\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22162,"name":"Bloomington Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Indiana","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.141065,"id":21732,"group":null,"longitude":-86.521341,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2201 S Bent Tree Dr","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"47401","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bloomington","year_founded":null,"oid":"8ce44585-fbb6-455d-9353-aa4bd078b41c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Intentional multigenerational\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E \nA new intentional community is forming in Bloomington, Indiana.  A 2.2-acre plot of land has been purchased which is north of the YMCA.  It's eastern border is a nature preserve.\n \nWe are building a group of like-minded, innovative dreamers who want to live in CoHousing. We meet at the Monroe County Public Library every other Thursday evening to discuss our vision for Bloomington CoHousing and would love you to join our multigenerational welcoming community! \n\nFind out about upcoming meetings, stay informed, and join the discussions on the Bloomington Cohousing Meetup accessed thru a link on our website or www.meetup.com.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22163,"name":"Asant\u00e9 Gardens","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.4975033,"id":21733,"group":null,"longitude":-154.9508104,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"RR 2 Box 3313","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"44c74dc9-4063-4002-b64a-f42edb05e92b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E food forest, tribal synergy\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/asante-gardens-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/asante-gardens-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are open to accepting additional members, either single people, couples, or families with children.  If you are interested in joining our community, please visit the Membership page of our website.\n\nLocated in the Puna District, Asant\u00e9 Gardens is a permaculture farm and close-knit community of like-minded people living a tribal lifestyle.  Our intentional community focuses on simple and synchronized living, egalitarianism, permaculture, natural building, beekeeping, natural healing, yoga \u0026amp; meditation, and personal and planetary transformation.\n\nTo contact us, please use the online forms on our website.  Thank you!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22164,"name":"Casa Hueso","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.045135,"id":21734,"group":null,"longitude":-122.917086,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"129 Percival Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98502","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Olympia","year_founded":null,"oid":"df501b93-1866-4393-83e3-ce3bea9b7e9a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Casa Hueso is a collective of community members who strive to continuously create and shape the world we desire to live in.  We envision a world without oppression or hierarchy, where power is shared equally, and where all life is treated with dignity. We work to create this future by building housing alternatives that are equally accessible to all and that encourages the exploration of what it means to live in a beloved community. Our goal as a household is to create a cooperative and supportive home, where house members can develop, create and become whatever they desire in their self, alongside others and in the world.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/la-casa-de-hueso/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/la-casa-de-hueso/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOur home is a large two-story house (plus a very large basement) with 6 bedrooms (2 more in the basement), a large living room and dinning room, and kitchen. 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On clear days we even have a view of Mount Rainer from our top floor.\n\nOur community consists of artists, activists, musicians, poets, workers, environmentalists, students, radicals, lovers, dreamers, and adventurers.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22165,"name":"New Oasis For Life ( Lifechanyuan China 2)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"China","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Near Tahe Town, Korla City, Xinjiang Province","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.725891,"id":21735,"group":null,"longitude":86.174633,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Near Tahe Town","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Korla","year_founded":null,"oid":"502332e4-5bd0-43ea-8552-a2e2cbc37e2c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E A. 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Before participating in setting up the community, all members are first resonating with the values, include the dream of creating a sustainable new life mode beyond the limits of countries, nationalities, religions, and races; and bringing people real happy, free, joyful, and blessed lives.\n\nSo this values system and the common dream are the deep roots and energy source that motivates all members of the New Oasis for Life under all circumstances.\n\nThe content of this Universal Values includes the origin of the universe, the origin of LIFE, the origin of human beings on earth, time, space, consciousness, the value, meaning and purpose of life and LIFE; the crises human beings are faced with, the nature of countries, political parties, religions, marriage and family; the non-material world, and the way of beautifying one\u2019s soul garden etc. It absorbs the wonderful wisdoms of human history such as those of Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Muhammad, and all wisdom essences of sages and saints from different civilizations and cultures.\n\n\nB. New Life Mode\n\nWe have created a new production and life mode. We share the income 100%, all resources are shared, everything belongs to the community, and there is no private property any more.  Living, shelter, eating, clothes, transportation, aging, sickness, and death are all communal responsibilities, including nursing the elderly and educating the children.\n\nEveryone works efficiently for at least six hours one day, everyone is mostly responsible for one job, and tries to achieve it to a first-class level. People serve and treat each other equally.  Paradise management is implemented here as we believe the best management is no management. There is no management teams or leaders, there is no constitution, laws, statutes, commandments, or dharma. Each branch has only one director, whose role is to arrange and coordinate the branch\u2019s daily production and activities.  \n\nC. New Social System \n- One global government + university of universal values education + ecovillages lifestyle\n\nWe have a bold vision: the earth will enter into a new age where human beings will grow up to a higher level of consciousness and create a brand new social mode. Countries, political parties, religions, and traditional families will no longer exist; wars, conflicts, fights, and crimes will disappear, and all resources will be shared among people on earth. There is no private ownership any more. There will be a global government responsible for the whole management of administrative affairs on the earth, since there is no countries, political parties, traditional families any more, leaders of the global government will be chosen from the most excellent persons who are totally selfless and fair. Besides, under the universal values, the essence of different nations and cultures will be integrated into a new human beings culture, and the earth will become a harmonious planet with diversity blossoming everywhere.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/new-oasis-for-life-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-the-4th-branch/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/new-oasis-for-life-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-the-4th-branch/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOur community was established in April 2009 in Yunnan China by a group of people who held common universal values and the vision of creating a new life mode for human beings to sustain themselves on earth.\n\nYunnan is a region that offers the best weather and rich natural resources in China. We set up three branches in two years and the community members rose from the original 20, up to 150. We did all the designing and construction, as well as raised all the funds by ourselves. After three years of construction, each branch became a very beautiful and harmonious environment with members living happily together, including 20 elder members and 14 children. We received visitors from more than 15 countries within two years.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22166,"name":"Bickleigh's Prairie Light","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Saskatchewan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.292715,"id":21736,"group":null,"longitude":-108.4078911,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bickleigh","year_founded":null,"oid":"1617f08e-a160-452a-8dc1-058ef2d3ed22","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Eco-Friendly-Permaculture\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bickleighs-prairie-light/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bickleighs-prairie-light/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe land is beckoning and I am interested in creating and co-creating with YOU, and with no stock/vegan permaculture concepts and methods; an eco-friendly, fully sustainable, beautifully spiritual, intentional, co-operative Community, in rural West Central Saskatchewan, 15 km South of Fiske SK at Bickleigh SK. The Land is Available! This is a \"from the ground up\" project. Re-pioneering! Back to the land. Living in perfect Harmony with Nature and with one another. Plans include large gardens, fruit trees and berry bushes, edible forest, pasture land and potential. Safe, secure and nurturing for ALL. Focus on creative/loving/supportive  communication, The Five Agreements, positive / affirming, caring and sharing environment. Plans to consist of buildings of straw bale/cob/earth dwellings construct or other low impact construction, recycling materials, earth energy, passive solar, solar thermal, solar collectors, wind power are all possibilities, Off the Grid, with small ecological footprint. Rain/Snow Water collection and gray water management and potential for water well on property. Long term plans include sale of all natural garden produce and products, bee attracting plants, seed harvesting/saving and sharing, retreat and educational centre, arts centre, spiritual centre and a well known destination and a local foods cafe! A wonderful variety of pure, healthy, whole, local and natural foods to be available. Creative and Healing arts, yoga, movement, astrology, music, art, pottery, drumming, photography, nature walks, contemplation,silence, stillness, star gazing, sun gazing are all possibilities here! LIMITLESS/BOUNDLESS ABUNDANCE!!\nMuch physical work and labour required initially, this will be fun and exciting and part of the process as well. Growing together, as we build. Some capital investment a possibility, this to be negotiated. If this dream and vision resonate with you and you are interested in this \"Community Concept\" or if you have thoughts or ideas to share please be in contact via email!\nCome join in \"Being the Best that we can be\"...Giving back to others, to the land and to this world's environment. 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Large community garden, 11 stall barn, 2 greenhouses, 1 commercial kitchen, 2 residential kitchens, good pasture and sugarbush, plenty of trails through abutting town forest, substantial flock of sheep and chickens and lots of fiber workshop space and tools.  15 minutes drive from MOFGA.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22169,"name":"Buklod (Unity/Bond)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Philippines","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":null,"physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":12.879721,"id":21739,"group":null,"longitude":121.774017,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"notyet","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"notyet","year_founded":null,"oid":"4d90c54e-b7fd-4051-815e-1d85d0916bac","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Live and work together\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/buklod-unitybond/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/buklod-unitybond/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nBuklod is a Filipino word meaning a bond which brings people together. 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An Oasis where one can come, meditate, and ground in self and nature.  An Oasis where one can come, tend organic gardens, and share vegetarian meals grounding in nature and community.  An Oasis, where it is safe to explore those \"you's\" that have remained veiled and hidden and want to be opened and examined, grounding in self and life. 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The common space has a large open space living, dining and kitchen area with a walk in pantry and access to 2 patio areas.  The lower floor has a multi-purpose room, a guest room and bath and a quiet room for meditation or yoga.  Private space consists of 6 bed sitting rooms with bath that range from 380 sq ft to 410 sq ft. each  2 units are on the main floor and 4 on the upper floor with a common area library and east facing deck.  We are multi generational and adult oriented, ranging in age from 50 to 73. Some members working full or part time and some are retired.  We currently have a dog in our family.  Cats are not an option because of pet allergies, but a second dog might be considered.\nWe are a busy active household.  Our members typically engage in outdoor and cultural activities, volunteer in the community and travel widely.\nAfter 3 years of planning and 2 years of test driving,  we feel we are well on our way to living into our shared vision.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22172,"name":"Living Energy Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.0381427,"id":21742,"group":null,"longitude":-77.9887466,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1022 Bibb Store Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"23093","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Louisa","year_founded":null,"oid":"aab7a629-4f16-45b8-ad6f-f3c6ccbd866d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E sustainability agriculture\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/living-energy-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/living-energy-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Mission Statement of Living Energy Farm\nThe Living Energy Farm is a project to build a community, education center, and farm that demonstrates that a fulfilling life is possible without the use of any fossil fuel. Our mission is to serve as an example and actively promote lifestyles and technologies that are truly sustainable, and to make these sustainable technologies accessible to all persons regardless of their income or social position. \n\nLEF is a zero fossil fuel school and community. Our goal is to demonstrate that it is possible to live a healthy joyful life without the use of any fossil fuel, and to promote this lifestyle far and wide. \n\nWe operate an organic farm that grows vegetable and grain seeds for income. We produce all of our own electricity with photovoltaics, and we run our tractors on woodgas, a low-grade biofuel. We heat our homes and cook our food with solar energy. We grow a large percentage of our own food, and preserve the harvest by drying and canning. \n\nWe also host interns and volunteers in an educational program covering diverse areas of modern sustainable living, including organic gardening and orcharding, green building, solar water and space heating, solar electricity, woodgas, composting toilets, bicycle repair, and other subjects. Most importantly, LEF teachs about the importance of sustainable technology in context, about when and where such technologies are effective and when they are not. The most powerful sustainable \u201ctechnology\u201d we employ is cooperative living.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22173,"name":"Bruderhof","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.8338399,"id":21743,"group":null,"longitude":-74.0448203,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2032 Route 213","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"12471","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Rifton","year_founded":null,"oid":"05608a4d-a07f-472b-8988-70f0bdd4c5cb","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The Bruderhof is an international communal movement of families and singles who seek to put into action Christ\u2019s command to love God and neighbor.\n \nLike the first Christians described in Acts 2 and 4, we have been called to a way of life in which all are of one heart and soul, no one possesses anything, and everything is shared in common. We also draw instruction and inspiration from the Reformation era Anabaptists who revived the early Christian example of discipleship in full community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bruderhof/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bruderhof/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe Bruderhof is an international communal movement of families and singles who seek to put into action Christ\u2019s command to love God and neighbor.\n \nLike the first Christians described in Acts 2 and 4, we feel called to a way of life in which all are of one heart and soul, no one possesses anything, and everything is shared in common. We also draw inspiration from the Anabaptists of the Reformation era who revived the early Christian example of discipleship in full community.\nJesus Christ and his spirit and teachings are the foundation of our community. We come from many cultures, countries, and walks of life. We have no private property but share everything in common, as the early Christians did. Each member gives his or her talents, time, and efforts wherever they are needed. Money and possessions are voluntarily pooled, and in turn each member is provided for and cared for. Meals are eaten together, and meetings for fellowship, singing, prayer, or decision making are held several evenings a week. Meetings are held in a large circle.  Someone leads each meeting, but we don't have someone preaching and everyone else listening. We are conscious of our shortcomings, yet we are committed to trying to live out Jesus\u2019 way, not only on Sundays, but every day.\nThe family is the basic unit of our community, though many of our members are single adults. Marriage is upheld as a sacred vow between one man and one woman that assumes faithfulness until death. Our families and community are built on this faithfulness and commitment \u2013 to God and to each other. We value modesty and sexual purity, and expect the same of our children and guests.\nFounded in 1920, our community was one of many that sprang up in Germany after World War I among young people disillusioned with a society based on competition and greed and a church that had blessed the war. Eberhard Arnold, his wife Emmy, and a circle of fellow seekers left middle-class Berlin to start a rural settlement in the spirit of early Christianity and the Radical Reformation of the early 1500s, when thousands of Anabaptists left the institutional churches to live a life of sharing and service in Christian communities. During the 1930s, Nazi persecution forced the fledgling community to resettle in England.\nWe believe every human life is sacred, and for this reason we are opposed to war, abortion, and capital punishment. We have a long history of pacifism and remain committed to working for peace, reconciliation, and social justice. In community we can put this into practice. We hope to show by example that it is possible for ordinary people to live a life that addresses the needs of the whole person and the root causes of injustice, war, and isolation.\nAt the same time we remain involved in our neighbourhoods and wider society. We support disaster relief efforts, peace projects and assist with many local activities in schools, churches and hospitals.\nChildren are part of the reason we live together as we do. Children need an environment in which they can remain children, unencumbered by the materialism and violence in our society. Parents have the primary responsibility for their care and education, but have the support of teachers in our school and the rest of the community. Teenagers attend local colleges before moving on to further education, voluntary service, or other work.\nMembership requires a voluntary lifetime commitment, so it is a choice that can only be made as an adult. Those who grow up in the community are encouraged to spend time elsewhere so they can make a mature, independent choice.\nWork is love made visible. From washing clothes in the communal laundry or teaching in the school, to weighing a baby in the community clinic or fixing a water main, our communal work is a practical expression of our love for one another. No one receives a wage or salary. We earn our living by manufacturing and selling Community Playthings (classroom furniture and play equipment).\nDisabled and elderly members enrich our community with their vitality and experience, and participate in the communal work as their strength allows. Because the community (which includes members who are doctors and nurses) is like an extended family, we are usually able to care for our sick and elderly at home and whenever possible, death takes place within the supportive atmosphere of the church community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22174,"name":"The Barley Jar - Urban Ecovillage and Spiritual Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.6739567,"id":21744,"group":null,"longitude":-79.4104857,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Brunswick and Dupont Ave neighbourhood","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"M5R 2Z5","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Toronto","year_founded":null,"oid":"313e7536-fdd9-4548-b6ef-47b6433f6adc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Ecological, spiritual and social sustainability and permaculture.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-barley-jar/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-barley-jar/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe Barley Jar is an evolving Plum Village inspired permaculture training and practice centre and development site, learning and practicing to live harmoniously with each other and the natural world. We aim to do this to the utmost degree possible. The community is also a kind of research and development laboratory striving to achieve the deepest level of social, spiritual and environmental permaculture based on the Plum Village Tradition and the best available science. \nOur desire is to be the change we want to see in the world.\n\n\nThe tradition of Plum Village and Thich Nhat Hanh is a non-denominational spiritual tradition open to individuals of any persuasion ranging from atheist to Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or similar. This tradition focuses on mindfulness in daily life. Though they arise from a Buddhist vision for a global spirituality and ethic, it's practices are nonsectarian, and their nature is universal.\n\n\nWe will give preference to individuals who are interested in training and deepening their practice at the Barley Jar and ultimately becoming longer term stable members of our community. We are also open to shorter term guests. Currently our community is typically comprised of 2-3 long term members and 3-4 shorter to medium term guests.\n\n\nTraining and deepening practice is possible through  a program of courses and activities being developed at the Barley Jar in which residents and broader community members can deepen their practice of permaculture and the Plum Village and Barley Jar traditions. These also include reading and study groups and participation in local retreats and practice opportunities.\n\n\nWe share meals/cooking, groceries, cleaning/chores, music/art/ideas, joint parties, community dinners, collective space and household items, a mixture of privacy and community,...We have positive shared values / enthusiasm for sustainable transportation (bikes, no cars owned), local organic, vegetarian/vegan, natural materials (plastic free), fair trade ...inclusion and diversity are highly valued and desired e.g. no labels / all ages / all abilities / queer-positive / all backgrounds / all social (including marginalized) groups etc. \n\n\nOur house is medium to large, we really like having people around as well as having a balance of privacy, we like having guests.Our members positively contribute to our community and to the network of similar homes that we are a part of. \n\n\nPhysically: We live in a century home at the north end of Brunswick Ave, the house has 6 bedrooms. There are lots of shared spaces - a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, sunroom, dining room, living room, patio-deck, garden. We generally have 6-8 housemates including couples and kids...\n\n\nOur members tend to be community activists, social change agents, artists and farmers.\n\n\nWe host:\n\n- community wide sunday dinners once a month (last sunday of the month - potluck optional with a music jam) all are welcome\n- workshops (anything and everything - politics, art, sustainability, social justice)\n- music and art events (house concerts, readings and the like)\n- guests from all over\n\n    \n\nCommunity Healing:\n\n- The Barley Jar is engaged in a new exploratory healing journey which is making available a room for anyone seeking habitation in Toronto who might want to live and practice with us. 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We\u2019ve since expanded to include a second 15 bedroom house on Ruth St.  We intend to develop houses of various sizes and appropriate for various lifestyle options, including at least one student focused house, and at least one house appropriate for children and families.\n\nWe are always looking for future members and are especially looking for people who are excited about being on the front lines of developing our next house.\n\nThe mission of HAUS Project is to:\n\nProvide affordable housing operated cooperatively by residents.\nProvide greener, more sustainable lifestyle options.\nEducate the general public about cooperative organizational principles and greener, more sustainable lifestyle options.\nAssist other cooperative and sustainable efforts in the Houston region and elsewhere.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22176,"name":"Rancho La Salud Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Mexico","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ajijic, Jalisco","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":20.2997518,"id":21746,"group":null,"longitude":-103.2649049,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Col. San Juan Cosala","physical_address1":"Carretera Poniente Chapala Jocotepec 1259","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"45920","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ajijic","year_founded":null,"oid":"943b85bf-3eaf-4d2a-9b46-38792adbf33c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are creating an international cohousing community in a village where we are connected to our neighbours; where we are using renewable resources to the fullest extent while enjoying life, and having an adventure while taking care of ourselves. We are living together in harmony, being healthy, exercising and constantly learning from ourselves and others. We are committed to the cultivation of body, mind and spirit in self, culture and nature.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rancho-la-salud-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rancho-la-salud-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nA new gated community is being created near Ajijic, Mexico, a sustainable Cohousing village. The Lake Chapala area has long been touted as one of the best retirement places on earth, and now comes a new kind of place to retire, Rancho La Salud Village. This is \u201ccommunity by design\u201d where the residents themselves work together to create their village.\nThis community will be the first Cohousing community in Mexico, and one of the most comprehensive. It will consist of an international neighborhood of 11 homes, 20 townhomes and 6 residential suites that concentrates on sustainability (total on-site solar energy and water generation, on-site disposal of water and waste, organically growing our own food),  health and wellness (following the guidelines established by AARP in the Blue Zone), adult learning and teaching, organic farming and permaculture, aging in place, and longevity. The land is purchased, the common house is built, and the lots are approved. We are ready to move onto the next step, that of forming community with the people who will live here.  All residents own their own lot and home and a percentage of the common ground.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22177,"name":"Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Ecol\u00f3gica Portal do Sol","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Brazil","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Rio Grande do Sul","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-29.380858,"id":21747,"group":null,"longitude":-50.644587,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Caixa Postal 128","physical_address1":"RS 235, km 65","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95400-000","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"S\u00e3o Francisco de Paula","year_founded":null,"oid":"144bec35-1cd5-4eb6-b972-93fed171c345","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E educa\u00e7\u00e3o ambiental\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/associacao-ecologica-portal-do-sol/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/associacao-ecologica-portal-do-sol/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\nA Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Ecol\u00f3gica Portal do Sol \u00e9 uma ecovila formada por um grupo independente, sem vincula\u00e7\u00e3o a entidades nacionais ou internacionais pol\u00edticas, religiosas ou filos\u00f3ficas, com o objetivo de ensinar a viver com conforto e abund\u00e2ncia, respeitando os ciclos da natureza. S\u00e3o 83 unidades residenciais, com constru\u00e7\u00f5es autossustent\u00e1veis, utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o exclusiva de energias limpas (fotovoltaica, e\u00f3lica, etc), controle biol\u00f3gico de efluentes,planta\u00e7\u00e3o de org\u00e2nicos em agroflorestas e reaproveitamento de \u00e1guas pluviais. A parte p\u00fablica do Projeto objetiva ser um polo de refer\u00eancia em sustentabilidade, utilizando uma diversidade de t\u00e9cnicas sustent\u00e1veis, com trilhas ecol\u00f3gicas, labirinto, tunel de cromoterapia, geod\u00e9sica, onde s\u00e3o realizadas oficinas diversas, anfiteatro, restaurante, observat\u00f3rio astron\u00f4mico, quadra poliesportiva, entre outras coisas. Teremos ainda a casa do mel, onde ser\u00e3o ensinadas as t\u00e9cnicas em apicultura, centro de viv\u00eancias e do conhecimento, e o n\u00facleo de sa\u00fade com terapias naturais para preven\u00e7\u00e3o de doen\u00e7as. \nPara alcan\u00e7armos a meta de lixo zero ser\u00e1 constru\u00eddo um galp\u00e3o de reciclagem para administrar o lixo da comunidade e do entorno. \nAs crian\u00e7as do Portal do Sol ter\u00e3o uma escola onde pretendemos utilizar a Pedagogia 3000. Esta escola estar\u00e1 aberta \u00e0s crian\u00e7as das cidades vizinhas.\nTodo o Projeto Portal do Sol est\u00e1 sendo documentado para ser copiado em outros locais, com as adapta\u00e7\u00f5es necess\u00e1rias. J\u00e1 fizemos diversas parcerias, com o Grupo de Escoteiros da cidade, a UERGS, universidade local, Espa\u00e7o Hol\u00edstico Solar (medicina alternativa) e Pastoral da Sa\u00fade (fitoter\u00e1picos). Atualmente j\u00e1 temos um morador no local, utilizamos energias renov\u00e1veis (e\u00f3lica e fotovoltaica), a trilha do Tatu j\u00e1 est\u00e1 em funcionamento e temos um local para eventos para 72 pessoas sentadas, na forma de uma Geod\u00e9sica e uma cozinha campeira. As visitas dever\u00e3o ser agendadas pelo e-mail contato@portaldosol.org.br.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22178,"name":"Saba Cooperative at Seven Springs","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.507856,"id":21748,"group":null,"longitude":-67.859167,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Waterford","year_founded":null,"oid":"33fb8a76-7d7c-4a73-ac9f-38ebf24a5f13","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Health and Wellness Cooperative focused on healthy mind, body, spirit, arts and permaculture.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/saba-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/saba-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u201cSaba\u201d is translated as \u201ctomorrow\u201d in the tongue of the native Abenaki people and this intentional community is planned according to the needs of tomorrow:  Wholistically creating peaceful, voluntary, sustainable alternatives to meeting human needs on physical, mental, spiritual and social levels. \n\nSaba is a social enterprise dedicated to assisting communities with integrating cooperative housing with complementary and alternative healthcare services as well as community education on permaculture, arts, and sustainable living practices.  \n\nSaba's mission is to assist communities with goals to becoming ecologically and economically sustainable.  Saba\u2019s projects include the utilization of local building materials and passive and active solar collection and storage systems for energy.  Further, in this bioregion, a significant concern for structures is heat retention during the cold season.  Saba's projects use the support of nature for this purpose using earth-sheltered structure designs for the community and living quarters, as well as in the design of greenhouses.  Saba\u2019s goal is to promote harvesting and storage of rainwater through the use of specific drainage designs and water catchment systems as well as gray water recycling.\n\nSaba's mission is to assist with the development of sustainable food systems that meet the community\u2019s food needs while maintaining healthy ecosystems. Saba commits to the use of permaculture principles to promote regeneration of healthy ecological conditions not only for the current community, but for generations to come. Permaculture is based on working with, not against nature and promoting human dignity and health, animal welfare, social justice and environmental sustainability.  The anticipated application of the permaculture design integrates local plants, edible forest gardening, pasture-paddock chicken raising, proper utilization of all potential waste products such as with composting, biologically diverse polyculture herb and vegetable gardens, and the utilization of natural patterns found in nature in the gardens, greenhouses, and structures.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22179,"name":"Bio Aldeia Arawikay","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Brazil","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Santa Catarina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-27.478359,"id":21749,"group":null,"longitude":-48.835425,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Alto Rio Farias","physical_address1":"Rua de Fatima","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"88180-000","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Antonio Carlos","year_founded":null,"oid":"e334a7c3-7774-44f2-8c24-1df8490ae327","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E biodiversity-freespirituality-  vitalidade florestal- Multicultura-\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/aldeia-arawikay/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/aldeia-arawikay/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n*Iniciativa de processos org\u00e2nicos de desenvolvimento. Foco na liberdade para recriar a cultura rural.\nVoca\u00e7\u00e3o Multicultural. Uso de linguagens sens\u00edveis, t\u00e9cnicas, educativas, de cura, espiritualidade pr\u00e1tica , lazer natural. Sistemas complement\u00e1rios de trocas, trabalho social engajado. Voca\u00e7\u00e3o para as artes sens\u00edveis e formas espiritualizadas (ecl\u00e9ticas) de sentir a vida cotidiana.Biofilia e Resili\u00eancia.\n*Desenvolvimento de um Anel Ecol\u00f3gico para novos eco-moradores com design para  \"inter depend\u00eancia sustent\u00e1vel\"\n*Ambiente florestal e pr\u00f3prio para pequenos cultivos.* Registro de s\u00edtio e de agricultor aberto a parcerias.\nParceria de Arawikay e empreendimento \"Makaia Brasil\" (de produtos e servi\u00e7os ecol\u00f3gicos).\n*Privacidade, autonomia de integrantes como propostas de ampliar projetos comunit\u00e1rios gerais vocacionados.\n*17 hectares formam um \"corredor natural\" nas montanhas de Mata Atl\u00e2ntica. existe, esp\u00e9cies selvagens de animais e \u00e1guas de nascentes preservadas.\n*Agendas (Fixa e Movil)  permite \"elei\u00e7\u00f5es\" de atividades. Visitantes optam por sugerir datas individuais ou vindo em grupo ou podem integrar-se a um evento espec\u00edfico de grupo (mensal ou bimestral).\n*Cada  visitante pode trazer o seu  \"prop\u00f3sito interno\"  (algo que deseje transformar, vitalizar, curar,entender de sua vida) para ser introduzido durante as atividades de Arawikay.\n* Realizamos parcerias com l\u00edderes de grupo em diversos temas enquanto tragam uma base de pessoas do seu grupo. \n*Nossa economia local aplica tamb\u00e9m conceitos de Economia Solid\u00e1ria, Comercio Justo, Sistemas de Trocas diversos.Podem se fazer interc\u00e2mbios de estadias e participa\u00e7\u00e3o por servi\u00e7os t\u00e9cnicos espec\u00edficos com experi\u00eancia.\n* Humor, observa\u00e7\u00e3o, auto- conhecimento, sentido de sil\u00eancio e a\u00e7\u00e3o engajada com atitudes cooperativas s\u00e3o as bases da conviv\u00eancia cotidiana.\nArawikay significa: \"Can\u00e7\u00e3o do Ser\". Bem vindos a unir-se!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22180,"name":"Oasis de Lentiourel","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"France","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Aveyron","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.987295,"id":21750,"group":null,"longitude":2.79977,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Lentiourel","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"12400","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Saint-Affrique","year_founded":null,"oid":"7c8d5f19-8366-4b66-a60d-1ab697f45e95","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Permaculture in all aspects, self-transformation, arts, harmonic and microtonal music, helix zomes, creative autonomy, transmission\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/oasis-de-lentiourel/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/oasis-de-lentiourel/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCommunity in South Aveyron near Saint-Affrique (France) dedicated to the care of oneself, the people and the earth.\nWe are responsible of a land of 35 hectares with a river, sources, fields, woods and a farm originally from the 11th century.\nThree associations have been created to organize activities in the Oasis :\nThe residents association (AREL) takes care of the ecoconstructions and the lodging for the permanents and guests ;\nThe \"Joies sauvages\" association works on the natural ressources, developping permaculture projects on the site and on the people's health ;\nThe \"Atelier d'Exploration Harmonique\" brings together artistic /scientific /transmission projects on the site and outside.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ECycloasis\u003C/a\u003E:\nAns Rossy's blog\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EOasis de Lentiourel\u003C/a\u003E:\nBlog\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22181,"name":"Ananda Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.366713,"id":21751,"group":null,"longitude":-121.0485923,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"14618 Tyler Foote Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95959","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nevada City","year_founded":null,"oid":"42da4f3c-8fbc-4dda-bac4-bc66bc3d9352","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Service and Kriya meditation\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ananda-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ananda-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a cooperative spiritual community based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, founded by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. All residents are disciples of Yogananda, and follow the path of Kriya yoga. Our lives center on joyful service and meditation.  Visitors are welcome, and those interested in exploring our path and community life can apply to participate in our Karma Yoga service program at http://www.expandinglight.org/karma-yoga/.\n\nWe have Living Wisdom Schools  from pre-K(http://www.livingwisdom.org/) through College (http://www.anandauniversity.org/index.php), based on the \"Education for Life\" philosophy.   We also run Crystal Clarity Publishers (http://www.crystalclarity.com/) and The Expanding Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat (http://www.expandinglight.org/index.php), and offer Ananda's teachings worldwide, through centers, meditation groups and www.ananda.org.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22182,"name":"Emerald Grove Intentional Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.959356,"id":21752,"group":null,"longitude":-122.808328,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 895","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97440","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Eugene","year_founded":null,"oid":"a51ff785-caf1-4131-8852-a5755ab18a45","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Healing and wellness\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/emerald-grove-intentional-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/emerald-grove-intentional-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCommunity functioning while seeking rural (not remote) land near Eugene, Oregon, and additional members.  We honor all generations from children to elders.  Vision statement at website.\n\nOur main external focus is on services of healing and wellness to the outside community and the planet, with special focus on spiritual/energetic work but offering all modalities for which our current or future members may be qualified:  healing, counseling, workshops, seminars, retreats, acupuncture, allopathic, etc.  Those with relevant skills are therefore especially welcome, but don't hold back if you are not trained in an eneregy healing modality, because you can be.  Others also welcome.  Not all members need to be healers, since there is the usual IC work to be done: gardening, construction and maintenance, shared childcare, administration, etc.\n\nWe promote our own emotional and spiritual well-being and personal growth through mutual respect, empathy, and compassion; mutual support and help in life\u2019s difficulties and puzzles; and just enjoying life and each other\u2019s company.\n\nWe currently support ourselves with Reiki Tummo healing, other energetic healing, life coaching, writing, and other home office work.  When we acquire land, we want to provide for our own physical survival comfortably and sustainably.\n\nSustainable self-sufficiency: growing most food; partial off-grid power with potential for 100% off-grid if necessary.  Chickens, maybe sheep, goats, llamas, etc.  Barter, trade, and buy other items.\n\nWe anticipate separate living quarters on shared land plus a community building and shared outbuildings.  You could also live off the premises.\n\nWe share labor and cash costs; your other money stays yours, as does your free time.  Outside jobs, home offices, and cottage industries welcome.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22183,"name":"Popai Hawaii Eco Beachfront Homestead/Organic Sustainable Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.522148,"id":21753,"group":null,"longitude":-154.847813,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"RR 2 Box 3363","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"099f5f90-61c8-4057-bf2b-a50f3901f2cd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E \"one planet living\" , \"fair share ecofootprint\" creating health, peace and fair planet via lifestyle rather then rhetoric.  Deep ecology.  Utilizing solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, biking for transportation, gardening, fruit and nut orchard, black soldier fly composting, humanure composting, rainwater catchment, rocket stove/wood gasifier, coppicing nitrogen fixing trees for green manure, fodder, fuel, building materials, near zero waste, living simple so others can simply live.  Lacto ovo vegetarians.  60 laying chickens, 12 goats, 1 dog, 5 cats.  Entertainment playing music and dance.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/popai-hawaii-eco-beachfront-homesteadorganic-sustainable-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/popai-hawaii-eco-beachfront-homesteadorganic-sustainable-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are deep ecology, sustainable  homestead that incorporates Organic, Sustainable,  Permaculture,  Regenerative Agroforestry,  Agroecological principals in order to live within the means of the land.  We live more simply so others (*human and other species\u201d) can simply live.  Popai has evolved into a sustainable living and educational project..I\u2019m an idealist and would like to live in a fair, sustainable, healthy planet where we are wise stewards and reawaken to our interdependency in the web of life, and the necessity of \u201ccare giving\u201d/leaving/giving back .  We seek to take only what we need and to live within the means of 3.5 acres available per person on the Earth, which is our Earth Fair Share amount of space to live within the carrying capacity of the biologically productive land and sea.  Three acres provides just food, modest shelter and a small amount of energy to cook food, but not for transportation, eating meat, or for cash crops (coffee, tea, chocolate, tobacco, meat [or crops like soy and corn used to feed livestock], sugar, oil crops/palm/canola, cotton, flowers, monocropped forests/eucalyptus, biofuels for cars).   I\u2019m not talking about the amount of acreage ones house is on but the space needed to manufacture all of their needs  That means we have  to live simply and only require 3.5 acres to provide all of our needs for food, fiber, fuel, fodder, fineries, fencing, fun, pharmacy, and shelter.    In order to live fairly we have to practice \u201cwillful restraint\u201d, lower our standard of living/consumption, stop the use of dirty inappropriate technologies, reduce our human populations, and reduce our land space requirements from e.g. 25 acres  per person in the U.S. to 3.5.  We are currently \u201csix planet living\u201d when there is only one Earth, so in order to co create a fair, sustainable, and healthy planet we have to learn to live \u201cOne planet living\u201d. Our industrial society is a planetary plaque, a cancer,  with all of the social, medical and environmental  ills (war, crime, drugs, terrorists, have/have nots, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Allergies, pollution of our soil, water and air,  soil erosion,  soil impoverishment,  6th wave of species extinction, 150 species going extinct daily, 35,000 people starving each day,  etc.) and we accept, acquiesce, accommodate to  the side effects of our rapacious, \u201ctaker\u201d  society, just like a frog who is placed in warm water and slowly brought up to a boil without a struggle.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22184,"name":"New Vrindaban","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"West Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.8368398,"id":21754,"group":null,"longitude":-80.7436141,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"3759 McCrearys Ridge Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"26041","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Moundsville","year_founded":null,"oid":"06dc630c-4a6c-48d2-96e5-38f163d11126","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To protect cows, be self sufficient, a place of pilgrimage, offer spiritual education and above all develop love for Krishna.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/new-vrindaban/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/new-vrindaban/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nFounded in 1968 by disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada, New Vrindaban became the first rural farming community of the Hare Krishna movement in the U.S.\n\nIn the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, about one hour from Pittsburgh, PA thousands of visitors from all religions and nationalities  come annually to have a spiritual retreat and partake of the many festivals. People also like to attend work parties to get hands on experience in our certified organic gardens.\n\nNew Vrindaban is a great opportunity for WWOOFERS, Help Exers, Work Exchangers to not only learn and share experiences in farming and caring for the Earth but to also hike and bike our 2,000 wooded acres.  Many streams and creeks are available for a swim on a hot day.\n\nThe spiritual aspects, based on the Vedic ancient holy texts of India, make for a well rounded body, mind and soul experience.  The diet is lacto vegetarian.  Proper care for the cows who provide us with milk and manure for our gardens is very important.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22185,"name":"WWOOF INDIA GLOBAL VILLAGE","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"India","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Nainital","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":29.218264,"id":21755,"group":null,"longitude":79.512977,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Judge Farms","physical_address1":"A 46","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"263139","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Haldwani","year_founded":null,"oid":"6e2ae80b-f637-4d2f-90f6-c1572afbd5c3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E ORGANIC FARMING\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/wwoof-india-global-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/wwoof-india-global-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe have set up WWOOF GLOBAL VILLAGES (WGVs).  which serve as meeting point for WWOOFERS in India.  The main objective of WGV is that the WOOFERS from different countries will stay and could meet each other here and share their WWOOFING experience in India. At WVG the WWOOFERs could relax from their hectic WWOOFING farm schedule and expected only to work just 3-4 hours daily and are free for lot of sight-seeing and travel to places of tourist interest so that they become close to experience the Indian historical and cultural background which they can take back home . The project is situated at Village Surajpura near World famous Khajuraho temple town in MP state in India , which is adjacent to the Ken River and Panna Tiger Reserve. \nThe proposed WGV in long run would function, evolving into a model of sustainability using traditional knowledge and cultural practices.  This would closely work with the farmers in various clusters of villages in development of organic agriculture, education for children, local handicrafts and other village developmental activities. People will stay in the traditional family homes with the family and eat delicious traditional food . The Ultimate goal of the WGV would be to regenerate soil, conserve water, raise the water table, work along \u201cNatural Farming\u201d methods towards a model of self-sufficiency on all fronts.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22186,"name":"Immaculate Conception Benedictine Priory","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Puerto Rico","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":18.465901,"id":21756,"group":null,"longitude":-66.103568,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Juan","year_founded":null,"oid":"a3d5b2d0-3b2e-403a-ae49-16c4f01111b6","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Ecumenical Benedictines\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/immaculate-conception-benedictine-priory/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/immaculate-conception-benedictine-priory/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EEcumenical Benedictine Community within the catholic tradition whose mission is to pray constantly and work for the reconciliation and unity of Christians.\nOur Priory in formation welcomes those with a call for reconciliation and unity in order to make possible the desire of Christ \"that all may be one\" (Jn. 17). Our monastic community is above all else a reconciled community within itself. Being reconciled, allows us to embark in the work of reconciliation and unity of Christians.\nThe Ecumenical Mission of this Priory is rooted in sane teachings and tradition of the church of Christ:\n\u201c\u2026The attainment of union is the concern of the whole Church, faithful and shepherds alike. This concern extends to everyone, according to his talent, whether it be exercised in his daily Christian life or in his theological and historical research. This concern itself reveals already to some extent the bond of brotherhood between all Christians and it helps toward that full and perfect unity which God in His kindness wills.\n\nThere can be no ecumenism worthy of the name without a change of heart. For it is from renewal of the inner life of our minds, from self-denial and an unstinted love that desires of unity take their rise and develop in a mature way. We should therefore pray to the Holy Spirit for the grace to be genuinely self-denying, humble. gentle in the service of others, and to have an attitude of brotherly generosity towards them. St. Paul says: \"I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace\".  This exhortation is directed especially to those raised to sacred Orders precisely that the work of Christ may be continued. He came among us \"not to be served but to serve\".\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://prioratodelaconcepcion.weebly.com/'\u003EPriorato de Nuestra Sa. 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Part of our mission is to preserve 150 acres of mature woodlands owned in common on the hill overlooking Goose Pond and Moose Mountain.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/goose-pond-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/goose-pond-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nBeech Cobble Landowners Association was formed from other communes in 1973 to preserve a wooded private 232-acre site overlooking Goose Pond (a 625 acre lake located in rural Canaan, NH.) \n\nHouseholders own 10 to 25 acres, plus an undivided 1/6 share in 137 acres of common land. Decisions are made by consensus. There are now three households living on different sections of the land and three pieces for sale. We are actively looking for new members. \n\nWe're located within half hour of Lebanon, Hanover, Dartmouth College, White River Junction, VT, Rts. 91 and 89, organic farms, and food coops. Although the area is full of culture, creativity, and conscious connection, our land is at the end of a woodsy gravel road. It has mature trees, rocky but fertile soil, some water and mountain views, lots of wildlife, loon calls, and a trail brings you to our lake frontage across from a wild park with wonderful places to swim and a boat put in. Appalachian Trail, skiing, and 16,000 preserved acres within 10 miles. We have cell phone and Internet access on MiFi.\n\nWe're in our 50s-60s, two of us living an off-grid solar homesteading lifestyle. We seek others of all ages with similar and complementary goals, skills, and values. Interests include black smithing, writing, organic gardening, simple living, nature and environment, counseling, energy healing, drumming, and shamanism. We hope to attract flexible, healthy, aware, emotionally mature, sustainable living activists (pagans welcome!) who want to work, play, and live in a small loose community that uses consensus. You must be financially able to build or renovate after a process of getting to know each other, however land (and houses) available here are pretty affordable.  We are in a no zoning town where alterntive building is easier than most places. \n\nWould love to share: some common gardens and a greenhouse, regular meals, meetings, community service projects, tasks such as wood gathering and splitting, permaculture, canning, stewarding the common land, path making, hiking, kayaking, building a cordwood sauna, trips to town, being active for a better world, fire circles, shamanic journeys, earth rituals/celebrations, plus resources such as wood splitter, truck, etc.\n\nFOR SALE: 1. 25 acres (3 acres open, rest wooded with lots of mature white pine for building), large post and beam house in need of extensive repair or salvage/tear down, plus workshop/garage, excellent artesian well, older septic, underground electric, driveway, possible to move another small house onto the land from next door, $70,000 or best offer, possible owner financing; 2. Wooded 20 acre, off-grid, south facing piece w/shared drive and artesian well, about $30,000; 3. Land in either piece could be subdivided once and sold to others acceptable to the community. \n\nPossible co-creation waiting.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22188,"name":"Greenbriar","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":30.250065,"id":21758,"group":null,"longitude":-97.345536,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O.Box 466","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"78621","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Elgin","year_founded":null,"oid":"0ae59646-3f69-42d6-b4c2-dae79b1dd239","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Student centered education\nSustainable living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/greenbriar/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/greenbriar/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGreenbriar is an intentional community on 170 wooded acres near Austin,Texas, whose focus is in supporting and sustaining Marsalom Inc. the  non-profit, educational corporation that owns and operates Greenbriar School.  \n\n     The school was a part of the free school movement begun in the sixties.  Fueled in part by the belief that we are all life long learners, that we learn best in a safe, supportive   atmosphere, and that learning takes place everywhere, not just in a classroom, we have developed a dynamic, flexible, student centered curriculum and facility that is constantly changing to meet the needs of our students based on their current interests. Participation in community life is an integral part of the learning process.\n    In many ways, life at Greenbriar is about simplicity and with the awareness that every action of ours today will influence the next generations.  To that end, we strive to live more consciously, in our interactions with one another and with the world/environment around us.  \n     Greenbriar School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. \nThe land and all of the structures belong to the corporation.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22189,"name":"fortunity","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.577653,"id":21759,"group":null,"longitude":-82.592796,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"727-729 Haywood Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"28806","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Asheville","year_founded":null,"oid":"f9f01d05-5d98-47c3-a023-3d52f2d1f3fd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We're currently cleaning up the properties, maintaining and planning gardens, and re-opening a multi-use commercial building with an education and information themed business model. We believe in open and honest dialogue and place a heavy emphasis on relationship building as a foundation to create a safe and inviting experience.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/fortunity/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/fortunity/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EPlease be aware we are currently restarting at the moment, seeking more core-committed or equity-invested members to proceed more effectively. \n\nfortunity reflects an urban community lifestyle based on a complex combination of residential, commercial, and rural properties with interwoven related projects. Our passion above and beyond living and working together is communication -- in many forms. Though we may tend towards lengthy and intensive planning discussions at times, the goal is to apply the results in productive fashion. Check out our website for more info, and to schedule a visit or tour if curious.\n\nPlease also note: we would best be defined as 'spiritual not religious', represent many different ideologies, dietary paths, and cultivate open minded but grounded and healthy lifestyle choices. Pets, addictions, and substance abuse are not welcome here, but responsible and conscious living definitely is.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22190,"name":"Valterra Village eCohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":null,"physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.3505532,"id":21760,"group":null,"longitude":-124.4763976,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Laburnum Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V9K 2J8","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Qualicum Beach","year_founded":null,"oid":"75a4aab9-fb39-4e33-937c-be2bdf992e6d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To build a friendly and safe community that meets the social and private needs of all ages with a small ecological footprint and options for sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/valterra-village-ecohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/valterra-village-ecohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EAt Valterra Village, we are creating a cohousing community on a semi-rural property in the town of Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island.  The development intends to incorporate green building technologies within the typical pedestrian-friendly community of clustered homes and extensive common facilities.\n\nFrom the Valterra site, a pleasant 35 minute walk, mostly along an existing trail system through Town-owned land, brings one into the town core.  It is also a mere 10 minute walk down Laburnum Road to the new Qualicum Beach Elementary School.  The serene location is set amidst beautiful Crown land forests, Town-owned parkland, and a buffer of privately-owned land adjacent to Laburnum Road.\n\nTo make the project more affordable and customizable, a proposal for two cohousing communities may be put forward.  A multi-generational community of +/- 30 units would have spaces for all ages such as a tot lot and playroom, sound-proofed music room/teen space, craft room, mini gym, adult retreat, etc.  This could be complimented by a community focused on empty nesters / seniors consisting of +/- 20 units with features geared towards \"aging in place\" including universal accessibility and a suite for a caregiver in the common house. \n\nThe site affords plenty of room for the two communities, shared orchards and gardens.  Combined with 13 acres of adjacent farmland, the result would be much like the two communities that make up Yarrow Ecovillage in the Fraser Valley.  There, several families in Groundswell Cohousing have a live/work situation as they lease the 20 acre certified organic commercial farm alongside other residents of Yarrow http://www.yarrowecovillage.ca/.\n\nHow involved individuals would be in the extensive lands outside of their actual community would be their choice.  Some people are happy to participate in what cohousing offers in terms of social interaction at the heart of the community \u2013 the common house - while others are excited to extend that experience to include producing their own organic food in the community gardens.\n\nFor a wealth of information about cohousing, including a video and slide show, visit the Canadian Cohousing Network at http://www.cohousing.ca/. Of special note is this video produced for the Belterra Cohousing Community on Bowen Island entitled \"What is a Home\" http://www.cohousing.org/node/1738. \n\nPlease reply via email if you are interested in finding out more about this amazing opportunity to enter the housing market in Qualicum Beach with the lifestyle of cohousing at the helm.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22191,"name":"Sunburst Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.5277612,"id":21761,"group":null,"longitude":-120.3061337,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"7200 Highway 1","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"93436","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lompoc","year_founded":null,"oid":"9b9e99ce-f298-4e47-b524-2d8e39b76a47","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Realize who you truly are,\nand the power you have\nto create heaven on earth\nthrough spiritual practice, \nsupportive community,\nand selfless service.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sunburst-fellowship/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sunburst-fellowship/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSunburst is a global fellowship and cooperative community dedicated to personal and planetary awakening through spiritual practice, conscious living, and sustainable Earth stewardship. Our purpose is to nurture each seeker\u2019s direct experience of the divine. This is Self-realization! \n\nFounded in 1969, our universal teachings are based upon the message of founder Norman Paulsen and his teacher Paramahansa Yogananda. \n\nEndeavors include organic gardening and farming. Discover soul-awakening teachings. Visit Sunburst Sanctuary, set amidst abundant natural beauty and cared for by a cooperative community. Enjoy the friendship of like-minded souls; partake in meditation services, retreats, workshops and events. Welcome!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22192,"name":"Mana Gardens","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.442713,"id":21762,"group":null,"longitude":-154.942878,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"13-3376 PAHOA-KALAPANA RD","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"PAHOA","year_founded":null,"oid":"7202b0b0-c412-4aba-8fe2-aced5ec3ba01","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The aloha spirit of unconditional love guides all community activities.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/mana-gardens/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/mana-gardens/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nMana is the Hawaiian word for divine power, the life force within all things. Mana Gardens LLC owns 89 acres of the last lowland rain forest in the United States. Stewardship by Miss Green over several years has won government funding for the LLC to plan a native forest restoration. The plan is to restore the native habitat for the resident native dragonflies, native snails, native honey-creepers, and Hawaiian hawks (which are members of a threatened species). The planned project should bring in Federal and State funding to create dozens of part-time jobs. Miss Green has received more than a hundred letters of support from local residents, educators, business leaders and a senator. All members will actively work together to create and steward a sustainable agricultural community. Miss Green cultivates and sells heart-shaped flamingo lilies that grow by the thousands in the forest. All activities are conducted with the aloha spirit of unconditional love.\nTemperatures range from 70-85\u00ba F daytime and 60-70\u00ba F nighttime. It rains almost every day, occasionally six inches per day. No need for any irrigation. Water supply is rain-catchment. County water is free 4 miles away. Miss Green cultivates many seasonal avocado trees and year-round herb and flower gardens. The Gardens gently slope at around 900 feet of elevation on the east rift zone of an active volcano. Walk, bicycle or roll 2 miles to Pahoa town with laundromat, stores and library. The Hilo international airport (ITO) is 22 miles away. Walk, bicycle or roll ten miles to the lava-warmed coastal waters for decent surfing and boating. Small-scale solar power and composting toilets are popular in the area. Internet and cell phone signals are good in certain spots and fair in others. New cell-phone towers are planned to meet the growing demand.\nMembers and visitors may enjoy solitude, commune with nature, garden or work on a project. Projects are listed at http://www.green247.org including the online flower shop. The flower business has a zero-carbon footprint until the flowers leave the garden for delivery. A managing member in good standing has a voice at annual meetings and may develop two acres for private use. Loyalty is required to maintain governance rights in a limited liability company.\nNew members are welcome to apply to join the limited liability company that owns the property. 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The school functions in an ashram, a residential community of dedicated healers and teachers. Around the ashram core an eco-village is being built, to serve those individuals and families with children who would like to receive the benefits of living near an ashram/wisdom school that is anchoring a cultural renaissance, without making as complete a commitment as do the core members of the spiritual order of Sat Yoga. The eco-village will one day host schools for children, an innovative university, clinics and spa, a hotel, and a retirement community with an elder care center/hospice as well.  To all we offer a refuge of peace and higher vision in this time of global cataclysmic change, to accelerate the transformation of human consciousness and contribute to the creation of a new divine culture.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sat-yoga-eco-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sat-yoga-eco-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe welcome women and men from every culture and religious background, of every shade of skin color, of all ages. The Sat Yoga Ashram is a community of paradox. We are preparing for off-grid living and radical change but we uphold the classical principles of beauty and high culture. We are a community based on ancient universal Dharma, including the principles of non-violence, truthfulness, friendship and synergy, yet always pouring the ancient wine of spiritual truth into new bottles for the delight of the postmodern consciousness. We value the arts and are developing new forms of music, drama, and philosophy. We process our wounds and conflicts in confidential transformational sessions. We grow our own organic vegetarian food and we are becoming self-sustaining. \n\nWe often hold formal retreats and invite people from all over the world to participate. Some are accepted for longer term individual immersion retreats. We invite scholars and artists to come and spend time in residence and teach what they know as well as have time to create and heal their own wounds. We are creating a refuge for those who seek transcendence of the ego.\n\nIf you feel called to join us, please attend a retreat and get to know us and this sacred land. There is an admission process and a period of orientation and trial to ensure you would feel at home here and that you share the vision and the way of life we offer.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22195,"name":"Community of St. Isidore","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.321152,"id":21765,"group":null,"longitude":-85.179714,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Michigan Ave.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Battle Creek","year_founded":null,"oid":"412d8944-a3fe-4ec3-9444-9318da3f4149","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E spirituality service sustainability\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/st-isidore-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/st-isidore-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nIsidore the Laborer (1070-1130), was a beloved Christian saint, known for his love to the poor and to the animals.  He is considered the patron saint of farmers, day laborers, and rural communities.  Our goal at St Isidore is to live together in community, supporting each other along life's journey, finding ways we can serve and help others in need.  Ideally we would share several  meals together throughout the week, and have a little bit of time each day for daily prayer.  We would like to start by buying a house in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, with enough yard space to do some organic gardening. \n\nAs of February, 2016, we are still looking for interested individuals.  It would be great if we could get going either in 2017 or 2018.\n\nPlease call or e-mail if you might be interested in joining.  We look forward to hearing from you!  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As we join Gaia in her ascension process during The Great Shift that is in progress now, we too must shift and change and let go of old ways that no longer serve the good of all. It is time to open our hearts, witness our emotions, heal our pain bodies, transcend our egos, and live authentically in harmony with all living beings based upon love. \n\nWe are starting with a small group of Wise Women who are embodying the Divine Feminine, learning to matrix surf,  and shifting our DNA through various shamanic practices and quantum technologies. We are learning to witness our egos and rise above them as we center in our Inner Wise Selves and live from the heart. Each Wise Woman is going within to do our inner journey work during the fall and winter of 2016-2017.  By the fall equinox of 2017, we plan to each build or acquire a mobile tiny home with which we can eventually form a caravan and have our first gathering. This will enable us to be flexible and go with the Flow of Earth changes and Cosmic events as well as political and economic upheaval.  \n\nHeartTribe will be a communal, residential non-profit community that is resource-based and built on a foundation of joyous co-creation with Gaia and all who live upon her. We are invoking the energies of the Divine Feminine \u0026amp; of the devic realms. We are taking full responsibility for our creations both individually and collectively. Most importantly, we are learning to live from our hearts and in unconditional love so that we may model a new paradigm for the planet based in a gifting economy philosophy known in Africa as \"Ubuntu\".  \n\nEventually we intend to build \"hobbit-style\" Earth Houses(partly underground) and become 100% off-grid. Everything we do is intended to be in harmony with the local nature spirits (as they have done at Findhorn, Sirius, and Perelandra) and a co-creative venture where deep listening is paramount. We also embrace the ancient Mayan idea that \"time is art\" and plan to practice and model a more natural way of flowing with time rather than the current artificial clock. \n\nCentral to our vision is also the desire to create a spiritual retreat center in the central common house dome called \"Chrysalis\". This will be a place where people can come and \"cocoon\", witness a new way of life, and be supported in their own personal \"metamorphosis\". Those who live in HeartTribe will serve as the staff, teachers, and healers who facilitate Chrysalis retreats, events, art workshops and playshops.  This Chrysalis will be like a an ashram where people find that their guru is within. \n\nWe are envisioning using wind/solar/\u0026amp; geothermal power as well as creating innovative perma-culture projects, shamanic rituals, composting toilets, a home-school cooperative, a labyrinth, an eco-spiritual education program, local barter exchanges, and possibly a\"living machine\" to process gray waters.\n\nWe envision starting out with a village of 7 tiny homes and  building others as the demand arises. All members will be trained in spiritual empowerment \u0026amp; cooperative decision-making skills. 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A charming bike and pedestrian trail runs the length of 17th Street and connects with the riverside trail system. The residents have actively participated in the planning with the goal to create an old-fashioned neighbourhood that supports friendly cooperation, socializing, mutual support and environmental responsibility. We currently have one unit for resale. Individuals or couples interested in our project are invited to contact us.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22198,"name":"Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Indonesia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Bali","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-8.550327,"id":21768,"group":null,"longitude":115.289137,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Br Sumampan, Desa Kemenuh","physical_address1":"Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Sukawati","year_founded":null,"oid":"f4ac8fae-7855-412e-af28-e97db8fc4151","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The basis of Taman Petanu is a deep commitment to preserve and enhance Bali\u2019s environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability. It is being created to demonstrate a model for sustainable living and community empowerment that upholds the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which balances our harmony with man, nature, and God or Universal Energy.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/taman-petanu-eco-neighborhood/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/taman-petanu-eco-neighborhood/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood is a beautiful 1.5 Hectare property just 15 minutes south of Ubud, Bali. The founders came together and began to form the community vision in 2009. As of December 2015, construction on the common facilities has finished and half of members' homes are completed or under construction.\n\nThe neighborhood includes 18 self-contained private plots, which are supported by a range of common access facilities including: centralized waste and wastewater treatment, permaculture landscaping, pool, playground, barbecue \u0026 gathering area, amphitheater and pavilion for workshops and events. When purchasing a lot, members also purchase a share in the common facilities proportional to their lot size.\n\nPlease see our website for updated details on opportunities to purchase a lot or live in the neighborhood.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22199,"name":"Belle H. Bennett Fellowship","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tennessee","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.1390165,"id":21769,"group":null,"longitude":-86.7969244,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"1008 19th Avenue South","physical_address1":"Scarritt Bennett Center","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"37212","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nashville","year_founded":null,"oid":"c11e0804-f97c-4289-964b-eaac9d39e080","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The Belle H. Bennett Fellowship is a unique leadership development program that trains, inspires, and sustains emerging women leaders committed to social justice at Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/belle-h-bennett-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/belle-h-bennett-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Belle H. Bennett Fellowship is a unique leadership development program that trains, inspires, and sustains emerging women leaders committed to social justice. The program is available to five female/ woman-identifying post-undergraduate applicants.\n\nFor the duration of the program, fellows are empowered to explore the dynamics of social change, spirituality, and activism and are encouraged to discern their vocations within this context. Fellows gain practical experience engaging social justice and anti-oppression work through placements in community-based organizations in Nashville, as well as experience working on personal and group dynamics, conflict management, community building, and self-care.\n\nThe purpose of the program is to prepare young women to lead social justice movements and organizations with integrity and the capacity to engage oppression with intersectionality. The program also builds capacities necessary for women to articulate deep, personal conviction about their work and integrate self-care for sustainable, life-long leadership.\n\nThe Program\n\nEach year, 5 participants are selected from around the country for this ten-month program.\n\nFellows are placed for ten-months with community-based organizations engaged in social justice and anti-oppression work at the local level, such as grassroots organizing groups and nonprofits. Each site placement identifies specific goals and outcomes for the fellows and provides the supervision and resources necessary to accomplish them.\n\nFellows also work as team assistants with Scarritt Bennett\u2019s Education Office, connect one-one-one with a mentor, build community at the Center, and meet weekly for personal and professional development trainings.\n\nParticipants live together in an intentional community practicing a simple and sustainable lifestyle. Scarritt Bennett supports the well-being of each fellow throughout the program so that these young women will be able to dedicate their lives to the work of the program. For the allotted program length, each participant will receive housing with all utilities paid, full health insurance coverage, 40 hours of paid work per month at Scarritt Bennett Center, street or lot parking, and help in getting student loans deferred.\n\nBenefits\n\nArranged unpaid internship with Nashville nonprofit\nPart-time paid work with Scarritt Bennett Center\nHealth insurance\nHousing and utilities\nMembership in a learning community of fellows\nExperience with community leaders\nTraining / Mentoring / Leadership Development\nExperience with project management\n\nApplying\n\nThe priority application deadline for the 2016-2017 program is February 19, 2016. The final deadline is March, 1 2016.\n\nQuestions?  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We invite volunteers to join us in living the Gospel cornerstones of community, service, prayer, and simplicity.\nCaretakers live and work in intentional Christian community year-round and provide service retreats for youth and adults through community service (primarily low-income home repair, but also including organic farming). Caretakers live out the four cornerstones of prayer, community, simplicity and service as members of the Summers, Monroe and Greenbrier county communities, while also fulfilling the various administrative roles that keep a nonprofit going. 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Before participating in setting up the community, all members are first resonating with the values, include the dream of creating a sustainable new life mode beyond the limits of countries, nationalities, religions, and races; and bringing people real happy, free, joyful, and blessed lives.\n\nSo this values system and the common dream are the deep roots and energy source that motivates all members of the New Oasis for Life under all circumstances.\n\nThe content of this Universal Values includes the origin of the universe, the origin of LIFE, the origin of human beings on earth, time, space, consciousness, the value, meaning and purpose of life and LIFE; the crises human beings are faced with, the nature of countries, political parties, religions, marriage and family; the non-material world, and the way of beautifying one\u2019s soul garden etc. It absorbs the wonderful wisdoms of human history such as those of Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Muhammad, and all wisdom essences of sages and saints from different civilizations and cultures.\n\n\n\nB. 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New Social System \n- One global government + university of universal values education + ecovillages lifestyle\n\nWe have a bold vision: the earth will enter into a new age where human beings will grow up to a higher level of consciousness and create a brand new social mode. Countries, political parties, religions, and traditional families will no longer exist; wars, conflicts, fights, and crimes will disappear, and all resources will be shared among people on earth. There is no private ownership any more. There will be a global government responsible for the whole management of administrative affairs on the earth, since there is no countries, political parties, traditional families any more, leaders of the global government will be chosen from the most excellent persons who are totally selfless and fair. 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We have 1600 acres of land bordering wilderness area, 4 km from the coast with 78 house sites separated into 3 different areas. We have 3 towns within 45 minuets drive, the beach is accessed via a walking track through the wilderness area or a 20 minute drive to town. \n\nWe are 15 years old with 50 people living on the land full time at October 2015. We are free to build as we like on our own 1.2 acre site and are planning to build a bigger community center in the near future. \n\nWe all live off grid, solar for power, composting toilets, rain and dam water with many members maintaining permaculture designed gardens and orchids. \n\nWe can be found on www.helpx.net if you want to stay in exchange for work, this is the only way to visit and stay. 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WE HAVE LAND, PLANS FOR 28 UNITS, AIMING TO BREAK GROUND SPRING 2019. \nOakleigh Meadow Cohousing (OMC) is an intergenerational community of independent households committed to finding purpose and a sense of belonging through working, learning and playing together in a neighborhood designed to make a small, beautiful footprint on the land.\n\nOMC, Eugene, Oregon's first cohousing community will consist of 28 units; units are still available. We are couples with children, single parents, working singles, and retired folks who believe that life is richer when people of all ages come together to support and share their lives. We value each person for their unique contribution to the community. We want to be nurtured by the companionship offered to one another and to be enjoyed for being ourselves. Our values include finding a balance of simplicity, economy, and quality in developing and maintaining our neighborhood. \n\nOakleigh Meadow Cohousing will be built on 2.2 acres of land situated on the beautiful Willamette River which runs through the heart of Eugene. More than 25 miles of pedestrian-bike path running along both sides of the river connects us to nearby parks, a thriving downtown, and the University of Oregon.\n\nEugene is a city of 156,000 located in the Willamette Valley, which sits east of the Pacific Ocean and west of the Cascade Mountains. It is a city known for its natural beauty, recreational activities (cycling, running, rafting, fly fishing), focus on the arts, and activist political leanings. Temperatures are mild year round, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Winter snowfall is sporadic and rarely accumulates more than an inch or two. With an hour's drive west from Eugene you can be scouting for whales and enjoying the sound of the surf while walking along sandy ocean beaches. Or head east for an hour to explore the endless wilderness hiking trails and spectacular glaciated mountains of the Oregon Cascade mountains; continue a bit further to reach the fascinating high desert eastern Oregon with its intriguing lava caves and abundant wildlife. \n\nWe know that the decision to join a cohousing community is a major life consideration.  We have a mentoring process to help you decide whether Oakleigh Meadow is a good fit for you and your family. \n\n Oakleigh Meadow's site design, which includes five unit types of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms and our large central common house has been completed and can be viewed upon request.  In the meantime, check out our community's 3D virtual \u201cfly-by\u201c at oakleighmeadow.org.\n\nHave questions or want to know more?  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We have  natural streams/ falls and ponds. we have regular cultivation of paddy \u0026 pulses in addition to organic cultivation of vegetables.we invite like minded people for settlement.We are looking for people interested in Yoga, Meditation \u0026 Ayurvedic  massage.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22205,"name":"Maa Land Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.466416,"id":21775,"group":null,"longitude":-117.456923,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"#3 - 4925 Marello Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V1L 6X4","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nelson","year_founded":null,"oid":"9f45b5a1-8440-4ab7-ad0f-7156e639eeb9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Happy viable off-grid alternative to the culture of crazy, focussing on ecology, ethics, permaculture, awareness.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/maa-land-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/maa-land-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nHappy 22th birthday Maa! congratulations to us :-) \nMaa is a rural land co-op, established in 1994, providing off-grid living on 88 acres of forested mountainside in the Bird Creek watershed on traditional Sinixt Territory.  This unceded First Nations territory is also known as the West Kootenay region, near Nelson, BC, Canada.\n We are a diverse, healthy, vibrant community where we balance living independently with working and playing co-operatively. We value life on the land and strive to live mindfully and with ecological, social and spiritual integrity, recognizing that we each define these things for ourselves and that how we embody them is fluid and changes over time. \nAt Maa, we collectively embody a working alternative to individual property through shared land ownership / stewardship and caring, co-operative community.  \nCurrently (summer 2016) there are 5 houses, with a sixth under construction, and 15 residents on the land (5 are children). The two youngest were born at Maa in January 2016 and August 2013, and the three others will turn three in February (twins) and May.  There are two yurts on the land and we also have a tipi which we set up in the summer.  We have a small amount of electricity available per house (8000 watts shared 6 ways = 1333 watts/house), which is generated by a micro-hydro system that we built and maintain ourselves. Bird Creek runs through the land and provides us with lovely drinking water, electricity, irrigation for the newly expanded co-op garden, and wonderful walking and meditation opportunities.\nSince 2012 we've been in a period of growth, with new people joining each year, bringing our total membership to 9 with an additional two people currently in their trial period.  We still have associate memberships available, which  means you would share an existing homesite.  The process to become a member involves a 12-month trial period of living on the land and participating fully in the life of the co-op.  There is walk-in access only during snow months. We have a great sledding run! We have no specific criteria for membership, but life at Maa works best for people who love the land itself, love living rurally / semi-isolated (especially in winter) and really want to be living in and contributing to community.  It is great to have young families on the land; we are enjoying having a cohort of almost 3-year-olds and a new baby in the community. \nThe land was originally purchased by a group of women; membership is now a mixture of genders and orientations. Being queer-friendly is essential. \nAnd for those who are wondering, Maa means land in Estonian.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22206,"name":"Backyard Neighborhoods","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.187133,"id":21776,"group":null,"longitude":-117.885359,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Francisco","year_founded":null,"oid":"34b4437c-98c3-4b51-b417-33c0b45010de","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The goal of this group is to connect people in any city or town who want to share all or parts of their backyards to create large, shared spaces, where children can play and learn together spontaneously and neighbors can easily get to know each other, share things, and do things together.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/backyard-neighborhoods/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/backyard-neighborhoods/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe goal of this group is to connect people in any city or town who want to share all or parts of their backyards to create large, shared spaces, where children can play and learn together spontaneously and neighbors can easily get to know each other, share things, and do things together.\n\nSome may just want to share portions of their backyards and nothing else. Others may want to share a few more things, such as tools and outdoor toys, and perhaps share occasional meals outdoors. And some may want to develop into retrofitting cohousing communities with some shared indoor facilities like N Street Cohousing in Davis, California, where fences have gradually been removed from the backyards of 19 houses. Those that focus on permaculture and sustainability might even become urban ecovillages.\n\nFamilies who practice home and community education (such as unschooling) might be especially interested in sharing backyards and some indoor facilities. Some families might want to pool resources to set up a laboratory or music room, for example, or share other educational resources.\n\nIf you own or rent a home with a backyard and would like to have neighbors who want to remove or change fences and share parts of their backyards (or if you already have shared backyard space and want to notify interested people when a home on your block becomes available for sale or rent), please see the \"Blocks with Potential\" page at BackyardNeighborhoods.org.\n\nAnd if you would like to buy or rent a home on a block where there are residents who want to share parts of their backyards, you can contact us to be added to an announcement list. Please be specific about which area(s) you are interested in, such as a city, region, state, or country. Whenever someone tells us about property for sale or rent in a block where a resident wants to share backyard space, we will make an announcement to the people who are interested in that area.\n\nAlso, please contact us if you hear of two or more houses next to each other for sale or rent at the same time, on any block. We will then contact the people who are interested in that area.\n\nThe founders of this group live in San Francisco, but we also want to help create backyard neighborhoods in other areas.\n\nWe will never sell or rent any email address, and we won't give your email address to anyone except a person or group you ask us to give it to (for example, you might want to have your email address given to other people who would like to share backyards in particular areas).\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22207,"name":"Piscataquis Village Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.2376685,"id":21777,"group":null,"longitude":-69.2561862,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1 Main ST","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04426","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Piscataquis County","year_founded":null,"oid":"62c32d8f-d65d-4db0-a46f-5f96e5a7d1eb","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E compact, car-free\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/piscataquis-village-project/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/piscataquis-village-project/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThis proposal is to create a compact, car-free, village of 125 acres, on a site totaling 500 acres in southern Piscataquis County, Maine, USA. Development of the site would be guided by a set of zoning and building covenants specifically composed to create a space, as it is built out, to resemble traditional villages of Europe and early North America, in which foot or bicycle was the primary or sole method of transportation. This site would be declared a car-free zone. Motor vehicles would be parked at the perimeter of the development in a green belt of at least 375 acres, which would also be acquired as part of this project. The green belt, other than the area designated for vehicle parking, would also be a zone for allotment gardens, small scale agriculture, playing fields, outdoor recreation and park-like green space. \n\nIn place of building ordinances, typical of most areas, which require setbacks from the edges of the lot, would be \"zero-lot line\" ordinances making for connected buildings with common walls that front directly on the sidewalk. Streets would be narrower and human scaled. Buildings would have a 4 story height limitation and be constructed in such a way as to create arcaded, covered sidewalks. Small squares or plazas would be set through the development, which would become neighborhood centers and meeting places.\n\nThe site would be defined as a medium density, residential/mixed use development allowing an average density of 35 to 50 building lots per acre. Buildings, due to their close proximity to each other (typically town house /row house style), would be of masonry construction to meet a strict fire-proof standard. Ordinances typical of Maine towns requiring car parking spaces for businesses and residences would not be required, and commercial space on the ground floor of residences would be allowed and encouraged.\n\nOur vision is modest: to secure a site, obtain regulatory approval for a medium density/ mixed used development, map out a basic physical structure of streets, plazas and building lots, compose a set of building covenants appropriate to a human scaled, car-free settlement, and let it organically, incrementally evolve. Those people or groups of people that wish to pursue their own, various versions of the Good Life within the bounds of the Village are welcome.\n\nAt present, we have \"contingent investment\" pledges from 42 households totaling $475,000.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfxsxhdw_251f75rgsg4\u0026pli=1'\u003EPiscataquis Village Project Slide Show\u003C/a\u003E:\nSlide Presentation\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dUgUyYNSC0'\u003ETEDxDirigo Talk\u003C/a\u003E:\nPiscataquis Village TEDxDirigo Talk\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='www.facebook.com/villageproject'\u003EPiscataquis Village Project\u003C/a\u003E:\nOfficial Site\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22208,"name":"Quaker Intentional Village-Canaan","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.4295677,"id":21778,"group":null,"longitude":-73.5147322,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"235 Bradley's Crossing Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"12060","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"East Chatham","year_founded":null,"oid":"a6d60457-7c3a-4d95-a5bc-aa5a505c15b8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Spirit, land, growing together\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/quaker-intentional-village-canaan/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/quaker-intentional-village-canaan/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are currently a community of six member households and three households interested in membership, living close to the land on 135 acres of mixed woodland and pasture. We range in age from infant to 60s, with 15 adults and 14 children. We strive to live spirit-focused lives that are simple, sustainable, and joyful, benefiting from and enjoying our close connections with each other and the land. We don't all need to identify explicitly as Quaker. We welcome diversity of all sorts.\n\nWe are in the gorgeous Hudson Valley of upstate New York (2.5 hours from NYC/Boston, 10 minutes from our local Quaker Meeting), in the foothills of the Berkshires.\n\nWe are thriving in a range of green homes that use technologies including plastered strawbale walls, slip-and-chip walls, stick-building, timber-framing, passive solar design, solar hot-water systems, and wood heat; many of us built our own. Many of us farm small plots organically, raise chickens and livestock, and eat increasingly more from what we grow. We join together in our big farmhouse for weekly potlucks, occasional community dinners hosted by one or more households, community workdays, committee meetings, spontaneous game nights and tea times, presentations on topics of interest, and monthly community business meetings.  We use Quaker processes including consensus decision-making that seeks God's will, discernment, and the clearness process, and we value equality, simplicity, and diversity of experience and viewpoints.\n\nWe are currently seeking new members!  Starting late summer 2014 there will be a 1,500-sq ft house available for sale to a new member household.  The house is initially available for rent in order to allow time for discernment about membership.  (See pictures of red house in photo gallery below.)  We also have one house building site available, with the possibility of two more in the future if there is need.   Our membership process starts with a mutual getting-t0-know-each-other time, during which the potential member or member family gets involved with the community in various ways and gets to know us (and vice-versa).  This often takes up to a year.  The goal is to come to a sense of clearness, for the applicant as well as the community members, about whether the fit is a good one.  More about our membership process can be found on our web site (http://qivc.org/faq-qivc#Participation).\n\nWe believe conscious culture creation in community can be a means to advance our intentions:\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo live in worship, increasing our mindfulness, spiritual focus, and God-centeredness by intertwining our daily lives with others who share these intentions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo create a village setting that values and engages participation by people of all ages, expands our experience of family, and supports our expression in the world\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo create wealth that embodies integrity and Truth by carefully examining our engagement in the current economic order and stepping away from its destructive elements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo live in unity \u0026amp; harmony with the earth by considering the near and far environmental impact of our actions while striving for thrivability\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo include a good measure of joy, fun, creativity, and service in our lives\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\nWe believe that our communities' success in achieving these five intentions will be aided by memberships diverse in race, age, ethnicity, sexual preference, and economic situations, and therefore it is our aim to gather communities whose members are diverse in these ways as well as others.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22209,"name":"Providence Zen Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Rhode Island","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.969544,"id":21779,"group":null,"longitude":-71.434952,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"99 Pound Road","physical_address1":"Providence Zen Center","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"02864","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Cumberland","year_founded":null,"oid":"cfbdb8d8-630a-4af6-b1ba-6d68d8c8ef0d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E residential Zen practice\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/providence-zen-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/providence-zen-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nProvidence Zen Center is a residential spiritual community founded in 1972 by the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn to provide a place where his students could live and practice Zen together.  In 1979 we moved to our current location about 20 minutes from the heart of Providence in rural Cumberland RI. \n\nMost residents work outside the community and pay a monthly training fee (currently $675).  This fee covers all primary living expenses (room, food, utilities).  Food is bought and shared by the community, and community meals are cooked for the community several times a week on a primarily volunteer basis.  The remainder of meals are prepared individually. Our spiritual practice is modeled after the practices of the Korean Zen tradition.  Zen meditation practice consisting of sitting meditation, chanting, and bowing is offered twice daily in the early morning and evening, and residents are encouraged to practice together daily as their work schedule permits.  In addition, residents may attend monthly weekend retreats as well as longer retreats held twice yearly in the summer and winter:  these retreats are available to residents at no additional cost.  We also have a large non-residential community which visits the center to attend practice, retreats, or other community events, and we offer our hospitality to other spiritual groups which rent our facilities to host their own retreats.  \n\nAs a community we are committed to working towards greater sustainability.  To this end we are transitioning to purchasing as much organic and local food as our budget allows, growing some of our own produce in the garden and greenhouse, and keeping chickens to help provide eggs for the community.  We have installed low watt florescent fixtures and bulbs throughout the buildings. We are also working to retrofit the buildings to make heating in the winter more energy efficient. Last fall we replaced the remaining single pane windows in the original wings of the building with energy star rated replacement windows. In addition to this, we work to foster greater connection with the wider spiritual community through participation in ecumenical and interfaith groups, and have hosted interfaith retreats.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EThe Kwan Um School of Zen\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EProvidence Zen Center home page\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22210,"name":"Micah's House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Alabama","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.520661,"id":21780,"group":null,"longitude":-86.80249,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Birmingham","year_founded":null,"oid":"39dbdee0-0bf9-4040-bc4c-adda4b709c81","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Life Together\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/micahs-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/micahs-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe exist as a Christ-centered, egalitarian intentional community in Birmingham, AL pursuing pillars of hospitality, nonviolence, discipleship and simplicity in our neighborhood of East Lake.\n\nMicah's House was birthed out of an artistic collective called Emuna. Through Emuna we began our journey of pursuing a consistent life ethic, confronting the challenging parts of our unexamined lives and making decisions in order to embody the faith we all claim. Six of us moved into a huge house on the Southside of town but through many transformative experiences that have challenged virtually every part of us, individually and communally, we have settled and started to grow roots in East Lake, Birmingham. In September 2012 we acquired a house in South East Lake, and in April of 2013 we dedicated the Ambrose/Sales House to the work of the community in memory of our friends, Rick Ambrose and Dick Sales - both tireless advocates for peace and justice in Birmingham and around the world.\n\nAs part of our shared life together, each week we set aside Monday and Thursday nights for community dinner at 7:00 PM - all are welcome. Additionally, on Saturday evenings, as we are able, we peace vigil with a group of veteran peacemaker friends in Birmingham's 5 Points South at 5PM, followed by dinner at New China Town at 6PM. Frequently we partner with PHADP, JAM, Pax Christi, Mary's House, Arise, ACIJ and GBM in pursuit of justice for all Alabamians.\n\nAt times Micah's House has consisted of as many as eight adults and three children living and sharing a common life together. At present, the community is in a time of transition as the majority of community members are in the process of pre-arranged moves necessitated by previous commitments and future endeavors. As a result, we have space available for new short-term and long-term residents and those interested in pursuing our life together. For more information, read through \"Our Life Together\" (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1DVcWj3bhSDUnpJVFdFWGZjVWs/edit?usp=sharing) if you feel you may be interested in connecting with us. Also, check out the \"Rule\" tab of our website, where you can find our communal commitments, our shared values and vision documented. In essence we seek to holistically embody the gospel: loving God, loving each other, loving our neighbor.\n\nVisitors are welcome, if you are interested in coming please contact us at community@micahshouse.com.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22211,"name":"metasofa artists community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.217975,"id":21781,"group":null,"longitude":-110.970869,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tucson","year_founded":null,"oid":"03c8c307-34a5-4a98-be40-18f106963568","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Artists community, experiential school, off-grid eco-village, appropriate technology development, alternative media production, resource network support\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/metasofa-artists-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/metasofa-artists-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EDesign and proposal for support of transcendent creativity...\n\nCultural diversity with spiritual consciousness is essential - welcoming each other with respect, kindness, learning and understanding.  This also includes people of all ages and abilities, and of any economic status.\n\nLiving and working together in community is a spiritual practice, where co-operation means with each other... and with guidance from each person's inspiration (co-operation with spirit, as any artist knows), and then also verified by consensus among members of the community.  Depending on viewpoint, there are no leaders, or everyone is a co-leader.\n\nEach person's time is equally valuable, by definition.  Maximum 'free' time for healing \u0026amp; creative work.  Minimal overhead of all types, including community meetings \u0026amp; chores.\n\nEcological appropriate technology, and off-grid independence from conventional 'resources'.\n\nProposed resident population of 10 to 50, including students, with additional capacity for hundreds of visitors during public events.  Non-resident membership is limited by the size of the universe.\n\nProposed community resources, projects, businesses - theatre \u0026amp; art gallery, restaurant \u0026amp; bakery, greenhouse, gardens \u0026amp; housing around the community.\n\nProposed experiential 'non-school' open educational environment - including music/dance/theatre, media-art production, ecological \u0026amp; appropriate technology, holistic health...\n\nMore about the community design - metasofa.org/community\n\nWe're facilitating Tucson's community timebank - timebank.metasofa.org:81\nand the (international) Timebank Knowledge Commons Library - tbkc.metasofa.org:81\n\nFor current projects and latest news, please see \u2013 metasofa.org/news","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22212,"name":"Asheville Mountain Meadows","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.8704124,"id":21782,"group":null,"longitude":-82.4545328,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2129 Crooked Creek Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"28754","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Mars Hill","year_founded":null,"oid":"4ed86df0-4e67-4de3-b9ca-219be27c424d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Mountain Meadows is a Green, Organic, \u0026amp; Sustainable community that listens to the land and fosters positive, fruitful, and conscious relationships.  The beautiful new river rock and hardwood (70% comes from our land) Pavilion is a gathering place for spontaneous get-togethers and community events.\n\nOur Spirit\u2026\n\n\n\nBorn in the spirit of cooperation and camraderie, Mountain Meadows is a Green, Organic, \u0026amp; Sustainable community with Common Area gardens and orchard plus an artfully designed Pavilion \u0026amp; Patio. Our caring and kind design \u201clistens to the land\u201d while fostering positive, fruitful, and conscious relationships in a pastoral setting.Our Spirit\u2026\n\n\n\nBorn in the spirit of cooperation and camaraderie, Mountain Meadows is a Green, Organic, \u0026amp; Sustainable community with Common Area gardens and orchard plus an artfully designed Pavilion \u0026amp; Patio. Our caring and kind design \u201clistens to the land\u201d while fostering positive, fruitful, and conscious relationships in a pastoral setting.\n \n\u201cWhen you have more than you need build a longer table \u2013 not a higher fence\u201d (author unknown)\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/asheville-mountain-meadows/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/asheville-mountain-meadows/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\nMountain Meadows on Crooked Creek is a Healthy Lifestyles community. We are Green, Organic, and Sustainably oriented and recognize the overarching value of positive human interaction in a welcoming and conscious environment. Enjoy the 5+ acre common area with organic vegetable areas by Crooked Creek and an organic orchard already in-place. Our new and beautiful Pavilion \u0026amp; Patio and grounds creates a warm surround for caring and kind interface, poetry readings, spiritual musings. yoga classes, drumming, musical events, potlucks, etc. Boulders, a game area with fire pit are ready and 200 xeriscape plants are being nurtured.Most importantly, many of us will enjoy spontaneous chat and a cup of java or tea around the fireplace, fire pit, or grill. The Pavilion also offers a small heated kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor and indoor games in a rich stone and wood Arts \u0026amp; Crafts setting near the entry. Come take a look at our community: 67% (21) of our 30 lots are SOLD but many pretty lots remain including 3 long-distance view lots that gaze toward the Mt. Pisgah range; and 3 homes will be started in the next 3 months.  \n\n\u0026lt;25 minutes to downtown Asheville  \u2022  7 minutes to Mars Hill\n\nAll 4 lane highway to Asheville except last 2 miles of State Road\u2022  High-speed cable and all underground utilities  \n\nHigh mountain air quality \u0026amp; south facing\u2022  mountain water supply  \u2022  5 1/2 A Organic garden \u0026amp; poultry patch area, orchard, Pavilion \u0026amp; Patio with FP, Grill, Fire Pit, Games, Sustainable \u0026amp; Eco-friendly  \u2022  Heirloom seed bank initiated\n\n1A-5A forest privacy  \u2022  Creek \u0026amp; Meadows\n\nGreenBuilt NC homes ...Small and beautiful homes encouraged\n\nSee www.ashevillemountainmeadows.com for more info under the Menu items below. \nHome | Survey \u0026amp; Prices | Lot Info | Conscious \u0026amp; Sustainable | Community \u0026amp; Covenants\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22213,"name":"Kin's Domain Ringing Cedar Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.7806873,"id":21783,"group":null,"longitude":-79.3476118,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"20 Godstone Rd #1206","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"M2J 3C5","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Toronto","year_founded":null,"oid":"0f60d673-ac60-4082-85eb-2822f06f701c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainable Garden Community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kins-domain-ringing-cedar-project/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kins-domain-ringing-cedar-project/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nRinging Cedar Project is a community of like minded individuals who are inspired by permaculture principle of gardening explained Sepp Holzer, and those who are interested in developing and nourishing vital cultural values as inspired by Vladimir Megre\u2019s vision.\n\nWe are seeking active, passionate and motivated people to form a real life kin\u2019s domain settlement in British Columbia Region. 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We are committed to living closer to the natural world\u2026in harmony with nature and more lightly on the earth using sustainable technologies.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/tierraluz/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/tierraluz/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EIn these times....It's time to do it differently...\nStewarding a Refuge from the pace and patterns of business as usual...  \nPracticing and Inspiring lighter footprints on the earth\n\nEarth Built * Sun Powered\n\nWe are committed to living closer to the natural world\u2026\nin harmony with nature and more lightly on the earth using sustainable technologies.\n\n    SUN:  solar power, solar hot water, solar clothes dryers(!)\n    WIND: wind power, enhanced natural ventilation\n    EARTH: Natural building techniques, organic  gardening,  permaculture\n    WATER:  Natural well water, gray water recycling, harvesting rainwater\nAND\u2026more to enjoy:\n    Ocean Views, Jungle Views, Pastoral Views\n    Regularized Titled lots and,Titled community land\n    Solar powered off grid well and 20,000 Liters community water storage\n    Common Land: shared open space (almost 9,000 m2!) including organic farmland, food forest, jungle trails, meditation vistas\n    Beautiful wooden 15m2 yoga deck on the highest ground and best view for all to enjoy.\n    Superadobe Community Storage/Bodega 12m2\n\nWe are an Eco-focused off-grid neighborhood set up co-housing style with private ownership of lots and common land co-owned via a Mexican Civil Association of which we are all members. We have beautiful land in Sayulita, Mexico, a fun, lively, small town north of Puerto Vallarta.  We have a good well, solar system for pumping the water,  water distributed to the lots, community water storage, roads ,trails, food forests, great sun for solar and already have 14 adults and 5 kids involved\u2026It\u2019s happening!  We have 6 lots left out of a total of 17. Seven houses have been built, 5 half of them with earthen building techniques such as Cob or Superadobe/Earthbag and local wood fired brick. The weather is fabulous, the skies are clear and blue most all year and there is great surf and swimming at the beach in Sayulita, a 20 minute walk or 5 min drive away.\n\nVISION: A community of neighbors where there is a shared interest and commitment to using less \nresources, producing less waste, producing our own renewable energy, and enjoying a more tranquil and \nsustainable life that enhances health and well being. We share land/open space that holds possibilities for \ngrowing food, gathering with friends, walking, sitting or practicing yoga in nature at a beautiful meditation \nvista. Our homes are modest sized, ideally built with natural materials such as compressed earth blocks, \ncobb, adobe, bamboo, etc, that are easier on the environment than more processed materials such as cement. \nWe each have incorporated sustainable technologies such as photovoltaics, wind power, solar \nhot water heating, low impact development, grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting, composting toilets, \netc. Living this way, perhaps we may be closer to the suggestion by Mahatma Gandhi to, \u201cBe the change you \nwish to see in the world\u201d. \n\nTONE: Smile!...It\u2019s Mexico! Let it go...Relax! Tranquilo! Find your gratitude and let it be known. Ask periodically, \u201cHow can I do this with a lighter footprint?\u201d Also, take the time to pause, breathe, sit in nature listen and let the sacred land speak to us.\n\n*The more shades of green the better!\n**Inspired by some of the Mexican culture of tolerance, we invite this quality to be central to giving respectful space to one's neighbors differences.\n*We have a community sacred space on the top of the land...a place for reverence of nature and meditation, yoga, etc.\n*Private International Green School  and Public school nearby","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22215,"name":"Jewel Creek Organic Farm \u0026 Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.1711953,"id":21785,"group":null,"longitude":-118.6180768,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2680 Jewel Lake Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V0H 1J0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Greenwood","year_founded":null,"oid":"806996ea-3350-4d66-8811-cca258b7f38b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E An Agriculturally based Ecovillage\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/jewel-creek-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/jewel-creek-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a family of 4 (Oliver, 33, Meike, 38, Emil, 5 and Eva 2), seeking connection to the land and community. We value sustainability and want to live a satisfying, healthy and creative life. We bought a piece of property with the intent of starting an organic farm and forming an ecovillage. We moved to Jewel Creek in May 2012, started renovating an existing log house and building our homestead. \nWe would like to invite like-minded people in our age group (20s-40s) to inquire, help out, learn and perhaps join and create a wonderful interdependent community with us.\n \nTHE PROPERTY: It's located only minutes north of Greenwood and only an hour from Osoyoos, 142 acres with Jewel Creek running through it as well as at least one artisian spring. It has great sun exposure, good top soil and is big enough for several families to live on self sufficiently. It has crown land on 3 sides and trails all around. Less than 2 km to Jewel Lake. \n\nOUR PLAN:\nWe are planning to build a cluster of natural homes designed to minimize ecological disturbance and maximize use of the fertile, previously cleared areas for organic farming and gardening. We will use building material sourced from our land as much as possible. \nWe are already producing our own solar power and are going to set up hydro systems.\nGrey water will be treated naturally and used for irrigation. Composting toilets will provide humanure for some gardens and plants. \nWe would like to host workshops, retreats, and small festivals related to sustainability, music and the arts, We hope that this will not only be fun and social but also bring the community some income for improvements, bills and further development.\nWe want to consume food that is produced locally, ideally on our own farm, but always sustainably. Our organic farm will supply residents and visitors with fresh, organic food; surplus can be sold on local farmer's markets (twice a week in Grand Forks), through the food co-op, through CSAs and to restaurants in the area. \nWe would like to invite people to join who have some of the skills and experience in community living, natural building, establishing off-grid energy systems, permaculture, organic farming, educational programs and/or are simply and wonderfully handy, hardworking, hands-on folks. \nIf you are an Anti-vaxxer, believe that the government is poisoning us with Chemtrails, very religious, a conspiracy theorist, a \"Freeman on the land\", anti-science, or the like... if this is you... you need not apply. This is a place for practical, hard working, rational, freethinkers who enjoy life, being active and healthy, believe in sustainability and that a green revolution is needed and feel it is better to be prepared for an uncertain future (as best as we can be) than to pretend like everything is ok and be totally unprepared.\n\nPlease check out our posting online for more info!\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/kunterbunt.ecovillage/'\u003EFacebook\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.jewelcreek.ca'\u003Ewww.jewelcreek.ca\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22216,"name":"GreenLife Ecovillage and Learning Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.1089323,"id":21786,"group":null,"longitude":-123.4049492,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Rural","year_founded":null,"oid":"7dfaff04-ea81-41ff-a8c7-61b1ca5bf8f5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To create a learning center for all and build an ecovillage to support and care for the earth, each other and all her creatures.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/greenlife-ecoretreat/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/greenlife-ecoretreat/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EDo you want to live in community with others? Do you want to get out of the rat race and the city?\n\nThis project needs funding from individuals to make it happen. This is a forming community. \n\nDo you have skills, time, $ to contribute to make this dream a reality. \n\nLets build communication, community,  build  homes, an ecovillage, and share the experience.\nI am looking for 5-20 acres to have a community with natural homes that are off the grid. \nI want to create sustainability and revenue while providing a home with land to thrive. \n\nLet's create a Green Sustainable Educational Learning Center that incorporates an eco retreat offering massage \u0026amp; other healing modalities ie acupuncture, reiki, Yoga classes, Green Education, with the added aspects of a wood fired sauna and wood fired hot tub to host retreats.\n\nwebsite at:\n\nwww.greenretreat.com\n\nLet's envision the land that has multi-funcional uses to be a learning educational center and a rustic retreat for guests in nature and a home for us.\n\nThe way to create revenue from living on the land:\nA Green Learning Center for teaching guests about Permaculture, sustainable farming, living off the land, cooking, canning, drying and cultivating plants and herbs.\nA rustic retreat for guests to relax in a wood fired sauna and snorkel hot tub with a solar shower.\nA natual spa with therapeutic massage, body wraps and salt scrubs offered daily.\nDaily well being classes of Yoga and Nia dance instruction offered twice daily.\n3 gourmet vegetarian meals served daily.\nOvernight accommodations for guests in Earth cabins made from Cob, Straw bale, tree house, glamping tent,  each with a nature theme.\n\nWorkshops how to:\nTeaching green building i.e. cob, straw bale, tree house, tiny houses, etc.\nPermaculture\nCanning/Preserving/Drying\nTinctures\nMycology\nHerbal Salves\nMassage workshops for couples, pregnancy, infants\nAnimals\nSolar \nHydro-electric\nkayaking \n\nA Conference center for Workshops to rent for their students we offer the lodging, meals and spa services.\n\nCall if seriously looking to help formulate this community while building a life together and learning how to be sustainable and live off the grid!\n\nAudra \n206-200-2888\n\nWe are open to ideas for creative funding. You could contribute, donate, invest or have a lifetime membership. \n\nWe currently have monthly meetings that include creative fundraising, participating in fairs, learning how to communicate and co-create together. 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We encourage ecologically responsible living, nonviolence, a healthy living environment, and we value active participation in the local and larger world.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/walnut-commons/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/walnut-commons/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nUrban cohousing in downtown Santa Cruz. An all-age community, contained in a 3-story LEED compatible building with underground parking. There are 19 units, 700-1400 square feet, plus a large common area and terrace. 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Emphasis on individual privacy and community cooperation. Additional community land shared.\n\nWe're looking for land now and getting in touch with future community members at this time. We are looking at land near a larger city or town, between 40-100 acres (or more if possible) mixed meadows and forest, stream. Projected 20-50 individuals or families. Allocation of acerage per family to make an individual homestead for growing food and building your home. Size and style of home as well as paying for your home is at your own discretion. Community organization will assist in finding affordable and sustainable housing options. Common land includes meadow shared for animals and orchards ie.  \n\nI've looked at other intentional communities and I feel many of them lack natural beauty of design and lack incorporation with the natural environment.  \n\nGround rules will be decided in consensus with community members similar to a co-op community. Depending on the location chosen, houses would be as off-the-grid as possible, using passive solar design, natural building options and permaculture principles without sacraficing too many modern comforts and technology. Members with skills in green building and alternative energy technology are especially appreciated. \n\nThe intention is to form a community of like-minded individuals who can offer a diversity of skills and backgrounds to create a society for the modern world. A place where abundant organic food is available, where we can live in harmony with nature as well as be able to reach our potential as human beings.\nLooking for land NOW. Be part of the process!\nPlease email me with any questions and feel free to tell me about yourselves.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22219,"name":"Maetreum of Cybele, Magna Mater","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.175035,"id":21789,"group":null,"longitude":-74.021302,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"3312 Route 23 A","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"12463","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Palenville","year_founded":null,"oid":"2cfa3c80-d247-4d6f-81a5-93cc36132f3c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Goddess oriented community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/maetreum-of-cybele-magna-mater/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/maetreum-of-cybele-magna-mater/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are something very old renewed. Located in the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York, we have slightly over three acres of land, a 120+ year old former resort inn and building towards as much self sufficiency as we can.\n\nWe are a community of Goddess spiritual oriented women, are incorporated as a 501C3 religious charitable organization and we are trying to build a new/old way of living as a community.  If that sounds good, contact us.\n\nWe have a full ceramics studio, adding looms and other handicrafts.  We have an in house movie theatre. Living here means sharing the expenses and work to maintain our property and doing so in a Goddess oriented manner.  We are located in a tiny hamlet so having your own car is a definite plus.\n\nIf you are interested, come spend a week with us so we can see if we all mesh.  All sexual orientations are welcome and we are transsexual positive but you must be fully transitioned and woman identified.  Men are welcome to visit and often do.  We are very feminist oriented, service oriented and social justice oriented.\n\nYou do not have to be a member of our religious tradition to live here but should be comfortable with it.  No dogs, multiple kitty residents.  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To educate, encourage and enable the pioneers of new Eco-Villages and Communities.\nTo live as sustainably and harmoniously as possible and practical with each other and the planet. \n\nCurrently in the planning stages for a crowdfunding campaign to buy land in Ecuador\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22221,"name":"The Hedge","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kansas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.0608445,"id":21791,"group":null,"longitude":-97.9297743,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"555 not available","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Hutchinson","year_founded":null,"oid":"a2a347db-775d-46bb-9703-68a6f236610b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E pagan community cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-hedge/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-hedge/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBlessed Be, We have a website www.thehedgecommunity.com The Hedge is a Pagan community between around Hutchinosn, ks. We are on 30 acres half wooded and half pasture. There are some outbuildings now and a creek. We are tied to the grid, until we have a well and enough solar power installed. We welcome all ages, \u0026amp; beliefs. We have one room in tha main house available. And we also have the loft in the barn large with electric and we will be putting in wood heaters soon. Individual cabins will be built and exisiting buildings will be renovated for housing. We share meals, celebrate holidays, and plan outings together. We grow organic all natural gardens and will be supported in a few years by our tree farm. Right now we work as a community cleaning forclosed homes in the local area. Each community member works two days a week doing this. The rest of the time we work at the community. We use this money to buy items for the community, and food, land payment etc. We also plan on homeschooling as a community, including monthly trips to museums and such. Doing things as a community is very important to us. We are tired of working for $ to buy plastic or electronic gadgets that simulate life. We want to LIVE life, love, laugh, eat, dance, sing and all the rest. We have seen others comments about handing over there assets when joining a community. We do not want your money, or assets. What you have when you join us is yours. But you will not have much use for it here lol. We will be buying hygiene products that we do not make ourselves as a group. There will be co housing as well as individual cabins are possible. We require natural building, using natural materials or reclaimed materials as often as possible. We have many animals and will soon have more. Cats, dogs, goats, ducks, chickens and more. You must be respectful of them and there right to be at the community. Many of us are vegetarians. You do not have to be one to live here. But there will be no killing of animals here. The meat eaters buy meat in bulk from organic sources. We make decisions as a group, with founding members making decisions in disputes. We want this to be like and extended family. Two of us are poly, this does not mean we sleep with everyone. Or anyone outside of our committed relationship. Gay or bi people are accepted as is everyone regardless of sexuality. Most of us are Pagan and celebrate nature as well as Yule, Samhain etc. Call 316-371-5732\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22222,"name":"Allegheny Crest Intentional Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"West Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.27733,"id":21792,"group":null,"longitude":-79.24087,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Mount Storm","year_founded":null,"oid":"640500bf-a0dd-494f-9410-5ca3f869b036","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Integrating community with the larger world; creating change *in* people that leads to critical social change.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/allegheny-crest-intentional-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/allegheny-crest-intentional-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EAllegheny Crest Intentional Village is a unique approach to combining social change, personal growth, rural revitalization, and ecological sensitivity.  Located in the West Virginia Potomac Highlands, 100 miles west of Washington DC, with spectacular mountain settings and crisp, clean air, our land currently includes a retreat center with 20 acres of lush, pristine river valley, and 3 acres of mountaintop with four houses, a 24-unit motel, and a general store.\n\nLike many other intentional communities, Allegheny Crest is based in humanistic values, equality of opportunity, social action, personal growth, and compassionate service.  What makes us a village, and not only a community, is active outreach, local integration, radical acceptance, and porous membership:\n\nActive Outreach:  We regularly have events that bring in a wide range of people, and these events change lives! Participants have said: \u201c\u2018normal\u2019 is not normal anymore\u201d; \u201copening doors that I didn't even know existed\u201d; \u201ctruly people who accepted me unconditionally\u201d; \u201cI fell in love with myself!\u201d  (We jokingly say that we measure success by how many people go home and quit their jobs.)  Whatever skills you have can be used to help create these amazing spaces.  They make magic!\n\nLocal Integration: We reach out to those who already live nearby, providing services, working with them, playing with them, building connections in whatever ways work best, and becoming an integral part of the local people\u2019s lives. \n\nRadical Acceptance.  People who would never think of discriminating on skin color or gender often unconsciously discriminate against people with different verbal styles, work patterns, thought processes, or priorities.  Discovering these blind spots and creating a welcoming environment for *all* people is a core part of our work in the world.\n\nPorous Membership.  Many communities have a strong line between members and non-members, have strict limits on visitors, and a structured membership process\u2014all within the context of defined property lines.  Membership at Allegheny Crest can take any form that human relationships can take, from client or casual acquaintance to event participant to short-term volunteer to full residential membership\u2014and individuals can shift their relationship as their own needs and growth require.  Because we practice Radical Acceptance, this includes accepting that an individual\u2019s relation to the community can change however it needs to without breaking that connection.  Porous membership allows people to connect in many ways that allow for mutual benefit for the person and the community.  This also spreads the community\u2019s influence and connections much more widely.\n\nWe are also distinctive in our approach to governance and to abundance:\n\nCompassionate Anarchy.  Rather than needing group approval for every initiative, each person has full authority to act on their own\u2014and the responsibility to discern who will be affected and how to incorporate their concerns.  Compassionate anarchy fosters individual initiative, allows greater personal freedom, and replaces centralized control with a dynamic negotiation process.\n\nAbundance.   Subsistence living is often seen as a value or necessity in community living.  We value and support abundance in every aspect of life: emotions, economics, energetics, social connections, personal freedom, and time.\n\nIf you are an independent-minded and energetic person who wants an intimate community while contributing to cutting-edge social change, you may find your home with us. \n\nMany of us have connected through New Culture experiences: workshops, open houses, weekend events, and ten-day summer camps. There are intentional communities and businesses across the country and beyond that have been built on New Culture insights; here, we are taking it to a new level.\n\nOur existing businesses form the economic base for the village.  The work is quite varied, and includes every aspect of producing, managing, maintaining, and improving these businesses, properties, events, activism, and educational programs. \n\nPlay and connection are also core and conscious activities; *balance* is a primary goal.\n\nMembers can select a living environment that best suits their needs:  resident on one of our properties, member of a group house, or living in a separate house or apartment that they rent or own.  Residents who choose to be part of the core economic base are provided with room and board (and medical care in many cases), as well as assistance in creating independent income opportunities.\n\nBecause there are no zoning restrictions and no building code restrictions, Allegheny Crest is an ideal location for using alternative construction techniques, land use, energy generation and management, sustainable design, and much more.  We already have a geothermal heating and cooling system for the motel, and geodesic domes for large group meeting spaces; we are excited about exploring other projects that move us more towards sustainability.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22223,"name":"Saraswati Ahimsa Vana","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Napo","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-0.9962972,"id":21793,"group":null,"longitude":-77.8136035,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Tena","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tena","year_founded":null,"oid":"f6192f21-e5b0-4fb3-947e-860f4bb46b6c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E spread love and knowledge\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/saraswati-ahimsa-vana/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/saraswati-ahimsa-vana/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWelcome to Saraswati Ahimsa Vana\u2026 a hidden paradise in the Amazon Jungle that words cannot describe.  We are community followers of vedic principles starting up an organic farm and nature reserve to protect part of the Amazon rainforest and the animals within.  Our goal is to teach our foreign visitors and Ecuadorian neighbours about simple living, high thinking.\n\nAt the current moment we are reforesting 26 hectares (approximately 60 acres) of secondary rainforest with native plants and trees from the Amazon, returning natural feeding grounds to the hunted animals.  We are in the process of forming a legitimate Ecuadorian foundation to offer a haven to the surrounding Amazon wildlife.  \n\nVOLUNTEERING\n\nAs a volunteer you\u2019ll have the opportunity to experience a different culture and different way of living based on Vedic Principles, with people who care about nature and ecology.  Volunteers have the opportunity to help and learn about vegetarian cooking, permaculture, natural medicine, green building, yoga, meditation, philosophy, and will learn about working with conscious art and educational programs for children living in and around the community.  You can also bring your creative energies to our workshops, make new friends and have the experience of a lifetime. \n\nOn our volunteering program you will be able to participate in the following\u2026\n\nTropical Permaculture\nComposting\nWeeding\nChocolate Making\nYoga\nMantra Meditation\nEcological workshops with schools\nVegetarian Cooking\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22224,"name":"Transcendent Seeds of Paradise","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.044438,"id":21794,"group":null,"longitude":-121.215822,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"No address yet","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Still looking for a location","year_founded":null,"oid":"0c6b14a4-f4fb-4ae2-a915-d3cbabc8aa45","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Creating a fun, mutually beneficial, innovative, sustainable, resilient, exploratory, beautiful present and future with each other and the other lifeforms with which we share this amazing planet.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/transcendent-seeds-of-paradise/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/transcendent-seeds-of-paradise/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nTranscendent Seeds of Paradise is an emerging eco-village and artistic community designed to facilitate sustainable, innovative, fun and inspiring ways of living and evolving.  This endeavor aims to help individuals and communities transition away from the exploitive, consumptive, toxic, dominator, and self destructive relationships with each other and nature in which our culture and our species is currently entangled. This lifestyle will increase individual leisure time by reducing the need for monetary income while also providing optimal opportunities for a wide variety of social, recreational, creative, educational, technological, artistic and spiritual activities. Rather than an organization that only provides information, classes and workshops to help people transition towards a more sustainable lifestyle, this project will allow and encourage people to very easily actually experience and participate in these lifestyles, for as long as they like. Transcendent Seeds of Paradise endeavors will be geared towards local self reliance as well as building networks of supportive interdependence. Long term goals will be to create a network of eco-village/eco-communities/sanctuaries/eco-resorts that will be designed to maximize individual and community life enjoyment, fulfillment, health, self expression and self growth. This alliance will experiment, develop, practice, integrate, and teach ways of living which will help individuals and other communities to transition towards more sustainable, ecologically benevolent, healthy, creative, fun and beautiful ways of co-evolving. This community will also be a template and resource for a wide diversity of innovative lifeways that will provide a safety net to enable individuals, families, communities, cultures and countries to survive through various upcoming ecological, economical, political, and cultural challenges and changes.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22225,"name":"Tasman Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tasmania","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-43.094012,"id":21795,"group":null,"longitude":147.744418,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1583 Nubeena Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"07184","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nubeena","year_founded":null,"oid":"169c5174-40a6-4898-bd35-ab96e0d22745","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our vision is a thriving, caring community which celebrates our connection with the earth and with each other.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/tasman-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/tasman-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOverlooking Parsons Bay in Nubeena, on the stunningly beautiful Tasman Peninsula, our 23 acre property is being transformed into a modern, sustainable and affordable community.  We are re-purposing a 70s motel and are fortunate to have inherited several lovely community spaces - a large kitchen, common room, spa and sauna, tennis courts and bbq area.   The land is undulating with diverse natural features.  \nJust an hour and a quarter from Tasmania's capital city, Hobart, we are surrounded by beaches, forest and magnificent scenery.  We are five minutes walk from the centre of Nubeena, where there are many services: district school to year 10, police and emergency services, doctor, chemist, post office, two supermarkets and a tavern.  \nWe have a vision of a way of life that - \n\u25cf\t affirms our understanding that we are an integral part of nature, respects all beings, and treads more lightly on the Earth,\n\u25cf \tacknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and the rich diversity of our own ancestral histories,\n\u25cf\tis resilient and able to adapt to a changing world,\n\u25cf\tis sustainable ecologically, socially and economically, \n\u25cf\tis developing efficient, sustainable and locally-based systems for food, water and energy,\n\u25cf\tis cooperative and mutually supportive,\n\u25cf\thas decision-making and group processes which promote harmony,\n\u25cf\tencourages a focus on relationship and inner peace, \n\u25cf\tprovides a safe, loving environment where everyone flourishes and is nurtured, \n\u25cf\tis a vibrant hub of community arts and crafts, \n\u25cf\tis fully engaged with the larger community of which it is a part, and\n\u25cf\tis a place of healing, training and education","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22226,"name":"Beverley House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.653226,"id":21796,"group":null,"longitude":-79.3831843,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Toronto","year_founded":null,"oid":"b9a782e7-bff1-45cf-b6b0-96345db84682","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Growth through communal living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/114-beverley-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/114-beverley-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe\u2019re a group of people who view living in a community as something more than just being room-mates. We are looking for people \u2013 families or individuals who share our vision of co-creating a sustainable community home together.\n\nWe eat together and share in many of the household chores and expenses of living. Moreover, each house member is committed to raising his/her individual consciousness and, in doing so, developing the vitality, strength and intimacy of relationships among the whole group. Our purpose is to grow together, parent together and live together in laughter, joy and even in our suffering.\n\nWhat we are offering is a system where each member participates in the communal responsibilities of the household\n\tEach member participates in one weekly house meeting where we dialogue about interpersonal relationships, resolve conflicts and take care of logistical matters\t\n        Each member takes care of the children of the house for 10 hours/month to promote a culture of healthy attachment and mentorship for children \n        Cooks or prepars a vegan meal once a week so that everyone can participate\n\tIn addition to rent, pays an extra $180/month toward the grocery kitty, and $25 for a wear-and-tear fund \n        Takes on average two house chores a week \n\nCurrently, there are two owners of the house who are still in the role of landlords and rent is paid to them for a room, gas, hydro and internet.\n\nSome of the texts that have been helpful in guiding us in our endeavor are: \u201cOn Dialogue\u201d by David Bohm, \u201cGetting the Love You Want\u201d by Harville Hendrix, \u201cConcious Loving\u201d by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, \u201cThe Anatomy of Peace\u201d by the Arbinger Institute, \u201cThe Continuum Concept\u201d by Jean Liedloff,  \u201cHold on to Your Kids\u201d by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate, \u201cFree at Last\u201d \u2013 the Sudbury Valley model of free and democratic education, the work of M. Scott Peck on community, the work of A.H. Almaas on spirituality and, most recently, \u201cThe Presence Process\u201d by Michael Brown\n\n(Please note: none of us are extremists and we haven\u2019t all read these books \u2013 we share in our knowledge and practice with each other and respect the different paths each of us are on and the different ways each of us learn to come to higher levels of concsiousness and closeness with each other).\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22227,"name":"Lethbridge Sustainable Living Association","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Alberta","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.6955856,"id":21797,"group":null,"longitude":-112.8451364,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lethbridge","year_founded":null,"oid":"3fd7c10b-846c-4804-8995-7e9c90a5c310","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Presently we are focused on promoting our missions through various means; workshops, special events and our annual AppleFest!, held for the last 3 years in the city. Our sub-groups target local sustainable food production, ecovillage building and alternate economy. While we have undergone changes over time our central focus is still about creating local \u0026 sustainable community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/lethbridge-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/lethbridge-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Lethbridge Sustainable Living Association is a non-profit society whose missions are to assist and create local sustainable food production, promote transition to a fossil-free energy society, help create natural affordable housing and to eventually build an ecovillage in or around Lethbridge, Alberta. \nPlease contact the administrator for more details and to stay informed about our upcoming meetings. Contact Gilles Leclair: 403-593-2030\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22228,"name":"Christie Walk","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"South Australia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-34.933391,"id":21798,"group":null,"longitude":138.596451,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"105 Sturt St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"05000","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Adelaide","year_founded":null,"oid":"bbc39c4b-ae27-45df-b00c-2832922ba4d6","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E liveable cities\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/christie-walk/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/christie-walk/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nUrban Ecology Australia (UEA)is a non-profit, community-based organisation, promoting people-and-nature-friendly urban settlements.\nEcological Cities. The eco-village associated with UEA is known as Christie Walk\n\nAn eco-city is a city in balance with nature. We can make eco-cities here and now by incorporating energy and water conservation features in buildings, industry and transport, and by cultivating natural ecosystems and human communities in urban public spaces.\n\n\n\nChristie Walk is a medium density housing development located in downtown Adelaide which combines many ecologically sustainable and community enhancing features. It was initiated by UEA and serves as a demonstration site to show how cities could be built.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22229,"name":"Kingdom of Bahoudii","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Louisiana","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":30.248701,"id":21799,"group":null,"longitude":-93.1277854,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"5421 Broad Street","physical_address1":"Bahoudii Consulate","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"70615","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lake Charles","year_founded":null,"oid":"209dfb76-ba67-457b-852e-680f7f625a88","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sane, Sustainable Human Living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kingdom-of-bahoudii/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kingdom-of-bahoudii/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nOur plan has developed and been refined over the years as we moved from a \"hobby\" to a serious project.  Now, we believe the plan is mature and ready to be put into action.\nThe plan involves a \"proprietary community\", an \"Improvement District\" and a \"Special Taxing District\".\nThis is a successful plan.  It dates back to 1966 when an Improvement District and Special Taxing District for the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District were created.\nThe District has control over water, waste disposal, airport facilities, transportation, public utilities, and roads - the civic goods normally provided by cities and counties.\nAnd just who is the Reedy Creek Improvement District?\nYou may have already visited there...\nWalt Disney Corporation (WDC) owns 98% of the land in the District, thus controlling the Improvement District.\nYes... Walt Disney World.\nWalt Disney World, the world-famous resort, is a proprietary community, a corporation running a retail community and transient residential communities.\nThis is the basis of our plan.  We plan to seek a similar arraingement with the government of Texas to facilitate our \"propietary community\" and \"corporate business venture\".\nEverything else is \"costuming\" for a community built from the ground up to be sane, sustainable, and human.\nWe welcome everyone to investigate us!  We may be odd, but sometimes the best idea is that oddest one!\nMuch more information is available on our websites:\nwww.bahoudii.com\nwww.bahoudii.net\nwww.bahoudii.org\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.bahoudii.com/'\u003EBahoudii Online Consulate\u003C/a\u003E:\nBahoudii Project Main Website\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.bahoudii.com/bahoudii.tv/'\u003EBTV\u003C/a\u003E:\nCentral website for the Project's Video Channels - BTV1 : Entertainment 24/7/365 \u0026 BTV2 : Bahoudii Music Television\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.bahoudii.net/'\u003EBahoudiiNet\u003C/a\u003E:\nThe Project news site and member portal\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.bahoudii.org/'\u003EBahoudii Crown Trust\u003C/a\u003E:\nThe Project's charitable arm - working to better real people's lives around the globe.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22230,"name":"Simone Weil and Peter Maurin House Monastic","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Iowa","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.5292381,"id":21800,"group":null,"longitude":-90.6962853,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"725 Hennepin Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"52001","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Dubuque","year_founded":null,"oid":"e04d016b-2d20-4bbf-9f03-7e8a59a2bfe0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E silence, inner and outer work\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/simone-weil-and-peter-maurin-house-monastic/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/simone-weil-and-peter-maurin-house-monastic/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nSimone Weil and Peter Maurin House \u2013 Monastic (Catholic Worker\u2019s \u201cLittle Monastery\u201d) of a non-dogmatic  and  non-denominational  orientation;\nfounded  and  established between 2009 -2011.\n\n\"a Library of books and films \u2013 in a House of Silence\"  -  which provides environment for inner work towards  living in true communion with God; in  His  Truth  about  life,  reality  and  the  world.  (Repentance, prayer, Knowledge, inner healing.)\nSimple \u2013\u201cof old way\u201d- life in the House (and learning it). A small garden.\n\nThe purpose of this House is\n-  to further the aims and goals of the Catholic Worker movement as expressed by Dorothy Day and, particularly, as expressed by Peter Maurin;\n-  to join in works and efforts of the newly established (in 2004) New Monastic\nMovement    (please check:  NewMonasticism.org);\n-  to follow in the footsteps of the Madonna Houses (founded by Catherine de Hueck Doherty;  and as expressed by her in the book \u201dPustinia\u201d)\n-  to learn  about, draw from-and follow- the examples of the other deeply rooted in God spiritual/ religious monastic or life-communities; - the ancient Essenes, or the Bruderhof, or Amish and Hutterites;\n-  to live as one unique small monastic community\n          as a response to God\u2019s call \u2013 for repentance and  \"conversion\";  and then for living a way of love -  which will bring fruits of truth, justice, and peace.\n\nIf you are interested in our mission,  inquire about the situation by calling and coming for few days-to two weeks  of  orientation.\nIn  the beautiful  House-setting  there  is  a  room  for  one  person  for  a  longer-term stay (half-a-year to  a  year  or  more),  and  a room  for one - for a shorter-term stay .\nOur email: simoneweil.petermaurinhouse@gmail.com\n\nThe address and phone number are:\t725 Hennepin Street\n\tDubuque, Iowa, 52001\n\t\t\t\t\t563-583-6790\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKrystyna and Steven\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22231,"name":"Ekobius Ecovillage (Ecology Crossroads)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Venezuela","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Amazonas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":6.42375,"id":21801,"group":null,"longitude":-66.58973,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Fundo Ekobius","physical_address1":"Via Gavilan Kilometro 24","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"07101","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"La Culebra","year_founded":null,"oid":"5aead23a-7bbe-473a-8936-356fd7d0b4fe","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Through cooperation, peace and the natural world we can realize our genuine purpose as the caretakers of the planet. Our community is dedicated to the using appropriate ecological technology, natural materials, harnessing the energy of nature, and benefiting from its gifts. Our focus as a group is on ecosystem services, their protection, development and sharing for ourselves and future generations to come.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ekobius-ecology-crossroads/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ekobius-ecology-crossroads/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECome live in the Upper Amazon and Orinoco Mountains, on the Guiana Shield where it all began! \n\nIt took us several years to find the right property and have overcome the invisible socio political factions that mysteriously exist trying to prevent our Indie-pendent Ideals. \"Now our property is finally paid off and we can begin moving in\" David Wright, Project Coordinator.\n\nIn May 2013 we entered into a contract to purchase property at the frontier edge where the Amazon Rainforest meets the Guiana Highlands, locally they call it Guayana, we call it the Amazon Highlands. We started using Ekobius (Ecology-By-Us) to describe the special niche ecosystem and area where we live and are building a prototype model ecological village based on open-source ideals. This is deep ecology and nature at its best!\n\nAs of October 2018 we are beginning a reformation ecovillage, installing our own idealist eco-permaculture and sustainable intentional community! For the first time since we began planning and purchase in 2013, the property can now be occupied and has finally been prepared well-enough to accommodate visitors and begin the development of our modern example eco-community.\n\nLocated in Venezuela's Northern Amazon; literally, at the 'End of the Road.' our property is the absolute last property that can be inhabited permanently by other than traditional indigenous peoples before entering a protected land area of 650,000 square kilometers full of indigenous reservations, natural monuments, national parks and biosphere reserves. Cross the river behind our property and the next contact with civilization you will find is a 100 day hike due south to the Amazon River or due east to Mt. Roraima and the Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil border. \n\nWe are 33 kilometers (20 miles) from the capital of the state of Amazonas, Puerto Ayacucho, which is in the Atures municipal district. Our ecovillage is located on an asphalt connector road with the capital, we are located between the local community of La Culebra and the indigenous community called Gavilan at Kilometer 24 on Via Gavilan. Public bus transit is available within 10 kilometers of our property. The front of our property has 800 m of road frontage and nearly 2 km of frontage on the Cata\u00f1iapo River.\n\nOur project is owned and operated by the Ekobius International (an International Cooperative) who are the member residents of our eco-village (ecovillage) development. The property, its infrastructure, and its buildings are wholly owned and controlled by the cooperative under express indefinite permission with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. \n\nAnyone can become a member of Ekobius by investing in the socio-productive cooperative, anyone can further become a resident of our intentional community (ecovillage) and work in the cooperative by joining the cooperative and visiting us with a backpack or a suitcase.\n\nWe are seeking open minded people that consider themselves free and liberated of capitalism and the mainstream society. We are unifying ourselves differently than most communities because our common bond is not religious or political, spiritualist or governmental; our ideals are based on indigenous knowledge, enhancing nature and fostering the earth's ecology, instead of exploiting it. We are developing as a small ecological community dedicated to sustainable development and the enhancement of our natural environments. Taking care of the planet that takes care of us. \n\nResident members can work in agroforestry, permaculture, teaching ecology, growing medicinal plants, making artisan products, developing handicrafts and through the social production of ecosystem services and non-wood forest resources through specialized educational development projects sponsored by international patrons in the Guiana Highlands and Northern Amazon regions. \n\nWe embrace barter and the Pachamama (Mother Earth or Gaia) if that is considered a religious faith.\n\nResident cooperators are paid for their individual work production and cooperatively through the net production of the coop as well. The cooperative ownership assures fair trade practices. \n\nOur project is beginning with a property that has a common kitchen building, a four room lodge, a 5 stall bath house, several concrete foundations and 2 chicken coups.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22232,"name":"Co-Op Housing University of Maryland","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maryland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.977468,"id":21802,"group":null,"longitude":-76.932551,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"7205 Rhode Island Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"20740","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"College Park","year_founded":null,"oid":"8cebabe7-b4ca-429b-9ea3-6495006b8416","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E See community description.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/co-op-housing-university-of-maryland/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/co-op-housing-university-of-maryland/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a low-income, inclusive housing cooperative. We began when a group of people from the university community came together to talk about te lack of affordable housing in College Park. Demand for student housing drives up rent in neighborhoods surrounding UMD, and a large transient population fractures the sense of community in these neighborhoods. While the university was busy building more dorms and developers were constructing luxury high-rise apartments along Route 1, CHUM was imagining what an autonomous alternative would look like. We wanted to avoid renting from the university, corporations that own large apartment complexes, or single-family property owners who often charge high rents for a small supply of poorly-maintained properties. Instead, we want to independently own and manage our own properties. These co-ops allow for affordable higher-density living and the maintenance of a community despite transient populations. This enables university affiliates and other residents to be able to coexist peacefully, share in greater responsibilities and freedoms like setting our own rent, establishing a sustainable culture, and interacting with our neighbors in a positive way. We welcome those interested in the concept of cooperative living and ownership to find ways to make a true co-op in College Park a reality.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22233,"name":"Valdepielagos","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Spain","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Madrid","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.76388,"id":21803,"group":null,"longitude":-3.46509,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"C/ Ecoaldea,1","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"28170","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Valdepielagos (Madrid)","year_founded":null,"oid":"b836cdaa-11ec-4d1e-9feb-fb9d63aeef3f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Vida en armon\u00eda con naturaleza\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/valdepielagos/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/valdepielagos/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nEcoaldea donde vivimos 30 familias, con economias separadas. Hacemos teatro para la infancia, clases de yoga, consultoria de impactos ambientales, informatica,  etc.\nTenemos diversas comisiones, social, consumo responsable, jardineria, etc.\nHacemos comidas y d\u00edas de trabajo comunitario.\nTenemos muy buena relacion con la poblaci\u00f3n local.\n\n***English translation added by FIC using Google Translate***\n\nEcovillage where 30 families live, with separate economies. We make theater for children, yoga classes, environmental impact consulting, information technology.\nWe have various committees, social, responsible consumption, gardening, etc..\nWe make meals and days of community service.\nWe have very good relationship with the local population.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22234,"name":"Nashville West Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tennessee","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.077264,"id":21804,"group":null,"longitude":-86.969565,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"3200 West End Ave, #500","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"37203","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nashville","year_founded":null,"oid":"e4a2854e-25bf-4016-8221-8ea720abe9ba","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cohousing forming\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/nashville-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/nashville-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nNashville is growing and expanding and the number of people now desiring cohousing is increasing.  The first community was formed, built and the community moved into it in 2015.  Others are now forming in different parts of the city.  As a result of the first community development New American Villages was formed to assist new community starts up to see actual fruition of their dream.  And is partnering with several groups in the area who have interest.  A group from the West side of Nashville is actively looking for land along I-40 from Nashville to Bellevue for a suburban community.  And another group is considering other parts of the city.  There has been discussion about both senior cohousing and multi-generational cohousing.  And there's a desire for affordability.  \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22235,"name":"Sadhana Forest","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"India","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tamil Nadu","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":11.9806991,"id":21805,"group":null,"longitude":79.7766053,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Sadhana Forest","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"605101","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Auroville","year_founded":null,"oid":"d5d7dd73-248c-4aaf-96d6-bee61d025cc0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Reforestation, personal growth and water conservation.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sadhana-forest/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sadhana-forest/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOur main project is the reforestation of 70 acres of severely eroded land. We are working to re- create the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest indigenous to our area. This forest type is found only in Southern India and Sri Lanka and provides a rare biological richness due to its very high species abundance (over 1000 species of trees, shrubbery and liana). The Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest is now close to total extinction as only 0.01% survives. This is a last moment effort to keep this very rich and beautiful forest on earth. As part of our reforestation effort we are also working on water conservation and soil management.\n\nOur projects include the work with local children, hosting many groups of people interested in conservation, the UniverCity of Compassion and an animal sanctuary where we care for rescued animals.\n\nWe practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, alternative construction, solar energy, biodegradable toiletries, and compost toilets\n.\nVolunteers mainly plant, mulch, and water trees during the season, work on water conservation in the forest and around the community, cook, clean, maintain the community area, and spend time with local and community kids.\n\nFree facilities for volunteers include a small swimming pool, free 24/7 unlimited access to the Internet with your own device, four hours each day of AC power to charge electrical equipment, a small collection of books, the use of several bicycles, and a playground for children. There are also daily workshops offered that are run by our volunteers and vary each week and can be anything from yoga, to Capoeira, to non-violent communication, to arts and crafts, and much much more!\n\nFood and accommodation:\n- All meals (vegan) provided\n- Accommodation provided\nAccommodation for volunteers is in exchange for a 25 hour work week, 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.\n\nThis is a nonprofit ecological project that does not generate any income. Therefore, we cannot provide free food for volunteers. We have communal vegan organic meals. We all equally share the cost of the organic food ingredients we purchase. The total cost of food per person (including 3 meals a day) is 500 Indian Rupees per day (just under $8 USD).\n\nThis is a 100% vegan environment, so we ask volunteers not to bring or eat any non-vegan food in the forest. A vegan is a person who does not consume any animal products as food. Vegans do not eat meat, fish, eggs, dairy (milk) products, honey, or any other animal products. As vegans we aim to reduce animal suffering, move towards a more sustainable and rational use of land resources, and\nreduce the high level of \u201cgreenhouse gases\u201d produced by vast numbers of farm animals.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22236,"name":"farmvilleinreallife","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Saskatchewan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.770264,"id":21806,"group":null,"longitude":-102.982545,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Box 151","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"S0A 3H0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Rama","year_founded":null,"oid":"95fe2b61-cfb4-412a-a4f3-26339d6ebe5a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E orgainic gardening, retreat\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/farmvilleinreallife/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/farmvilleinreallife/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\nThis is a community in the planning stages here in the Tampico, Mexico area. We have a climate which permits year round organic gardening and wonderful solar and wind energy opportunities. I have begun and experimental earth bag cottage in my backyard which will combine recess, straw bale, and earth bottle construction as well. After this I will build a two bedroom cottage at the community site right alongside the Panuco river in the Sate of Veracruz Mexico. It is about 33kms. from the city where I live Tampico. I presently have a large organic garden, raise rabbits, chickens and Mario (Italian) the owner of the land has about 20 cows.\n\nMy dream is to have about 20 two bedroom homes of similar construction that folks could live on part-time or full time.\n My son is at this location,\nI am in Rama, Saskatchewan, Canada I have a bedroom available for a person interested in visiting for a few months. We are starting plants and animals. 3 1/2 acres of quiet. A three bedroom cabin. All amenities. Furnished. $250 per month if able to work 6/hours daily 5 days per week.we are rolling. My son is here with me and helps a bit. He is a little autistic so needs understanding. We love God and our neighbour, which includes you so drop a line. Thanks.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22237,"name":"skogsnas","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Sweden","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"vasternorrland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":63.5899706,"id":21807,"group":null,"longitude":16.5723292,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"stromnas 210","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"88040","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"ramsele","year_founded":null,"oid":"d48b489f-b1f5-49b3-87aa-56e30fac666b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E ecological democratic freedom solidaity\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sakogsnas/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sakogsnas/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nskogsnas was started in 1973 in a very sparsley populated part of northern sweden we are non denominational ekological village co operative   starting with 600 acres of forest a little farmland and 3 houses we have built a village of 20 houses and more outbuildings  all decisions are made by concensus using voting when concensus has failed 3 times   seldom resorted to   each family has its own economy paying a sum each month to the co operative for necessary maintenance of roads etc.we have a culture house with cafe music etc  a nursry and many small businesses in the village  the forest is only used for building materials and firewood the arable land is farmed organically by members of the vollage we welcome new members but as this usually entails building a house it can take time   we have 40 adult members ages range from 20 to 65 the majority are long time members   in the summer we have a big outdoor theatre project and over the years have been accepted by the district as a meaningful part of the community  we build as far as possible ecologically using local materials we have our own saw mill and carpentry shops and have over the years learnt to build for our extreme climate  nonetheless many grow their own vegetables and we have local meat  visitors are welcome to come we have accomodation in a small hotel and simpler accomodation in our large multi used hall we intend to continue our 37 year commitment to never give up.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22238,"name":"Bloomington Cooperative Living Inc.","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Indiana","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.1668593,"id":21808,"group":null,"longitude":-86.5376806,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"404 W Kirkwood Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"47402","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bloomington","year_founded":null,"oid":"75303c69-207d-443f-83c4-e0876ca722fd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E community, sustainability\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cooperative-living-inc/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cooperative-living-inc/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EBloomington Cooperative Living is a housing cooperative in Bloomington, IN. We currently house almost 50 residents in three houses. Our mission is to foster an economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable society by promoting the value of cooperation and diversity.  We were born in 2007, on Halloween.\n\nOur houses, Helm's Deep, Woodlandia and Middle Earth are all walking distance to the IU-Bloomington campus as well as to the heart of downtown Bloomington. Middle Earth house is owned by our cooperative, while the other two properties are rented. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit for low-income housing, so we keep all our rent expenses affordable. To accomplish this, we share expenses for food and utilities, driving costs down.\n\nOur membership includes a range of undergraduate, graduate and non-students. We feel that a diverse membership enriches the coop, especially since we practice democratic decision-making at the house- and coop-level. 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The farm's name comes from the Better Theory\u2014a belief that every experience brings with it an opportunity for exponential personal growth. \n\nThrough educational programming, artist residencies, gallery showings and events, and an ongoing commitment to sustainable living and community outreach, we strive to apply the Better Theory to all our endeavors while offering the curious an opportunity to expand, grow, and flourish.\n\nBetter Farm is also home to betterArts, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to increase access to the arts through free and low-cost artist residencies, community outreach, performances, gallery openings, festivals, private instruction, and more. The betterArts residency program seeks to provide an opportunity for creative exploration and growth to artists, writers, and musicians within the context of Better Farm's dynamic environment. Residencies are for two weeks, three weeks, or month-long periods. 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We are Jesus hippie naturists and  live for Jesus Christ and we want to share our life with other like-minded brothers and sisters.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22241,"name":"Shadow Mountain Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.142635,"id":21811,"group":null,"longitude":-116.315884,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 875","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"92252","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Joshua Tree","year_founded":null,"oid":"b528020b-8c53-473b-a47d-10372b33154a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E A community of neighbors committed to sustainably sharing life toward the common good.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ascending-spiritshadow-mountain-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ascending-spiritshadow-mountain-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are part of an extended family  network of communities for those who recognize that we are currently in the midst of an unprecedented opportunity for spiritual growth and would like to engage with other like-minded individuals in order to greatly accelerate our own, as well as aid in our planet\u2019s, spiritual evolution. We are connected with the nearby Starland Retreat Center/Campground.\n\nOur communities follow Network for New Culture http://ncsocal.webs.com/nc-community-principles and Nonviolent Communication principles.\n\nAt this time, we are an expanded retrofit cohousing community. The homes are not directly adjacent but within a one mile radius. We are seeking to retrofit properties adjoining our existing ones into the community. This community is connected with the larger community via Transition Joshua Tree.\n\nOur neighborhood is on a hillside overlooking the downtown area of the village of Joshua Tree, California from the north side. The are consists of small to medium size homes and are very inexpensive by Southern California standards.\n\nHere's some info about the area from the local Chamber of Commerce: \n\"Joshua Tree is a community of artists, musicians, working families, businesspeople, telecommuters and retirees. Downtown has four art galleries, a yoga studio, two outfitters, a bakery with a shady courtyard for coffee and wi-fi, beautiful gift shops, great burgers and great vegan fare, even a pizza parlor that dishes up home-cooked Indian food. Saturday morning there's a Certified Farmers Market right in town. \n\nJoshua Tree is easy to get to: just 30 minutes from Palm Springs and within three hours' drive of Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Yet we're very far away. With our other-worldly landscape, starry nights and desert quiet, we call our neighborhood Planet Joshua Tree ... 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Recently, our group has been emphasizing personal recovery work on inner child and codependency.  It has become encouraged for members to visit 12Step program meetings in the area such as ACA and CoDA.  If you are not familiar with them, you can visit www.adultchildren.org and www.coda.org.  That gives us a common language and experience to understand what it is when people are referring to healthy boundaries, working with our feelings, cross-talk, etc.\n\nWhile not vegetarian, reduced meat is encouraged.  The yard theme is edible landscaping.  We strive for financial stability via conscientious work and business.  We are also open to advanced technology in conformance with our ethics.  Currently, we have no membership dues.  But there is rent, chores and a shared pantry.  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Chuck, my partner, and I live on one of the few remaining 2 acre parcels in the area and plan to build six custom 1,200 sq ft, two story exceptionally designed small cottage-like healthy homes.\n\nUpper Ridge Cottages will be a cooperative community of like minded people who are environmentally progressive, enjoy walking through the woods, sharing the organic garden with their neighbors and being stewards of the forest and wooded wetlands.\n\nWe are looking for interested people to invest in the future and share the adventure.\n\nEnjoy your visit.\n\nImagine.\n\nFor more info: call 425-353-8150\nand ask for Chuck or Judy\nCheck our website\n\nwww.upperridgecottages.com\n\n\nBackground\n\nHere is some background on how this project began and our vision for the creation of an intentional community which is Upper Ridge Cottages.\n\nMy name is Judy Lowell and I have lived at the site for over 35 years. I live with my partner Chuck Webster, who recently retired. I am a Special Education teacher, former board President of the local food cooperative and active Audubon member. Chuck and I have a different vision for this property than the usual boring box-like spec homes built on land that has been stripped of vegetation. We wanted to ensure that when we are gone that wouldn't happen to the land that has become part of who we are.\n\nIn 2006, a friend gave us an article about the The Tree House Neighborhood, small green homes being built in Port Townsend, WA. When we saw a few pictures of the homes we knew they were precisely what we had been searching for to build on our land. Designs that were simple and functional as well as charming and nothing exactly like we had seen anywhere.\n\nWe arranged to travel to Port Townsend to meet with the architect, Richard Berg, and tour the homes. To our delight, Richard agreed to design the site plan and modify the existing drawings to our specific needs. The owners of the built homes were extremely gracious to allow us to visit them, take photos, pick their brains and bring prospective buyers to see what the actual homes will look like.\n\nOver the next 18 months we had the surveys, soil samples, and the Environmental Impact Report completed on our one acre of wooded wetlands. We had a local civil engineering firm (Insight Engineering) create a design that would incorporate the wooded wetlands into a storm water management plan. We will be using the latest in Low Impact Development technology which will result in a comprehensive storm water management system using rain gardens and 1000 gallon storm water catchment systems for each home.\n\nWe had a successful Public Hearing in January 2008 and the commissioner gave us the go ahead on Upper Ridge Cottages. We were all ready to submit our drawings for the building permits when the financial crisis struck. Two years later we are gearing up to get our project moving again.\n\nChuck and I are committed to the environment, using sustainable materials, low impact development, energy efficiency and small homes. These homes will meet and exceed built green standards but just as important they will form a community.\n\nThe Upper Ridge Cottages homes were designed for efficiency. They will use fewer resources to build, be cheaper to heat and less costly to maintain. 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We have about 4.5 acres of woods, with several yurts, a few community spaces including large 30' yurt for healing ceremonies and classes, large kitchen for gatherings, crafting reading space and \"bedroom yurts\" scattered throughout the woods as well as tiny house pads. Our goal is to live sustainably, grow food and provide a living model to inspire people in the form of a healing retreat center.  \nFor now, we have a growing garden, and various sustainable building projects. We have hosted various gatherings and ceremonies, and find that the land invites prayer and healing. Besides that, we have a yurt company, Laurel Nest Yurts (laurelnest.com), down the road from our community, where we hope to invite shared ownership. 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Our goals are that the place serves as a source of inspiration, and that everyone who lives with us participates at a high level, possibly investing in its growth and sharing ownership.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22246,"name":"The Mac House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ohio","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.116101,"id":21816,"group":null,"longitude":-84.509018,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Mt. 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The Mac House was created to serve both the people of Mount Auburn and the members of the intentional community.  \n\nThe intent of this community is a combination of a few purposes, however, the main purpose is to ultimately serve the neighborhood while also living a socially and environmentally responsible life.\n\nThe objective is to obtain residential members who are currently working in the not for profit sector because it shows they are dedicating their time giving back to society.  The house also provides affordable housing for these tenants while they live in a like-minded housing community.  This house, however, is not exclusively for people working in the not for profit and public service sector, it can be for anyone who truly has the heart to serve others living in a simple way.   This home also has a first floor that is 100% accessible to those with limited mobility.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22247,"name":"Anarres Two Cooperative Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Nevada","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.980778,"id":21817,"group":null,"longitude":-117.747468,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"King's View Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"89418","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Imlay","year_founded":null,"oid":"98c541b8-607d-4f61-b6b6-4c89b4e271c7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To demonstrate the viability of democratic, voluntary, cooperative socialism. But the details of exactly how the community will function will be worked out by the participants.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/anarres-two-cooperative-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/anarres-two-cooperative-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI\u2019m interesting in a forming a cooperative community based on a voluntary, egalitarian and democratic form of socialism (like a kibbutz) but which allows the members as much personal freedom as possible (people have choices, and they don\u2019t have to agree on every little detail). \n\nFor now, the community is just a primitive camping cooperative (with one member who is rarely there). The easiest way to set up group ownership would be as a company with shareholders, but it would actually be a member owned cooperative. Zoning restricts us to one building or mobile home, which would probably serve as a community building, but since the land is zoned for agriculture/mining/recreation, a dormitory for farm workers (us) would also be possible, apparently. Currently the land is completely undeveloped, with no access to any utilities. The next major improvement would be a well (our neighbor to the west recently had one successfully installed).\n\nAt some point, we could try to develop cooperative, worker-owned businesses. I'd like to see it organized so that people could work the number of hours they choose (with some minimum), and then the profits would be shared according to hours worked. You could also work outside the community and share part of your income.\n\nUrsula K. LeGuin wrote about a highly evolved form of such a community in her science fiction novel \u201cThe Dispossessed\u201d. Anarres Two would not be an attempt to exactly recreate the society depicted on the planet Anarres in her book, but it\u2019s an interesting vision of a non-hierarchical, cooperative society that can act as an inspiration (and as a warning about things that can go wrong). Cooperative communities like the Zionist kibbutzes and the Anabaptist Hutterite communities have been successful, but they are fairly rigid in their structure and ideology, while Marxist-Leninist states are clearly undemocratic and oppressive. At the other extreme, counter-cultural communes tend to lack a clear focus or long-term vision. I'd like to try to strike a balance.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22248,"name":"Mooncat","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Illinois","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.856063,"id":21818,"group":null,"longitude":-90.154014,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"16540 Waller Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"61252","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Fulton","year_founded":null,"oid":"86637098-8fda-44c2-ad1d-f0d23432c5c5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainable permaculture. Independent people working together in an alternative family that will grow to community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/you-name-it-sustainable/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/you-name-it-sustainable/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\nThis is a re-forming community based on sustainable housing and permaculture with a specific interest in education, sustainability, resilience,  larger community involvement and showing the world that it can be done better, more efficiently and more happily a different way. Independent people, working together.\n\nPlease contact us for any information, to get interested/involved or to provide valuable insight into something you've already tried!\n\nJune 2011: Bought the land! 14+ Acres near Fulton, IL. 60 Year old berm house, dilapidated out buildings, 2 huge greenhouses and 3 cats. Moved in and started planting trees. \n\n2012: Started up the greenhouses and hosted a dozen WWOOFers to support a small CSA. Started retro-fit of existing house to an Earthship home. Chickens adopted. Fruit trees, bramble and bush berries, figs, kiwis and grapes planted.\n\n2015: Addition of fruit and nut crops. Added 8 acres of partially wooded habitat and hammock spots.\n\n2016: Asian pears, peaches, apricots and plums. \n\n2018: Three retired goats for brush removal and to teach us and the new farm dog.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22249,"name":"Bellyacres - Artistic Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.4095008,"id":21819,"group":null,"longitude":-155.0483131,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"RR2 Box 4523","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Seaview Estate, Pahoa, Puna, Big Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"a3470110-483c-4900-8609-09ce8d9403db","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To caretake the land, in the spirit of cooperation, while aspiring towards greater environmental sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bellyacres-artistic-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bellyacres-artistic-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe purchased our 12 acre kipuka \u201cisland of trees\u201d in 1987. There are 35 founding members (mostly jugglers and performing artists) from 8 different countries, who met at one of the 19 Hawaiian Juggling festivals. We loved the Big Island of Hawaii enough to decide to live or visit here regularly and organized ourselves to establish a permanent home and performing arts center. \nWe bought an abandoned jungle homestead that was overrun by vines and weed trees. Since 1987 we have worked thousands of hours on the land, and have turned a slice of raw jungle into a tropical paradise. Almost all of the work has been done voluntarily and with love. \n\nBellyacres has seven houses and 3 cabins for staff, faculty and interns. Typically we are about 20 adults and 6 kids plus 1 or 2 visiting work exchange folks.  Our lives are integrated with several of our neighboring families.\n\nOur organic homestead is focused on exploring location appropriate sustainable agriculture practices. Seasonal crops include, coconuts, breadfruit, mangoes, papayas, avocadoes, bananas, many citrus, soursop, jack fruit, lychee, rambutan, berries, passionfruit and guava. Our greenhouse has the potential to grow a variety of conventional temperate climate vegetables, though they are mostly inappropriate for our location. We get all of our electricity from solar panels.  Our water is collected from roof catchment systems and stored in tanks. \n\nFor nearly 20 years we organized a traveling circus (HICCUP -Hawaii Island Community Circus) providing weekly performance arts classes throughout Hawaii in schools and in rural communities, plus presenting a range of community performances and circus training camps. Due to the success of these activities we raised funds to build our own community performance arts center. Our SPACE facility opened in November  2007 and has changed the focus of our work. We host a small charter school,  an after school circus program and some adult performance arts classes.\n\nDespite our jungle location, we have a well-equipped and cozy communal kitchen with electricity, telephone, free mainland calls, high speed internet, library, hot showers, refrigerators and flush toilets.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22250,"name":"Quindaro Gardens Mutual Aid Society for Low-cost Living and Retirement in Kansas City","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kansas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.140437,"id":21820,"group":null,"longitude":-94.638266,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"3027 N 11th Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"66104","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Kansas City","year_founded":null,"oid":"c153128d-52d2-4ec2-8c50-b0e3099400a0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Reduce cost of living through large-scale group gardening and small \u0026 low-cost houses that are extremely energy efficient.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kansas-city-mutual-aid-society/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kansas-city-mutual-aid-society/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EPaul Grahovac, corporate attorney, business development executive, risk manager, and building construction product line technical director, in January 2012 purchased an inner-city house in a county tax sale and acquired five vacant lots nearby.  In the period 2012 - 2014, he has created an urban vegetable farm with a mission to give the food grown away in the local community with view to engaging the residents in working the farm and sharing in the bounty.  This has met with some limited success.  Most of the residents who are interested in the project are too elderly to provide any heavy labor.  However, there is lighter work to do, and as the project expands to include the provision of other services, there will be opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to contribute.\n\nThis effort continues, and the project has been expanded to attract suburbanites interested in low-cost retirement as well as younger people seeking a lower-cost lifestyle.  The vision is to use the vegetable farm, the low-cost lots available in the neighborhood, and Paul's expertise and contacts in the field of extremely energy efficient houses to help people drive their food costs, housing cost, and utility expense as close to zero as possible.\n\nToward that end, Paul set up a meetup dot com website called Low-cost retirement alternatives in June, 2014 and immediately had 11 sign-ups representing both retirement- and non-retirement-age demographics.  At the meetup scheduled for July 5, a middle-aged suburban woman and her mother attended and expressed strong interest in moving forward to acquire one or more of the nearby lots from the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County Landbank for the purpose of constructing a new home. \n\nPaul does not update this listing, so interested parties should contact him for current information.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22251,"name":"The Community of the Holy Trinity","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Illinois","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.965772,"id":21821,"group":null,"longitude":-87.722547,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"3748 W EastWood Ave #2","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"60660","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chicago","year_founded":null,"oid":"2c23fca7-9d38-4eb1-bb97-82046a8ff748","grouping":"21821","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Reconciliation, Prayer, Art, Justice, Hospitality.  We curate spaces of healing and reconciliation, the primary space is our worshiping community the Oratory of Jesus Christ Reconciler.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-community-of-the-holy-trinity/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-community-of-the-holy-trinity/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are an Intentional Christian community on Chicago's North side. The Community of The Holy Trinity is a community centered around the life of prayer seeking to offer support and hospitality to artists, social activists and social workers, and to offer group and individual spiritual direction as we walk along side brother's and sisters in Christ on the journey of faith.\nThe community has been in existence since 2003.  On September 6 2014 3 members two of our founding members established the Order of Jesus Christ, Reconciler (OJCR) and professed permanent vows as founding members of OJCR with two others residing in Detroit.  The order has a charism of Reconciliation. At that time the Community of the Holy Trinity became the first and founding House of the Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler.  \nOJCR is in the process of founding a House of the Order in Detroit.  The Community of the Holy Trinity as a House of the order \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22252,"name":"HMS Possibility","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.0470832,"id":21822,"group":null,"longitude":-118.2965121,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1804 Westmoreland Blvd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"90006","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Los Angeles","year_founded":null,"oid":"86b3a342-18db-4599-b6da-fe76b7d4e368","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our only mission is to have a living situation that works for all involved. One that creates a family atmosphere, and allows our willingness to cooperate to be an economic advantage.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hms-possibility/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hms-possibility/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are committed to bringing cooperative living to a mainstream audience. We are primarily professionals that enjoy family-style meals and the social aspects of living together cooperatively.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22253,"name":"Osa Mountain Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Osa, Puntarenas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":8.9680637,"id":21823,"group":null,"longitude":-83.5233036,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ciudad Cortes","year_founded":null,"oid":"387cb63c-8fda-4c4b-aa57-1122b9d0304b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Live A Sustainable Lifestyle\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/osa-mountain-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/osa-mountain-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a sustainable resort community located in the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica. Visit our website today to learn more about our community.\n\nConstruction began on April 18th, 2010 and we are way ahead of schedule.\n\nWe utilize many principles in our gardens to produce organic produce.  \n\nWe have an excellent volunteer program.\n\nLearn more about our community today.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22254,"name":"Winona Catholic Worker","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Minnesota","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.9888981,"id":21824,"group":null,"longitude":-91.6566377,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"832 W.Broadway","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"55987","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"winona","year_founded":null,"oid":"9b75a8fc-c15b-4a9b-9584-9efdc599e975","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The Winona Catholic Worker is a diverse faith community that serves people experiencing homelessness in the tradition of Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. \nOur community runs by consensus, which means each core community member must agree with every major decision our community makes. We have no hierarchy within our core community. We are all in charge together. Anarchists call this style of decision making \"consensus democracy.\" \nDorothy Day and Peter Maurin rooted their work in the Roman Catholic tradition; however, many houses of hospitality are run by non-Catholics. While our community has included many Roman Catholics, being Catholic is not a prerequisite to being part of our community.  Currently the majority of our core community are not Roman Catholic.\nThere is a long history of nonviolent civil disobedience in the Catholic Worker Movement. Dorothy Day was arrested for protesting militarism. Our community has a history of organizing anti-war and pro-environment direct actions. That said, protesting is secondary to our work of hospitality and not a requirement for live-in volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/winona-catholic-worker/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/winona-catholic-worker/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are two houses of hospitality in the Catholic Worker tradition offering drop-in hospitality and evening meal for anyone in need, Monday through Friday at the Bethany House (832 W Broadway). We also offer overnight hospitality for single women at the Dan Corcoran House (802 W Broadway). We publish a newsletter, hold monthly roundtable discussions on topics of current interest, and occasionally organize community events of protest. All are welcome to join us for weekly Eucharistic liturgy on Mondays at 5:00pm, followed by community supper.\n\nVolunteers needed:\nWe are seeking live-in community members to share in intentional community and the works of mercy. If you are a light-hearted, compassionate, and fun person you might enjoy sharing your life with the poor in our small, family style houses of hospitality. Live-in volunteers are not paid for their work but do receive free room and board as well as use of a community vehicle.  Winona is a small city in southeastern Minnesota, located between the Mississippi River and its bluffs. The scenic beauty of the area helps to strengthen our awareness of rural life and farming issues, while maintaining a global justice perspective. If you are interested, please contact us by phone at 507.454.8094, or email at winonacatholicworker@gmail.com, or by our PO Box 102, Winona, MN 55987.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22255,"name":"Order of the Shepherd's Heart","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arkansas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.399338,"id":21825,"group":null,"longitude":-93.755084,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O. 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We are Celtic in spirit, ecumenical in scope, and celebrate a deeply mystical and sacramental approach to the Christian faith.  Shepherd's Heart is composed of men and women in single, celibate, committed, and or open lifestyles who have been called as a domestic and monastic spiritual family into deep love relationships with and in Jesus Christ. Jesus is our example; the Scriptures are our rule; Love is our law.\n\nThe Order does not exist to govern every detail of the members\u2019 lives, but to provide support and love, direction and shared experience, encouragement and constructive criticism in our never-ending quest to become \u201cthe glory of God: the human person fully alive.\u201d\n\nTrue to our motto: \u201cRege Quod est Devium \u2013 Bring Back the Wandering\u201d we strive to offer safe pasture and sanctuary within our Order for all wandering Christians who would seek a more intimate union with God and one another. To these ends we offer our Order to any and all who would want to struggle with us to live such a life of \u201cintentional intimacy,\u201d being radically inclusive and turning no one away.\n\nWhile recognizing the goodness of all creation and humankind, the life of the community is intentionally counter-culture. We are an alternative society living within and alongside the modern secular society, without being a part of it. We are also an expression of renewal and reform within the Church.\n\nBeing inclusive, we practice radical hospitality and do not discriminate and hold no regard for a person\u2019s race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, preference, relationship status, nationality, socioeconomic class, nor a person\u2019s state of grace. We are fully committed to inclusivity and our support for the LGBTQIAPP (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersexual, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous) and anyone who would seek to find a spiritual home within the Shepherd\u2019s Heart is unwavering and unapologetic.\n\nWe strive to be a model of ecological living as well as an example of what it means to be a Celtic Christian, following the Prince of Peace in the 21st century. 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We are incorporated as an education center, and consider ourselves to be a nature sanctuary as well.  \n\nSince 1995, we have explored the sacred interrelation of people, nature and the cosmos.  We have striven to create a sustainable and mutually thrivant connection with nature and each other. \n\n\nCORE VALUES:\n\nCO-ENLIGHTENING KINDNESS ~ We practice being fully present to one another, deep listening, truthful sharing, and mutual encouragement. We commit to loving communication and skillful conflict resolution, supporting and one another to do and be our best.\nSELF-DISCOVERY ~ We explore the inner dimension of self, cultivating a humble heart, \u2018beginner\u2019s mind\u2019, self-reflection, self-responsibility, self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-actualization.\nCO-EMPOWERMENT ~ We share responsibility and leadership, each person making a significant contribution to the overall vision and activities of the community, with consensus decision-making wherever practical.\nSACREDNESS ~ We deepen in our chosen spiritual paths, find our place within nature/the cosmos, commune together in spiritual brother-sisterhood, serve the greater good, and celebrate the deeper meanings, rhythms and passages of life.\nCREATIVITY \u0026amp; CELEBRATION ~ We flourish through the arts in our playful \u2018renaissance community\u2019, which cultivates merrymaking and creative expression through song, music, dance, visual arts, games, crafts, and the practice of living fully in each moment. Co-enlivening!\nLEARNING \u0026amp; EVOLUTION ~ We strive beyond our current parameters of understanding to embody the dynamic flow of new ideas, skills and attitudes that will enable collective evolution, while appreciating our individual dreams and perspectives, styles of expression, and unique contributions to the common good.\nHOLISTIC WELL-BEING ~ We strive for a mostly organic, whole food, locally sourced diet, active lifestyles, connection to nature, and use a variety of holistic healing modalities to cultivate full-spectrum well-being.\nECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY ~ We work toward ecological sustainability through permaculture landscaping, organic gardening, food preserving, wildcrafting, green construction methods, alternative energy production, supporting the local economy, and more.\nECONOMIC THRIVANCE ~ We seek individual and collective economic well-being, through stewardship of various enterprises, including our educational and guest programs and member-initiated cottage industries. We encourage economic self-responsibility and autonomy while celebrating expressions of interdependence as we share resources and simplify our lives, in gratitude for present moment abundance.\nCONNECTION \u0026amp; SHARING ~ We reach out to others, sharing our many gifts, network within the local and global new-paradigm community, and create space for the larger community to gather to celebrate, learn and share.\nGOALS \u0026amp; OBJECTIVES:\n\nIn 2017-2018, we are pursuing the following collective initiatives:\n\nGenerating more of our own food through expansion of our organic gardens and edible landscapes.\nBeautifying our landscape for greater ease and enjoyment of the land.\nIncreasing the flow of visitors to Anahata by enhancing our guest spaces and programs.\nIncreasing the number of living spaces on the land \u2014 finishing a cabin, yurt and a tiny house \u2013 for increased guest or member capacity.\nPlanning for additional solar and gassifier renewable energy sources to be installed on the land in the next one-four years.\nDeveloping a long-term legal/financial strategy that includes member land-home ownership and collective stewardship of shared land. \nCalling in members who are aligned with our vision and ready to become land and home owners.\nBuilding community by holding twice-weekly community business-connection meetings, and sharing three or more community meals per week.\nContributing 5+ hours of community service per member per week, with frequent work parties/teams.\nHosting frequent circles and classes/events, quarterly retreats, and seasonal rituals and celebrations.\nGathering with other communities in the area to share our collective stories, wisdom and strategies for successful community living.\nLearning how to more deeply support one another\u2019s growth by exploring different modalities of connection and communication.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22257,"name":"Motheroak permaculture coop","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Nova Scotia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.0185229,"id":21827,"group":null,"longitude":-64.0571959,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1219 Belmont Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"B0N2A0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"RR2 Newport","year_founded":null,"oid":"dcf3ac3c-7587-440a-90b1-ea6f95d61cea","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Integral permaculture practice/ demonstration site. 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The vision is to live lightly on the earth, with compassion for oneself and others, and to cultivate a sense of sanity and humor.\n\n By sanity we mean basic common sense without ego as reference point, understanding how things/ the world works, and always seeking a deep understanding of people and things. \n\nWe are located in rural Nova Scotia, on a beautiful hilltop that has been lately transformed by permaculture design. Our 25 acres is contiguous with another 80 that surrounds us on three sides, and is closely connected through family. Our market garden is about 2-3 acres, and we sell direct at a farmers market. We keep livestock: milk goats, poultry, a workhorse, and sometimes beef animals.\n\nWe are spiritual though not religious, as is commonly said these days. Though a buddhist myself, i would say that \"integral life practice\" more essentially describes what we aspire to. Mindfulness in daily living, a sense of compassion and joy, and not taking oneself (or others) too seriously.\n\nWe are definitely keen on peak oil, climate change, and economic meltdown. Our permaculture design has more or less put us on the \"lifeboat\" option of responses, though we by no means are isolationist.\n\nWe are inviting a few good people to join us. Integrity, humor, openness, common sense, a few skills, gentleness, and a willingness to try something different. I suppose our commitment to permaculture ethics makes us radical; so that too.\nAnd a willingness to contribute to the work of living on a farm, whether you farm or not--which is optional. \n\nThe cost of joining is negotiable, and we remain open to creative possibilities. What's really important is shared values, a willingness to cooperate and contribute, honesty and openness, and a flexible, somewhat lighthearted attitude--not so attached to outcomes to the point of distraction. \n\nSome spanish and italian spoken here too.\n\nPlease contact us if you are interested, and we can begin a correspondence. Thanks \u0026 cheerio.\n\nAs of October 2012 we are looking particularly for a youngish couple who would like to live and work here--with the financial aspect being very negotiable. There are many possibilities, but one that we'd kind of like to stick to is a minimum time commitment of say, two years. If this interests you please see the \"Consider joining us page on our website. 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The cornerstone of our philosophy and lifestyle is the concept of perfection. The working premise is that people and situations are right the way they are and include the potential for change. We think that life is to be enjoyed and that can best be done by people doing what they want to do in a way that pleasures the people around them. We think \u201cfun is the goal and love is the way.\u201d We call this Responsible Hedonism.\n\nSince 1968, the community has studied pleasurable group living and all that entails, such as communication, relationships and sensuality. We explore how to have pleasurable relationships that endure because they are so gratifying. We consider ourselves social researchers and present the findings of our lifestyles research to the public in the form of courses in the areas mentioned above and more. Since a group may be as few as two people, our information can be quite useful to anyone  - whether they are single, in a coupled relationship, a family, or any other sized group. We start from the point of view that what you have is good and nothing has to be fixed. We then, offer an array of additional viewpoints and tools to add to those you\u2019ve already assembled to achieve your goals. All our information is descriptive rather than prescriptive.\n\nVic Baranco conceived the Morehouse lifestyle as one in which people could live together pleasurably without doing anything they didn\u2019t want to do while serving the world unselfishly and profiting by it. 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We value sharing and seek health, both for ourselves and our planet. Our Values include:\n* Sharing\n* Environmental Awareness\n* Intergenerational\n* Neighborhood Partnership\n* Healthy Individuals\n* Healthy Community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/capitol-hill-urban-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/capitol-hill-urban-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a very diverse community in an incredibly dense neighborhood in Seattle \u2013 Capitol Hill.  We have all of our 9 households with children between ages newborn and 13 years old and our adults range from early 30\u2019s to mid-60\u2019s.  \n\nWe have 9 units on 4500sf lot (smaller than the typical Seattle single family lot). Our property is located 3 blocks from light rail and has great bus access.  We built with high Built-Green and LEED guidelines achieving as many high-performance sustainability metrics for energy and water usage as much as was financially feasible both now and planning for future upgrades. \n\nWe broke ground in late October, 2014 and took occupancy in March, 2016. Please note we are a unique hybrid model. All members pay $30,000 to join our LLC. The members built the apartment building and we are self-managed. We will pay market rate rents which will be kept artificially as stable as possible, rather than increasing with the market. This is intended to entice longevity. 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We have been here for over 30 years. Our purpose is to create and maintain a place for us to live in harmony with each other and the land, most of which is to be left wild.\n.\nWe are located in Mendocino County, CA, a few miles west of Hwy 101, two hours north of San Francisco and about 25 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Our elevation ranges mostly between 1000 to 1700 feet and we are in zone 8B - 9A. There are panoramic views of the Ukiah Valley to the east, and more hills to the west. The vegetation includes native and introduced grasses, oak \u0026 madrone trees and forest, and some patches of fir forest and chaparral. Many animal species share this land. There are a number of seasonal creeks/streams and we have developed several ponds and year around springs.\n.\nWe are off-grid and committed to minimizing our fossil fuel consumption, using renewable energy - mostly sun, but also wind, methane, and hydro. Several of us are engaged in permaculture design.\n.\nHeartland, Inc. is a California S-corporation with ten shares . . . one share per leasehold. Each of the ten shares/leaseholds is represented on the Board of Directors (BOD), which meets at least twice per year. Other community meetings and committee meetings occur more frequently. The majority of the work necessary to develop and maintain both the land and the corporation is done by us. We have paid off the land in full, developed the roads, phone and water systems, and built the homes on the land. We prefer to make decisions by consensus, resorting to democratic voting when the former is unachievable.\n.\nEach leasehold is comprised of 10 acres for development by the shareholder/lessee and their household within the guidelines we have collectively established. Some of us have lived here for over 30 years and some do not yet live on the land. 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To create a community model that is both revolutionary and evolutionary in the world of long-term sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/project-tristar/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/project-tristar/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EProject TriStar is an off-the-grid, eco-friendly, sustainable, and spiritual community that provides a safe and harmonious lifestyle for those who choose to live their lives based on natural and universal laws.\n\nThe intent of the Project TriStar initiative is to create a lifestyle and an environment that supports the community goals of self sufficiency, healthy living, mutual respect, individual responsibility, and personal growth.\n\nThere are those who may say that Project TriStar is an attempt at creating a utopian, idealistic, and totally unachievable community model. The truth is that the ability to manifest or achieve any goal in life is based on experiential knowledge (education), understanding (perception), and beliefs.\n\nImagine the world we live in today. On one extreme, we have communities that are violent, destructive, and at constant war with one another. On the other extreme, we have communities that are supportive, harmonious, and at constant peace with one another. Every other social structure, community, town, city, state, country is somewhere in between these two extremes. In other words, to say the Project TriStar initiative is unattainable is simply a perception of what we believe is or is not possible based on our experiential knowledge.\n\nProject TriStar is not an Ashram or monastery, but it is unique from what most people would perceive as \u201ccommunity\u201d based on present day socioeconomic standards. The Project TriStar initiative is to bridge the gap between the physical world and the spiritual world in a way that harmonizes with the growing internal desire and seeking for a better way of living on planet Earth. In essence, Project TriStar provides a realistic and attainable alternative to living in the social and economic structures that are commonly practiced throughout the world today.\n\nThe Project TriStar community embraces spiritual principles that include: decisions that are prioritized with their impact on nature, natural resources, and universal laws. 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Located just off the banks of the spectacular Macal River and the Mayan Mountains, our eco-community offers the best of nature right in your very own backyard.\n\n\u201cBetter in Belize\u201d, the name says it all\u2026 picture yourself waking up each day to the breathtaking scenes, scents and sound of this tropical paradise. \n\nOur lots are generously sized and affordable, with prices starting as low as US $21,000. Lot sizes vary, but average 1/2 acre. Prices are based on size, view and lot features \u2013 Hill Top, View, Rainforest, Ridge View, Mayan Circle and Waterfront. \n\nYour own private rainforest hideaway beckons from one of the world's most beautiful locations - Cayo, Belize. Expand your world. Cayo\u2019s wildlife and lush rainforest, world famous as a mecca for eco-tourism, creates an incredible backdrop for our Better in Belize Eco-Community.\n\nBetter In Belize offers you an unbelievably affordable opportunity to make your dream come true!\n\nFor those seeking an alternative lifestyle, vacation home or investment property, our Belize eco-community provides an opportunity to own property at a fraction of what you would pay in most Caribbean locations. Ownership of land is free hold and title is absolute. Want to find out more? We would be pleased to provide you with more information and to answer all your questions so that you can make an informed decision. Reserve your lot in Paradise NOW! \n\nFor more information about how you can gain ownership within this idyllic Eco-Community, please contact us at 1-877-836-2756 (toll-free within North America); + (501) 824-0550 or email us at info@betterinbelize.com.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22265,"name":"Jewel of the Sun (La Joya del Sol)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Perez Zeledon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.3402753,"id":21835,"group":null,"longitude":-83.720481,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Lista Correo, c/o E. Rivkin","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"11901","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Isidro","year_founded":null,"oid":"48e056c7-fefb-413c-8f0b-9e21a87685de","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E MISSION: Co-create a magnificent, sustainable sanctuary to heal, thrive,  help reclaim our true essence and connection to Creator/Nature, and return to Earth the era of peace, awareness, and conscious living. The need is greater now than ever before for this haven where the intimate pureness of nature can rejuvenate the body, move you emotionally, touch your very core, and fill you with tremendous inspiration - revealing the infinite creative power within everyone.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/jewel-of-the-sun-la-joya-del-sol/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/jewel-of-the-sun-la-joya-del-sol/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMay you feel, \"I AM making a difference by BEING the change I want to see in the world\". Learn it, Live it, Teach it to others.\n\nJewel of the Sun is a forming Anastasia-living-foods-inspired sustainable farm nestled on 167 acres of Costa Rica's south Pacific coastal mountains. Amidst lush rainforests, pure spring water, private waterfalls/natural pools, and breathtaking mountain scenery close to the ocean, Jewel of the Sun seeks to bring together people looking to awaken, calm, reconnect, learn, build, grow, strengthen, prepare conscientiously....\n\nYou can experience..\n \nClean air to breathe\nBathe in and drink pure spring water\nTranquil 170 acres \nHydromassage waterfalls\nSpring water pools\nS. Pacific Beaches 1 hr. away\nMiles of rainforest trails\nMagical mountain vistas\nVibrant, fresh, organic, local food\nPermaculture gardens, orchards, land use\nGrow-your-own-home bamboo/woods\nGourmet fresh food cuisine/int\u2019l raw food chef\n100's of exotic flowers, fruits, wild edibles\nFree plants for residents\nWondrous birds and insects\nOff-grid power\nEco-entrepreneuring\nopportunities/guidance\nNatural building/design assist\nHealth coaching\nYoga at neighbor studio \u0026amp; planned here\nGood, private 4WD access\n24 hour emerg. clinic 1 hr.\nSpacious lots\nCovered camping, houses built to suit\nG3-G4 internet by tower broadcasto\nFlexible buy-in/leasing terms\n\nWhat people are saying about La Joya del Sol....\n\n\"A must-see for every raw foodist or nature-lover going to Costa Rica! Stay here to jumpstart vibrant health and a new connection to our mother earth\"\n - Rachel Rose, MD\n\n\" Stupendous views! Amazing food! Thanks for your generosity and looking forward to seeing this dream grow\" - Fred Patenaude\n\n\"Interested in raw foods, farming, and environmentalism we searched for an experience that would challenge us mentally, physically, and emotionally. How fortunate we were to find you. Living at La Joya del Sol has provided us with just the kind of challenge we were seeking. Thank you so much for your hospitality. You've\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22266,"name":"Dallas Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.768832,"id":21836,"group":null,"longitude":-96.78932,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P. O. 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We use the talking circle for collective communication and decision-making. The Big Lodge (community space) is used for shared meals, circles, events, ceremonies and as a guest space. Our free-ranging children move through the woods on winding paths. Much of their learning and understanding comes from all that this way of living offers and by the collective and individual knowledge that is passed on.\n  Being with the elements is a living practice. Living on the ground, in a circle, centered around the open fire, listening to the sound of the soft snow against the canvas, or the wind making its way through the trees to our lodge and adjusting the smoke flaps accordingly, fetching water that is given from the springs and the creeks and gathering firewood on foot with a bow saw from the surrounding trees.\n  It is a rich and luxurious life. A gourmet meal cooked over an open fire and sharing food with loved ones around a living center, the hearth, bathing in spring water that is warmed by the sun or fire, gathering the surrounding plants to make a salad, wine or medicine, the personal growth that comes from the willingness to live and work together in community, the creative potential that can manifest from the coming together of people and the fewer distractions that the industrialized world demands.\n  Tipi Village in Southern Oregon is only just beginning. Great potential exists here, the potential that lies in simplicity. It is what we bring to the community that forms it. The mission is to continue to cultivate a culture of a multi-generational, diverse, migratory, off-the-road collective, to create something that thrives for generations to come.\n  If any of this resonates with you, the reader, please follow your inspiration. Come find us, share some tea and stay in the Big Lodge.\n\nFor more information regarding Tipi Village's Land Liberation Project,go to http://landliberationproject.blogspot.com/\n\nAs of Imbolc 2016 there is no Big Lodge so best get in touch and find out where we're at.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22268,"name":"Vibe Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.8970309,"id":21838,"group":null,"longitude":-119.4129033,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"97 S","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Kelowna","year_founded":null,"oid":"b833ff7e-f660-4112-95c9-0ec1834e5991","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Positive vibes reggae influenced village with the goal to be 100% off grid sustainable \u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/vibe-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/vibe-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n\nWe are looking for open-minded people (who enjoy a bit of a hippie/reggae vibe) to help form an off-grid, self sustainable village. \nWe are family people with children and dogs, but we seek to provide a nurturing growth experience where a relationship with the earth and a love for cultural diversity and real world learning experiences are the main intentions.\nLike most others here, we are striving for self-sustainability - hopes to maintain our own structures, grow our own food, use of alternate energy, etc.\n\nThis is still just in the dream phase as we do not yet own land...perhaps pooling resources would be the quickest way to get this going. 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(No foods are specifically banned, but the idea is to form a community of people who honor their bodies and choose healthy options in whatever way that means to them.) \n-- Trusting that service is an expression of the divine and that freely giving does not diminish a person\n-- Taking responsibility for your actions and how they impact others\n-- Sharing all household tasks and meal prep on a rotating basis\n\nObviously, this will be a non-smoking household. \nPeople of all ages, gender, race, sexual orientation, and abilities welcome.\nPets will be negotiable with landlord and community, when formed. \nGoal is to keep costs at a maximum of $550 a month per person, to garden, and live as sustainably as possible.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22270,"name":"Douceur et Harmonie: Domain Maman Terre","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"France","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Catalonia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.397491,"id":21840,"group":null,"longitude":2.554414,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Domain Maman Terre","physical_address1":"Douceur et Harmonie;","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"66230","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Serralongue","year_founded":null,"oid":"cb71c65d-3433-43a3-9572-2f57267c95af","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Vegan Intentional Garden\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/douceur-et-harmonie-domain-maman-terre/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/douceur-et-harmonie-domain-maman-terre/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWelcome to the domain of Mother Earth \u201cDouceur et Harmonie\u201d: a vegan, intentional and eco community.\n\nWe are looking for long-term and permanent residents and investors.\n\nWe are vegan community (Vivien, Bluette, Sylvain, volunteers, guests and visitors) living on 21 hectares of protected green forest and organic gardens. Situated in the eastern Pyrenees in the south of France. The house and gardens are on a ridge where you can see both the sun rise in the east and set in the west, the Mediterranean in the distance and have a great view of the sacred Canigou mountain of Catalonia. This area is famous for incredible fresh stream water, river swimming, natural hot baths, abundant local and Spanish produce, camping, hiking and great lighting. Generally everyone speaks french but Bluette is fluent in English. There is a plenty of wild edible herbs, vegetable and herb gardens, fruit trees and berry bushes. Food is usually organic fruits, veggies, herbs, nuts, fresh (non wheat) bread, brown rice, spices, oils, and fresh carrot juice. The water comes from a spring on the property and is delicious. A peaceful, calm, tranquil, inspiring and quiet environment where the focus has been \u201cgentleness and harmony\u201d since 1964 when Vivien first arrived. There is always something to do in the gardens and orchards or around the large house (9+ rooms). The Douceur et Harmonie property is owned by an association and is strictly vegan (no smoking, no alcohol, no meat or animal products) and keen on the ethical and loving treatment of animals. Hence, D et H has been the home of many vegetarian animals such a birds, geese, ducks, rabbits, roosters and chickens; however, carnivorous animals such as dogs and cats are not welcome due to their tendency to attack the above animals (this has happened in the past). If you have a very gentle vegan/vegetarian dog, that is a different story. Solar heated water, solar ovens, and spring water swimming pool. Water source is the spring on the land. The traditional stone(huge)farm house is over 250 years old. We are interested in hosting Permaculture Design Courses and integrating more permaculture principles and techniques - including natural building design. 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All of our units are currently occupied by our member owners. However, we welcome future prospective inquirers to contact us. Additionally, we occasionally have short-term sublet opportunities. Please inquire for current openings.\n\nThe Logan Square Cooperative was purchased on 10/31/01 and includes 1 three-bedroom unit, 1 two-bedroom unit, 5 one-bedroom units, and 1 three-room studio.\n\nWe feel part of a real community with dynamic and diverse people (11 adults and 3 children) all dedicated to peace and justice and part of larger community as members of Logan Square Neighborhood Association. Child-friendly and pet-friendly. Lush garden, laundry facilities, and basement storage. Solar system for hot water installed and new back porches. Close to public transport (near Diversey and Pulaski); park and free swimming pool just a block away; garage space is rotated for $50 a month.\n\nOur Coop is a limited equity coop because we are committed to long-term affordable housing. We have saved a large building from for-profit developers, and we are encouraging others to try the same. If a member moves out, (s)he only would take the amount put toward principal on the mortgage, downpayment, and major improvements (s)he put in that have been approved by the coop- that defines limited equity.\n\nWe are governed by By-Laws, the Principles of Unity, and Occupancy Agreements. Our criteria for membership include: Agreement with the principles of unity; commitment to affordable housing and living; commitment to keep Chicago a city in which affordable housing is available to everyone; a lifestyle and belief system which reflects commitment to social equality;  financial stability to ensure financial commitment to the cooperative; willingness to make a commitment to living cooperatively by dedicating time and skills to cooperative work and activities; effectively communicating with members; ability to be flexible and tolerant and open to ideas and lifestyles of others; commitment to stay long term in LSC; has skills that would add to LSC existing skills, abilities and interests; Sense of humor and willingness to share joy; agreement on process of consensus decision making and willingness to learn and practice this process (Consensus is different from majority vote. We strive to ensure that each coop decision has the full backing of all of our members through adequate fact-finding, democratic discussion, and addressing the root cause of any objections).\n\nGiven the present economic crisis, this is your way to save money, live in better conditions, take a stand for affordable housing, and build community. As a member you would own a share in the Coop; the Coop owns the building.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22272,"name":"Finca Fruici\u00f3n: Permaculture Land Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"San Jose","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.256647,"id":21842,"group":null,"longitude":-83.689272,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"P\u00e9rez Zeled\u00f3n","physical_address1":"Apartado 70-8000","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Isidro del General","year_founded":null,"oid":"d8956780-e74c-4c94-a541-c2f93befafc8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To live an example of compassionate care for the land, our community, and ourselves; where people from various cultures can come together, cooperatively manage land, resources, \u0026 enterprise, and make contributions toward a solution-based way of life.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/finca-fruicion-permaculture-land-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/finca-fruicion-permaculture-land-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n  Finca Fruici\u00f3n, meaning Fruition Farm, is a beautiful piece of land in the mountains of Costa Rica.  This 8.5 hector property has been homesteaded by the founding family of the land cooperative and has grown a foundational infrastructure.  With 5 years of onsite experience in Permaculture Design, sustainable building, managing volunteers and staff, hosting courses, eco-tourism, and putting on small festivals, Finca Fruici\u00f3n is ready for the next level of community.    \n\n  Finca Fruici\u00f3n has a solid community design and is ripe with food, heart, and experience to welcome new members.  The Fruition Center, is located on the land and hosts courses, workshops, festivals, tourists, and volunteers generating an income for the community while also bringing in fresh energy and enthusiasm to the land.  Finca Fruici\u00f3n focuses on cultivating a holistic culture of well-being which nurtures one\u2019s self, their community, and the environment.\n\n  The land is collectively owned through a corporation called Finca Fruicion S.A. The Land Cooperative is comprised of the share-holding members, who are also the board of directors, of the above-mentioned corporation. These members also form the Member Council.\n\nFinca Fruici\u00f3n is comprised of residential members, timeshare members, staff, volunteers, interns, and farmstay guests. Finca Fruici\u00f3n's model of community honors autonomy while offering opportunities for co-creation and resource sharing in adherence to the Community Living Agreements.\nThe community is unified by its vision, key ethics and shared focus on cultivating an internal economy, through the Fruition Center. \u00a0These 3 key ethics are\u00a0 Earth care, people care\u00a0 \u0026 fair share.\n\nVision: \nTo cultivate a harmonious environment that integrates healthy human and ecological interaction and offers a living model for a thriving life. Finca Fruici\u00f3n incorporates permaculture design, sustainable food systems, holistic healthcare, compassionate communication, contemplative education, family nourishment, and integral business ethics to fulfill this vision. \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22273,"name":"Cinderland Eco Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.4975033,"id":21843,"group":null,"longitude":-154.9508104,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"14-4610 Gov't Beach Road","physical_address1":"RR2 Box 3316","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"215bc139-8331-4f35-9381-af439df3940f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our vision is a world where everyone lives in ecological harmony. We believe in sustainable, responsible agriculture, like making sure to replenish the soil, saying no to crossbred GMOs, and living in harmony with our animal brethren as well.\n\n\nJezus\u2019s mission is to build an eco friendly, self sustaining community starting from barren land and minimal funding. Starting with land, a dream, and many compassionate helping hands, we\u2019ve learned as we progressed and are proud to be an example of how anyone can build a eco-friendly village or homestead like ours.\n\nThe main goal is to be completely off the grid, growing all our own food, with complete independence from the modern worlds support. We want to start from nothing and reach complete sustainability with only 20 years of perseverance to do it; and by golly we\u2019re almost there!\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/cinderland-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/cinderland-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCinderland is an ecovillage located in a beautiful, jungle-like landscape on the Big Island of Hawai'i. About 20 miles southeast of Hilo, and about 2 miles from the easternmost tip of the island, just a mile and a half from the coastline it lies. We are a community building a life founded on self-sustainability, organic gardening and permaculture. We share the dream of a simple, healthy, natural way of life.\n\nWe are minutes away from the black sands beach, tide pools, volcano steam vents, warm ponds, Green Lake, \"ecstatic dance\", health food store and many farmer's markets, and neighbors ready to trade produce just around the corner on Papaya Farms Road. \n\nResidents and neighbors gather in our kitchen for shared meals on our infamous Taco Tuesday potluck, and various other shindigs and drum jams. Our community kitchen also features an in ground fire pit, piano, and bunk beds. \n\nAll of our residents are at home in an all-you-can-eat buffet, you can eat whatever you like that grows on the land, we will teach you how to harvest sustainably and trade with the neighbors to keep the cycle going too. The gardens, greenhouse, solar oven, and solar dehydrator are also free for use to anyone who wants to learn. \n\nWe welcome people of all backgrounds and nationalities, particularly those that are open, love the earth and are committed to its preservation. \n\n\n\nCome see what we're about, we would love to have you here,  \nMahalo!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22274,"name":"Zentrum der Einheit Schweibenalp","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Switzerland","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kanton Bern","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":46.728137,"id":21844,"group":null,"longitude":8.020638,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Schweibenalp","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03855","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Brienz","year_founded":null,"oid":"2d7bc897-3697-479e-b66c-f02b2bf4c45d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Wahrheit, Einfachheit, Liebe - Truth, Simplicity, Love\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/zentrum-der-einheit-schweibenalp/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/zentrum-der-einheit-schweibenalp/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\nTo Volunteer in the Swiss Mountains\n\nSchweibenalp, The Center of Unity, is situated In the midst of the Bernese Oberland Alps, on a plateau 1100m (about 3300 feet) above sea level, at the border of the Giessbach Canyon. Archeological findings indicate that in the celtic times, Schweibenalp used to be a place for rituals. \n\nWe contribute with our work to the development of a holistic culture that enables a conscious living together among all living beings. As a living and working community we manage the seminar business and the permaculture gardens of Schweibenalp. \n\nIn the Center of the Vision stands the Unity of different cultures and religions. The Temple of Unity and the \u201eDhuni\u201c have been active places of meditation, prayer and rituals since 1982 and are available for any type of spiritual practice or celebration.\n\nVolunteering on Schweibenalp brings you in contact with different aspects of yourself. You have the oportunity to meet many people different ages and culture, and In working with them you practice openness and flexibility.\n\nYou will be working either in kitchen ,Household or Outdoorwork; 6h a day, 5 days a week; free Food and shared accommodation; possibility to take part in community activities; minimal time 4 weeks.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22275,"name":"1st Amazon Ecovillage | Guayana Peace Trail Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Venezuela","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Amazonas / Bolivar","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":5.5751245,"id":21845,"group":null,"longitude":-67.4999234,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Kilometer 24 Via Gavilan","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"07101","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ekobius","year_founded":null,"oid":"367fd13f-d10b-4ea2-8c29-ab83c5ecd9cd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Establish an indigenous modern way of life that is in accordance with nature using appropriate technology and all that we exemplify as humans in our natural state on earth as good people.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/1st-intl-model-life-change-ecovillage-and-pioneer-settlement-project/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/1st-intl-model-life-change-ecovillage-and-pioneer-settlement-project/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe learned see the world differently by living in the Amazon's Highlands, now you can too! Want to become an ecologically sustainable person? Can you live in harmony with our natural world? Can you live like an indigenous Amerindian? Perhaps a bit better if you apply some technology, practical application and utilize your theoretical ideals.\n\nWe began our journey down the road to life (our new way) in 2007 to establish a better way (a new natural ecoculture), because we discovered that the life course we had been taking was not the right path to lead us where we need to be in order to establish a harmonious existence as co-inhabitants of the planet.\n\nEveryone should want to consider themselves good, peaceful, compassionate and knowledgeable human beings. We realized our purpose as co-inhabitants of the planet is a socially responsible one. We are finally as of August 2013 we began to realize that dream with two base properties here in South America.\n\nThe two properties are approximately 700 kilometers (435 miles) apart that's if you were a bird. If you walk (hike or backpack) the two locations are nearly 1000 km apart (600 miles) the hike can take from 50 days to 3 months, if you take time to appreciate the beauty it could also take 6 months or even a year if you make friends along the way or decide to take time to study, do conservation work, contemplate your world, or just stop along the way to live for a while. \n\nOur initial project was developed to become independent of property ownership however we discovered that people (government, authorities, indigenous neighbors) would not permit our peaceful coexistence as nomads or settlers in their territories without being one of them or allied with in their consciousness and world view. So now we have two base locations and the entire Guiana Shield and Amazon as our backyard.\n\nImagine an indigenous native American (Amerindian) village hybridized with a modern campground facility built using selected appropriate technologies incorporating alternative energy sources to produce abundant organic foods, enjoy modern showers, a clear cold water swimming pond, individual and group cabins, that all comes together at a grand central complex where residents and visitors can gather in a central garden lodge, eat meals in a communal kitchen and involve themselves in community group projects while taking advantage of a modern research station and ecological study center with WiFi Internet access beside a public school facility for residents which doubles as a movie theater, workshop and meeting forum for residents and visitors in the evenings.\n\nOur dream project is just beginning and is constantly changing, its likely we will be in construction stages. They started on March 03, 2014 at Ekobius and will be working on the development in practice now before the cooperative charter on December 31, 2016. People with ideas that can support and tolerate (enjoy) this lifestyle should come and share them and implement them here with us!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22276,"name":"Retiringearlyfromratrace Co housing Initiative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.4284207,"id":21846,"group":null,"longitude":-123.3656444,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Victoria","year_founded":null,"oid":"25f34e45-37ea-49f6-94e8-1ea968e9f535","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Retiring Early\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/retiringearlyfromratrace-co-housing-initiative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/retiringearlyfromratrace-co-housing-initiative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EUpdate March 20, 2015, I seek people that share a vision similar to mine,set out below. I believe 4 to 10 people contributing $50000 to $100000 each would provide enough capital to enable construction of a new residence to accomodate all. I would be able to contribute $100000 or more if the right property and people were available. Perhaps those with less but exceptional skills could become members too but initially I would not want to have any debt so cash contributions from founding members would be essential to get started.\nOver the past 5 years many wonderful people have responded to my initial posting. I have had many enlightening conversations with people that share a fairly similar vision. Please continue to share with me your great ideas and visions as it all adds to the discussion, thank you.) What follows is my original post with edits done as of March 2015.\nIm 59, straight, my children are all grown and I am now single, still in good health and want to retire near the ocean on Van Island within an hour of medical facilities. Victoria to Campbell River, maybe even Cowichan Valley or Sooke.\n I wonder if there are other like minded people that would like to pool finances and labor to build a small, eco aware community of young at heart (and younger ones if they wished) I dont know the details but I am a former builder and carpenter and I still have a few (fewer now as I did build one more in 2011/2012 and it was not any easier lol) houses left in me before the physical work of building is no longer enjoyable. I envision perhaps a 2 to 10 acre parcel, maybe an existing home, but the plan would be to build a larger home, or second home for all members, a large garden for fresh veggies,(land must be arable)maybe some chickens, cows, goats, pigs, rabbits,a couple of shared vehichles, maybe a shared boat for fishing?.  Living a simpler slower life. I Still want plumbing, potable water, electricity and internet service etc are essential. (Plumbers, electricians, carpenters all welcome). Although I know little about solar and alternative energy they are also interesting.  I have no religious affiliations other than Im Christian and share ideals like no tobaco, occasional alchohol, follow the golden rule, treat others as you would like to be treated and be fair about everything you do. I also believe that humor and laughter are essential to healthy day to day living. There is much more to discuss and write and nothing is cast in stone, but I just thought Id see if there are others that might have a similar vision for their retirement years. No drugs, no criminal types, I have no criminal record, I'm not a crusader trying to change the world. All I want is to know that I have a home where I can share my retirement with others in a mutually beneficial way. Living a comfortable but simple lifestyle by the ocean. People with morals, and a good sense of humor. Intelligent, enthusiastic, life long learners. If that sounds like you then please share your vision. \nAnother update is that I have taken an interest in the benefits of Yoga and although I know very little about it I would like to learn and I can see it as being a part of my future. Another update is that after a long absence from music I have taken up finger style picking again on the guitar and music has become a daily activity again. So musicians and Yoges are most welcome. I still love my pasta with meat sauce but am also graduating to a more green diet. I am a very open minded sort and would still like to hear from folks, young or old that think along the same lines. \nI just read about Bryn Gweled through the link. It sounds very similar to what I envision. It is a very interesting website. I hope to hear from you.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22277,"name":"Stone Garden Farm \u0026 Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ohio","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.219648,"id":21847,"group":null,"longitude":-81.661076,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2981 Southern Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"44286","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Richfield Twp.","year_founded":null,"oid":"359e83e4-b36f-480f-8a9a-ce74a3cf03ea","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E sustainibility, heritage skills preservation\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/stone-garden-farm-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/stone-garden-farm-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are:\n\n-An organic \u0026 permaculture farm growing \u0026 selling organic produce, herbs \u0026 berries. We raise/produce most of our own foods \u0026 needs, including meat, dairy, eggs, soaps \u0026 more. We have a CSA this year and are doing some markets\n\n-A 19th century village, complete with weaving mill, one-room school, blacksmith shop, tin shop, letterpress print shop, bakery, rope/broom shop, wagon \u0026 wheel shop, Gen\u2019l Store and much more. We welcome folks to take over and run a shop, become proficient, teach others and generate self income.\n\n-A school; We teach classes on many heritage skills; survival/homesteading, soap, candle, cheese \u0026 butter making, wild plant use \u0026 more. We host a Homeschool co-op on Tuesdays.\n\nWe have a \u2018primative liv\u2019n\u2019 24\u00d712 w/ loft cabin open for this spring. It has outhouse, outside wash house, wood cookstove \u0026 nearby additional cook house \u0026 pavillion. Cabin has limited electricity. We have a foundation for a yurt, and have a very large teepee. Other cabins or living space can be built as needed.\n\nWe welcome gardening help right now. We are also looking for people who want to learn by doing and people with knowledge or willingness to work in any shop of your choosing and possibly teach the skill of their choice.\n\nWe especially appreciate help with all the everyday farm chores including gardening, hauling manure/woodchips/grass clippings, animal care \u0026 other informative \u0026 fun stuff. \n\nWe\u2019d like someone who enjoys children, as many are often here and we have 3 of our own, and someone willing to help with childcare. \n\nWe offer a full work for living trade. No money exchanged. We don\u2019t allow or condone drugs of any kind. We make quite tasty wines, but very rarely consume it. ...and never to excess. We have no interest in drama or negative thinking.\n\n\nYou\u2019re welcome to garden \u0026 pasture space to raise your own food. We are not looking for city people who want an adventure. We are looking for people that want to be prepared, want to live sustainably, like to work hard and enjoy life in the country. \n\nWe\u2019re spiritual, but non \u2018religious\u2019. We honor the Nature Spirits and Fairies. We try to live in ways compatible with how Great Mystery would have us live. We are believers in \u0026 practitioners of manifestation. We honor the season changes \u0026 have Ceremony as we are moved.  We also enjoy Christian church.\n\nWe have been taught Original People\u2019s Ancient Traditional Wisdom \u0026 Prophesy (mostly by Seneca \u0026 Lakota Elders) \u0026 will share such (as it was shared w/. us) as we grow to know one another.\n\nWe've had as many as 14 people living here during the summer. Currently our family of 5 (7 yr old, 4 yr old, 2 yr old) and a lovely family of 3 are here. Others visit daily, and it is rare to eat a meal alone.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22278,"name":"Maiden, Mother, Crone Collective","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.9446308,"id":21848,"group":null,"longitude":-80.3213106,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Floyd county","physical_address1":"gypsy camp","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"24091","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Floyd","year_founded":null,"oid":"cc5f0395-dc1d-47a2-b9e9-31a26b654a07","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E to provide a community for mothers and crones to support each other and the children in a residential setting by welcoming our female elders to live in our community and be taken care of however they need to be by the mothers, while also providing classes and entertainment to the greater community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/single-mamas-collective/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/single-mamas-collective/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe aim to provide a structure for single mothers to get back on their feet, while getting emotional, physical, and familial support, and to provide stability and safety for their children. We aim to provide a welcoming place for our crones who want an alternative to typical retirement communities. to form a collective where the mothers operate the community and the children and \"grandmothers\" enjoy each other, with home school classes provided. We aim to give the mothers gainful employment so that they may get on their feet and begin pursuing their life's work. We'd also like to provide a concert venue that features female musicians and a community space, both of which would extend to the general public. We eventually hope to offer DIY classes to the general public.\n\nThe mothers would assist our elders, provide meals and other domestic services, plant and tend to vegetables and herbs, manage livestock (probably just chickens to start).\n\nWe are currently looking for bed and breakfast type places in or close to Floyd, Virginia. Trust me, you'll want to stay here. We'll need a place with an existing large house/B\u0026B, with room on the property to expand. We are also looking for financial contributors. Your financial donation will help sponsor the mothers and their children so that they may thrive and contribute to society with their very best gifts. \n\nSome of you have a lot of money, more than you need. perhaps you'd like to retire in a place like this and use your money to make a difference in a mother's life. We need to use our gifts to help those who really need it.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22279,"name":"Ananda Community of Portland","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.507856,"id":21849,"group":null,"longitude":-122.690794,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"ed6ecc9c-b064-4af3-9ebb-0c373c4cf3c8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Meditation, yoga, cooperative spiritual living.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ananda-community-of-portland/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ananda-community-of-portland/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Ananda Community of Portland is located in the Vermont Hills neighborhood of SW Portland, OR. The Community is a 50-unit apartment complex on 5 acres and is part of the network of Ananda Communities worldwide. Residency is open to all who are sincere and open to the practice of meditation and yoga in the tradition and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of \u201cAutobiography of a Yogi\u201d). There are approximately 75 adults and 20 children in residence. There are both community and individual gardens. Residents can grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers; the grounds include ornamental landscaping, large trees, a swimming pool, a nature trail, and a lawn for gatherings and play. A separate community center provides space for meditation and yoga, classes and gatherings, banquets, and more. A community kitchen is run by residents and provides regular vegetarian dinners each week, open to friends and visitors as well as residents. Nearby, the Ananda Portland Temple and Teaching Center in Beaverton offers classes in meditation, yoga and spiritual development. The first Ananda Community was established in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, near Nevada City, California, USA.\nResidents rent their own apartments. Rents are set by local market rates for comparable apartments. On-site co-managers handle day-to-day needs, with the help of periodic community work days and volunteer participation. 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The internal work in PachaMama focuses on meditation and points to the silence within. This community is home to about 70 residents who gathered from all over the world to walk the same path of inner growth and chose an alternative lifestyle.\nYear round therapy, yoga, cleanse and other groups take place in PachaMama. These are led by house therapists as well as guest therapists. The foundation of PachaMama is the silent retreats taking place three times a year, at the end of the a 5 weeks long \"Transformation Cycle\".\nVisitors enjoy a variety of accommodation, from simple casitas to bungalows and houses. Some visitors choose to camp in tents and enjoy even greater proximity to the wild nature and the forest in which PachaMama dwells.\nThe children of PachaMama attend the village's school and kindergarten, under the care of a team made of professional teachers and volunteer teachers.\nIn the past 15 years thousands of visitors passed through the gates of PachaMama and through life changing experiences. We have touched their hearts with silence, love, music and celebration.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22281,"name":"LEAPNOW: Transforming Education","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.6045556,"id":21851,"group":null,"longitude":-122.6051351,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"11640 Highway 128","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"94515","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Calistoga","year_founded":null,"oid":"e6d352c3-9c76-480d-9ef9-fdf0a0dcd725","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E wholeness-based education\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/leapnow-transforming-education/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/leapnow-transforming-education/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nLEAPNOW is a community devoted to wholeness-based education and conscious living for all ages. Our 10-acre residential community with 10 residents (called Maacama) is 90 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma County's wine country.  LEAPNOW runs soul-centered education programs for ages 17 and up that combine international immersion, college credit, conscious community and language study.  Our LEAPYEAR program is a full academic year long and is devoted to inner exploration and world travel. LEAPYEAR2 builds on the first year program and teaches the facilitation of transformative education.   Body Visible/Body Invisible (BVBI) is a year-long training in authentic movement.   During retreats on our land, students learn conscious living skills and create conscious community, engage in rites of passage, and learn to cook, bake, build, and create. 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In this magical setting a small group of people are experimenting with and discovering ways of living together in harmony with nature and themselves. In its initial years many activities and sevices were shared but this led to a surprisingly uneven distribution of labour and costs. We now gave a more fair system were each inhabitant/family are/ is responsible for themselves. Some are more involved in community activities and economy , others own or rent units and share costs. The project is evolving into a more diverse, organic village type community.  The Castle serves as a venue for groups and courses and offers guest facilities. It is home to a Permaculture School and a new Communnity Supported Agriculture scheme, relying on the extensive permaculture gardens. The beautiful surroundings make this a specially good place for residential programs and long-staying guests. \nMany of the buildings on the property are in poor condition or in need of retro-fitting to convert into living quarters; carrying this out and financing the extensive work is one of the communities big challenges.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22283,"name":"Haley House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Massachusetts","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.343717,"id":21853,"group":null,"longitude":-71.073915,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"23 Dartmouth St.","physical_address1":"Haley House","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"02116","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Boston","year_founded":null,"oid":"aad6524a-33f5-44e8-908f-7f03615aa5b8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Since the start, the Live-In Community of Haley House has brought together diverse, loving, and dedicated people who have offered to commit themselves fully to the daily mission of Haley House, while living together as an intentional community on the top floors of 23 Dartmouth Street. While managing the direct services of Haley House, volunteers commit to living together as a community, building deep connections with each other and our guests. Hospitality is key to the community\u2019s way of life. We share friendship, space, and material goods that we have received through the generosity of others.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/haley-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/haley-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EJoining the community is much more than a full time job. Living intentionally means not only serving the poor but being responsible to each other through weekly meetings, community meals, shared tasks, and a mindful approach to daily life. In our collective decision-making we utilize the consensus process and emphasize careful listening and mutual respect \u2013- values that we try to live out both in our personal lives and our work in the soup kitchen.\n\nLiving together takes courage. It means challenging each other with a deep respect for the learning process of each individual, while holding a safe space for positive growth. Community living also requires accountability to both those we serve and those who support us.\n\nMore than simply contributing to the day-to-day running of Haley House, the Live-In program stands as a witness to the value of community in a society of increasingly isolated individuals. 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Now, one hundred members live there on a permanent basis. The community started as an alternative school based on \u201crespect for nature.\u201d   In the beginning our goal was to create a new educational model in the countryside where parents, teachers, grandparents, children, and all members of our community could participate in providing an ideal learning environment for children. We wanted a place-based school close to nature. \nSince the beginning, our goal was also to create ecological businesses where parents could work and children could learn through integrated activities and apprenticeship programs. We have worked hard to accomplish and expand upon our initial intentions.\nMany of our students have become managers of the businesses we run, and have expanded these businesses\u2019 territories across Canada and the US. Organic culture, manufacturing of clothing using earth-friendly fabrics, health care, crafts, and import-export are some of the businesses we built on our site.\nIn addition to running ethical and successful businesses, we take care of our land by practicing organic farming and sustainable forestry. We grow our fruits and vegetables in our fields and 4 greenhouses and we sell the surplus after the community\u2019s needs have been met. Over the years, we have planted thousands of trees all over the property, and we have practice selective logging when needed for construction or heating.\nToday, Cit\u00e9 \u00c9cologique is led by its second generation which pursues similar purposes and community practices as those adopted by their predecessors, such as: buying as a group, sharing meals each day, car-pooling, recycling, reusing... Ultimately, Cit\u00e9 \u00c9cologique is a great place to experience hands-on internship programs.  \n\nInternship program at La Cit\u00e9:\n-Organic Farming:\nThis internship is for those seeking a comprehensive experience with organic farming (fruits and vegetables in greenhouses and fields). \n-Community Living:\nThis is an excellent internship for those with a wide range of interests, or for those who want to learn more about community life in general.\nStudents are welcomed! \n\nFor more information, visit our website.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Eciteecologique.org\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ELa Cite Ecologique's Facebook page\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22285,"name":"Ecovillage New Jersey","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Jersey","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.280531,"id":21855,"group":null,"longitude":-74.712018,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O. 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We are currently \"camping\" until we find our spot. \n\nThe O'Quinn family has sold and given away all of their possessions to move their farming activities from California to the Portland/Vancouver area. \n\nWe have spent the past 10 years helping farms and teaching by example about food, community service, and varying degrees of sustainable lifestyle practices. We are ready now to buy some land and continue our legacy as urban farmers. \n\nWe are now successfully living in our camper truck while establishing employment in preparation for a real estate loan (which could take 6 months or longer!)\n\nWe like to move our camp every week as to keep the energy fresh and our hosts happy. \n\nWe are expert at leaving a small footprint and allowing our hosts their privacy. We are also open to socializing with our hosts and sharing more of our story ;-)\n\nPlus! We have skills to share if that suits our hosts (handyman, chef, crafter, healer, dance instructor, house/pet/livestock care-takers, permaculture, master gardener). \n\nOur rig is fully self contained (but we do appreciate electricity, water, and wifi whenever it is offered). \n\nOur camp consists of the camper truck and two cars. \n\nPapaw Cornelius\nMamaw Ann\nMommy Blu\nBaby Jude\n\nAKA...\nMountain Village World Community\n----------------------------\nJul 14, 2010 \nDescription of Mountain Village Community\n\nWHO ARE WE? \nWe are O'Quinn Mountain Village Homestead \u0026 World Community Gardens. Our core group consists of, Ann O'Quinn (age 42 - Earth Mamma), Cornelius O'Quinn (age 52 - Celtic Druid Building Contractor Mountain Man), Blu O'Quinn (age 18 - Sparkly Swing Dancin River Guide Chic), Derek Suhar (age 20 - Groovy Grounded Community Dude). See our pics and blogs on website. We are a semi-nomadic sustainable community with permaculture tendancies who like to cross-pollinate. \n\nWHAT DO WE DO? \nWe offer ourselves to land-owners for a contracted period of time to do good work with Mother Earth and within the surrounding community. Our community ranges from 4-10 interns. We have a core group of 4 members, and we cycle other traveling interns in and out of the mix for special projects throughout the year. Sometimes we have chickens, cats, and dogs. We garden, clear/burn brush, care for animals, compost, barter, build, make music, reach out to youth, and participate in community events and farmer's markets (we are known for our raw, organic nut/seed butters, carrot juice, and kombucha teas). While permaculture is mostly known for its application in gardens or land development, its broader definition is the study of living systems. While Mountain Village is quite involved with organic gardening, we are known and appreciated for the space that we create for the organic unfoldment within group dynamics, personal relationships, and the greater community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22287,"name":"Durham Central Park Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.0003316,"id":21857,"group":null,"longitude":-78.8989003,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"130 Hunt St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"27701","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Durham","year_founded":null,"oid":"e9f0dba6-0572-4c0c-bf5b-f4130dfa383a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainable urban cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/durham-central-park-cohousing-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/durham-central-park-cohousing-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(Construction completed in July 2014, with all condo units sold.  Please visit www.durhamcoho.com for more info and to sign up for communications.)\n\nDurham Coho (The Durham Central Park Cohousing Community) is a group of individuals, couples and families who have created an urban, green, intentional cooperative housing community in downtown Durham, North Carolina (USNews \"Best Places to Live\").    \n\nWe are located within easy walking distance of the Farmers' Market, the library, the YMCA, restaurants, stores, county senior center, parks, performing arts center, and theaters. We're less than 2 miles Duke University and its famous Medical Center.  Our four-story building of 24 urban condominiums designed for aging-in-place was completed in July 2014 with units of 850-1700 sq ft and with access to common dining room, kitchen, great room, meeting rooms, guest bedrooms, gardens, and rooftop patio.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22288,"name":"Dos Tortugas Ecuador","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Manabi","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-0.185065,"id":21858,"group":null,"longitude":-80.288711,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Dos Tortugas Hill (arriba de hostel Mirimar)","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"El Matal,  Canton Jama    MANABI","year_founded":null,"oid":"f26a7115-6899-4d5f-9c1d-b5107e3b7488","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are an established community, still pioneering -- back to basics (not *roughing it*). Ours is an eco approach to intentional communal / family living eventually retiring as an active, valued elder.  Stewards of the land, inviting like minded people who share a similar vision...\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/dos-tortugas-ecuador/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/dos-tortugas-ecuador/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nAt long last, our dream is in progress as we launch into a new/old adventure. Two of us started this venture approx. 7 years ago, one german, one americano. Then a few years later Christina (also German) joined us. Our combined skills include building, architecture design, education, teaching, library, school psychology--dealing w/ mentally handicapped-- plus overall general experience in communities. We have established good friendships and connections with the people in the surrounding pueblos, and gained their respect. \n\n     We bought the land and put in the infrastructure. Currently, four houses are finished; the primary one also has three rentals. (3rd one is Christina's private home)\n\nOver time, we have had various interested visitors come and go. The primary reason for the rentals is to accommodate potential, serious new members, so we can get to know each other; secondly, to create income.   \n\n     Our project is not intended for profit nor investment. Instead, we are looking for pioneers who have the ability to lay the ground work for long-term living and retiring in this single-family and future co-housing community. As time went by, we've been making plans for a retirement community; site work and building plans are done.  Bottom line is to care for each other and the 'larger family' without ending up in a strange retirement home.  Our plan is to bring in assistance as needed.\n\n    The average temperature here 76 degrees, and we have two seasons: wet and dry. Everybody looks forward to rainy season to start new crops, also more water for our established plantings.  We put in a thousand plants, including coconut palms(which line our entrance road), papayas, citrus, mangoes, bananas, plantains, yucca, hardwood trees, plus establishing  gardens and field crops, semi-organic (still trying to co-exist w/ mother nature, see what she allows us to grow).  Down here, permaculture is a whole new ballgame, esp. when met with hungry creatures ranging from leaf-cutter ants to 4 ft. long iguanas! That's why we built a greenhouse. We can protect our vegetables with netting and not spray...\n    Regarding our website-- we lost the old one, now working on the new one, more to come...\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22289,"name":"Omaha Green Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Nebraska","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.2819478,"id":21859,"group":null,"longitude":-96.2482149,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"8557 Boyd Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"68134","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Omaha","year_founded":null,"oid":"ec3fcb01-2f79-451c-8895-92003c981d44","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Currently being developed by the Umbrella Group.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/papillion-cohousing-urban-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/papillion-cohousing-urban-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe have signed a purchase agreement for a 4 acre site in the Keystone area in Omaha to develop a cohousing community.  Please see our Facebook page for activity and details.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22290,"name":"New Kurukshetra","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.7630226,"id":21860,"group":null,"longitude":-96.3013432,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"5425 Parry Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"75160","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Central Eastern Texas","year_founded":null,"oid":"6aa5b2ec-c92b-4587-93fd-ed6005290972","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Spiritual sustainability\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/new-kurukshetra/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/new-kurukshetra/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe will be purchasing land in Central Eastern Texas. All members must be vegetarian or vegan, and committed to the gradual development of sustainability and simpler lifestyles in practical ways. Intoxication, including alcohol, is not allowed. \n\nModern conveniences are acceptable in moderation, and as we gradually gain experience in natural lifestyles less \"conveniences\" become necessary. \n\nThe residential portion of the community will consist of individually-owned households on 1 or 1.5 acres each, grouped into villages of 8 households, with a village common area in the center. Each household's land is around the village, like the spokes of a wheel. Land should be productively used, for personal use or for barter within the community. Everyone must grow some percentage of their food. \n\nStabilized compressed earth block is our first choice in construction method, second is Earthbag. Electricity and water are available via rainwater harvesting and solar panels within each household. A well will be dug in each village, for agricultural use. The community lake is for recreational and aesthetic purposes, but the water can be used in time of emergency. \n\nGovernance will be by consensus at the village level and the community level. The community will have broader rules, and each village may have more specific rules according to the resident's own choosing, within the parameters of the community rules. \n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22291,"name":"Elm Creek Trails","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.330512,"id":21861,"group":null,"longitude":-99.811469,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"918 FM 89","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"79606","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Abilene","year_founded":null,"oid":"6cbc028b-8667-4743-8216-32881df26f62","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Christian life and ministry\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/elm-creek-trails/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/elm-creek-trails/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nNewly forming intentional Christian Community, looking for co-founders with similar visions.\n\nWe have 240 acres just south of Abilene, Texas.  Its attributes are:  180 arable, good soil, soon to be organic certified, good subsurface water, more than a mile of woodland trails along Elm Creek, great wind and sun resources, city limits of Abilene just 2 miles away (great for veggie sales or a PYO operation).\n\nThe vision:  We would like to live in a community together with like-minded believers in order to:  have the benefits of a real community, share resources, fellowship, and to minister to our community.  \n\nThe details:  My vision is of a sustainable community of mostly closely spaced adobe houses (which are perfect for this part of the world -goggle compressed earth blocks) utilizing solar and wind power to the extent possible and practical, and trying to create small scale agriculture and craft industries to make income and to bring neighbors into the community.   Central housing area surrounded by gardens, farms and grazing land.  I'm partial to children, so I'd like to find a way to house a few foster families (rescue the children).\n\nThe legal structure:  Probably a non-profit together with a LLC.  \n\nThe legal details:  In Texas municipalities have a ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction) that gives them the right to set development standards 5 miles out from their city limits.  That effects this effort because to sell smaller than 10 acre lots will have prohibitive development requirements.  Therefore, the lots have to be 10 acres or we would have to just have the land owned by an LLC, with 99 year leases to the members.  This would allow improvements to be owned, but the real estate would remain the property of the LLC.  Other advantages of this:  limit equity aquisition (we need to be making homes, not building equity) and we have some control over the buyers of property (they must be approved as members of the community first).  Maybe the sale of a few 10 acre lots to founders in order to capitalize the community.\n\nMy Influences (so you'll know better who I am):  Jesus, the Bible, Wendell Berry, Our Suburban Nation, Joel Salatin,  George MacDonald\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22292,"name":"Oak Forest  Collaborative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Connecticut","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.5034351,"id":21862,"group":null,"longitude":-72.4757767,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"50 Baker Lane","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"06423","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"East Haddam","year_founded":null,"oid":"f97a1127-6a8a-47a8-96c5-3292eff0142d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E collaborative\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/oak-forest-artists-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/oak-forest-artists-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe goal of Oak Forest is to create a collaborative that focus's on personal creativity,growing organic food,and developing marketable products to sell at area farmers markets and craft-shows.The intention is to create affordable housing that will foster personal enjoyment of area,a exchange of creative ideas,and hopefully a sense of community.Well,I should say the house incorporates many energy effecient and saftey systems.Saftey first, each room has a fire sprinkler and a monitored,hard wired smoke alarm.Additionally there are monitored smoke/carbon detection monitors in the hallways.Beyound that, the house was designed using the Home Energy Rating System or HERS,that increases energy effeciency up to 50% through use of increased insulation and energy effecient windows and doors.The house will be heated by natural gas and a outdoor energy effecient/low emmision wood fired water boiler .So the plan is to have  tenant spaces.The price range is from  rooms to go for $550{including heat,hot water,wi-fi,cable TV}to $625.Beyond that, oh boy.The house itself is on 40 acres of land,however, it's surrounded by Nature Conservancy, State land, so it's extemely rural.Beyond that it's on a limited access road, with further dedicated nature trails, a large brook.Beyond that, Lyme itself is a paradise.Through zoning laws they have kept the population very low and aggresively purchased land for nature preserves.As a result, it's like stepping back into the 1850's.You can bike for miles on country roads, very little vehicular traffic.On the weekends you can go two days without seeing another human face with little planning.Nature in the raw.I find it's a very effective way to unwind, get away from the rat-race, and get in touch with yourself and your projects.Nature is so begnin, a force for good,to just immerse yourself in it.We are up and running.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22293,"name":"Oasis Homestead","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arkansas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.608922,"id":21863,"group":null,"longitude":-91.207356,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Harrisburg","year_founded":null,"oid":"1a43785c-243a-482b-bb59-c98b8f9d5a7c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E self sufficiency, christianity, skill networking, pioneer style living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/oasis-homestead/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/oasis-homestead/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are Modern-Day Plain Pioneers\n\nA group of Modern-Day individuals and/or families working together to live a self sufficient, off grid, organic, all natural, plain, old fashioned, simple life. With Amish and Mennonite LIKE attitudes, morals and values, a plain, simple group. We share many commonalities and values similar to the aforementioned groups while expressing some very different views. \n\nA few examples of the differences are: we do not require any individual to live a non-resistant life, wear a head covering or submit to specific dress codes except while staying at our home.\n\n You may drive a vehicle, use Internet and electricity in your home. Those choices belong to each individual, although modesty is always required. \n\nIn our home the ladies wear simple, modest dresses below the knees and head covers. (1st Corinthians 11) \nAprons are often worn by the ladies. The men wear long pants most times, shorts must come to the knees. No sleeveless shirts, no print, brand labels or advertisements on clothing.  Men keep their hair short, facial hair is a personal choice. The ladies keep their hair long and pinned up under a cover. \n\nVisitors would be asked to conform to our dress code while staying at our homestead. Full time residents whom own their own place and live at their own places full time, can set their own guidelines. More detailed information will be provided during the interview process. \n\nMusical instruments, travel, higher education and technology are not forbidden. Each family should decide what influences and to what extent they feel are best for them. We do encourage every person to guard themselves from being exposed to too much modern stress, becoming imprisoned or dependent on modern conveniences. \n\nIn our home we do not have TV, but we will watch some DVDs. You won't find a curling iron, makeup or a toaster oven. Video games are very rare indeed. Instead you will find us shucking corn together outside or hoeing the garden rows, mowing grass, weaving rugs, splitting firewood or churning butter....  We even observe electricity-FREE days each month. \n\nMen and women have separate work projects and sleeping areas. We have gender specific roles and are VERY conservative. Our homestead functions like the old fashioned pioneer homesteads. Leave your modern attire, music and such, carefully packed away in your car or better yet: leave it at home before you come visit us. \n\nWe prefer old fashioned clothing, music and activities from the pioneer days. Think: Little House On The Prairie \n\nGender roles defined\n\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\nWomen:\n\nCooking\nCleaning\nLaundry\nSewing\nMending\nSpinning\nWeaving\nChurning\nIroning\nGardening\nMaking butter\nGrinding flour\nCollecting herbs\nDrying\nCanning\nBaking\nCheese making\nMedicinals\nNutrition\nSchooling children\nAnimal care\nProduce stand business\nPropagating \n\n\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\u2796\nMen:\n\nCrops\nGardening\nFencing\nBuilding\nTractors\nWelding\nMetal working\nForging\nLeather working\nMilking\nDirt work\nDigging\nChopping\nSplitting\nTilling\nMasonry\nAnimal care\nRepairs\nMaintenance \nAutomotive\nSpiritual leading\n\nGrace is said at every meal, church on Sunday's. We may have a glass of wine with dinner but no exorbitant alcohol use. Smoking is frowned upon and drugs are strictly forbidden. \n\n\nWe are Holy Spirit filled Christians. We keep the bible in it's entirety, and the leading voice of the precious Holy Spirit as our guide for life. We attend a local Mennonite church but are not members. \n\nIf you are leaving the Amish or Mennonite groups and wish to keep with a plain lifestyle, you may feel comfortable here. If you are seeking to join a community that is similar in ways to the Amish or Mennonites, you may feel comfortable here. If you have always felt that you were born 100 years too late, you may feel comfortable here. \n\nA lifestyle of living off the land, making your own from nature and old fashioned hand tools. We use tractors and engines as needed. Raising your own foods, animals and using them to feed your family. Not dependent on \"the system\", but free from the imprisonment of it.\n\nDeriving freedom from your own land and networking with like minded people to accomplish the common goals.\n\nWe would like to form a local, living, breathing, community, made up of hard working, able bodied, committed people to live and work together. We can develop friendships as well as depression proof homesteads. Share meals, joys, worship services and hardships together. Occasionally offering a work-to-stay program. \n\nChildren can grow up in the proper care of parents and good friends, and will be home schooled by the loving care of their parents. Your bodies nourished from the bountiful fruits of the land. Health protected from illness and sicknesses treated by nature.\n\nCome pioneer this group and live like the REAL Pioneers did.\nWe are seeking individuals and families that want to live within driving\ndistance of each other. Encouraging private property ownership, but willing to accommodate a small number of people on our land short term, with the intention of helping them to relocate here on their own property.\n\nAt present we have 6 families within our network, of a 3 mile radius. We have 1 male farm-hand apprentice, living at our homestead full time. \n\nWe observe a reasonably set schedule:\nM-Sat\nUp at 5am\nReady to work by 6am\nBreakfast from 8-9am\nBack to work by 9am\nLunch from 12-1pm\nFree time from 1-4pm\nMeal prep 4pm\nDinner and fellowship from 5-7pm\nClean up/projects until 8pm\n*Sundays are subject to church, project plans and weather. \n*All visitors and residents are required to participate in activities according to the above schedule. \n\n(You should be dressed, hair pinned up and covered, ready for work by 6am each morning)\n\nWe will be accepting applications for visitors to stay short term on a work exchange basis. You will have space for primitive camping, 3 meals PER WORK DAY and training/hands on education in day to day simple living skills, in exchange for your free labor. Limited internet access. \n\nMinimum visiting periods are 3 days, more commonly people stay for 1-2 weeks. If we all get along well, you could be invited to stay longer and/or return later. Best times of the year for visiting is between April through October. Be prepared to work outside mostly. This is rice country and we are surrounded by flooded fields that breed heavy swarms of Mosquitos. We recommend you begin a sulphur regimen 30 days before coming here. \n\nYou don't work- you don't eat. If you take a day off, you will have to fend for yourself. Full water/electric/Internet/camping privileges as well as 3 hefty, home raised/home made meals per day= 4-6 hours of work from each adult per day. The amount of hours work to earn your keep varies depending on your skill level and abilities. \n\nPlease email us with your interest for this type of opportunity. We will return your email with an interview process, application and further requirements. A minimum of 2 weeks notice before intended arrival is requested. \n\nPlease tell us all about yourself and your family. Tell us how you are actively working towards a more self sufficient life. We would be interested to know how self sufficient you are now, and how far you are seeking to go!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22294,"name":"SV Oikos (formerly as Akya)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.694481,"id":21864,"group":null,"longitude":-73.989319,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Brooklyn","year_founded":null,"oid":"0b58c086-6529-43e0-9bda-ab49550f570f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Complete Freedom, 100% Off the Grid living, sailing around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/akya/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/akya/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESV Oikos\n\nYou wake up with the sun hitting your face from through the hull window of our boat. You take a look at everything around you and feel a sense of pride for all the hard work we have put into creating what we have. You feel great honor to know you belong to something so awesome and different. You spend a few hours each day doing some chores or sailing our vessel. Visit some distant and remote islands to look for coconuts, pineapples, mangoes and bananas or hunt for some wild boar or dive for lobster. Lounge on the beach, play some volleyball, dive on a reef and swim around or head back to the boat to relax and take a shower. Play some guitar and sit around a bonfire drinking some homemade coconut/mango/pineapple rum. Sharing stories of our awesome adventures and travels together, gazing at the stars, the fire and the ocean... you get this amazing feeling of accomplishment, unity, peace. Your mind is clear, you feel complete, you're here with us, in this moment, in-tune with yourself, your surroundings, the world, the whole universe. Welcome to SV Oikos.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22295,"name":"Wyomanock","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.518204,"id":21865,"group":null,"longitude":-73.365558,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"68 Wyomanock Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"12168","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Stephentown","year_founded":null,"oid":"bf1d2b74-53ac-442c-af65-46acbd893bd5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our mission is to grow a community that values and cultivates a supportive network of friends, who would like to engage in farm-based sustainable lifestyle practices, and who strive to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/wyomanock/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/wyomanock/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHello!  Our vision is to establish an intentional community on 74 acres of land that we own in the upper Taconic Valley of New York, just west of the the Berkshire/Taconic range.  The land has a mix of fertile fields, ponds, streams, meadows, wetlands and forest.  We are not far from cultural centers and small cities including Pittsfield and the Berkshire region.  Our space is home to Wyomanock Farm and Wyomanock Center for Sustainable Living.  \n\nWyomanock Farm cultivates three quarters of an acre of organically grown vegetables, raises a flock of about 100 free range laying hens (on pasture and fed organic, local grain), and has a small herd of Scottish Highland Cattle for beef production.  We enjoy producing as much of our own food as possible.  In 2014, we established a small on-site farm stand which is open year-round.  With additional help on the farm, we'd like to attend local farmers markets and develop local or regional wholesale markets. \n\nWyomanock Center for Sustainable Living was founded in 2010.  It is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of sustainable living through experiential learning opportunities. We work with individuals, groups, and the community to encourage sustainability by fostering an appreciation of the natural environment; by demonstrating organic agriculture, renewable energy, and natural building; and by encouraging a locally-based economy and healthy, culturally rich community.  Since its inception, Wyomanock Center has offered events, farm and nature based educational workshops, regular monthly potlucks, a solstice celebration, film viewings on our focus topics, assisting with the development of a community garden in a nearby urban area, and solar shower community construction project.\n\nWe are looking for others with similar values and ambitions, including a desire to live simply, people who continuously work to incorporate sustainable practices into their lifestyle, and who have a desire to be a part of the Farm and Center in some capacity.  We welcome people of any age, ethnic and religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and dietary philosophies/needs.\n\nA little background:  Thom purchased the land in 2002, started living here full time in 2003 with his two young sons, and began developing the Farm and Center in 2010.  Julie met Thom in 2012 at a local farming conference and moved to the land in late 2013.  Since that time, we have been working to further develop the Farm, Center, and Intentional Community.  Over the past few years we have had several individuals live here for varying lengths of time and with varied levels of involvement in the work we are doing.  At this moment, it's just us two!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22296,"name":"2BD Termined","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Missouri","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.956761,"id":21866,"group":null,"longitude":-92.307056,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2812 Pine Dr.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"65202","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Columbia","year_founded":null,"oid":"919e239f-d0cc-43c6-8b71-56260cc02b6b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Faithist, vegetarian, pacifist\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/2bd-termined/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/2bd-termined/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe purpose of this community will be to provide a way for people to live wholesome, productive, sustainable lives.  A cooperative lifestyle can do this - I've seen it - living in a way that reduces the illusion of separateness - from the spirit, from the earth and from each other. To this end, I would like to establish a community of people with faith in The One Great Spirit, who are vegan/vegetarian and who are pacifists (interdependent, no?)  I've been saving for this for many years and have purchased 5.5 acres of bottom land with a beautiful creek about 5 miles from Columbia, a semi-progressive college town in central Missouri.  I've invested just about my entire retirement savings in this and would expect a similar investment from anyone who wishes to join.\n\nIf you meet the three criteria and are ready to begin the adventure, contact me.  I'll serve as a message center until/if we need an email list or web site.  Contact information on my web site (www.centralmissourigrainsforfood.com).\n\nUpdate: Building a barn, trying to establish gardens and native tree orchards.\n\nUpdate: I found a great book on communities: Diana Leafe Christian's \"Creating a Life Together\".  This book covers well all of the issues encountered in forming a community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22297,"name":"Oakcreek Community--Stillwater Oklahoma","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oklahoma","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.140598,"id":21867,"group":null,"longitude":-97.061668,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1806 N. Husband","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"74075","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Stillwater","year_founded":null,"oid":"9bf325b0-5fd9-47a7-b77e-4773a55aff3a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cohousing for seniors\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/stillwater-senior-cohousing-oakcreek-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/stillwater-senior-cohousing-oakcreek-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOakcreek Community was completed in 2012 and all 24 of our 1- and 2-bedroom homes homes have been sold and occupied for 5 years.\n\nTwo 2-bedroom homes are available for resale as of September 2017. One is 2 BR one bath and the other is 2BR one and one half baths.\n\nThis senior cohousing neighborhood is for adults 55+.  We have a beautiful 7+ acre- treed-lot in the center of Stillwater in close proximity to retail and health facilities. Oklahoma State University and all of the academic, sport, and cultural activities of a major university are within 1 mile of the property. Walking/biking trails and Boomer Lake are within 1/4 mile. Our homeowners are a mix of retired and not-retired, singles and couples. Visit our website to meet the newest senior cohousing community and the first in Oklahoma! Better yet, come to visit Stillwater in beautiful north central Oklahoma and see why Oakcreek and Oklahoma are MORE than OK.\n\nCheck website (www.oakcreekstillwater.com) for details on the two available homes for sale by owners.\n\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22298,"name":"Circle of Children","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.166298,"id":21868,"group":null,"longitude":-123.575349,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"19291 HWY 36","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97412","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Blachly","year_founded":null,"oid":"2245f780-79ad-4d51-812c-7e62a2e37c5d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our Mission is to create enriched environments that empower youth through nature connection, self discovery, community building, and collaborative service-learning projects that promote a healthy and thriving planet.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/circle-of-children-village-school-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/circle-of-children-village-school-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECircle of Children is in a intensive planning phase of our eco-village settlement 'to come'. We are currently maintaining most of our focus on expanding our education programs. Our intentional community is naturally forming around our Education and Transformation Center. Circle of Children is currently planning and preparing for our spring/summer programs. We are offering many unique hands-on educational opportunities for all ages! If you are interested in learning sustainable living skills and community building, we would like to invite you to inquire about a visit to our center in Oregon and explore the possibilities of collaboration. \n\nCircle of Children is a growing free alternative school dedicated to honoring the spirit of the child. We are located on a fully-developed conference center on 60 acres of pristine land in the foothills of Oregon\u2019s Coastal Mountain Range. This land was donated to Circle of Children in January 2012 to build a children-centered eco-village and community school. \n\nWe provide an enriched environment for individuals to connect with nature, explore their natural curiosities, and discover their own unique gifts, talents, and skills. Our curriculum gives children the inspiration, wisdom, tools, and resources to create a brighter future for our planet.\n\nOur educational model offers a hands-on project and service-based curriculum primarily led by youth. These projects empower youth, grow and sustain our school, unite and assist local and global organizations, inspire and activate world change, while creating a blueprint for harmonious living. \n\nPrimary subjects include:* \n\n\u2022 Sustainable Living Skills \n\u2022 Earth Stewardship \n\u2022 Creative Arts \n\u2022 Holistic Health \n\u2022 Dynamic Leadership Skills \n\n*While integrating core academics. \n\n\nWe look forward in hearing from you. \nHave a blessed journey :) \n\ncircleofchildren@gmail.com \nor \n541.632.3140\n---Circle of Children","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22299,"name":"Valverde Commons","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Mexico","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.4135303,"id":21869,"group":null,"longitude":-105.5757567,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"4o5 Valverde Commons Drive","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"87571","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Taos","year_founded":null,"oid":"6ba21587-07f6-49b7-9a17-7dc07ec688c4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Valverde Commons is an adult cohousing community in a stunning rural setting in the town of Taos, NM.  We each built our own houses to suit us and are living harmoniously, sharing resources and friendship.  Our community is diverse and we have many artists who have joined us to live and work in community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/valverde-commons/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/valverde-commons/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EValverde Commons was conceived as an active adult CoHousing community in 2006 and developed from pastureland starting in 2011.   Currently there are 22 energy efficient houses with 6 additional ones expected by 2023.  Thirty four people live in the community as of 2018.   The community is located in the heart of Taos, New Mexico and a short walk from the historic Taos Plaza.  \n\nThe individual homes are clustered on 10 acres surrounding an almost 4 acre common green space, plus an adjacent 10 acre park with walking paths and gardens. \n\nOur beautiful common house has a full kitchen, large meeting room, library, and laundry facilities. It is frequently used for group dining, parties, meetings, classes, and entertainment. The common house has rooftop solar energy to promote sustainability.  We also have a barn building for communal garden tools, tractor, and garden carts.  The barn also includes a complete professional wood working shop and other studio facilities. \n\nValverde Commons provides the feel of an old-time neighborhood where everyone knows everyone else and frequently get together for group meals, educational and recreational activities.  The network of paths around the commons area provides neighbors easy opportunity to meet and commune with each other.\n\nAdjacent to Taos\u2019s historical district, Valverde Commons is within easy walking distance of Taos Plaza, the Taos library, stores, art galleries and restaurants. Valverde Commons includes a diversity of people of different backgrounds, incomes and viewpoints who want to live harmoniously.  We have a number of resident artists and feature art shows in our Common House.\n\nValverde Commons has considerable neighbor participation in group activities such as potluck dinners, garden work days, astronomy sky parties, hikes, movies,  horseshoes, educational discussions and decision making management but we also have a policy of voluntary participation in all these events.  As a community, we get along well. \n\nWe are committed to aging in place as much as possible. We are not health-care professionals, but we expect to be helpful neighbors, supporting each other physically, emotionally, and spiritually as we age.\n\nAs of summer 2018, we have two houses for sale.  One of those houses may be rented for short times to experience CoHousing.  Email us for more information and visit our website (www.valverdecommons.com).","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22300,"name":"Folk Art Guild / East Hill Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.7081166,"id":21870,"group":null,"longitude":-77.2979782,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1445 Upper Hill Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"14507","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Middlesex","year_founded":null,"oid":"c8ae78d5-717a-46cd-a430-35d797a3609e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E TO OFFER SUPPORT AND NOURISHMENT TO ALL WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR A MORE CONSCIOUS, CREATIVE AND RESPONSIBLE WAY OF LIVING\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/folk-art-guild-east-hill-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/folk-art-guild-east-hill-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Rochester Folk Art Guild is a community of people sharing the aim of working practically toward a deeper understanding of themselves and their purpose, based on the teaching of G.I. Gurdjieff. Our crafts and community life provide ways to cultivate a special quality of attention amidst the activities of daily life. This is the core practice of what is most often called simply 'The Gurdjieff Work.'\n\nWe live and work on a 350 acreare a farm in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York between Canandaigua and Keuka lakes.  This Guild center is the home of an intentional community with an established tradition of organic agriculture, fine craft work, and personal development.  Organic practices have been used in fruit and vegetable production for the 40 years the Guild has been at its current rural location.  A seven year-old market garden with greenhouse sells to the community through farmers markets and a CSA. Projects include organic gardens, orchards, vineyards, food preservation (mainly canning and freezing), sustainable forestry \u0026 firewood production, general building \u0026 grounds maintenance and construction. There are also opportunities to explore the crafts that are practiced here - ceramics and woodworking in particular (though there are weaving, sewing, boat building and blacksmithing shops as well).\n\nWe welcome visitors who are sincerely searching for new ways to learn and to be - those willing to work hard and value the joys of a simple rural life\n\nTo apply, please send an email telling us about yourself. Go to our website folkartguild.org and click on the \"About\" link. Read 'Our Mission', Our Vision, and 'In Support of Our Mission.' In your e-mail respond to this material from where you are in your own life.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://http://www.helpx.net/host.asp?hostid=5209'\u003EHelp X\u003C/a\u003E:\nOur Profile on Help X\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://folkartguild.org'\u003ERochester Folk Art Guild\u003C/a\u003E:","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22301,"name":"Rio Tranquillo","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Costa Rica","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.748917,"id":21871,"group":null,"longitude":-83.753428,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"NandayureGuanacaste","physical_address1":"Quebrada Grande","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Quebrada Grande de Nandayure","year_founded":null,"oid":"46cfe853-f254-49f4-a3df-a0f985831a16","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E sustainable treehouse tourism\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rio-tranquillo/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rio-tranquillo/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a treesort just within the small village of Quebrada Grande de Nandayure.  We are  4 families with 10 children between us, though everybody is not here all the time.  \nWe have a treehouse for rent, with plans on building more. We also have camping space and other small houses in the Tico village for rent.\n We are into restoration of the land, and building a relationship with the Earth.  Also we understand that true freedom means growing our own food or finding it in the community.\n\n We are creators of Heaven on Earth. We welcome you to come and help us work towards our goal, provided you can take of yourself.\n\nOur goal is to focus on being an economic resource that helps to make the  community sustainable. 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It forms a magical triangle with the stunning medical chi gong centre www.yangtorp.com and the green yoga castle of www.srivast.org both approximately 20min away.\n\u00d6sterlen is the coste d\u2019azur of Scandinavia with its charming coastlines filled with cozy cafes, galleries and studios of artists from all creative expressions. \u2019Lilla Raa\u2019 - one of the first raw food cafes of Sweden is situated in the nearby Kivik close to Stenhuvud National Park and the famous organic garden of Eden crafted by www.mandelmann.se. \n\nThe Sanctuary can be reached from international airport Copenhagen and Malm\u00f6 or by Ferry from Germany and Poland in only 1hr to 90 min maximum. What is unique about the Sanctuary besides its prime location is its access to pure drinking water drawn from an 80 meters deep well uncontaminated and free from any industrial pollution. The clean air and golden silence offers a break from sound pollution and allows deep rest and rejuvenation. The Sanctuary is surrounded by 6500 year old stone circles and ancient ceremonial sites which add to a mystic vibration offering an ideal environment for spiritual development and healing work.\n\nThe vision of the Sanctuary is to grow into a sustainable oasis and stepping stone through global major changes on the planet offering refuge for those who need healing and resetting of bearings.\nMore resources are needed to establish solar, wind and phyto sewage systems as well as organic permaculture designs, greenhouses and organic seed preservation vaults for the future generations. \n\nSummer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and full moon ceremonies -  sweatlodge, sacred fire, medicine works and songdance celebrations. \n\nFocus on Bhakti and Karma Yoga, Meditation, Prayer and living food / vegetarian, TV-\u0026 drug-free organic life style and devotional INNER WORLD MUSIC\n\nSanctuary \u0026 Foundation initiated and run by SoundMedicine person, Worldmusician, founder of KACHIMO Chi Movements, writer, poet, artist and producer Kailash Kokopelli www.kailash-kokopelli.com\n\nseeking a committed, mindful, alert \u0026 multitalented team of musicians, dancers and gardeners to manifest the vision and create conscious sacred music and dance as well as a self sustained oasis and stepping stone through times of global changes. \n\nLooking also for an organic, healthy life-style focused couple as caretakers in times of overflow and emptiness. \nIf you love gardening, cooking, care taking and want to be in a quiet simple oasis at the edge of a forest, end of a beautiful hidden valley yet close to art and culture and you are happy to be alone as well as with many people at times you are welcome to check out the Sanctuary and find your place here.\n\nWe are also hosting wwoofers www.wwoof.org and international teachers as well as musicians for seminars, workshops, retreats and studio work.\n\nInvestors / sponsors to preserve the Sanctuary and realize the projects and vision are welcome.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22303,"name":"Gay Men's Rural Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.4483771,"id":21873,"group":null,"longitude":-112.0740373,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Phoenix","year_founded":null,"oid":"af002b4c-8770-4354-8b95-81b9cbd706cc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are a group of Gay Men interested in forming a Community of like minded individuals. 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We are a group of Gay Men interested in forming a Community of like minded individuals. We will not discriminate and welcome anyone who is open minded and accepting.\n\nThe community is a Rural one that will be located in the deep South on several rural acres. We welcome anyone with serious interests to join us in the planning.\n\nSubject to changes in the planning phase this community will be made up of 32 owner occupied houses/condos with a starting price of around $99k to $129k.\n\nThe project will include a common house for shared meals (though individual units will all have kitchens) and other social opportunities. There will also be other common buildings such as an outdoor terrace, pool, hot tub, fitness center,  library, gardens, bike paths, storage and office space will be available for rent. 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We live a cooperative Christian witness through prayer, environmental sustainability, and efforts towards peace and justice\nWithin this community we endeavor to:\n\u00b7\tRoot our lives in shared daily prayer \n\u00b7\tModel Christian decency, care, charity and faithfulness\n\u00b7\tLive environmentally sustainably\n\u00b7\tEmbrace nonviolence\n\u00b7\tWork for peace, social and economic justice\n\u00b7\tOffer hospitality\n\u00b7\tMake decisions consensually within a context of prayer\n\u00b7\tHonor individual sacredness, support marital unions, and nurture family relationships\n\u00b7\tBalance our communal and private lives\n\u00b7\tShare faithful stewardship of commonly owned resources","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22305,"name":"Eco Velatropa","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Argentina","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Capital Federal, Buenos Aires","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-34.53928,"id":21875,"group":null,"longitude":-58.446831,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Pabellon 5, Ciudad Universitaria, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"01428","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Buenos Aires","year_founded":null,"oid":"aa2a4f85-f451-4470-a1ed-078e360c41aa","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Velatropa is a natural park and an experimental and interdisciplinary center.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ecoaldea-velatropa/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ecoaldea-velatropa/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nVelatropa was born in the middle of 2007, created mostly by students of the Buenos Aires University. It is ubicated in an abandoned and beautiful space near to La Plata river. \nThe space has about four hectareas, we have near fifty young frutal trees, various vegetable gardens, adobe constructions and a lot more.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22306,"name":"Lolia Place EcoVillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.390023,"id":21876,"group":null,"longitude":-155.152268,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"2d4a1888-b195-46aa-9341-000dba9b2cd1","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E consciousness, permaculture, sensuality, peace, justice, cooperation and autonomy.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/opihikao-ecovillage-and-kipuka-temple/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/opihikao-ecovillage-and-kipuka-temple/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EIn March 2013, we purchased 25 acres near the beach that had been a farm with macadamia, avocado, mango, and other fruit trees.  In 2015 we completed our subdivision process and sold 5 3-acre lots within the ecovillage to like-minded friends into personal growth and sustainability.  The community owns a 10 acre parcel in the back of the subdivision.  We started building in 2016.  We now have a beautiful dance/yoga/multipurpose space with an 1800 sq. ft. wooden dance floor as well as dining for 60, a glorious wood-fired hot tub, tons of food from the land such as: papayas, mangos, avocados, bananas, and many other exotic fruits.  \n\nThe vision is for the Lolia Community LLC to own title to the property and lease the land to the Lolia Foundation which will run the center and host courses and events that support our values.  We invite wwoofers and interns to join us and have an extended opportunity to live the practices of conscious sensuality and permaculture on a daily basis.\n\nWe are located near Kehena Beach, a clothing optional black sand beach and is an awesome place for yoga, swimming, snorkeling, and often frequented by dolphins who love to swim with people.  We are a 20 minute drive from our local town of Pahoa and 45 minutes from the city of Hilo and the airport.  The biking along the Puna coast on the red road is wonderful.\n  \nWe share space so there is an opportunity to realize our true nature in the reflection of others.  There is plenty of space in nature around here for times of solitude, reflection and grounding.  There is also time to make money working in or outside the community.\n\nWe host the annual Hawaii Tantra Festival, Conscious Sensuality courses and many other events.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22307,"name":"Mercy \u0026 Grace Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"India","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Andhra Pradesh","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":16.638506,"id":21877,"group":null,"longitude":80.970529,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Bapulapadu, Krishna District","physical_address1":"KST.Road,","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"521105","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Hanuman Junction, Andhra Pradesh","year_founded":null,"oid":"5ca66e5c-c0ab-48a1-b620-ff85b5ca31c2","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Living together by Caring and sharing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/mercy-grace-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/mercy-grace-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nGreetings from a small group of friends and families lving in the community.We have a registered charity  under th rules and regulations of our Indian government to help the weeker sections in the villages and slums to show our friendship and fellowship both in words and in deeds.\n\nWe are using our small resources for the benefit of the rural community with the cooperation and coordination of our local government officials and other Non-Governmental Organasiations\n\nA friend is one of God's greatest blessings. But friends do not just happen.\n\n \nPlease note this following;\n\nI WENT OUT TO FIND A FRIEND, BUT COULD NOT FIND ONE THERE.I WENT OUT TO BE FRIEND AND FRIENDS WERE EVERYWHERE!\n\nIn times of trouble friends can give encouragement and understanding. In times of temporal need they can give assistance.\n\nIn times of weakness they can give much strength. In times of joy they can rejoice with us.\n\nIn times of sorrow they can give sympathy and comfort. And also they are one of the greatest motivating influences in helping us grow strong in the Lord. With a friend we can share the hidden thoughts of the heart. \n\nWe can share joys and sorrows, happiness and despair, laugh and shed tears with out being ashamed. Solomon said, \" A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.\" (Proverbs17;17)\n\nA friend is a friend even when we are in adverse circumstances or in trouble or in sickness.\n\n Friend ship does not depend upon our material situation, possessions or circumstances. Friendship knows no barriers of race, religion or social position.\n\nWhen our friends have need of us- our time, our possessions-we will be thankful for the opportunity to serve, to share, to be a part of the solution, to be a concerned listener, no matter what the need may be, nor how untimely it may be for us.\n\nWe are inviting individuals and families from all over the world to join with us to love one another, and shre the recources for caring others who in need.\n\nWe request gifts and donations both in cahs and in kind for the bemnefit of the community and share to feed  and educate the poor and needy.\n\n\nFriendly Yours,\n\nMadhava,\n\n Founder \u0026 Trustee.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22308,"name":"Coho Canyon","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.011652,"id":21878,"group":null,"longitude":-122.653763,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Geronimo Valley","year_founded":null,"oid":"18e7b2aa-8f93-46d5-8867-5cb86e548c77","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Bay Area home for a small, eco-conscious group whose passion is to use the land for service work.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/coho-canyon/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/coho-canyon/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCoho Canyon is a micro-community founded in 1991 and best defined as a micro-village, cooperative or LLC.  Located in the hills of the San Geronimo Valley in West Marin, County, California, we are in possession of two adjoining, south-facing parcels neighboring 170 acres of undeveloped, natural forest.  \n Currently, we have three partners and are open to adding additional partners.  Anyone interested should know that Marin County real estate is  very pricey and, unfortunately, we are encumbered with a high monthly mortgage.  A down payment for new members is in the neighborhood of $100K.  Also, new partners would start out renting one of Coho Canyon's detached dwellings for up to two years before becoming a new partner.  New partners will be able to manifest their ideas suitable for their needs.  It could be as simple as a tenants in common where a vegetable garden is the only thing that is shared, or the new partners could agree on sharing all kinds of facilities which might include kitchens, workshops, yurts, etc.  \nAt this point in time what we have to offer is the land and two dwellings to get started but, unlike many other cohousing groups, who already have created a well defined community, we are in the early stages and open to many ideas that the new partners envision.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22309,"name":"Lettuce Bee Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Vermont","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.4497781,"id":21879,"group":null,"longitude":-72.2231563,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"[none given]","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"05873","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Walden","year_founded":null,"oid":"fa5b0fa1-7302-4b2d-a4d9-839ffb6b7314","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Creating a New Earth\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/lettuce-bee-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/lettuce-bee-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nLocated in the heart of Vermont\u2019s Northeast Kingdom, is an opportunity of a lifetime for those individuals who Believe they are here to anchor Light into Gaia, and who Know that they are called to Serve the Earth in this time of Planetary transformation and Ascension.\n\nNestled in the woods, on 42 acres of Pine, Spruce, and Fir evergreens is a Beautiful 4-bedroom farmhouse, with gardens, barns, greenhouses, love, spirit, harmony, progress, Light, solar energy, gravity-fed spring water, water fairies, gnomes of all sorts, and a lot of Potential to continue to Grow and transform with the Earth. \n\nIf you have longed for building community, practicing Your own discipline in a positive, safe, loving environment, feeling Safe and Warm, and wish to co-create with other Brothers and Sisters of Light, this may be the opportunity for You. \n\nThere are currently 5 adults living here. 3 are in the house, and 2 are in a small cabin off in the woods. There is one beautiful 5-year-old boy, Isaiah, who currently attends a Waldorf pre-school nearby. There are two bathrooms in the house, a shared kitchen, living room, dining room, many many windows, a creek behind the house, and lots of Lovin\u2019.\n\nWe practice the art of giving and receiving, we manifest abundance and we Are the Way-showers of Light. We practice acceptance, compassion, truth and Grace, and we try our best to minimize the expectations we place on ourselves and others. \n\nWe are looking specifically for individuals who can see themselves Teaching the Children of Light the many Ways of manifesting Health, Wealth, and Wisdom. We are looking for individuals who wish to work diligently in the gardens to harvest Glorious fruit of the Earth. We are looking for individuals who are willing to help raise a child. We are looking for individuals who can see themselves building programs, schools, and A New Earth. We are looking for individuals who are willing to test themselves and measure their Limits, while feeling Safe and Nurtured by the Earth and its Loving inhabitants.\n\nThe Responsibility of Carrying the Light on this Earth is not casual. It requires Commitment. It requires Faith. And, it requires Trust.\n\nWe trust that the right men or women will have faith in Who they Are and will contact us when they are ready to explore this monumental opportunity. \nThe winter is severe; snow tires are necessary, manual labor is inevitable, and difficulties will arise. However, We Are All In This Together.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22310,"name":"InanItah","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Nicaragua","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ometepe","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":11.514143,"id":21880,"group":null,"longitude":-85.581791,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"[no address given]","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Isla de Ometepe,  Nicaragua","year_founded":null,"oid":"2b29a76a-7092-42ad-8f20-468aad749ad3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Bridging Earth and Spirit\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/inanitah/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/inanitah/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nInanItah is an earth-based spiritual community, developing eco-spirit village and living and learning environment, inspired by the path of freedom and aliveness. We are located on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua.  We are looking for people to join us and to support the project:  builders, gardeners, coordinators, communicators, organizers, and artists. People with time and a desire to share and to learn.\n\nWe offer full and partial agreements in trade for room and board. Yoga, active meditation classes and regular mini-tantra workshops are included.  We are currently developing our agreements for long-term involvement -- come share your voice.\n\nOur community is founded on Eco-village design principals which conclude that a conscious evolving lifestyle requires a multi-dimensional approach, involving the cultivation of healthy relationships, regenerative ecological practices, alternative economies, and a supportive relationship with self and the cosmos. \n\nPlease contact us at inanitah@gmail.com and refer to the website for further information if you are interested.\n\nwww.inanitah.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/inanitah/\nwww.flickr.com/paulandgaia\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://flickr.com/paulandgaia'\u003Ehttp://flickr.com/paulandgaia\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://https://www.facebook.com/iloveinanitah'\u003Ehttp://https://www.facebook.com/iloveinanitah\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://inanitah.com'\u003EInanItah Website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22311,"name":"La Poudri\u00e8re","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Belgium","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Brussels","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":50.8486526,"id":21881,"group":null,"longitude":4.3388046,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"rue de la Poudri\u00e8re, 60","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"01000","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Brussels","year_founded":null,"oid":"828d6fad-6437-4d15-a053-3ac4d9383109","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To prove that a new and better life is possible when people, even poor or without high education, decide to live together and put their forces in common.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/la-poudriere/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/la-poudriere/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nLa Poudri\u00e8re is a French-speaking, income-sharing community of about 55 people living in three locations in Belgium: Brussels, P\u00e9ruwelz and Rummen, and is a member of the Emmaus International network. We were founded in 1958. The five aims we gradually came to defining for ourselves are: 1. presence among people not sharing our lifestyle (we refuse to cut ourselves off from society), 2. friendship, 3. justice and equity among us and in the world, 4. utopia: hope to help building a new world, and 5. ascesis and personal growth. To realize these aims, we rely on four tools: 1. work; 2. sharing, especially incomes; 3. a simple lifestyle; 4. fidelity to the people and aims of the community.\n\tMembers work every working day from 8 am to 5.15 pm in the community business (collecting and reselling old furniture, clothes, etc.), in the various tasks involved by community life (maintenance of our equipments and buildings, office work...), or running our farm in Rummen. A few members have a job outside the community and give their salary to the community; as are given, as a rule, all regular incomes. Every member receives \u20ac 30,00 a week, but basic needs are provided by the community, including transportation inside the country. Vehicles are shared (to use them, one must be accepted as a community driver by our Monthly Meeting, see below) and fuel is payed by the community.\n\tAssistance to meals on working days, to meetings, and to organized feasts is required. A core group holds a meeting once a month (the Monthly Meeting) to discuss more delicate matters and takes decisions by consensus only. These decisions are submitted to the approval of the whole community at our Spaghetti Meeting, also hold once a month. Some important decisions may be taken directly by the head of the community, Vanni Mocutti, who has been in charge since the death of the foundator, Father L\u00e9on Van Hoorde, in 1996.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22312,"name":"yoengju educo-village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"South Korea","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"kyungsang buk-do","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.705029,"id":21882,"group":null,"longitude":128.592651,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"SAN 175 joje-Li Moonsu-Meon","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"750-881","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Yoengju","year_founded":null,"oid":"3f17f178-09a3-4b7b-aa65-4c4f127ad028","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E we are willing to build sustained village.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/yoengju-educo-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/yoengju-educo-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nOur focus is mainly to provide a peaceful, spiritual, healthy where we each agree to respect and have consideration for each other and the land that sustains us. \nwe respect the dietary choices and spiritual beliefs of others.\n\nAlreday we found some unrestricted land in the surrounding yoengju area in korea, with a well or mineral rights and decent soil for organic farming. \n\nWe envision a school/healing center/retreat where people can come to learn about sustainable living, natural health, and can participate in helping to build the community.\nand we want to teach children by intentional community.\n\nGoals for this group:\n- Organically grow fruits, herbs, and vegetables\n- education in intentional community\n- Reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle\n- Leave a smaller carbon footprint\n- Share resources and land to lower cost of living\n- Build structures from natural healthy materials\n- Create a low-stress environment and have fun in the process\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22313,"name":"Village of the Shining Stones","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Mexico","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.24084,"id":21883,"group":null,"longitude":-106.535748,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Harmony Circle","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"87064","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Youngsville/Piedra Lumbre","year_founded":null,"oid":"92615091-95db-414d-a081-a8efa63f49c0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E creative peace village\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/village-of-the-shining-stones/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/village-of-the-shining-stones/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThis is a thoughtfully planned village, promoting sustainability of natural resources \u0026 human community, with the intent towards extending this spirit into the neighborhood \u0026 the world. \n\nAre you an artist or sculptor or musician, writer or healer, creative spirit or part of the cultural creatives? Would you like wide open spaces and incredible views, while sitting at the foot of beautiful Pedernal Mountain, right in the heart of Georgia O\u2019Keeffe country?  This is an opportunity to become a part of a small community of like-minded people while having a place to come to do your creative, life's work.\n\nThe land is approximately 62 acres that will be commonly owned and shared. The Village itself is 16 home sites with 15 sites clustered around a 6+ acre plaza on the canyon rim, overlooking the Rio Puerco and the entrance of Abiquiu Lake.\n\nSeveral lots are available for sale, with the purchaser then having the freedom to build their own casita, within the framework of Village guidelines for architecture and sustainable elements. This community is on the frontier of defining new ways of living, and you are invited to join in if this concept resonates in your body, mind and spirit.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22314,"name":"The Red House Community, Saint Paul","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Minnesota","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.951483,"id":21884,"group":null,"longitude":-93.090649,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Saint Paul","year_founded":null,"oid":"7c8d738b-eee1-4b4a-a312-7b2bb9b5ca29","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Simplicity, Environmentalism\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-red-house-community-saint-paul/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-red-house-community-saint-paul/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Red House Community will be disbanding in early summer 2018. We will be removing this directory entry at that time. It's been a great run, but the time has come to move on!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22315,"name":"Sushi House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.7422595,"id":21885,"group":null,"longitude":-122.4843451,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"717 North Forest St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98225","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bellingham","year_founded":null,"oid":"79e86799-201c-48e0-9c0a-2318808fdef0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are a collective striving to live together with loving kindness and intention. We are a community of artists, ecologists and students. We live together for the enjoyment of community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sushi-tribe/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sushi-tribe/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCo-op with mostly college aged individuals, but also with older adults and children running around. We are a group of musicians, artists, students, spiritual seekers, and farmers brought together by interests in communal living, sustainable practices and fun loving vibes. We like to party, but not excessively. We also appreciate various spiritual practices and hard work on important causes and projects.\n\nThe house has been active since 2007.  The community began developing through a weekly gathering 3 years prior, with no community house intended.  For our first 5 years, our \"Alternative Library\" made the house a public space.  The \"Alt Lib\" has sense found it's permanent location nearby.  Other projects which have originated from our house include the B-Ham Friday Food Not Bombs, which feeds free vegan meals downtown weekly, and Bellingahm Body Rights (BodyRights.INFO), which organizes our local naked bike ride (BellinghamNakedBikeRide.com) among other body-positive campaigns. We have a healing room with tinctures, a massage table, and meditation/reiki space. We have a jam room with various musical instruments. Located in the center of town, easy biking distance to the ocean, university, downtown, and mountains!\n\nWe are open to hosting respectful and fun travelers for up to 5 days in exchange for work-trade, pending they have a host within the house.  Contact us if you would like to visit.  Membership and other requests are decided at house meetings, every Sunday at 7pm (8pm in summer).  Meetings are open to the public, and a great way to meet us!  Also ask us about events we have planned for the near future.  We would love to see you!! \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22316,"name":"Indigene Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Quebec","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.431801,"id":21886,"group":null,"longitude":-73.652932,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"9662 rue Jean-Milot","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"H8R 1X9","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"LaSalle","year_founded":null,"oid":"c61419a3-39a2-4033-b1bd-f77099be34f8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Economic Participation Welcome\n\nIndigene Community is based in providing organizing tools in the 'indigenous' (Latin 'self-generating') 'economy' (Greek 'oikos' = 'home' + 'namein' = 'care-\u0026-nurture') tradition for people right where they live. Our planning is for people cataloguing, exchanging, using \u0026 accounting for their talents, goods, services in a Community Investment \u0026 Exchange System. CIES  called 'Do-we-know-who-we-are-?'. Our web-programmers are developing Open-Source software for our online web-based Human Resource Catalogue HRC Resource Mapping \u0026 accounting for economic transactions in a Community Investment \u0026 Exchange System CIES. We work with a community value called a 'Mem' (as 'memory' for all community contributions), which is based on an hour of work at Quebec minimum-wage. As a system of progressive ownership folks develop ownership in the CIES with their participatory contributions into Founder, Worker, Supplier or Consumer Associations. https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/structure/9-do-we-know-who-we-are\n\n70% of people live in multihome dwelling complexes (Longhouse/apartment, Pueblo/townhouse \u0026 Kanata/village) with an average of 32 dwellings for about 100 people. 100 people is the critical mass all humanity's worldwide indigenous ancestors sought. 100 people provides economies of scale for self-generating economies around food, shelter, clothing, warmth \u0026 health when combined with the worldwide use in Production-Society/Guilds indigenous (string-shell) time-based progressive ownership accounting. RELATIONAL ECONOMY section of our website provides a humber of pages on different aspects of indigenous multistakeholder participatory economic accounting. https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/relational-economy \n\nDouglas Jack, coordonnateur, Indigene Community / Communaut\u00e9 Indig\u00e8ne et LaSalle-Gardens Mutual-Aid Committee, Comit\u00e9 d'entraide Jardins-LaSalle-Gardens Mutual Aid Committee, Maison de / Home of Dialogue, 9662 rue Jean-Milot, LaSalle-Montreal (Kahnawake-north), Quebec H8R 1X9, Canada 514-365-9594 eco-montreal@mcgill.ca  douglasf.jack@gmail.com    Skype: douglas.jack4\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/indigene-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/indigene-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n'Indigene' (Latin = 'self-generating') Tiohtiake 'Community' (L = 'com' = 'together' + 'munus' = 'gift or service')\nLaSalle-Gardens Mutual Aid Committee function.  Individuals interested in working with us gain better idea from communication \u0026 involvement in our ecological, environmental, elemental, economic, ergonomic \u0026 engineering enhancement projects with multifamily (apartment \u0026 townhouse) housing development.  We're working together to establish urban based ecological community in the greater Montreal region called Tiohtiake ('place where the nations \u0026 their rivers unite \u0026 divide') in Mohawk.\n\nWe're inspired by humanity's universal indigenous traditions based in multi-family planning, accounting recognition for all labour inputs through 'Production Societies' (Guild-like organisations involving progressive ownership from youth to elder involvement).  We're planning for ecological design with sun \u0026 other elements, ergonomic with the human body \u0026 economic with participant livelihood well-being. We expect to build safe, healthy fire resistant self-sufficient buildings with green-roof, precipitation gathering, urine-fecal separating green humanure toilets, grey water recycling etc. Our internal structuring involves both 'Consensus' ('reaching for common values' and respecting 'common interest') \u0026 'Caucusing' (Iroquois = 'grouping of like interests' or 'cultivation of diversity') among multi-stakeholder Founders, Workers, Suppliers \u0026 Consumers.  A Human Resource Catalogue facilitates participation among intentional members \u0026 larger community.  We expect to work within existing economic structures \u0026 help them work sustainably.\n\nWe work contractually (written agreements), by accounting for contributions at market rates each individual developing credits.  Every transaction involves investment through Production Societies. Individuals develop equity ownership (charged at market rates) in condominium units as well as being given the opportunity \u0026 accounting recognition for participation in commmon area functions.  Our target is to have approximately 100 individuals (35 households)living adjacent (private \u0026 independent 'partements' at market costs)with opportunities \u0026 accounting recognition to contribute to common area functions \u0026\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.indigenecommunity.info'\u003EIndigene Community\u003C/a\u003E:\nIndigenous Knowledge for sustainable development today\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/home/5-tiohtiake-mohawk-placenames'\u003ETsi Tetsionitiotiakon Sustainability Rooted in Heritage\u003C/a\u003E:\nFirst Nation Placenames and traditions in Tiohtiake region, Kanien'keh nation, Onowarageh (Turtle Island)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/structure/9-do-we-know-who-we-are'\u003EDo-we-know-who-we-are-?\u003C/a\u003E:\nopen-source On line web-based Human Resource Catalogue HRC, resource mapping, Community Investment \u0026 Exchange System CIES\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22317,"name":"Land of Dawes","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.291423,"id":21887,"group":null,"longitude":-76.530703,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"512 Dawes Hill Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"14867","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Newfield","year_founded":null,"oid":"2d7e8afc-079d-4406-ab8b-3a2a81952f80","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To live in harmony with the earth and each other. To gather in circle to co-create ceremony in giving gratitude to the elements that sustain us. To garden and eat from the fruits of our labor in a sacred way. To follow Permaculture principles.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/land-of-dawes-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/land-of-dawes-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EEarth spirituality community now forming on 38 acres of forest and field off the grid near Ithaca, NY. Looking for a handful of good friends to live together on the land and co-create a community striving for sustainable, self-sufficiency, and a shared reverence for the earth that is our only home.  We gather in co-created ceremonies to give gratitude to the elements that sustain us: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. We invite families and friends to circle on the eight cross-quarters on the medicine wheel, to re-align ourselves to the earth's cycles and seasons. Potluck, bonfire, sauna are shared at the end of each gathering.\nPoetry, song, chants and drumming, meditation and creative visualization are shared.\nWe have organic gardens, concord grapes, blueberries and a maple grove and evaporator to name a few of our permaculture crops. There is a pond and sauna. We have solar energy and a generator to take care of our electric needs but value our small footprint on the earth. There is barn space potentially for animals but is also used as a workshop. There is presently a small cabin available for living space for one or two more people.\nMember of Sustainable Tompkins network. For information, (607) 564-9406.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22318,"name":"Finca Nuevo Mundo","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Guatemala","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":14.7305494,"id":21888,"group":null,"longitude":-91.2427836,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Via Nuevo Mundo","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tzununa","year_founded":null,"oid":"6fd6ad44-b28d-4321-9f4e-23362b399061","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Green New World is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing autonomous and regenerative residential models such as Project HOPE that empowers people to live an ecological and carbon free lifestyle. Green New World is committed to research, design and education of novel regenerative methods and technology that provide solutions to energy, water, waste, shelter and food production. Our designs utilize an integrative whole system approach to integrate technologies from various fields such as biomimicry, permaculture design, holistic sciences, vernacular architecture, biophilia and biotechture. Green New World's first carbon negative residential prototype, HOPEone is anticipated to be completed by 2019.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/124679/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/124679/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EGreen New World\u2019s educational research center, Finca Nuevo Mundo is being developed in the valley of Tzununa close to the shores of Lake Atitlan in the Highlands of Guatemala to experiment and showcase regenerative and sustainable living models while restoring harmony with nature. Our models integrate principles and designs from numerous fields such as permaculture, biophilic design, holistic sciences, biomimicry, vernacular biotechture and appropriate technology with focus on shelter, water, energy, food and zero waste systems. \n\nThe project site has 10 acres with an avocado forest, shaded coffee, bananas, papayas, citrus trees, 6 mountain springs, three streams, waterfalls nearby and great views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes.  As part of the experience at Finca Nuevo Mundo we like to share our lifestyle as a community by living ecologically and being mindful stewards in our daily choices while we share the space as a community by sharing meals, exploring the beautiful area, playing music or have meaning full conversations. While not engaged with the project there are plenty of activities in the area such as visiting nearby waterfalls, going for a swim in the lake, exploring the beautiful area, kayaking, visiting the neighboring villages, taking a Spanish class,  playing music, taking yoga classes, taking a sauna, or simply having good conversations with the amazing people that our project attracts. \n\nWe are currently building a Net Zero Carbon Negative model home known as the House Of PeacE aka HOPE which is an experimental prototype to develop autonomous regenerative residential buildings. The structure consists of a cluster of four interwoven domes out of Superadobe also known as Earthbags that form a peace symbol. HOPE integrates a holistic water system with a rain catchment, a water recycling system where every drop of water is used 4 times, natural grey-water filters, a hybrid renewable energy system and a sewage recycling system to make biogas while capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide and converting it to organic fertilizer and soil amendments. 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We are based in North Queensland, Australia.\nOUR MISSION IS...\nTo live harmoniously as a mutually supportive and diverse community\nTo create abundance while being sensitive to sustainability and our ecological footprint.\n\nKanjini is:\n\u2022 a place to develop, use and promote smart solutions to contemporary problems as well as being  an example of what co-operative living can achieve.\n\u2022 a community that promotes respect for diversity through education and is a healthy, safe place for all ages and cultures.\n\u2022 a place that provides lifelong nurturing, learning and growth in intellectual, physical, social and   spiritual realms (\"spiritual \" is to express, moment to moment in our work and our relations with others and our environment, qualities of awareness, respect, cooperation and helpfulness).\n\u2022 filled with people that work towards an environmentally sustainable future practising natural farming methods and utilising intelligent technology and design, reuse and recycling.\n\u2022 a community that strives to have a positive impact on individuals, wider society and on the environment.\n\u2022 a group of people that share understanding, processes and discoveries with the wider and global community (through papers, products and/or workshops).\n\u2022 a group embracing Social Sustainability by practicing nonviolence, cooperation, interdependence, trust, mutual respect, awareness and caring for one's self, each other and our environment.\n\u2022 a community that welcomes joy, acceptance, trust, gratitude, abundance and celebration\n\u2022 a community that values energy spent on improving interpersonal communication and  deepening  our connections to each other and the world around us.\n\u2022 a community that has a holistic approach to health care, seeking to integrate many healing   modalities and traditions into our lives.\n\u2022 a group that does not adhere to any particular religion, but encourages and supports each   other to grow in awareness along our own spiritual paths.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22320,"name":"Salt Spring Centre of Yoga","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.827391,"id":21890,"group":null,"longitude":-123.4941649,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"355 Blackburn Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V8K 2B8","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Salt Spring Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"e10afdf9-1b18-4a4f-9b9a-97ee878c02fb","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E working yoga retreat centre\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/salt-spring-centre-of-yoga/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/salt-spring-centre-of-yoga/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nInspired by master yogi Baba Hari Dass and founded in 1981, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is the oldest spiritual retreat centre on Canada's west coast. We run yoga retreats and yoga teacher training programs, and we also rent our facility to like-minded groups. In addition, we also operate a small scale organic farm that helps to feed our residents and guests. Most of the work done at the Centre is on a volunteer basis, and each year we also offer multiple sessions of our 10-week residential karma yoga program, which includes instruction in yoga theory and practice. We typically have between 20 and 40 residents during the late spring, summer, and early fall, and a much smaller residential community from December through March. \n\nThe Centre sits on 69 acres of land in the heart of scenic Salt Spring Island. Six acres are farmed organically and most of the produce goes to our kitchen for residents and guests. We have a small alternative school (K-6) and a wellness centre providing Ayurvedic and other treatments. \n\nWe welcome applications for our Residential Karma Yoga program, and we also have periodic job opportunities that pay a small stipend that are available for skilled workers. 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We recognize that healing occurs through forgiveness we manifest daily.  We experience the simple joy \u0026 laughter that community offers, living simply as a means to this end.  We choose to participate in and develop a sustainable lifestyle, composting, gardening, conserving electricity, water, fuel and other resources.\n  We commit to working as needed on household chores at least 5 hours each week.  There is no alcohol consumption or illegal drug use in the house.  Rent is paid monthly, up front.  The food receipts are split at the end of the month.  Food is shared by all members, taking into account individual preferences.  Group meals are encouraged, those not cooking are encouraged to clean up.  Decisions are reached by consensus at weekly meetings (see below); participation is expected. \n  Consensus - With respect for the views of all, we work to find solutions as a group for the good of the group.  No one is wrong.  We continue to examine all concerns until agreement is reached.\n  We hold weekly dinners, monthly movie nights and facilitate ACIM classes at the Peace-atorium, inviting the larger community to join us.  We have sponsored a permaculture design course from April-July 2012. 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The remaining 10% are dedicated to the village and its employment \u0026 leisure infrastructure.\n\nThe community is created with the intention of balancing all 4 pillars of sustainability - environmental, social, economic and spiritual - equally. It values indigenous wisdom, heritage, tradition, cultural \u0026 religious diversity and invites people from all walks of life to participate.\n\nThe goverance model is of sociocratic nature \u0026 is value-based to foster respect and tolerance.\n\nAll assets of the community, its land, farm and business cooperatives are held by the community through a Community Land Trust, which ensures affordable living (incl. housing, food, water, power and education) for ever.\n\nThe village is created, designed and developed in cooperation with the wider community, building strong links between both.\n\nThe community is resource-independent by providing its own energy, water, food \u0026 workforce. In addition, its community features, healthy environment, organic farm, arts, crafts \u0026 innovation precinct, local enterprise \u0026 business cooperatives will provide each family with employment.\n\nVarious regular farm market days, community events, celebrations \u0026 exhibitions will also attract the wider community and others to visit regularly.\n\nOther features:\n\u0026#61607; Zero Emmission Community\n\u0026#61607; Carbon negative\n\u0026#61607; locally sourced, recyclable, renewable, natural building materials\n\u0026#61607; resource efficiency (passive solar)\n\u0026#61607; construction \u0026 material simplicity\n\u0026#61607; waste-free community, choosing indefinite resources-cycles/loops\n\u0026#61607; avoids energy, soil, air, noise and light pollution\n\u0026#61607; Green Globe 21 Certification for all aspects\n\u0026#61607; own IT \u0026 Telecom service supplier\n\u0026#61607; walkable, car-free village\n\u0026#61607; host of community features eg community kitchen, laundry, theatre, etc\n\u0026#61607; community services for all ages\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22325,"name":"CommonUnity","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New South Wales","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-28.5469354,"id":21895,"group":null,"longitude":153.4969812,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 1069","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"02482","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Mullumbimby","year_founded":null,"oid":"f6beb20f-349b-41a2-a971-0e10eb96bf49","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Creating Community with INDUSTRIAL HEMP as our focus\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/commonunity/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/commonunity/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCreating a meeting place for those with land who want to live Community and those who want to live Community without land.\n\nWith a base in sub-tropical NSW, Australia CommonUnity Foundation's goal is to provide the possibility for all to live in community.\n\nPlease see our website for more information.\n\nNo religion or cult, but a focus on the natural spiritual life we lead when we do what we love.\n\nBy offering to connect people with whom they love, we allow  community suitable for young, old, vegans, raw food, meat eaters and more...\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22326,"name":"CRIChouse","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.440303,"id":21896,"group":null,"longitude":-122.918269,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"13024 Green Valley road","physical_address1":"c.o. 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Now we prefer Orion.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='https://picasaweb.google.com/CRIC.house/'\u003ECRIChouse pictures on Picasa\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='https://www.couchsurfing.org/people/crichouse/'\u003ECRIChouse's CouchSerfing profile\u003C/a\u003E:\nSerf with us!\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22327,"name":"Kind Organics","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.1798629,"id":21897,"group":null,"longitude":-80.1688315,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"181 Jerseyville Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"N3T 5M1","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Brantford","year_founded":null,"oid":"de2be3c1-844d-48ca-837d-db24650a6a26","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Natural \u0026amp; Ecological Farming\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kind-organics/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kind-organics/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a community minded, small organic farm 40 minutes north of downtown Toronto. We occupy two residences on a few acres. We grow and sell Salad Blends, Baby Greens, Edible Sprouts and Micro-Greens from the fields and from 7 greenhouses and a 500 sq ft indoor sprout growing facility, this year we will have about 3 acres in outdoor production.  We grow our specialty crops to sell at farmers markets in Toronto and to high-end restaurants and caterers and natural food stores. \n\nIf you are interested in coming by for a visit or wish to spend a few weeks or more at our farm, we do offer a room and board exchange. Send us an email with a bit about yourself and your intentions. \n\nWe are open to short and extended visits in 2009 (after June 5th). Please contact us for detailed information, if you are emailing us please do not send us a one liner email. 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There is considerable common land which is currently lawn.\nOur concept is for like minded people to purchase the remaining units over time to move to a cohousing shared facilities, shared use cooperative living model. At least one of the current owners is sympathetic. There is a unit currently for sale.\nThe group operates under a strata title.\nThere is potential for an orchard, play area, shared rainwater tanks, shared workshop, shared battery storage etc.\nIf one of the properties next door comes on the market there is the potential to incorporate it into the group with a much larger common area and the use of the existing building for 2/3 additional residences (with the addition of a second story).\nAs ever one needs patience for the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place. 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Green and natural spaces are very important to us.  We cherish our individual paths of growth and creativity.  We hope to create a peaceful and loving home that allows for individuality and privacy while fully embracing the joys and benefits of community life.\n\nPlease contact us for more information or to come to our next information session.  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In addition, we have 6,000 sq ft of shared indoor space. The common house (4000+ sq ft) has facilities for entertainment, exercise, group dining, and crafts. Parking is underground, with some charging stations for electric cars.  We also have a workshop, bicycle and other storage spaces, a large outdoor patio, and shared green space.  A historic farmhouse on the property has been restored, and has space for meetings and guests.\n\nOur buildings are \"green\" and energy efficient, with universal design and elevator access to all floors. The units are very well insulated to minimize sound transmission and to minimize the need for heating or cooling, regardless of outside temperature. Our community has an organic garden, 20-tree fruit orchard, and flowers.  \n\nThe project was designed by members of our cohousing community via design workshops led by architect Chuck Durrett. 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Our doors have been open as an intentional community since the winter of 1969.\n\nWe are a mix of people with differing ages, races and socio/economic backgrounds living in a 100+ year-old purple Victorian in the Lake Merritt area of Oakland. Sometimes we eat together, sometimes we work together on the house, and we generally take care of each other and have fun. We are dedicated to a lifestyle of doing only what we want to do, while being mindful of our responsibilities and our impact on others. We call this \"responsible hedonism\".\n\n\u201cOur philosophy is based on the belief that you are perfect, that the world is perfect, and that you are totally responsible for your life. We believe that perfection includes the potential for change.\u201d By permission from the Lafayette Morehouse website\n\nOur egalitarian social system is based the concept of \u201cone no-vote\u201d. In this system every individual has the right to cast an irrevocable no-vote, which permanently vetoes any proposed action. The effect of any disgruntled person having the ability to permanently stop forward motion on a particular course of action has resulted in a great deal of communication and very few no-votes cast. This system of decision-making fosters a level of consideration for the concerns of others and achieving high levels of agreement, which has allowed our group to stay together for many decades \u2013 much longer than the average \u201ccommune.\u201d\n\nWe have weekly house meetings that average about an hour in length. While we don\u2019t have regularly shared meals, there is a dinner available most nights. Each house member also has six hours of shifts a week, during which they can have their attention on the well\u2013being of the physical house and the people in it. \n \n\nIf you want to know more about our unique style of communal living, you are welcome to attend one of our parties or a group. We also contract from Lafayette Morehouse courses in which our philosophy and lifestyle are described in more depth. These courses address group living and critical aspects of human interaction, including, sensuality, communication and man/woman relationships.\n\nThere is usually space in our house for enthusiastic participants who want to have more pleasure and consciousness in their lives and who are interested in exploring the More philosophy. For more information on Morehouse go to www.lafayettemorehouse.com.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.lafayettemorehouse.com'\u003ELafayette Morehouse Inc\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.oaklandmorehouse.com'\u003EOakland Morehouse\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22332,"name":"Bee Oasis","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.4525494,"id":21902,"group":null,"longitude":-111.7674282,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2652 E. Butte Circle","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"85213","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Mesa","year_founded":null,"oid":"50f3d966-f7f6-445e-9837-511af03874a3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E nurturing conscious community with a focus on learning from each other.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bee-oasis/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bee-oasis/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Bee Oasis L.L.C. is a 1/4 ac permacultured homesite in Mesa, Arizona, owned by Don, and Lily who are open to visitors for short stays either on the futon couch or a tent site during cooler months (October through April) for travelers like WWOOFers.\n \nThe Bee Oasis Living Learning Center is a clothing optional sanctuary for Sustainability and communal growth. Conscious, earth spiritual, life loving, positive people (and those on the path) are welcome. It has a nurturing, healing, holistic focus. Learn, share, and grow.\n\nThe Bee Oasis permaculture aspects include about 500 sq ft of organic veggie gardens, chickens, rainwater harvesting, composting, an edible/functional landscape and much more as a sustainable model in the PC community. Don's homesite is a teaching space; he has tours, classes and workshops. It is a great place to experience an alternative life.\n\nPlus, Don has a Xeriscape Garden Maintenance business, where he would be happy to show gardening skills and the plants of the area. 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ERS gatherings are for people who desire to share/learn techniques in the self healing arts for the individual and the earth, including traditional healing techniques, metaphysical, and green ways of living on the earth. They are also for family to come together in prayer, heart-song, Spirit music, dance and play. The sanctuary is also a place for up to 16 people (including children) to live and grow in their spiritual path, sharing healing, music, other artistic expressions, gardening, and other green ways of living. We are looking for people who desire to walk with a light footprint on this planet using as little fossil fuels as possible and utilizing the power of the sun and other alternative energy. The sanctuary is looking for light-workers to live at the sanctuary to manifest an abundance of love and light into this planet. We are looking for people who understand community, and working and playing together, for a combined enrichment of our lives in our own rhythm and time. One of our projects is growing organic non-gmo foods. The sanctuary encourages a vegan, vegetarian, or mostly vegetarian with occasional ethically raised or wild fish, foul, or meat lifestyle. The sanctuary encourages a respect, reverence, and communication with all life. All spiritual views and cultures are welcome on our land, as long as you respect others ways, and don't push your beliefs onto others. Spiritual speakers, artists, musicians, dancers, gardeners, handymen (especially if into alternative energy), and children are welcome. Especially welcome are happy vibes helping to bring light down into the planet. Earth Rising Sanctuary holds three Healing Gathering's per year; Midwinter circle and celebration, March Vision Council and Seed Exchange;  Summer Music Jam Party; Thanks Giving Prayer Circle; Winter Solstice Prayer/Vision Circle; New Years Eve Party; and weekly Music Jams. For all gatherings- community kitchen open to potluck offering and sharing. Contact for any details for upcoming gatherings, and if you would like to arrange your own group or private retreat/seminar/gathering. ERS formed in 2007, the first healing gathering-seminars were in 2008. 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Practicing natural artisian gardening or farming and natural health.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/noosa-forest-retreat/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/noosa-forest-retreat/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nNoosa Forest Retreat is a developing shared rural grass roots holistic permaculture property/ co-op nestled amongst the beautiful foothills of Mothar Mountain situated in; the subtropical, Noosa hinterland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Offering permaculture education, internships \u0026 consultation; Healthy accommodation short to long term and Natural health services specialising in holistic counselling \u0026 Ayurveda. Also offering work exchange for gardeners or trades for part to full exchange on accommodation \u0026 services.  2 1 acre exclusive use shares available from $65,000\n\nLand Comprising 162 lush forsted north facing acres of the highest privately owned land on the /sunshine /Coast with fertile soil and abundant water backing onto thousands of acres of forestry and national park. Ideal for food production, one of the main shared values.\n\nThere is a number of simple  houses situated on the property offering various accomodation options, short to long term for holiday retreat or residency. Entry is normally via the main farm house set up as a share or co-house. There is currently a unique position offering Free accommodation with full services to the right person with a horticulture or permaculture qualification for work exchange helping develop food systems. The whole site is registered land for Wildlife Protection and is Organic.\n\nPrimary shared values/activities are the adventure of reclaiming responsability for personal food production and mindful healthy supportive living or Sangha.  A required entry agreement is to respect individual differences and take solution based responsability for challenges and projects.\n\nThe property is affiliated with www.beachhealthretreat.com.au wich offers a number of yoga, organic eco-systemic farming and personal detox/purification/retreat programs, as well as some paid work to retreat residents.\n\nWeb site www.noosaforestretreat.com\nphone 06 7 54097577\nvisitor contact: Ian Trew or Devi Pepperdine\nemail trueorganics@hotmail.com\n\nmailing address PO box 1906 Noosa 4567 Qld Australia\n\nWe have a goal to be flexible in welcoming all souls who are sincere about improving their health and living in a mindful co-supportive manner. 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There is a Facebook group with the same name.\nWe seek to acquire abandoned property in Detroit.\nThe next auction is in a couple weeks.   $500 for a house, or a lot.   Also considering land in NY state, and a small piece has been acquired in Florida.\n\nPlanting could start in Florida at any time.   The property is hard to get to though.   Need space in other places.   \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22336,"name":"Circle of One","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.5058698,"id":21906,"group":null,"longitude":-109.3609327,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"St. Johns","year_founded":null,"oid":"451f8c03-3f09-41b6-b570-3e63cc0aa1b3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainability and permaculture\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/circle-of-one/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/circle-of-one/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are forming an ecovillage/community with the desire to use permaculture and sustainable ecological systems.\nWe are working on alternative building and will be offering classes/work parties around various projects in the near future.\n\nWe are committed to practicing non-violent and healthy personal relationships with each other and our environment.\n\nOur intent is to co-create a place of Love and Respect for all who live here.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22337,"name":"Circle of Ancient Sisters","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kentucky","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.51704,"id":21907,"group":null,"longitude":-82.80599,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Eastern","year_founded":null,"oid":"4d6ea532-b0f2-491d-b1e5-40dfc661e3c8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Pagan, Art, Living intune with the natural world and following the Kemetic Path.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/circle-of-ancient-sisters/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/circle-of-ancient-sisters/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a group of spiritualists and artisans who wish to live in peace with nature and have a quality of life based on the concepts of the old religion. 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It is a place of centeredness in spirit, a refuge and center for our magical workings, a sacred place. It is a place of sacred work as well as sacred play, daily bread work that we recognize as meaningful and self-sustaining, and of celebration of the cycles of nature and our lives. A place where we can strive towards self-sufficiency--growing and raising our own food, creating our own energy with sun and wind power, living in sustainable, earth-friendly dwellings, taking care of each other and sharing resources.\n\nWe act as a center for sustainability outreach, of contact with other communities engaged in sustainable or spiritual practices that touch upon ours, of the education of interested people in sustainable and/or pagan spiritual practices.\n\nWe are a small, aspiring sustainable farm, on 4 acres, 4 miles south of Albuquerque at 4900-feet elevation. We're in our eleventh year on the land.  There are five Stewards, of whom four are Founding Members, one additional  member, one child, and a diverse community of supporters who volunteer at work parties, purchase produce, and otherwise support the farm.  We are a host farm in the WWOOF internship program; see http://wwoofusa.org/. \n\nWe have a large vegetable garden, and a half-acre of flood-irrigated pasture, but are not selling for market. Our well is off-grid. We raise chickens, turkeys, peafowl and bees. In addition, four humans, one dog, and three cats live on the property. We plan to get goats someday. Upcoming major projects include developing and improving paths on our back acreage, building a living labyrinth, and ongoing housing, greenhouse and barnyard infrastructure. \n\nMost of us work full-time off the farm.  We are connected by city bus and bicycle routes to Albuquerque. 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Ten acres have been subdivided into four parcels which allows for the development of new green homes and community space. We partner with the Solar Living Institute (solarliving.org) to host workshops in sustainability.\n\nThe vision is to create an \"intentional neighborhood\" where people live in private homes, next to neighbors they want to live with, and with whom they share community gardens and community structures. One of the goals is to create a \"net zero energy\" community.\n\nUnlike a lot of rural homesteads, we're walking distance from town, which lowers our carbon footprint and allows us to be more self-sufficient. Ten acres offers abundant space for agriculture, housing, and workshop space. Cultural diversity and the arts are priorities. Work trade and Internship opportunities start in the Spring. 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To be free and experience life in a fulfilling, natural, and passionate way.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/next-evolution-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/next-evolution-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are creating a self sustainable, eco-village, homesteading community that thrives on egalitarianism (all are equal and share in the decision making), human cooperation, organic living (will grow \u0026 raise raw organic foods), aquaculture, green renewable community generated energy, \u0026 natural building practices for creating living spaces.  A non-judgmental community for spiritual growth with respect for individual beliefs (open to all faiths \u0026 philosophies), promote non-violence \u0026 peaceful conflict resolution, natural health through physical fitness (including meditation, yoga), alternative healing \u0026 open to other non-traditional healing methods / herbal remedies, and encourage all to express themselves through art and music. \nWe are currently seeking workable property where the community can build a large community building, organic permaculture gardens/greenhouse, orchards, work sheds, and private living homes, (maybe a school house).  Would like to co-op through community networking and with local farmers and craftsman.\n This could grow into a teaching ecovillage that holds retreats, workshops, and seminars on this way of life. We have several other viable ideas on community business that would easily thrive (some are already established and proven successful). You should be willing to perform your share of the workload and accept individuality and uniqueness in all people. Core beliefs are to love and accept one another without judgement, strive for peace, support and care for each other, and have mutual respect for each other.\nYou can become a part of this awesome adventure into clean, healthy, organic living and the study of life and enlightenment. Come where you can fully express your creativity \u0026 passion. Together we can create a paradise. Let's do this! \nPlease contact me with questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, interest.\nSee us on Facebook, \"next evolution cooperative\" Pennsylvania.\nMission Statement: To create a self-sustainable, teaching, eco-village community where all can learn to coexist in peace \u0026 harmony, heal \u0026 be healthy, grow in spirit, \u0026 live naturally. Please contact Frank:\nfrank15066@yahoo.com 724-371-6824 (cell)\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22342,"name":"Mandala","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Queensland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-28.021682,"id":21912,"group":null,"longitude":152.27784,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"North Branch","physical_address1":"839 North Branch Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04370","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Maryvale","year_founded":null,"oid":"627e6b20-d28e-4f6e-8add-11a989b77148","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Land sharing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/mandala/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/mandala/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nMandala is located in the area administered by the Southern Downs Regional Council. It is about 140 km south west of Brisbane and 40 km north east of Warwick, Queensland Australia.\n\nOur 112 hectares occupy part of a valley in the western foothills of the Main Range within easy access to Main Range National Park including some of the finest scenery and best bushwalking in Australia. Lying at an altitude between 530 and 713 metres, Mandala enjoys milder, less humid summers than coastal Queensland and colder winters with frequent frosts.\n\nThe country is mostly dry sclerophyll forest merging into wet sclerophyll in the riparian areas adjoining nearly three kilometres of double creek frontage. This creek can become a torrent during wet periods, but dries to a series of water holes in drier times, particularly during winter.\n\nFifteen shareholder homesites occupy fifteen hectares. The remaining 97 hectares of common land, including the entire riparian area are mostly given over to conservation, however about 20 hectares are set aside for human purposes including grazing areas and our community centre.\n\n\nOur community centre includes a meeting room, workshop, a shelter shed and camping ground with a BBQ and water supply and accommodation for our tractor and other shared equipment. A permanent pool in the creek supplies our farm-wide water system, which reticulates at high pressure to all homesites. Pedestrian swing bridges provide access to several homesite during the infrequent occasions when the creek is in flood. \n\nSince Mandala Pty Ltd was formed in 1975; it has remained democratically run organization working to benefit the lives of its members. \nIt is less socially structured and ideologically prescriptive than most Intentional Communities, less elaborately planned but much cheaper to join than the typical eco village.\n\nMandala was one of a large number of land sharing, multiple occupancy ventures started in Australia during that era when many were dubbed \u2018hippy communes\u2019.\nMost collapsed within a few years, but Mandala survived its initial period of chaos resulting from inter-personal conflict and poor organisation. After many reforms started in the 1980\u2019s, the company and community are now thriving.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22343,"name":"Cosmic Love Community Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"South Island","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-38.333333,"id":21913,"group":null,"longitude":144.316667,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Torquay","year_founded":null,"oid":"1899d4f3-e434-476c-921d-6a502c0db2f6","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Self-realized and completed beings who practice Kriya Kundalini and support Gaia-culture.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/a-new-sustainable-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/a-new-sustainable-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EA rural farm providing for a collective of people to enjoy meditation, yoga, permaculture, Kriya Kundalini, peace and solititude, in the midst of Earth-care and shared experience. Suitable for people who consider themselves as completed beings who have raised their Kundalini and enjoy living in a natural environment away from noise and are willing to support other members' meditation practices. Providing for people who have their own transportable accomodation (such as Tiny Homes) and a willingness to lend a hand to establish a community from the ground up. Opportunities available to teach your expertise or to sell home-grown produce using farm resources in the local community. Families and world schoolers welcome.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22344,"name":"Farmer Paul's Ranch","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.118772,"id":21914,"group":null,"longitude":-118.493811,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tehachapi","year_founded":null,"oid":"da981d63-4375-4e83-b7b2-6ddd4f3bdaaa","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E A Place to Grow, and Grow Closer\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/farmer-pauls-ranch-l-a/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/farmer-pauls-ranch-l-a/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n We live on a 60-acre ranch in Tehachapi, California. We raise livestock and grow our food. We are also looking to grow our membership. So contact Farmer Paul and learn how simple life can be. Come and stay for a visit. Help with the chores, harvest, and refresh yourself. Keep your job in LA and come on the weekends. Or say goodbye to LA and move on in. We would love to hear from you. God Bless.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22345,"name":"italyecovillage, Le Mogli farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Italy","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Frosinone","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.8088069,"id":21915,"group":null,"longitude":13.7900817,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Abruzzi National Park","physical_address1":"Via Mogli 8","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03030","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pescosolido","year_founded":null,"oid":"4abdc225-b56e-4946-82d0-ae89a405f99c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E intentional comunity\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/italyecovillage-le-mogli-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/italyecovillage-le-mogli-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are ecofarm between Rome and Naples, in the Abruzzi National Park. It is located in a beautiful area at the foot of the mountain just under two hours from Rome and very well connected with both cities. The farm was abandoned over 40 years ago, and we are slowly bringing it back to life.\n\nIt is still rustic, with no electricity, an outside bamboo shack shower, and a compost toilet. The experience is definitely not suitable for everyone. Right now, camping is available. The buildings still need work to make them suitable for living.\n\nWe welcome new numbers to our community. If you want to come, please send us a detailed email. Let us know how long you want to stay, your hobbies and interests, travel experience\u2014one of your best experiences and why. \n\nAlso let us know how you think you will contribute to our community.\n\nWe are developing our organic garden, but we also need help in many different fields. People are welcome who have skills in carpentry, building, arts of all types, and agriculture, but who also have creativity and imagination. In general, we like active people who have passion and love inside them. \n\nThe farm is very rustic, so if you need comforts you should not come here. You will not be happy. If you are happy with a simple lifestyle and beautiful mountains and nature around you, this could be a good place for   you.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22346,"name":"Elderberry Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.2432966,"id":21916,"group":null,"longitude":-78.8508939,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"60 Elderberry Lane","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"27572","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Rougemont","year_founded":null,"oid":"810cb843-a17d-41df-a20d-85f24e11c0d7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To provide a comfortable and affordable home in the country for adults, where we can make independent life choices, pursue activities of interest, follow our spiritual paths, enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle (organic gardens, food production, animals) form close and caring relationships, contribute to others, and enjoy life as we age and help one another.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/elderberry/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/elderberry/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EElderberry is situated on a 10 acre farmstead  in scenic, rural  Rougemont, North Carolina, approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Durham.  Durham, the home of Duke University, provides many cultural and learning experiences.  Durham is also known for its many outstanding  restaurants, arts and festivals.\n\nElderberry provides a unique model for adults living simply and supporting one another as we grow older, continuing to enjoy the activities we love, with the help and support of close neighbors and friends.  \n\nA cozy community of 18 individually-owned, energy-efficient, universally-designed homes (duplexes and quadraplexes) where members may interact, work on projects, eat and play together, as we choose, and pursue our unique interests and spiritual paths.  A large common house for cooking, group meals, crafts, music, dance, special events,  guests and other activities is situated in the center of the community  surrounded by a courtyard with paths connecting homes.\n \nAs a rural community would imply, we have created community vegetable gardens and areas for farm animals with the intention of being mindful of protecting the ecological integrity of the land, with the goal of becoming an ecovillage, and as self reliant as possible.\n\nElderberry is a self-managed, consensus-based community where all members have equal  voice in decisions.  The community was founded by three members of a nearby intentional community and is self developed.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22347,"name":"Ananda Community, Lynnwood, WA","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.8140773,"id":21917,"group":null,"longitude":-122.2718563,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"20715 Larch Way #101","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98036","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lynnwood","year_founded":null,"oid":"4a14a3e3-03b8-4ee3-9e2b-35afa1cffce7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E meditation, service, friends\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ananda-community-lynnwood-wa/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ananda-community-lynnwood-wa/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Ananda Community in Lynnwood is 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, WA. The Community is a 32-unit apartment complex on 5.5 acres and is part of the network of Ananda Communities worldwide. Residency is open to all who are sincere and open to the practice of meditation and yoga in the tradition and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of \"Autobiography of a Yogi\"). There are approximately 45 adults in residence. There are both Community and individual gardens. Residents grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers; the grounds include a chicken coop, ornamental landscaping, large trees, a swimming pool, a nature trail, and a lawn for gatherings and play. A separate structure serves as a meditation and yoga room for classes and gatherings, banquets, and much more. A Community kitchen is run by residents and provides three vegetarian dinners each week, open to friends and visitors as well as residents. Nearby Ananda Meditation Temple and a teaching center in Seattle offer two locations for classes in meditation and yoga and much more. The first Ananda Community was established in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, near Nevada City, California, USA.\n\nResidents may rent or own their apartments. Rents are set at local market rates for comparable apartments, plus residents contribute \"dues\" to support the cost of social and spiritual activities that are above and beyond what is normally provided for by comparable rents. Members of Ananda, whether in the Lynnwood community or elsewhere in the nation, formed an LLC to hold title to the property. An on-site manager and a maintenance person handle day-to-day needs, with the help of participants in periodic community work days and volunteers. The complex is leased to the local Ananda organization for the operation of an intentional spiritual community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22348,"name":"Open Circle","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.5254,"id":21918,"group":null,"longitude":-78.2625,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Etlan","year_founded":null,"oid":"0ec2be08-dbf4-4fec-a1ff-c22a55cdc709","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our community life is based on personal affinity, which means that persons and relationships come first and everything else follows from that. We want to live creatively, and in ways that are fulfilling for all our members.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/open-circle/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/open-circle/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOur community is based on personal affinity, which means that persons and relationships come first and everything else follows from that.  We are experimental and we embrace change.  We have been working at this (under various names) for more than 40 years.  We find that the community spirit is powerful and alive and needs to be nurtured every day with caring attention to each other, our feelings, and our needs.  We meet several times a week for this purpose and to coordinate our action. We have seven members, and most of us have years of prior community experience.\n\nLocated in central VA, we are within an hour \u0026amp; a half of Twin Oaks, Acorn, Living Energy Farm, Cambia, Mimosa, and Compersia. We have close connections with members of Twin Oaks, Ganas, and Compersia communities and we exchange energies for mutual benefit.\n\nWe are lucky to live in a true beauty spot at the base of Old Rag Mountain near Etlan VA.  Our 97 acres of mostly forested land borders on Shenandoah National Park.  We have created (and continue to create) a great physical environment for community living, including a farmhouse, three cabins, and two gardens. We also have a three-story mixed-use building in the nearby town of Culpeper, Virginia, and two of our members live there.\n\nWe are a close-knit group and pay a lot of attention to our relationships and our personal growth. We circle together for meals most days, do gardening and projects together, and hold meetings several times a week; this serves us well in staying connected and coordinating our efforts. We wish to grow our community in ways that are sustainable emotionally, financially, and environmentally.  We want to live creatively, and in ways that are fulfilling for all our members. \n\nWe feel that sharing is essential to group living. We make group decisions and go up or down together accordingly. We expect every member to make appropriate contributions of time and money so that we all stay in balance.\n\nOver the next several months, we want to take the time to fully integrate our new and returning members.  We need to reorganize and do some thinking together about new directions. And we want to settle in to who we are now as a community.  For this reason, we want to postpone visitor periods and other steps on the track to membership for new people until the end of 2017 or early 2018.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22349,"name":"Rhiannon Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Pedro Moncayo","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":0.0306966,"id":21919,"group":null,"longitude":-78.3854971,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Barrio San Juan,","physical_address1":"Comuna de Rhiannon","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Malchingui","year_founded":null,"oid":"4a9b0454-5ee7-40b5-84ab-a8b5cb53b636","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Another World is Possible\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rhiannon-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rhiannon-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E* Para este informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, despl\u00e1cese hacia abajo *\n\nENGLISH\n\nLocation\n\nIn 2008, we had a vision of transforming a run-down farmhouse and 15-hectares (38-acres) of over-exploited farmland into a world apart from mainstream culture, where people could grow, heal, live sustainably and regenerate the land while living in community.\nRhiannon sits on the edge of a plateau with 360-degree views; clouds roll over snow-capped volcanoes and the sunsets still take our breath away! The sun can be hot, the wind can be fierce and the nights can be chilly \u2013 but with strong motivation, a wood-burning stove and good company, it\u2019s a great way to embrace the elements!\n\nActivities\n\nThe activities we offer and engage with are based on our 5 core values:\n\n* Live \u0026amp; Work in Community *\n\nWe aim to create an inclusive environment where like-minded people from around the world can build lasting relationships. Families with children and people from minority groups (often LGBT) are all welcome. We are bi-lingual in English and Spanish and come together through work, food, play, relaxation and ceremony.\n\n* Regeneration of Mother Nature *\n\nThe properties around Rhiannon is mostly arid, mono-crop farmland and sprawling concrete accommodation. We are revitalising this small corner of the world through reforestation, our organic garden and animal care (donkeys, chickens, bees, worms, dogs and cats). Year-on-year we see the land become greener and more abundant in wildlife.\n\n* Place of Healing *\n\nWe all have faced challenge or adversity to some degree in our lives. For our healing we offer yoga, authentic shamanic ceremonies (including plant medicines and temazcal/sweat lodge), heart circles, massage, reiki, journey sessions and other healing practices. We consider ourselves spiritual rather than religious and welcome people from different backgrounds and belief systems.  \n\n* Permaculture Principles * \n\nWe strive to live in harmony with nature with minimal impact. We are a vegan/vegetarian community which focuses on bio-construction, rainwater harvesting and recycling. Our electric and hot water showers are powered by the sun, while our composting toilets help fertilise the trees and waste plastic becomes bottle bricks!\n\n* Personal Growth *\n\nWe offer a variety of events and workshops to people within and outside the community to help growth in intellectual, emotional and spiritual ways. Upon request, workshops in massage, energy healing, beekeeping and carpentry are all available. We created a large multi-purpose hall in which to host more external events \u2013 from dance, music and yoga to permaculture. Through living and working in community, we also offer people the opportunity to develop their practical skills, foreign languages and inter-personal communication.\n\nCurrent Projects\n\nAside from our daily activities, our priority projects for you to get involved in are:\n\n\u2022\tCompleting adobe construction \u0026amp; lime rendering\n\u2022\tUpgrading our water harvesting and irrigation systems (including a crowd-funding project)\n\u2022\tImproving and expanding our existing gardens \n\u2022\tDeveloping events programme\n\u2022\tReforestation and tree care\n\nDesired Skills\nIf you have any of the following skills, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you:\n\u2022\tCarpentry\n\u2022\tGeneral maintenance skills\n\u2022\tPlumbing\n\u2022\tEvent management\n\u2022\tGroup facilitation\n\n\nVolunteer options\n\nVolunteers are invited to come from anywhere between two weeks, to two months, to two years or more! We ask people to arrive on the 1st or 15th of the month, which enables us to give everyone a thorough tour and creates a group who you can share your journey with! \nAll short-term volunteers (up to 3 months) receive: 3 organic meals a day, shared accommodation, living essentials (toilet paper, bedding etc.) and the opportunity to experience community living! Volunteers work 25 hours a week spread over 5 days in the garden or on construction projects (5hrs each morning until lunch) and cook 1 meal per day (or equivalent such as evening watering), which takes approximately 2 hours extra.\n\nLong-term volunteers (3 months +) take on added responsibilities and receive added benefits for their ongoing contribution at Rhiannon, including: a preferred choice of accommodation, flexible working hours and time off for extended holidays.\n\nYou can charge your electronics in the main building, however we are without wifi and prefer social interaction over technological consumption. All of our grey water goes back into nature where it is purified by plant and wildlife, therefore please only bring natural products for bathing. These products can be bought in Camari (Santa Clara, Quito). Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate additional animals at this time.\n\nDuring your stay you will also enjoy two free days per week to go out and enjoy the nearby attractions, or just relax, read and take in the view! Within two hours of Rhiannon you can reach Otavalo and its famous indigenous market, dry-forest camping in Parque Jerusalem, the ancient Cochasqui pyramids, stunning Mojanda and Cuicocha lakes and the Peguche waterfall.\n\nAccess / Nearby activities\n\nThe nearest town to Rhiannon is Malchingu\u00ed, a 10 minute/$2.75 camioneta (white pick-up truck) ride away. There you will find a few small shops and internet caf\u00e9. Guayllabamba is a 30 minute/50\u00a2 bus-ride further and has some restaurants and a cash machine. The same bus will also take you to Ofelia, the (northern) bus terminal in Quito (1.5 hours/$1.50). The last bus leaves Malchingu\u00ed at 5pm and the last bus from Quito leaves at 7pm. Buses run between 30mins and 1.5 hours apart.\n\nESPA\u00d1OL\n\nUbicaci\u00f3n \n\nEn 2008, tuvimos una visi\u00f3n de transformar una casa de labranza y 15 hect\u00e1reas (38 acres) de tierras de cultivo sobreexplotadas en un mundo aparte de la cultura convencional, donde la gente podr\u00eda crecer, sanar, vivir sosteniblemente y regenerar la tierra mientras vive en comunidad.\n\nRhiannon se sienta en el borde de una meseta con vistas de 360 grados; \u00a1las nubes se enrollan sobre volcanes nevados y los atardeceres todav\u00eda nos quitan el aliento! El sol puede ser caliente, el viento puede ser feroz y las noches puede ser fr\u00edo - pero con una fuerte motivaci\u00f3n, una estufa de le\u00f1a y una buena compa\u00f1\u00eda, \u00a1es una gran manera de abrazar los elementos!\n\nActividades \n\nLas actividades que ofrecemos y nos comprometemos se basan en nuestros 5 valores fundamentales: \n\n* Vivir y trabajar en la comunidad * \n\nNuestro objetivo es crear un entorno inclusivo donde las personas con una mentalidad similar de todo el mundo puedan construir relaciones duraderas. Las familias con ni\u00f1os y personas de grupos minoritarios (a menudo LGBT) son bienvenidas. Somos biling\u00fces en ingl\u00e9s y espa\u00f1ol y nos reunimos a trav\u00e9s del trabajo, la comida, el juego, la relajaci\u00f3n y la ceremonia.\n\n* Regeneraci\u00f3n de la Madre Tierra * \n\nLas propiedades en torno a Rhiannon son en su mayor\u00eda \u00e1ridas, tierras de cultivo mono cultivos y el alojamiento de hormig\u00f3n en expansi\u00f3n. Estamos revitalizando este peque\u00f1o rinc\u00f3n del mundo a trav\u00e9s de reforestaci\u00f3n, nuestro jard\u00edn org\u00e1nico y cuidado de animales (burros, gallinas, abejas, gusanos, perros y gatos). A\u00f1o a a\u00f1o vemos que la tierra se vuelve m\u00e1s verde y abundante en la vida silvestre.\n\n* Lugar de sanaci\u00f3n * \n\nTodos hemos enfrentado desaf\u00edos o adversidades hasta cierto punto en nuestras vidas. Para nuestra sanaci\u00f3n ofrecemos yoga, ceremonias aut\u00e9nticas de shamanic (incluyendo medicinas de plantas y temazcal), c\u00edrculos de coraz\u00f3n, masajes, Reiki, sesiones de viaje y otras pr\u00e1cticas de sanaci\u00f3n. Nos consideramos a nosotros mismos espirituales y no religiosos y damos la bienvenida a personas de diferentes or\u00edgenes y sistemas de creencias.\n\n* Principios de Permacultura * \n\nNos esforzamos por vivir en armon\u00eda con la naturaleza con un impacto m\u00ednimo. Somos una comunidad vegana/vegetariana que se centra en la bio-construcci\u00f3n, la recolecci\u00f3n de agua de lluvia y el reciclaje. \u00a1Nuestras duchas el\u00e9ctricas y de agua caliente son alimentadas por el sol, mientras que nuestros inodoros de compostaje ayudan a fertilizar los \u00e1rboles y desechos de pl\u00e1stico se convierte en ladrillos de botella!\n\n* Crecimiento personal * \n\nOfrecemos una variedad de eventos y talleres a personas dentro y fuera de la comunidad para ayudar a crecer en formas intelectuales, emocionales y espirituales. A petici\u00f3n, se ofrecen talleres de masajes, sanaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda, apicultura y carpinter\u00eda. Creamos una gran sala polivalente en la que acoger m\u00e1s eventos externos \u2013 desde danza, m\u00fasica y yoga hasta permacultura. A trav\u00e9s de la vida y el trabajo en comunidad, tambi\u00e9n ofrecemos a la gente la oportunidad de desarrollar sus habilidades pr\u00e1cticas, idiomas extranjeros y comunicaci\u00f3n interpersonal.\n\nLos proyectos actuales \n\nAparte de nuestras actividades diarias, nuestros proyectos prioritarios para que usted se involucre en son: \n\n\u2022 Completando adobe construcci\u00f3n \u0026amp; renderizando de cal\n\u2022 Mejorando nuestros sistemas de recolecci\u00f3n de agua y riego (incluyendo un proyecto de financiaci\u00f3n de multitudes) \n\u2022 Mejorando y expandiendo nuestros jardines existentes \n\u2022 Desarrollo de eventos programa \n\u2022 Reforestaci\u00f3n y cuidado de \u00e1rboles\n\nHabilidades Deseadas\nSi tienes alguna de las siguentes habilidades, estar\u00edamos particularmente interesados en escuchar de ti:\n\u2022\tCarpenter\u00eda\n\u2022\tHabilidades generales de mantemiento\n\u2022\tPlomer\u00eda\n\u2022\tGesti\u00f3n de eventos\n\u2022\tFacilitaci\u00f3n de grupos\n\n\n\nOpciones de voluntariado\n\nVoluntarios est\u00e1n invitados a venir de cualquier lugar entre dos semanas, a dos meses, a dos a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s. \u00a1Pedimos a la gente que llegue en el 1er o 15 del mes, lo que nos permite dar a todos un recorrido completo y crea un grupo con quien puedes compartir tu viaje!\nTodos los voluntarios de corto plazo (hasta 3 meses) reciben: 3 comidas org\u00e1nicas al d\u00eda, alojamiento compartido, vitales esenciales (papel higi\u00e9nico, ropa de cama, etc.) y la oportunidad de experimentar la vida de la comunidad. Los voluntarios trabajan 25 horas a la semana esparcidos durante 5 d\u00edas en el jard\u00edn o en proyectos de construcci\u00f3n (5 cada ma\u00f1ana hasta el almuerzo) y cocinan 1 comida al d\u00eda (o equivalente como el riego nocturno), que toma aproximadamente 2 horas extra. \n\nLos voluntarios de largo plazo (3 meses) asumen responsabilidades adicionales y reciben beneficios adicionales por su contribuci\u00f3n continua en Rhiannon, incluyendo: una opci\u00f3n preferida de alojamiento, horas de trabajo flexibles y tiempo libre para vacaciones prolongadas.\n\nTu puedes cargar su electr\u00f3nica en el edificio principal, sin embargo, estamos sin wifi y prefieren la interacci\u00f3n social sobre el consumo tecnol\u00f3gico. Todo nuestro agua gris se regresa a la naturaleza donde es purificada de las plantas y la vida silvestre, por lo tanto, por favor s\u00f3lo traer productos naturales para el ba\u00f1o. Estos productos se pueden comprar en Camari (Santa Clara, Quito). Desafortunadamente no podemos acomodar animales adicionales en este momento.\n\n\u00a1Durante su estancia tambi\u00e9n disfrutar\u00e1s de dos d\u00edas libres por semana para salir y disfrutar de las atracciones cercanas, o simplemente relajarse, leer y disfrutar de la vista! Dentro de dos horas de Rhiannon se puede llegar a Otavalo y su famoso mercado ind\u00edgena, el camping de bosque seco en el parque de Jerusal\u00e9n, las antiguas pir\u00e1mides de Cochasqui, impresionantes Mojanda y lagos Cuicocha y la cascada Peguche.\n\nAcceso/actividades cercanas \n\nLa ciudad m\u00e1s cercana a Rhiannon es Malchingu\u00ed, a 10 minutos/$2,75 camioneta de distancia. All\u00ed encontrar\u00e1s algunas peque\u00f1as tiendas y un cibercaf\u00e9. Guayllabamba est\u00e1 a 30 minutos/50 autob\u00fas-viaja m\u00e1s lejos y tiene algunos restaurantes y una m\u00e1quina del efectivo. El mismo autob\u00fas tambi\u00e9n le llevar\u00e1 a Ofelia, la terminal de autobuses (norte) en Quito (1,5 horas/$1.50). El \u00faltimo autob\u00fas sale de Malchingu\u00ed a las 5 pm y el \u00faltimo autob\u00fas de Quito sale a las 7 PM. los autobuses corren entre 30 y 1,5 horas de diferencia.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22350,"name":"Portland Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.6629964,"id":21920,"group":null,"longitude":-70.2568775,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"795 Congress Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04101","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"7c3acfa1-7b74-4f16-be16-bd0d1e0371f2","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are forming.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/portland-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/portland-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nPortland is amazing community, and we are excited to build even better neighborhoods! Portland has year-round farmers markets, a walkable downtown, a great music and arts scene, dozens of participatory sports leagues, and a strong ethic of local food, local business, and healthy living!  \nWe are re-forming right now, and have people interested in both urban and rural models. \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22351,"name":"SongCroft","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.2110589,"id":21921,"group":null,"longitude":-122.3263227,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 1137","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98272","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Monroe","year_founded":null,"oid":"3dc4bc61-fa97-405c-86fc-301954af272a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainability, Permaculture, Farm, Herbalism\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/songcroft/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/songcroft/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n\"Living in the rhythm of blessed abundance!\"\n\nSongCroft is on three acres just outside of the small town of Snohomish, Washington (population 8,500). We are one hour from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Half of the land is left to its wild ways with a creek, hemlocks and cedar with plenty of wildlife to observe. Our focus is on permaculture and sustainable living. We have gardens, a greenhouse,orchard, and chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, bees, dogs, and a cat. \n\nWe would like to share a meal a week, purchase bulk foods together, share in the garden work and harvest as well as other care of the land. We are a farm community and are interested in others who are of an agrarian nature.\n\nOur community is currently full but it looks like we will have an opening soon.  We are currently working on a new dwelling that would be suitable for one to two people. \n\nWe would also love to connect and build community with others in our area. \n\nIf you have an interest in finding out more, please email. \n\nWe are currently merging and revamping our website to see more of what we are up to and into and then give us a call or drop us a line.\n\nwww.songcroftnaturals.com\nwww.communitysustainable.org\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22352,"name":"Nickel City Housing Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.9019952,"id":21922,"group":null,"longitude":-78.8768962,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"208 North St","physical_address1":"126 Fargo Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"14201","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Buffalo","year_founded":null,"oid":"8768c28e-f1a7-4f4d-9edd-f268f26b9e87","grouping":"14186","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Nickel City Housing Cooperative was founded in 2001 with the mission of fixing up vacant properties in Buffalo to provide affordable and cooperative housing. We focus on building a more sustainable and just world, and strive to create safer spaces in our cooperative homes.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/plankton-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/plankton-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNickel City Housing Cooperative is part of the NASCO Community of Cooperatives. NCHC has two houses: Ol'Wondermoth, founded in 2001, and Plankton House, founded in 2006. Our food is local, CSA bought, or grown ourselves. The houses are full of artists, cyclists, world travelers, couch surfers, animals, and generally pretty cool people. We govern as a house, as a housing co-op, and as a cooperative of cooperatives (NASCO). Both houses strive to be strong members of Buffalo's communities, and host everything from music shows to community meetings, with potlucks happening every week at each house.\n\nBoth houses are often looking for new members to drive our vision forward to new cooperative and community endeavors. Come do your thing in Buffalo! It's a low-income town with style and snow to spare! We've got beautiful summers full of water activities, festivals, farmers markets and free concerts! DIY-friendly! Bike-friendly! Vegan-friendly! Pet-friendly! Lots of room to dream!\n\nDreaming of a world where the things we love about each other makes us better people and helps create something bigger.\n\nWELCOME HOME!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22353,"name":"Blueberry","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.507856,"id":21923,"group":null,"longitude":-122.690794,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"35a4cd43-1aa8-439d-868d-954d2695cbdf","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E low-cost urban ecology\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/blueberry/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/blueberry/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe have openings!  See our community classified titled\nBlueberry is an urban farming collective house within an organic cohousing community in Portland, Oregon. Four sets of friends bought houses on the same block, three in a row and one across the street. We love the unintentional community of our neighborhood, friendly, diverse, and mostly low-income,  with small houses on large lots and a \u201ccountry\u201d feel. We have work parties, neighborhood potlucks, and parties for the larger community.\n\nSome of us have lived rurally before and maintain as much of the rural life as we can, but an urban life allows us to be less car-dependent, and some of us are completely car-free.\n\nWe share passion for our land, our neighborhood, social justice, and sustainability. All of us grow enough vegetables to eat well and still give some away. At Blueberry we heat with wood, generate almost no trash or recycling, eat primarily local, organic whole foods, have no TV, and commute by bicycle. All of us have jobs and lives \u201coff the farm\u201d\u2014we are musicians, teachers, bike mechanics, activists, etc. A few of us embrace spirit and ritual, others choose not to. We value tolerance, diversity, and listening.\n\nEach household has its own internal structure. Blueberry has set a clear intention to transition to cooperative ownership.\n\nAs we are an urban community, we are not able to house dogs - they tend to dig up garden beds and scare the ducks.  Guide dogs will be considered.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22354,"name":"Maitreya Mountain Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.8454831,"id":21924,"group":null,"longitude":-123.969508,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P O Box 246","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95543","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Gasquet","year_founded":null,"oid":"a713f2b2-6b2d-4642-9865-ee529837d25b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are dedicated to becoming the change we want to see in the world by anchoring to and sharing the tools of a promising future: community thoughtfulness, environmental sustainability, self-sufficiency, economic independence, grounded spiritual intention and holistic, and healthful living practices.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/maitreya-mountain-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/maitreya-mountain-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EA remote, off-grid, wilderness permaculture farm, agroforestry, dynamic intentional community, and ever-evolving experiment in sustainable living.  There are many ways to be a part of our village; we are especially seeking a few hard-working, enthusiastic, happy people to become long-term, committed community members\n\nAccepting approximately 30 woofers\n--  and 3 to 5 internship applications (both 3 and 6 month durations)\n\nIf you would like to inquire for a visit \n-- just skip over to our visit/volunteer application\nhttp://www.maitreyamountainvillage.com/visitor-applicatyion.html\n\nPlease read over our web site thoroughly)\n\n: )","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22355,"name":"Neruda","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Vermont","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.351669,"id":21925,"group":null,"longitude":-72.304836,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1392 VT Rte 232","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"05658-8067","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Marshfield","year_founded":null,"oid":"04699415-5663-47e8-986a-53ee8e687d2e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We come together so that we may better live in accordance with our beliefs, and for the joy of community. We believe that all people have high and equal value, and that respect for all living things has priority over material wealth.\n\nWe are committed to living our values personally, in the community and in the outside world. We respect and welcome people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and experiences.\n\nWe undertake to create a community in which adults and children can share their lives through work, learning and play and grow with nurturing and support, as a diverse rural community that values ecological sustainability, respect and support for children, integrity, nonviolence, mindfulness, beauty, harmony, healthfulness, simplicity, creativity, joy, honesty, trust and fun. We want to work to grow strong, long-term connections among members and with the outside community, continually seeking to work together, learn together and teach together as much as possible.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/neruda/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/neruda/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a small community of a few families sharing 200 beautiful acres a half hour from Montpelier. Our ideas, vision, and mission statement are on our website, and we're eager for input from interested people to establish Neruda as an organic process. We hope those interested will work with us to iron out the details.\n\nNeruda is currently home to three households: five adults, four cats, and two dogs. We have room for three more households.\n  \nWe live on beautiful land; about 40 acres are fields and the rest wooded, including a one-acre pond, a stream, and trails. Two households live in a two-family earthship (underground, passive solar, recycled materials) that we are still finishing and one household lives in a newly constructed tiny yurt. Also on the land is an old farmhouse sorely in need of repair. To the southwest and northwest, we are bordered by 25,000 acres of state forest. To our west are 300 acres of village forest. The views from our land are stunning as we\u2019re surrounded by mostly wooded hills and valleys.\n\nWe have beautiful land for farming and raising animals. We have the beginning of a fine orchard of apples, pears, plums, blueberries, cherries, and peaches.\n\nWe envision working with others to create renewable-energy projects (microhydro, wind, solar), trails open to the public, and other green projects. Marshfield is a town of 1,500 people. The townspeople are environmentally conscious and receptive to environmental projects. The town \u201ccenter\u201d includes a restaurant, a village store, a gas station and a video rental store. Nearby Plainfield has awesome pizza, another great restaurant, Goddard College and a food coop. There are two other food coops within a half-hour's drive.\n\nDespite our rural surroundings, we have access to four commuter buses in the early morning, one at noontime and another four in the evening, two going to and from St Johnsbury and two going to and from Montpelier. With transfers in Montpelier, we can ride all the way to Burlington in about ninety minutes for as little as two dollars. That's only a half hour longer than it takes to drive by car. Neruda is located about 1.4 miles from the nearest bus stop. 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The community thus has a spiritual, though non-denominational, basis.  Our intention is fundamentally outward focused, with the intent to interact and contribute to society in positive ways.\n\nThe second is social sustainability and connection.  This incorporates facilitating people from different ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances, setting a  community size of 12 or more.  It incorporates governance that is honouring to all, recognising the need to be heard; and communication and conflict resolution skills. We have clear processes in place to give transparency.\n\nThe third is economic sustainability, which incorporates the community's stability as well as desirable industry that supports individual economic sustainability. 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See our other proper site:\nhttp://sites.google.com/site/trinityprioryinternational/.\n\nComo nuevo miembro del Priorato Internacional de la Sant\u00edsima Trinidad quiero dar las gracias desde aqu\u00ed a Vladyka+Claudio de Sevilla (Espa\u00f1a) y al arzobispo ++Iohannes (Sud\u00e1frica) por la c\u00e1lida acogida que nos han brindado en esta comunidad ortodoxa internacional.\nMi peque\u00f1a capilla de Vigo ser\u00e1 un punto m\u00e1s de uni\u00f3n para todos los ortodoxos que deseen acercarse a los oficios lit\u00fargicos.\nPara cualquier informaci\u00f3n pueden escribirnos a:\niglesiaortodoxa@galicia.com\n\n Vigo (Galicia, Espa\u00f1a). Capilla: Calle L\u00f3pez Mora, 21, Local 21. 36207 VIGO (Espa\u00f1a). P. Efr\u00e9n (sacerdote); Rev. Gregorio (Hipodi\u00e1cono). 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Elements of this goal include:\n\uf0a7\tadoption of the best site and building design principles and practices for reducing use of energy, water, and other resources\n\uf0a7\tmanagement of the land for diversified food and timber production, wildlife habitat, recreation, research and education\n\uf0a7\topportunities for aging in place within a vibrant multi-generational community\n\uf0a7\taccessibility to flexible, affordable housing options\n\uf0a7\tonsite opportunities for farm and home-based employment\n\uf0a7\ta high degree of self-sufficiency in food, fiber, and energy\nThe size of our village allows us to know each other deeply, while nourishing social relationships, food production, employment opportunities, and shared facilities to meet many of our needs on-site.  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You are renting five acres for your exclusive use, perfect for gardening or just putting your feet in the creek.\n\nYou are responsibe for yourself both finacially and emotionally. You will need a Prius plus $3000 per year for a single person or $3600 for a couple. The rent is annual and helps keep our project alive and growing. \n\nA Prius is best for off grid. Electric will be provided to shower house and outdoor kitchen.  Rent is annual.  You pay your own electric if connected and leave the place the way you found it or better.  \n\nYou will have the opportunity and parking space to do your own thing or just relax.  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We aim to be a supportive, connected, multigenerational, and family-friendly community that finds meaning and enjoyment in living together. We strive to live more sustainably and to act with concern for the well-being of people and the planet. 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Rather, it\u2019s the common belief in what\u2019s possible when we honor each other\u2019s passion and the earth that supports all of us.  We invite you to inquire about how you can participate in this ongoing, ever-evolving community project.\n\nEvolving since 2001, we have just begun to scratch the surface of this land\u2019s potential to be a place for people to collaborate and manifest their dreams, visions, and intentions. We\u2019re currently experiencing a process to reform the community into one that is owner-based instead of rental-based.\n\n*The Place*\nOn an old 3-1/2 acre homestead that once sustained a roadhouse bar and auto garage, we have found a modest place to test our audacious vision. Fronting State Highway 49 (linking together the gold strike towns of 1849) as you enter North San Juan (population 250), the land follows what is thought to be an old filled in creek bed that now saturates the gently sloping meadows during the winter rainy season. Scattered throughout the grassland are houses, barns, shops, and various outbuildings.\n\nWith this fabric of old buildings and fertile land as a starting point, we have methodically and intuitively begun to weave in our vision. At the moment, we are sustaining affordable housing, a half-acre organic farm with a community supported agriculture program, woodworking and metal shops, a yoga studio, architecture and sculpture studios, and community dining and event space.\n\nAs we restore and regenerate this place, we strive as much as possible to use locally sourced and reused building materials, renewable energy, water pumped and cycled on site, and permaculture gardening practices. We see our desire to heal and strengthen the mind, body, and spirit as necessarily intertwined with these practices and a consciousness of place.\n\n*The People*\nThere is a saying that the essence of farming is first and foremost to grow the soil. At Willow Springs, we aspire to cultivate a place where people are nourished and inspired to unlock the potential of their dreams. We believe that within every person lies a unique combination of passion and innate ability capable of sustaining his or her life energy. In providing an environment full of love and evolving natural beauty, we seek to be catalysts in each other\u2019s growth.\n\nWe are collectively pursuing many passions from design to farming to artisanal crafts. We are an evolving group consciously creating a place that diverges from the norm, yet stays connected. We believe in salvaging and tinkering; gardening and sharing meals; seeking inspiration for innovation from nature while cherishing its perfection; quietly meditating and raucously jamming.\n\nWe are interested in practicing our principles and learning by doing. We embrace the adventure as we experiment with sustainable living. 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Our vision is to find neighbors who will love community, synergize in creative ways, and enjoy sharing stewardship of this incredibly beautiful place. Homes will be located on 3 of 24 acres very close to Humboldt State University and the Arcata Community Forest. The climate is mild. Forest, creeks and wildlife surround us, and we can walk or bike to town. Humboldt State University and CenterArts are just a bit more than a half-mile away! There will be only 8 lots, but 6 of them can accommodate 2 homes. 17 of the redwood-forested acres, including the 2 creeks, will be in permanent natural reserve. There are acres of private space to walk, refresh, and be with nature. This new neighborhood is being designed to include:\n\n* Sustainable and energy-efficient green building strategies\n* Healthy and stable community connections that promote wellbeing\n* Multi-generational living with friendliness toward children, families, elders and pedestrians\n* Alternative Transportation: Walkable and bikeable to HSU, the Arcata Plaza and a local bus stop\n* Shared common hall and gardens\n* Lifelong learning\n* Global thriving\n* Affordability\n\nWe're excited!  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We believe in our efforts to protect our surrounding forest and farm land, watersheds, wildlife habitat and open spaces by exploring  sustainability and living lives of minimal impact. Our board and residents collectively steward 215 acres of common lands. Beyond the agricultural and conservation means, the land is open to the public for hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and various other purposes.\n\nRegional Overview\n\nThe Cold Pond Community Land Trust is located in the town of Acworth, in southwest New Hampshire, 9 miles east of the Connecticut River. Acworth has a population of over 900 people spread out over nearly 40 square miles. The town is located 45 minutes north of the city of Keene, New Hampshire.  Many of the residents of Acworth are self-employed and work from their homes. The people of Acworth are economically and politically diverse. 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Our main goals include large-scale personal and market gardens, long-term food storage, small-scale keeping of livestock, energy independence, and learning how to function without depending on outside assistance through the inevitable ups and downs of life. \n\nWe have 27 acres of rolling land near the Menominee River that we are currently developing into a small homestead. There is a fair amount of affordable land for sale in the area for anyone interested in forming a community with us but not in the sharing of property. As a matter of fact, there are 80 acres to the direct south of our land for sale - already developed a bit. We might even sell off some of our own acreage to the right people.\n\nWe believe in the importance of community and families. We would love to have other people to share this journey with. Not only would we enrich each other\u2019s lives, but as the old saying goes: two hands are better than one. We are helpful to a fault and willing to learn just about anything we have to. If you are interested in joining us on this venture, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We are going in this direction whether or not we can put together a group\u2026 we just think it would be a lot more fun and interesting to make this happen with a community.\n\nOur goals with our land do not currently include selling off small parcels or incorporating. We have plans to build guest housing or small rentals on our land for those who are interested in the lifestyle and for one reason or another can't afford to buy in the area. These will not be finished for a few years, however.\n\nPlease remember that this lifestyle is not something you can simply jump into on a whim. It's a lot of hard work and the initial start up cost for land, housing, and equipment is fairly steep. I don't mean to scare anyone away from this, because in my opinion it's totally worth every penny and every drop of sweat. I'm merely implying that we are looking for serious, dedicated people who have thoroughly thought this lifestyle through. Is that you? Are you done dreaming and ready to get your hands dirty? If so, please contact us!\n\n**House construction is complete! We are now living on our land. 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We consider this essential in order to live together in a fair and enriching way, making a very close cooperation of more people possible, thus allowing a higher level of economical and ecological sustainability, and ideally both an expansion of our new culture and a positive influence on the society at large.\n\nWe seek a balance between traditional knowledge and experimentation, intuition and reason, recreational and practical activities, as aspects of a holistic life. We envision the whole tribe rather than just parents as responsible for the care and education of children, respecting their development process, diversity, freedom and creativity.\n\nFor us, a holistic conception of health includes freedom from drug abuse (both illegal and legal), and caring for our physical and mental well-being preferably by natural non-aggressive means, acknowledging disturbing symptoms as conveying a message rather than just trying to suppress them. We also avoid radiations such as those from microwave ovens and wireless devices, some of us are sensitive to them.\n\nWe strive to reduce our ecological footprint by having a simpler lifestyle. We grow part of our food and seek to become more self-sufficient and use a higher proportion of renewable energy sources. Being more people would make this easier. \n\nWe are conscious about the effects of our diet choices on our health, the environment and animal welfare. We follow a vegetarian diet, but we might be open to include a small proportion of meat in case we develop an efficient permacultural design that produces it. We aim to move closer to a 100% organic diet. \n\nWe share our income, and we are trying to figure out ways of deriving it from ethical and meaningful activities, avoiding if possible to resort to external jobs. We run a small organic food importing business, but it's not really profitable yet. One of us owns the house we live in and the land we cultivate, we acknowledge that this is not optimal from an egalitarian point of view and we are open to discuss ways of overcoming this problem.\n\nWe live in Skattungbyn, a beautiful village that has a large proportion of alternative-minded people. 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The complex is situated in the heart of Boulder and is bordered by the beautiful Boulder Creek multi-use path, Scott Carpenter Park, the campuses of the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) and Naropa University, and the 29th Street Mall. Our lofts, flats and townhouses are surrounded by mature trees and plenty of green space.\nOur community consists of members with a diversity of backgrounds, careers, ages and views. We all share a desire to live in a conscious community that honors a heart-felt way of being together. 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The village is on 3.73 acres that include play areas, vineyards, extensive vegetable gardens, and mature fruit and nut trees. Our common spaces include a 1912 6-bedroom farmhouse, Dining Hall, storage building, crafts room, and laundry room. We are located on two frequent-service bus lines in inner northeast Portland.\n\nMembers of the community share a growing concern for the environment and a desire to live lightly upon the earth, while strengthening social ties that are lost in the rushed and hectic pace of life today. Our residents range in age from two to 89 years old.\n\nMany people contact us to inquire about internships, volunteer opportunities, or overnight stays. At this time, we do not have a volunteer program. We are only able to host personal guests of current residents, or people who are actively in the process of renting or buying an available unit. If you are interested in exploring Columbia Ecovillage as a potential new home, please join our email list, which alerts subscribers about available homes as they arise. We have scheduled tours on the first Saturday of the month. Please consult our website for the tour schedule and email list signup.\n\nIf you are a student or journalist wishing to conduct research about cohousing or ecovillages, please consult our website, which is chock full of interesting and helpful information about our community, and co-housing in general. If you have additional questions, please contact us by email with your questions, and someone from our Outreach Team may be able to accommodate with a brief interview.\n\nThanks for your interest!\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EColumbia Ecovillage\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ECommunity Blog\u003C/a\u003E:\npictures, events and community comments, poems, etc.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22383,"name":"Adawehi","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.2606139,"id":21953,"group":null,"longitude":-82.1642169,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"93 Adawehi Lane","physical_address1":"PO Box 1549","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"28722","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Columbus","year_founded":null,"oid":"0d187ab1-6ba7-4daf-8065-567c2ccb4782","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To discover and share health for oneself and the planet by addressing whichever area of health\u2014body, mind, spirit, or emotions\u2014that you need to strengthen.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/adawehi/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/adawehi/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe 125-acre Adawehi campus is the home of around 50 people. It is a community of individuals who are raising their consciousness by releasing patterns that keep them from acting, thinking, and/or feeling the vibrancy of health. While each individual will have their particular focus, support of health is always the theme in all ten community houses. New homes are under construction to give more people an opportunity to join. \n\nThe population of the community is a multi-racial mix of old and young, singles, couples, and families. While everyone is expected to contribute in maintaining the Adawehi buildings, grounds, and activities, jobs must be secured away from the land. The diversity of our community family has brought together a beautiful cornucopia of heart-gifts and talents. To check if we are a good fit, our Adawehi Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast offers two gorgeous rooms available for nightly/weekly rent. \n\nAdawehi has a multitude of offerings to support you in gaining your personal goals of health such as: personal growth classes, yoga, community events, Beneficial Foods organic grocery, workout equipment, walking trails, ten wellness practitioners, plus a vast collection of supportive CD\u2019s by the founder, Jackie Woods. \n\nWe believe that everyone is entitled to live life in a passionate and creative way. However, to reach this state, you need to be healthy in body, mind, spirit, and emotions. It is this principle on which the Adawehi community was founded. And by living it, that the community has stayed healthy for seventeen years. The vibrancy of health should be a carrier of your spirit\u2019s love into all areas of your expression. We welcome you to join us on our journey. For when people have the support to heal on all levels of their being, their hearts touch other hearts and the world is changed.\n\nFor more information about the Adawehi Community, its mission, and its offerings, please visit http://adawehi.com","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22384,"name":"Eloin","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.1990323,"id":21954,"group":null,"longitude":-122.4562968,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 446","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97520","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ashland","year_founded":null,"oid":"37e44fbe-0aca-49d4-9cb3-8cbd397fb1af","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are a model of possibility, working toward sustainable living, spiritual growth, and living in harmony with nature.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/eloin/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/eloin/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are vegan,off grid,spiritual commune and wilderness preserve.  We seek to live simply, ecologically, self-sufficiently and in harmony with all life. We are a mystical order called the Order of the Trees. We have men and women, single and married and sometimes children. We are a spiritual commune with roots in several spiritual teachings including the Oahspe. We honor the truths that run through all religions. The Creator is our common ground. Our main activities are caring for the preserve and gardening, working with horses, and maintaining the facilities\u2014homes, dining hall, bathhouse, stable, barn, and greenhouse. We are working toward self-sufficiency. We are off grid, producing our own heat, hot water, and electricity. Our public outreach is to provide a model of possibility, stand as guardians to one of the last old growth forests in Southern Oregon, produce publications and information on sustainability, wilderness preservation, health, vegetarianism, and spiritual development. We have just published a book about our spiritual perspectives. www.eoihsvoice.org\n \nOur lifestyle does NOT include TV, radio, newspapers, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine. We are married or celibate.\n\nWe eat organic food, drink fresh spring water, breath clean air, enjoy kind people, board games, great hiking, hard work, living in a park, music and an occasional movie. \n\nOur land is verdant and lush, with forest and meadows and springs and a river. Our climate is mild.\n\nWe are happy, fun-loving, and positive people who want to share our community with like-minded people who love to work and grow with others.\n\nWe welcome those interested in living a simple spiritual oriented vegan life in the forest. \n\nFor additional information go to our website at www.eloinforest.org\n \n\nNamaste.  \nAnne\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22385,"name":"EcoJoya","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Costa Rica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Perez Zeledon, San Isidro de General","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":9.281044,"id":21955,"group":null,"longitude":-83.730814,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Apdo 811-8000","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"11901","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Isidro","year_founded":null,"oid":"88247b81-d42b-4811-b28d-5cffa5e142c9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainable Permaculture Living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ecojoya/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ecojoya/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nEcoJoya is about creating a new paradigm in living\u2014a new paradigm in which people live in community with each other and with their local ecosystems. Mutual honor and respect for one another as well as for the health of the environment are paramount. Living sustainably and working with nature using permaculture and similar guiding principles preserve a joyful happy lifestyle.\n\nEcoJoya is about empowering people and communities to live sustainably, using local resources. \n\nOur first project is in the cool mountains of Costa Rica where we have 50 acres of pasture, forest, views, springs, creeks, and over five beautiful waterfalls. The temperature varies from 63 F to 78 F all year around.  We have a rainy and dry season. \n\nAll visitors and lengths of stay are welcome, if we have room. Whether you're working for food or just want to enjoy walking to our 80-foot waterfall, we can accommodate you.  Short term visitors pay to stay but we are always make deals with long term volunteers, workers and potential community members that can pull their own weight and contribute.\n\nWe are currently seeking people experienced in all aspects of permaculture, farming, and, animal husbandry, construction, homesteading skills, natural building  and video production.\n\nIdeally, we are seeking 4 to 5 small young families like ourselves to share our farm with.  Working together to help with our cottage businesses and educate our children together in a home schooling environment.  Lots of money is not required or at all in some cases.  We are more interested in skills and productive people.\n\nWe can sleep between 10 and 15 people in our current community house, with an additional structure and spaces being built. We are and will be experimenting with various natural and alternative structures, including earth-bag, bamboo, geodesic, bermed, cobb, and various prefab options etc. \n\nWe're 10 miles from the nearest large city but isolated enough for peace and comfort. We're about 45 minutes from the Pacific beaches as well.  \n\nWe have high-speed internet through wireless links on the farm. So we can have the best of eco-living and high-tech tools for research and communications.\n\nWe would like to  be starting various workshops that revolve around both permaculture and sustainable farming and technologies. Sustainable aquaponics is a high priority on our list.\n\nWe plan to create lots of video How-To\u2019s and to document every part of our journey. We will ultimately want to evolve into both a prototype and a school that we can duplicate again and again as we expand to other locations around the country and the world.\n\nWe are always open to new ideas and better ways of doing things.\n\nThere is so much to say.  Our website is not always up but you can try it.\nOr contact us here though this listing.\n\nWe also have rooms for rent through Airbnb under the title Sustainable Farmhouse in CostaRica\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22386,"name":"Belfast Cohousing \u0026 Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.4092155,"id":21956,"group":null,"longitude":-69.0408646,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"25 Village Rd","physical_address1":"Belfast Cohousing \u0026amp; Ecovillage","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04915","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Belfast","year_founded":null,"oid":"8e6b312a-10e0-4840-9cc8-0ca1b62f7b4c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The mission of Belfast Cohousing \u0026amp; Ecovillage is to be a model environmentally sustainable, affordable, multi-generational cohousing community that is easily accessible to Belfast, includes land reserved for agricultural use and open space, and is an innovative housing option for rural Maine.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/belfast-cohousing-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/belfast-cohousing-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBelfast is a city of 7,000 people located in midcoast Maine between Camden and Bar Harbor. The city features an active waterfront and lively arts community, and is the center of business, services, and government for the surrounding county. Traditional housing in the Belfast area falls into two main categories: in-town residential neighborhoods and rural, large-lot homesteads. Belfast Cohousing \u0026amp; Ecovillage is a community that combines the best elements of both types: located in a rural area with clustered housing and shared infrastructure, but working to preserve neighboring open land for wildlife, recreation, and farming, while fostering a close-knit, cooperative, and intentionally ecological way of life.\n\nWe are a group of roughly 70 people from many walks of life. We are business owners, educators, naturalists, gardeners, builders, farmers, doctors, writers, musicians, IT professionals, and children of all ages. Our 42-acre community is located just two miles from Belfast's downtown and harbor. We are within 1.5 miles of elementary and middle schools, Cornerspring Montessori Elementary School, the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, a YMCA, grocery and other retail stores.\n\nAll of our homes are highly energy efficient, with triple-pane windows and doors and oriented towards the sun. Two-thirds of the homes have solar systems, making them near net-zero for energy consumption. Personal garden plots are available, and we have a community orchard. We also have a 3-acre worker share CSA farm on our property, where neighbors gather each week to harvest veggies and maintain the land. \n\nOur 4,000 sq ft common house is complete, with a living room, dining room, playroom, guest rooms, and root cellar. We share a couple home-cooked meals weekly, as well as educational, environmental, and social events.\n\nWe currently have the following units available for sale:\n-a 500 square foot, 1-bedroom unit near the common house\n\nPlease visit our website for more information on visiting us or to learn more about the available homes.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EBelfast Cohousing \u0026amp; Ecovillage\u003C/a\u003E:\nCohousing/Ecovillage information for Belfast, Maine\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EBelfast Cohousing \u0026amp; Ecovillage Facebook Page\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22387,"name":"Catholic Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Kentucky","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.839708,"id":21957,"group":null,"longitude":-84.411623,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Northern Kentucky","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Northern Kentucky","year_founded":null,"oid":"1950bbe9-5c0f-4416-ad23-a3c7fd4b0840","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Catholic Community, Ecology, Mission Work\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/catholic-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/catholic-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCatholic Ecovillage is to be a collage of ideas forming one community.  Our vision is to bring us closer to God and our vocations, as they come forth in our individual lives.  We hope to achieve these ideas through three main ideas.\n  First and foremost, is to give glory to God, through daily prayer and continual studies of the scripture. Our hope is to do this individually as well as a community.  We believe prayer and studies will draw us closer as a community.\nSecond, that we as a community spread our message of love.  It is important that everyone make an effort to do community work inside an outside the immediate village.  Our vision is to place Catholic Ecovillage within an area of people less fortunate.  An idea that comes to mind is in a rural area of Eastern Kentucky other Appalachian region.  Eastern Kentucky or Southern parts of Ohio are areas of interest.  Mission work could range from a number of ideas.  We envision becoming a support for other programs within these areas.  General Education(tutoring programs), Home Rehab, and Ecological or Conservation Awareness are several ideas that come to mind.  The beauty is that mission work can be anything. Many wonderful ideas of assisting others have been brought forth.  Really anything that spreads the love of Christ through action is a possibility.\nCatholic Ecovillage's third idea and initial goal is to create a community.  Our eventual hope is to create a village that is environmentally and conservation-minded. We hope to create a sustainable, renewable permaculture within the space we call home.  Our goal are to find and use alternative energy, alternative building techniques, along with gardening and livestock care. Our goal is to also create a school building and place of worship within the village. We would also like to stay in close proximity to a town, and college or university. Higher Education certainly will be important.  \nOur hope is to eventually have little shops, stores \u0026 B\u0026B. 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We are lovers of nature first and seek others who appreciate making a social change through working cooperatively for the creation of quality and quantity in living.\n\nOur Interconnected Circles of Creativity are: Founder\u2019s Circle, Go-Green Building Circle,  People Care Circle, Land Care Circle, and Fair Share Circle. 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We are surrounded on three sides by rainforest wilderness with hundreds of waterfalls which we access, and magnificent views of the picturesque Atherton Tableland and Queensland\u2019s highest mountains. \nOur community is forming and looking for people with energy, ideas and resources that would like to help build and share the benefits of living in an intentional community in one of the most beautiful and abundant places in our planet. \nThe key objectives at present are to build ever more sustainable and joyful lifestyles, by increasing our self-sufficiency and sharing mutual goals that empower us individually and collectively.\nWe have experimented with community over the past decade and are keen to keep evolving the processes we have found to be most beneficial in coordinating and harmonising our activities and aspirations.\nThe \u2018Beyond\u2019 Community seeks to build strength and resilience through diversity, with an emphasis on mutual respect, collaboration, and self-realisation.  \nWe have established large organic gardens, orchards and native forests.\nIt is possible to visit us as a \u2018helper\u2019 or \u2018guest\u2019 should you wish to see your haven for yourself.\nPeople seeking to join or know more about the \u2018Beyond\u2019 Community can email bood@tpg.com.au","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22390,"name":"Safe Haven Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Utah","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.482463,"id":21960,"group":null,"longitude":-111.4960236,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"20 Little Pigeon Hollow road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"84102","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Spring City","year_founded":null,"oid":"92fdea6b-3d59-48fe-9149-dc3dfe060e49","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our focus is sustainability, educational outreach, natural healing, individual responsibility, emergency preparedness, and renewable energy, earth-friendly, family-friendly environment.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/safe-haven/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/safe-haven/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\n\nSafe Haven is a part time intentional community nestled in a valley in Central Utah near Spring City. We spend weekends in the spring, summer and fall developing our village until we have structures built that are comfortable during the winter. Although if someone wanted to live there in a camp trailer they could. We are experimenting with small 200 sqft  structures made of cob and earth bags while preparing to get permits and funding for larger structures such as a community center and homes. We are setting up and education system so people can receive a sustainable living certificate. \n\nCommunity members enjoy the following benefits:\n\nResidence- Those who would like to live full time at Safe Haven Village may either build homes, stay in a camp trailer, hurt, etc. and/or be stewards of the future community  center. \n\nRetreat/Vacation Home- Those who want a place in the country to visit and relax on the weekends may enjoy living at Safe Haven part time.\n\nEmergency - One of our purposes is to ensure a safe place to go in times of upheaval. Members can stock  emergency supplies, food and water. \n\t\t\t\t\nHealing Center-  Currently we have retreats where people camp and allow the land to heal them, go on vision quests and enjoy a sweat lodge. Eventually, the community center will host healing seminars and ongoing workshops to teach and facilitate physical, emotional and spiritual healing.                                                  \n\nFood- We will primarily focus on perma culture and create a food forest. There will be an outdoor community garden during the growing season and green house during the winter.\n\nOUR VALUES:\n\nFamily Friendly \u2013 Our community is conducive to raising children who are responsible, nurtured, mentally curious, and creative. The adults strive to model healthy behavior.\n\nPersonal Sovereignty - We support the principles of freedom. We take personal responsibility for our actions and our needs.\n\nWork Ethic - We all work minimal community hours while valuing free time and the pursuit of personal empowerment.\n\nSpirituality -We have no set religion or spiritual belief. Most have a Judeo-Christian background and a lot of us enjoy Native American or Eastern spiritual practices.\n\nSustainability - Our building practices, water usage, food production, and energy production aspire to a seven generation model. Our goal is a zero impact lifestyle.\n\nAlternative Buildings \u2013 Buildings are various debt-free and earth friendly types that minimize the use of manufactured products: earthships, domes, rammed earth, cob, etc.\n\nLeadership - We strive for consensus, but accept decisions with an 80% majority if consensus cannot be reached.\n\nRelationships \u2013 Our community consists of families, couples and singles in a wholesome atmosphere. We value exclusive committed relationships.\n\nLimitations - Our community is free of all illegal activities including drugs. We have no public drunkenness, public nudity, freeloaders, vulgarity, visible junk, and abusive behavior. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas or personal homes so that the smoke does not impact others in the community.\n\nConflict Resolution - We commit to constructively and peacefully working out our differences.\n\nStructures-      Off the grid and naturally built. The Earthbag, cob, straw bale, etc.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22391,"name":"New Earth Song Cohousing LLC","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.785624,"id":21961,"group":null,"longitude":-122.230102,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"123 234th PL SE","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98021","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bothell","year_founded":null,"oid":"d4ec517c-015f-4fa5-81b8-6e360386b267","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Songaia's new Neighboring Coho\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/new-earth-song-cohousing-llc/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/new-earth-song-cohousing-llc/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nVision: We\u2019re forming a sustainable community with Songaia Cohousing, creating a new kind of welcoming neighborhood committed to lifelong care for the Earth and each other.\n\nYou are invited to learn about our progress in building community on land adjoining Songaia Cohousing. Our vision is to encircle Songaia with neighbors who value community life and our lovely land, and who want to create new possibilities.\n\nAbout Songaia: Songaia Cohousing is a strong, established community of 38 people in 13 homes on 10.6 acres. Songaia completed its 10-year, self-developed project in 2000\u2014we live in modest homes with abundant land and common facilities near Seattle. Songaia is multi-generational, ages 3 to 72, with only two resales since 2000, one to a New Earth Song member.\n\nProject: Our vision, values, mission, and scope are coming into focus due to our work and that of our consultants. We are self-funding early phases. One adjoining property has been purchased, and we are planning to develop it into a six unit cohousing community.\n\nMilestones achieved:\n1. Membership process defined\u2014to help new families understand our vision/plan.\n2. Development legal structure (LLC) registered with Washington State.\n3. Startup funds raised; more is committed.\n4. Half-acre with three-bedroom house bought by subgroup as site of development.\n5. 10-week Aging in Place study group completed with six Songaia families.\n\nCosts: LLC members have committed several thousand dollars during the formation.\n\nNext steps:\n1. Join Songaia Announcements mailing list on the Songaia website to be notified of public events, open houses, tours, etc.\n2. Contact us, take a tour, come to a meeting and consider membership.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.965jackfm.com/pages/505554.php'\u003EDiana Leafe Christian Radio Interview\u003C/a\u003E:\nThis \"Finding Community\" interview of Diana and New Earth Song's Craig Ragland also discusses Songaia and New Earth Song Cohousing, including Adult-Focus and what that means to us. Scroll down the page to find the interview next to the picture of the \"Finding Community\" book. Note: this fine book is available through the FIC Store.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.songaia.com'\u003ESongaia Cohousing\u003C/a\u003E:\nthe community next door - sign up on Songaia's homepage for Songaia Announcements to hear about our project's open houses, tours, etc. Check out Songaia.com to understand more about the context from which New Earth Song is forming.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22392,"name":"Three Trails CoHousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Missouri","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.1024788,"id":21962,"group":null,"longitude":-94.4079213,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"214 S Spring St","physical_address1":"InTERdependence CoHousing Association","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"64050","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Independence","year_founded":null,"oid":"235e32f9-403d-451d-bcc1-856210a71a35","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Young Adults and Families\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/three-trails-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/three-trails-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThree Trails CoHousing is an \u201cinfill\u201d community in early planning stages, located in historic Independence, Missouri.  \n\nA site 2.5 acre has been secured, adjacent to the old spring that wagon trains used to fill their water barrels before heading west on the Sante Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, and close to the historic downtown \u201cSquare\u201d area. The site includes a Victorian red-brick home built in 1850, which was the site of at least one Civil War battle. Also adjacent to the site is a restored railroad depot, the Bingham-Waggoner historic home and museum, the Three Trails museum, a recreational complex, many impressive church buildings (church bells chime the hour), and the future site of a fesitival city park that will replace a \u201cbrownfield\u201d manufacturing site.\n\nFour families interested in cohousing currently live in existing housing on the site.\n\nA 1900s vintage house will be remodeled as the common house, anchoring a \u201cgarden court\u201d design with 20 to 30 residential dwellings, which will be a mixture of small single-family detached homes (existing) and attached townhomes and flats (new). The architecture will emulate historic Independence architectural classics.\n\nExisting housing units are currently available for rent. The current 1887 common house building is undergoing restoration work, with a larger kitchen and dining room to be added in the future.\n\nThe project is sponsored by the InTERdependence CoHousing Association, which plans to empower six or more cohousing projects (both \u201cGreenfield\u201d and \u201cinfill\u201d) in the greater Independence area over the next 10 years.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22393,"name":"Forgebank","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Halton Village","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":54.075922,"id":21963,"group":null,"longitude":-2.752074,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Halton","physical_address1":"9 Forgebank","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"LA2 6FD","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lancaster","year_founded":null,"oid":"3cbe9148-00c0-4cc4-ae9f-753268e1f825","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing, Ecological\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/forgebank/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/forgebank/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are an intergenerational cohousing community of 41 PassivHaus homes with extensive workshop and office spaces which are used by residents and local businesses. We are based in Halton, 3 miles outside of Lancaster city along the riverside cycle track. We moved in during 2012-13 and opened the eco-workshop spaces (2000m2) in Sept 2013.\n\nWe are committed to making Forgebank a cutting edge example of sustainable design and living. The homes are PassivHaus and are built to CSH level 6. We have photovoltaic cells, district heating off a biomass boiler and have plans to install a hydro scheme.\n\nFollow our community on Facebook (\"Lancaster Cohousing at Forge Bank\") or Twitter (http://twitter.com/lancastercoho).\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22394,"name":"Bread and Roses Collective","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.0437359,"id":21964,"group":null,"longitude":-76.1182297,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"162 Cambridge St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"13210","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Syracuse","year_founded":null,"oid":"f3f968b1-2f18-4215-b08f-db2ac93a3410","grouping":"14198","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Activist sustainable housing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bread-and-roses-collective-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bread-and-roses-collective-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Bread and Roses Collective provides a model of cooperative living, ecological sustainability, and affordable housing in the heart of the city. We now have two houses linked by a half acre of land in the progressive Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, NY, close to Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. One house is a beautiful 150 year-old historical house on a quiet residential street in Syracuse, NY. The other is over 120 years old, and newly renovated with a kitchen designed for a collective! We practice the idea of \"Food, not Lawns\" and have an intensive kitchen garden out front, a bathtub salad garden on our driveway, and backyard raised bed production over approximately 1,000 square feet and growing. It hosts several large raised beds, a six-bin compost system, a collection of baby fruit trees, berry bushes, a growing native plant population, and many storm water capture features.  We also have two plots at at Morningside Community Garden which are used for growing more long season crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and garlic. We grow most of our own vegetables June-October, and preserve many types of foods for the winter such as jams, ketchup, salsas, pickles, and tomatoes.\n\nWe have a strong commitment to social justice and community participation, with a number of our members involved with local community benefit organizations and initiatives such as Food Not Bombs, The Syracuse Peace Council, The Alchemical Nursery, ArtRage Gallery, the Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation and more. We have organized and led workshops on consensus process and democratic decision making, food preservation, composting, bike fixing, making salves and lotion, natural dyes, and more; and we\u2019ve hosted a number of traveling activists, musicians, and culturally creative persons passing through, or stopping at, Syracuse! With our second house's location on a busy neighborhood street, we hope to increase our educational and community outreach programs.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22395,"name":"Hidden Creek Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.7729273,"id":21965,"group":null,"longitude":-122.2143323,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"2060 36th Ave","physical_address1":"Hidden Creek Cohousing","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"94601","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Oakland","year_founded":null,"oid":"21f8bb00-0a5e-460f-a876-586fbfd18215","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We don't currently have a written mission, but informally we are a close group of families who enjoy sharing our lives, meals, and gardens with each other, and supporting each others' families.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hidden-creek-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hidden-creek-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a small, urban, retrofit cohousing community, with four units on a half acre in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California. We share weekly meals, frequent celebrations, and not-quite-monthly work parties. We also share a laundry room, bike storage, tools, and a large organic garden with bees, chickens, and a dozen fruit trees. 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The number of members varies between four and 12 people; in summertime we especially welcome foreign volunteers helping with work in the garden, painting, construction, and animals. \n\nThe location is on the southwest coast of Finland; the closest town is Tammisaari. The environment is archipelago-countryside. \n\nThe course center focuses on Tantra, therapy work, TRE - tension \u0026 trauma releasing exercises, holistic well-being, Open floor movement practice and spiritual growth.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22397,"name":"Family Of Light Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.123145,"id":21967,"group":null,"longitude":-98.289028,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Dublin","year_founded":null,"oid":"36aa2aef-63ac-42ec-b07d-f30ecaee3318","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Spirituality-Light Anchors\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/family-of-light-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/family-of-light-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Family of Light Center is a 107-acre piece of land. Currently there are four homes on the land. In time we would like to create a retreat center geared towards healing, meditation, massage, and spiritual growth. We honor Earth and life. At this point we are not self-sufficient and work out in the community. We are looking for serious members to join us. New people participate in an internship of 3-6 months followed by a year as residents (trial members) before becoming eligible for membership.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22398,"name":"Raw-Wisdom Vegan Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.452857,"id":21968,"group":null,"longitude":-75.063775,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"161 East Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"13820","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Oneonta","year_founded":null,"oid":"6fccc223-2cc3-49ef-b33d-066fce422ab8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Healing the Earth  \u0026amp; Ourselves\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/raw-wisdom/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/raw-wisdom/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a vegan community with four spirited members plus one on the way. The Raw-Wisdom community started out by simply offering vegan, plant-based diet pot lucks for local residences, and our emphasis remains on natural, healthy, spiritual and environmentally sustainable lifestyles. We offer instructions on organic indoor and outdoor gardening, optimal plant-based nutrition, detoxification and mind/body work. We also manage the educational websites www.raw-wisdom.com and www.healingtalks.com. \n\nInitial Leadership: The community's reformation has been led by Nathan Batalion, PhD CTN (Certified Traditional Naturopath). Nathan is an author/blogger on health and environmental topics, as well as a nationally ranked triathlete who has 5 years of previous intentional communal living experience (The Barn, Warwick, NY). For more bio and philosophy details: http://www.healingtalks.com/about/.\n\nAssets: The physical assets available include 16 properties. However, 14 of these properties are currently managed as rentals (though if the community expands these rented properties could be converted to community use). Oneonta is a lovely rural town with two colleges - which offers the best kind of setting if one wants to live in a cozy, slow-paced small town surrounding by large expanses of rural areas, while still having the cultural stimulation of a college center (similar to Ithaca NY, home of Cornell University). We also offer a community organic garden at one of the houses plus a composted organic garden at the main house. \n\nExpanding Activities: We periodically visit with and explore working with other local communities and/or healing professionals to share resources and inspirations. One way we continue to extend our network is through pot lucks or holiday meetings, educational forums, and activism on environmental and health issues. We look forward to sharing both our inner and outer wealth with like-minded, industrious, well-balanced, spiritually healthy individuals who are dedicated to transforming themselves and our culture. We can help such individuals to further transition themselves by means of following more healthy, eco and spiritually aware intentional community lifestyles. \n\nMore on Location: Scenic Oneonta, also known as \"City of the Hills,\" is nestled within the Catskill Mountains region and along the Susquehanna River. We have plenty of fresh air, water and picturesque rural lands. Oneonta is only three hours from New York City, four hours from Philadelphia, and six hours each from Boston and Washington, DC. If you are planning to come to the general Northeast area, please don't miss visiting us.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22399,"name":"Yoga Eco-Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.2827291,"id":21969,"group":null,"longitude":-123.1207375,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Vancouver","year_founded":null,"oid":"c6930460-e1f6-4c04-a0d8-dc871ac9f19f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Yoga, Community,Healthy, Happy\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/yoga-eco-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/yoga-eco-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nVision:\nWe are creating a vibrant and beautiful Yoga Eco-Village on the magical island of Bali,Indonesia where people can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives.\n\nOur community is a place where people can live in beautiful environmental homes, among magnificent gardens with neighbors who share similar values.\n\nWe see Yoga Eco-Village as a pedestrian-oriented community of 80 to 100 people who practice organic fruit and vegetable farming, yoga, and sustainable building, and run ethical businesses.\n\nWe believe in creating a lifestyle that meets our social, economic, physical, and spiritual needs.\n\nPrinciples:\n\n\u2022\tWorking together in a spirit of harmony to serve each other and humanity.\n\u2022\tEthical business: Making and using money for the benefit of society.\n\u2022\tSustainability in building, agriculture, energy, transportation.\n\u2022\tPractical egalitarianism: Striving for equality while being results-oriented.\n\u2022\tCollective ownership: We are shareholders in our community and businesses.\n\u2022\tService: Selfless work for the greater good of the community.\n\u2022\tUniversal spirituality: Yogic, eastern, Buddhist philosophies.\n\u2022\tInvestment of all of our money, intelligence, and heart to achieve our vision.\n\nCommunity:\n\nOur community is run for the benefit of all of its citizens.\n\nYoga:\n\nThrough daily living and service to each other, we are creating an environment that encourages personal growth on all levels.\n\nHousing:\n\nWe believe in building beautiful, environmental, and long-lasting houses as naturally as possible.\n\nFood:\n\nOur primary goal will be to grow the most healthful, nutritious, delicious, and mineral-rich food possible. We will grow 100 percent of the fruit, nuts, and vegetables to nourish our community.\n\nThe community leans toward a vegan diet; however, people are free to eat as they choose at their own homes provided it does not interfere with others\u2019 quality of life.\n\nFinancial:\n\nWe have chosen to use an incorporated company as the best way to hold, manage, and distribute our collective wealth.\n\n\u2022\tWe own the company as shareholders.\n\u2022\tThe company owns the village.\n\u2022\tWe rent our homes from the company (ourselves).\n\u2022\tOur shares provide us with \u201cbenefits\u201d and dividends for life.\n\u2022\tWe work for the company (optional).\n\u2022\tThe company provides us with the lifestyle we desire.\n\u2022\tShares can be earned and/or purchased.\n\u2022\tFinances of individuals and the community are independent of each other.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22400,"name":"Newbold House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Scotland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":57.609791,"id":21970,"group":null,"longitude":-3.61998,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"111 St Leonard\\'s Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"IV36 2RE","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Forres","year_founded":null,"oid":"e1cf3abd-ef32-4f1a-8b80-cb64a2de6fbe","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We live in a time of unparalleled change and challenge in our global environment. Climate change, resource depletion, economic crisis, mass extinction of species, conflict and social division threaten our continued survival as a species (Macy \u0026 Johnstone 2012). Global consumerism has put us on a collision course with environmental disaster (Worldwide Institute: State of the World 2010). Mental health is declining; depression and anxiety are increasing. The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2020 depression will be the second leading cause of disability throughout the world.\nThis is a wake up call for humanity and many of us recognise that a positive way of living and working together is urgently needed. This has been described as a \u2018Life Sustaining Society\u2019 where we can thrive personally, co-exist in harmony, feel interconnected with the living system of the planet and therefore protect and conserve this for future generations.\n\nAt the Newbold Trust we are inspired by the realisation that this is already happening at a global scale! An unnamed, self-organising movement of millions of individuals and organisations with shared values is emerging; from grassroots community led groups to large charities and social enterprises concerned with social and environmental justice, wellbeing and sustainability. It has been called the largest social movement in human history (Blessed Unrest \u2013 Hawkins 2007) and it is this movement that the Newbold Trust is part of.\n\nTo reflect this we recently revised our Vision and Mission statements. The Vision describes the movement itself, and is shared in essence by many other organisations. The Mission describes our part in this and what we are passionate about sharing with you.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/newbold-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/newbold-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ENewbold House is run by a residential community of members and volunteers. The centre is operated by the Newbold Trust, a limited company with charitable status; dedicated to sustainability, education and open spirituality.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22401,"name":"Vaia (Vilda apostlar i action)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Sweden","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Sk\u00e5ne","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":55.94936,"id":21971,"group":null,"longitude":13.552478,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Holma171","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"24393","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"H\u00f6\u00f6r","year_founded":null,"oid":"a73fb8a7-2363-42e8-9019-e7332c49f0bc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Socially and health minded loving spirits in some kind of co-housing. To create a kind of RBE hybrid, transition place, as an example for other people to learn from.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/vaia-vilda-apostlar-i-action/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/vaia-vilda-apostlar-i-action/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nA Swedish kind of zeitgeist-minded-community.\n\nWe have created a non profit organization, where people have a very high understanding and interest in happy and healthy lifestyle, may it include healthy food, gardening, soil, ecology, air, water, polyamory, relationship, sex, fitness, technology, energy, cooperation etc. The general view is SHARING, CARING and LOVING. It's for you who are interested in living closely with other like-minded people and use our skills together.\n\nWhat might be found or created in this group is:\n\u2022\tdifferent kinds of workshops \n\u2022\tshows\n\u2022\thomeschooling...\n\u2022\tfood supplied by ourselves\n\u2022\torganic food\n\u2022\ta music studio\n\u2022\ta pool\n\u2022\ta sauna\n\u2022\ta library\n\u2022\ta car pool\n\u2022\tetc...\n\nBut all this depends on what kind of interest people will have once all members have joined.\n\nThere are many advantages of creating this as a non profit org, it makes a lot of paper work easier for us.\n\nIt's good if you are interested in vegan/vegetarian or raw food as a lifestyle, or at least an understanding of a lifestyle based on high nutritional food and want to move in that direction yourself. \n\nWe prefer a no-drug lifestyle as much as possible. \n\nThe place for this co-op housing will be in the middle of Sk\u00e5ne (in the south of Sweden), close to nature, a very nice place. We have now found a piece of land that is wonderful and we are preparing to buy it asap! We are forming the new group now and really only miss a few more females to get going (for the gender balance). We have created the association and are gathering more info and key persons. All in all maybe 8-10 adult people can live there. We are 5 now. We have found an architect, a skilled brick layer and other skilled people and we continue to gather more contacts and resources.\n\nWe are looking for you who want to  join us and live healthily, sustainably, and cheaply in an organic way.\n\nOur different inspiration (vary from person to person in the group) is ecology, polyamory, the zeitgeistmovement, sustainabilty, free energy, permaculture etc.\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Then drop me a line as soon as possible.  \n\nPS. The co-op consist mostly of Swedish people, but is open to anyone who joins from other countries too. Women are high priority for the sake of balance, as are kids.  \nAnd you do have to have some kind of economy to support yourself from the start.\n\nWe are looking for you who are eager to live a life with a lot of challenges and personal growth together and share life in as many ways as possible and to have fun!\n\nDon't hesitate, get in contact now!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22402,"name":"The Source Farm Foundation \u0026 Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Jamaica","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"West Indies","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":17.8883593,"id":21972,"group":null,"longitude":-76.3651756,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Beckford Town PA","physical_address1":"Oxford Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Johns Town, St Thomas","year_founded":null,"oid":"5bbf83a1-9ae9-4bad-b5ed-75a9e42dd12f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Create a healthy lifestyle\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-source-farm-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-source-farm-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe Mission: The Source is a multicultural, intergenerational ecovillage. \nWe have a commitment to:\n\u2022\tNatural Living\n\u2022\tHolistic Health and Spirituality\n\u2022\tEcological and Social Stewardship\n\u2022\tEducational Sharing\n\u2022\tOrganic Farming and Gardening\n\u2022\tArts and Culture\n\u2022\tPermaculture\n\u2022\tSelf-Sufficiency\nThe Source Foundation creates a healing retreat for residents and guests, and a spiritual sanctuary to experience serenity and tranquility.\n\nOur Vision: The Source will be an innovative model community that is dedicated to respecting and restoring Mother Earth. We will foster personal growth and development and empower our community to be ambassadors of natural and progressive living. The Source will be known for its diverse social and economic opportunities with a mosaic of award-winning cultural, recreational, and artistic amenities and services.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22403,"name":"Washington Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.059264,"id":21973,"group":null,"longitude":-105.282113,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1215 Cedar Ave - #100","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"80304","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Boulder","year_founded":null,"oid":"59678d82-05b0-428c-8729-d51436a4a1d7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Washington Village members are committed to building healthy, supportive relationships within the community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/washington-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/washington-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWashington Village has one of the most desired locations in the heart of Boulder, CO.  Built around the historic Washington Elementary School, this welcoming housing development features 36 warm and inviting private residences, and 2 commercial units, with approximately 7,500 square feet of shared common spaces.  Designed for inspired and comfortable living, Washington Village is a place where neighbors are mindful of one another, while achieving a smarter ecological footprint.\n\nIn this collaborative neighborhood diversity is a major asset.   Each neighbor brings their interest, energy and passions to the effort to create a better, more vibrant living environment leading to neighbors that enjoy and care about each other.  Common facilities managed by the community create a hub of creative, intellectual and social stimulation that contribute to the well-being of the residents and the good of the larger society.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://washington-village.com'\u003EWashington Village\u003C/a\u003E:\nGenuine Community. Authentic Sustainability. 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Nonetheless, we are creating a way of life that is not solely concerned with getting people into good physical living situations.  We look at why some people become \u2018at risk of homelessness\u2019 in the first place, and ask what might have contributed to this situation.  We also concern ourselves with the whole person (taking care to address social, emotional, physical, economic, mental, and spiritual needs) and want to see healing come to every area of each person who lives here.\n\nFlatlanders Inn is also an intentional Christian community that is a ministry of Winnipeg Centre Vineyard Church.  Each person in the community has purposefully chosen to live here and offer themselves to each other.  This means that we work at loving and respecting each other, as well as listen to, learn from, and challenge each other.  We want to build healthy relationships together, with God, and with the earth itself.  Of course there are many barriers to building healthy relationships, and part of our community life is recognizing and removing these barriers so we can grow together and as individuals.\n\nEveryone who who lives at Flatlanders Inn\u2019s contributes to its overall functioning and receives some of the benefits of being part of a community like ours.  We believe that everyone is created in the image of God, and that we\u2019re all given gifts to share with one another.  We believe humans are created to be in community.\n\nFlatlanders Inn might be comprised of families or individuals, old, young, married or single.  Ultimately, we\u2019re creating an atmosphere that is a positive living space for shelter, healing, and growth \u2013 a safe place to work through life\u2019s difficulties, celebrate life\u2019s successes, and everything in between.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22405,"name":"Finney Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.7961,"id":21975,"group":null,"longitude":-120.8581,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"41638 S Skagit Hwy","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98237","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Concrete","year_founded":null,"oid":"8ab5bf6d-20dd-4aba-b47b-5246f164d7f5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Please visit our website at www.finneyfarm.org for more details.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/finney-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/finney-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EFinney Farm consists of 105 wooded acres located in upper Skagit County, Washington.  The land is wet, fertile, lovely, and green.  Our community exists for many reasons:\n\n\u2022\tTo steward the land in an ecologically sound manner free from traditional development. \n\n\u2022\tTo create and maintain affordable housing, eliminating much of the need for forced wage-slavery.\n\n\u2022\tTo encourage the sharing of resources.\n\n\u2022\tTo work toward common goals of self-sufficiency, autonomy, and community.\n\n\u2022\tTo allow members to pursue personal interests such as creative endeavors, activism, and education on a daily basis.\n\n\u2022\tTo create an environment in which people are living each day with an expectation of open communication, empowerment, and consensus-based decision making.  \n\n\u2022\tTo encourage a strong community work ethic, which is beneficial to the community as well as the individual. \n\nWe hope to create an environment in which compassion, respect, consideration, independence, integrity, communication, and living the good life are not qualities to be granted or denied but are instead the expectation.  We seek to hold this land from traditional destructive development, instead using ecologically sound methods for any growth.  The permaculture model isn\u2019t a good fad, it\u2019s a timeless commonsense approach to rural living. \n\nWe envision around 10 families living in hand-built houses living on this land.  We have a shared garden and orchards, community meals, some child-care sharing, and a community house which includes kitchen, laundry, bath, and office facilities.  We also get together for homeschooling, farm work projects, art or craft projects, and performance or volunteer opportunities. \n\nWe would like to create a village feel to our community.  We hope to have many skilled members who are able to share resources and would encourage trading for goods within the community before seeking goods outside of Finney Farm.\n\nWe currently have seven adults and four children living on the farm.  We have many skills\u2014journeyman carpenter, seamstress, teacher, mother, wild-edibles enthusiast, homebrewer, knitter, musician, flamenco dancer, spinner, vaudeville and burlesque performer, gardener, tree planter, historian, technical drafter, father, counselor, dancer, laborer, fisherman, bellydance instructor, cook, writer, and much more.  We are anarchists/socialists/discordians who are into both DIY living AND community. And a good life.\n\n2016 Update: We currently have 8 adult residents, a few children, and other short term residents (interns, WWOOFers, short term renters etc).  We occasionally have space available (private rooms in the common house or cabins/tiny houses) please see our website or visit our Facebook page for current availability. We get a huge number of inquiries each year and we are growing at an intentionally slow rate because finding a good fit is more important to us than numbers.  If what you have to offer are \"leadership skills,\" we probably aren't a good fit. We are also more interested in farming, building, rural living, communication/community, alternative energy skills than drumming, yoga, and empath readings.  We attempt to bridge lifestyle activism with direct action by building a social and educational outreach program in our area which includes our seed distro. In 2015 alone, we grew/harvested/processed/packaged/distributed 8000 packages of organic heirloom seed to schools, food banks, and families at no charge.  We have other outreach programs including events, classes, an intern program, etc.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22406,"name":"Wolf Creek Lodge","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.1105188,"id":21976,"group":null,"longitude":-121.1252135,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"800 Freeman Lane","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95949","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Grass Valley","year_founded":null,"oid":"97a4587a-962e-4bc9-8331-8e08adfcccd4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Pro-active adults aging in community together.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/wolf-creek-lodge/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/wolf-creek-lodge/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nA special cohousing neighborhood with amenities for proactive adults has been built in the Gold Country of the Sierra foothills in Grass Valley, California. The wooded site is on a hill bordered at the bottom by free-flowing Wolf Creek. It is walkable to shopping, grocery stores, and restaurants. It is also a short walk or bike ride to historic downtown Grass Valley. Of the 7.9 acres total, one-third will be preserved as natural habitat. \n\nWe are a group who share a common vision of allowing people to age in place with grace and dignity while living in community. We include attorneys, teachers, journalists, engineers, medical/dental professionals, nonprofit administrators, musicians, world travelers, bicyclists, kayakers, retirees, and more. We have no age restrictions and our members now range in age from their fifties to ninety+. \n\nWolf Creek Lodge houses 30 condominiums and enjoys the convenience of both above and underground parking and elevator access. Members enjoy a large, state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area for optional community meals, laundry and activity space, a beverage/coffee bar, and an inviting sitting area in the 4,000-foot common house. Outside amenities include a hot tub, Petanque court, a large terrace with barbecue, and inviting, environmentally appropriate landscaping. \n\nThe Lodge is self-managed by the entire group and decisions are made by consensus.  \n\nEnvironmental sustainability is a central value, taking into consideration everything from energy efficient heating and water systems to solar orientation and the use of sustainable, non-toxic building materials. \n\nConstruction began in the fall of 2010, and move-in began in October of 2012. Our friendly and diverse community is still welcomes visitors and new members. Homes become available from time to time. Check our website for currently available homes. \n\n Please visit the Wolf Creek Lodge website to learn more about our community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22407,"name":"Kohatu Toa Eco-Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"New Zealand","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New  Zealand","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-36.1247381,"id":21977,"group":null,"longitude":174.4313908,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"2395 State Highway 1","physical_address1":"Kohatu Toa Eco-Village","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"00587","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"RD2 Maungaturoto","year_founded":null,"oid":"28644616-34cf-4a2e-9235-4a2e628e40fa","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Self reliant community, low carbon, living lightly on the land.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kohatu-toa-eco-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kohatu-toa-eco-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EKohatu Toa Eco- Kohatu Toa Eco-village is situated approximately one and a half hours\u2019 drive from Auckland, just north of Kaiwaka off State Highway 1. \n\nKohatu Toa, the hill which gives the Eco-Village its name, overlooks the valley and has spiritual significance for some members of the community.\n\nThe community here is dedicated to:\n\n\u2022\tLiving simply, peacefully, and co-operatively.\n\n\u2022\tProtecting and enhancing our environment.\n\n\u2022\tDeveloping a resilient, sustainable economy.\n\nThe Eco-Village consists of seven house sites varying in size from 0.26ha to 1.31ha, within community land of approximately 100 acres. 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As well as our own gardens, orchards and livestock (mostly chickens) we have a community orchard block and space for community gardens. \n\nWe have a beautiful earthbrick building, owned by the community, which provides shared space for the community as well as meeting and kitchen facilities for workshops and events.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22408,"name":"Conscious Life Ecumenical Union CLEU","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.180763,"id":21978,"group":null,"longitude":-120.369607,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lakeview","year_founded":null,"oid":"b29852b5-df1a-40e8-b818-fff93fab5010","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our mission is to give people a way to find others with a clue so that they can claim their spiritual identity, develop their spiritual community, and seek At-Onement. Our local outreach is a total immersion theatre called \"Circus Numen\" that celebrates the Universe Story and promotes the priorities of Conscious Life, including air, water, food, and energy. The CLEU offers practical resources and perspective to guide local Cleu Circles in celebrating their human rites and spiritual practices, and when ready, in becoming legal churches.  Discover the power of the circle: Set an intention, share resources, and build community infrastructure right where you live. Be the clue in your community!\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/conscious-life-ecumenical-union/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/conscious-life-ecumenical-union/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOur 501c3 religious organization, The Conscious Life Ecumenical Union, is here to help you find others with a clue so that you can join together to experience At-Onement by celebrating your human rites: music, art, dance, drum, song, and story, and joining together for spiritual practices, such as study, service, meditation, mentoring, and pilgrimage. Get to know other Cleu circles in your area and elsewhere. Connecting local circles with other circles will make our network strong, flexible, and resilient. As a meme, Cleu is a reminder of who we really are, where we come from, and why we're all One: Consciousness, Life, Earth, Universe. You are a miraculous, mystical being. 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Within walking distance are three parks, shops, restaurants, the Tattered Cover bookstore, the film society cinema \u0026amp; the Botanic Gardens.  \n\nThere is wireless internet, a private backyard, a big garden with a pond, six fruit trees and 4 chickens and a duck. We want people interested in building community, sustainability and growing food.\nTogether we create a relaxed comfortable home. We are part of a larger Denver community.\nThere are 3 bedrooms and a nice bath upstairs as well as a small office/sitting area. Two other rooms and bath are on the main floor.\n\nRent is $850/mo. which includes utilities. $850 deposit\n\nWe want quiet and considerate people who will consider this their home and share in cleaning, gardening and care taking.  We meet as a community on a regular basis.\nThere's no TV here and no tobacco smoking. We're an organic household; we like healthy food, mostly vegetarian, and share occasional meals. We are relaxed, friendly and easy going. Cats ok. No dogs. \nWe like to have Airbnb visitors on occasion.  It's fun to meet new people.\n\nThis is an opportunity to practice living in community and creating a happy cooperative household as well as participating with gardening and nutritious meals.\nHow people relate to each other and how they reciprocate is the basis of any society. We change the world by changing how we relate. Interactions based on kindness create peace.\n\nThere is a luxurious rental apartment in the carriage house out back, suitable for a couple or single person.  It has a big deck with room for plants.  We would love to have someone there who would be part of our community.  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We are making a positive response to the present social condition and plan to be part of the solution by offering to share our land and profit with other like-minded people becoming a worker-owned organic vegetable farm  We have recently purchased a corner property across the road and hope to establish a farm stand there. We have established a growing schedule that works and a market. We currently sell to seed companies, health-food stores, restaurants, and cooperatives. We want the farm to live on after us.\nAbout one acre is wooded and we are expanding the woods. We planted 3 orchards in fall of 2006 - a nut orchard, a stone fruit orchard and what we call a \"papple\" orchard with apples, pawpaws, persimmons and pears. We prune and plant every year and are starting to get fruit.  We also have perennial berries, herbs, root crops and flowers. Other adjacent lands available. 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We are all of us interested in the arts, some of us are teachers, others performers. We enjoy cooking together and try to have dinner each night when possible.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/wits-end-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/wits-end-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWits End Cooperative is an incorporated co-housing community on 40 quiet mountainside acres just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. \n\nThe community currently has 5 members, and there is space for two more. We completed our first structure in 2007, and the most recent in 2014. Structures include a common building with a full kitchen, dining area, reading area, laundry, and prospective members' accommodations, of straw bale construction, in the beautiful Ortiz mountains, as well as three private dwellings. We are under an hour from Albuquerque's airport, and a half-hour from the city of Santa Fe; there are many wonderful things to experience in the area. More photos can be viewed at witsendcoop.net or https://www.facebook.com/witsendcoopnm87010/.\n\nWe intend our buildings to be as \"green\" as possible, employing a combination of strawbale, passive solar, water catchment, and recycled materials whenever possible.\n\nFor further information, please go to our website, or contact us at 505-438-7186.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22412,"name":"Sasona Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":30.2456728,"id":21982,"group":null,"longitude":-97.7688358,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2604 Paramount Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"78704","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Austin","year_founded":null,"oid":"0f2de748-649c-4e49-9942-fc491c50bf4e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We provide cooperative housing in Austin and surrounding areas, bringing \naffordable tenant-controlled housing to new markets and members. We strive to create an open and diverse community in which all people and lifestyles are accepted and valued. Our Open Membership policy ensures that anyone interested in the benefits of cooperative living has the opportunity to live at Sasona.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sasona-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sasona-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ELocated on an acre of land in the Zilker Park neighborhood, walking distance from the Barton Creek Green Belt and Barton Springs, Sasona offers individual rooms in a spacious, democratically run, member-owned household.\n\nMembership benefits include a home-cooked meal every night of the week, all bills paid, internet connection in every room, free laundry, and a stocked kitchen, as well as shared access to three living rooms and a beautiful backyard.\n\nSasona follows the Rochdale Principles of cooperation:\nVoluntary and open membership\nDemocratic member control\nMember economic participation\nAutonomy and independence\nEducation, training, and information\nCooperation among cooperatives\nConcern for community","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22413,"name":"Beautiful Universe E Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Massachusetts","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.6660686,"id":21983,"group":null,"longitude":-70.0711548,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"14 Harold St, Unit 1-A","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"02646","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Harwich Port","year_founded":null,"oid":"7c1ae8ae-1b9c-42ee-9996-f67300ca8ede","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Evolution Compassion Veganism\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/beautiful-universe-e-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/beautiful-universe-e-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe BUEC, as we're called, is an up-and-coming vegan community. We invite interested vegetarian-to-vegan persons who are into exploring communal and community living.\n\nBUEC is currently looking for acreage in the states of Maine, Vermont, and North Carolina.\n\nVarious websites on which BUEC is featured include GreenPeople, Intentional Communities, Idealist.org, VegHaven, RainbowCircle, and others.\n\nBriefly, BUEC debunks animal consumption, including that of sentient plants; teaches personal development through veganism; and empowers plant- and animal-rights activism. BUEC intends to become a vegan commune that lives by Good Samaritanship and comports itself with our neighboring communities as a Good Samaritan Commune-ity and E Center that does not discriminate.\n\nWe will need people with building, repair, computing, farming  and animal husbandry/veterinary, community liason, and other skills. 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We rent apartments in an eight stories house in central Gothenburg, Sweden. We are 35 persons living here, age 48-80. We share an active social life while growing old together. We have common dinner two days a week. We take car of the house by working together. We have celebration parties whenever we come up with a good reason. Film, literature, cards, traveling, and such is on the agenda. Why this? Because we think that living together keeps us younger, healthier, with less dementia, and above all, there will not be enough people to take care of us when the day comes when we cannot care for ourselves. So we will have to do it ourselves. 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Earth Oriented (Pagan) and all inclusive, we are looking for a few individuals who want to be close to things but have a National Forest as your backyard, which we now have accomplished (Pisgah National Forest).  Our goal was for more land, and when this land is paid in full within the next two years the idea is to purchase more land that backs up to our property.  \nFriends have helped to build a small structure I call the Jed Clampett Cabin in the Woods.  It has enough space now for 1 person and the dogs- i.e. Me.  So building extra tiny is the key right now.  Would like to build common kitchen and meeting structures, which I envision small, tiny structures. Would like to build a number of 12X12 size buildings to do what needs to be done, (sleep, eat, and go to bathroom) and spend as much time as possible outside.  Permaculture techniques will be learned and used.  Organic gardening and composting a must.  Self Reliant living OFF GRID and intentional living.  This will require work and is not a free ride arrangement to bang your drums, even though we do that once in a while ourselves, meaning all carry the weight of work, not just some.  Welcome thoughts and for more details contact us.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22417,"name":"MorningSun","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Hampshire","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.0839868,"id":21987,"group":null,"longitude":-72.2734936,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"655 Gilsum Mine Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03602","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"East Alstead","year_founded":null,"oid":"c703bb6b-c40e-42a6-adcb-afba172b1942","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The realization of a culture of deep living based on mindfulness and sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/morningsun/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/morningsun/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nMorningSun is a small and growing community and education center that supports people to discover and unfold their potential for effective and healing action in the world. It seeks to provide a unique learning environment based on sustainable living and a daily practice of mindfulness.\n\nWe are developing both the education center and our resident community in a deeply interconnected way. Togetherness, careful loving communication, and willingness to grow through shared mindfulness practice generate a fertile soil in which our programs are growing. Programs focus on developing health, well-being, and sustainability in individuals, families, society, and the environment. They blend focused learning with service work, traditional crafts, and work on the land, and all include a training in mindfulness that supports caring human interaction and helps participants learn to respond to situations of suffering with skill, clarity, and peace.  \n\nMorningSun's programs are being developed for adults, families, youth, and children.\n\nPlease visit the website and/or contact us for more information. We welcome inquiries and can accommodate visitors at several times each year.\n\nMorningSun is a project of the Mindful Living Initiative (MLI), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides education and training for individuals and groups to engage in mindfulness practice and skills of sustainable living in relation to social, economic, and ecological situations.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22418,"name":"Waterloo Region Cohousing Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.4463568,"id":21988,"group":null,"longitude":-80.4786458,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"309 Duke Street East","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"N2H1B6","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Kitchener","year_founded":null,"oid":"8150d82b-a0e1-466e-bc97-9b04d8c5bb2a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Vision: We envision courageous, innovative communities in which people actively care for each other and the enviornoment.\n\nMission: We are building a sustainable, intergenerational neighbourhood that is socially and economically inclusive. 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We care for each other, our surrounding communities, and nature.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/katywil-farm-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/katywil-farm-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nKatywil is restructuring! Our new name is STOWE FARM COMMUNITY (website coming soon). We are still a multi-generational, child-friendly, rural co-housing community in Colrain, Massachusetts. We share resources and work together to nurture and support each other and the land on which we live.\n\nThere are currently 8 houses (1 is for sale) and 3 lots still available. \n\nStowe Farm Community is rural but not isolated. We have single family homes, which afford privacy within a supportive community. We are neighbors working together to to improve the quality of our lives. Being supportive and helping each other succeed makes our community thrive. Some of us have home businesses and some drive to their jobs. We currently raise chickens, ducks, pigs, and goats. We make cheese and charcuterie (specialty meats), and have plans to grow some ingredients to support our neighbor\u2019s brewery. We have community gardens and a greenhouse. Some day we hope to have a commercial kitchen for small food ventures and shared meals.\n\nWe own individual lots, build our own homes and share the rest of the 80 acres, which include arable farmland, pasture to raise animals, and conserved forest. Stowe Farm Community provides a magnificent view down the North River valley to the Catamount Mountains and an uninterrupted expanse of sky. The views are spectacularly beautiful year round. Houses are clustered on a south-facing slope overlooking the West Branch of the North River and Stone Mountain.\n\nWe are 20 minutes from Rte. 91; three and a half hours from Manhattan; 45 minutes from the Massachusetts towns of Amherst, Williamstown, and Northampton, as well as Brattleboro, Vermont; 20 minutes from Greenfield, Massachusetts; and 15 minutes from Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Our location is near social, arts, and academic communities in the Berkshires.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\nWe are working on our new website and hope to have it up soon.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22420,"name":"Sovereign Christian Patriot Mission","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Yukon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-1.392834,"id":21990,"group":null,"longitude":-78.426876,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"C/o: Christian Fellowship \u0026 Diplomatic Mission","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"Exempt","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"ABOVE BA\u00d1OS","year_founded":null,"oid":"3ca36d18-bfa5-4267-8a79-ba5c64fb08f8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To Love one another Freely\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sovereign-christian-patriot-mission/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sovereign-christian-patriot-mission/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe basis for our Missions is in no means new, however, they have died out almost completely. These Missions were very popular in the southwestern US in the 1800s. Today we are seeking refuge for our friends and families from the onslaught of foolishness in mainstream society. We are a peaceful common laws people. We apply healthy living for mental, physical, and spiritual growth.\n\nWe are seeking donations in land trusts or other free held property in and around South America. Land must be a minimum 200 hectares with water access. We are also seeking private donations.\n\nOur intention is to live off and respect the land, and teach and learn what our Creator has offered us all. Love to all our relatives. Sovereign, Christian, patriotic, debt-free, mature, honest, free thinking, animal-loving missionaries are welcome.\n\nWe share big-ticket items: (cars, motor pool, boats, trailers, heavy equipment, farm implements, plows, shop tools, common areas property). 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Our current activities focus on local food production including veganic gardens, small fruits, nuts, mushrooms, and maple syrup and vegan education/outreach through book discussion groups and vegan potlucks often combined with an educational event. One of our primary goals is to serve as an example of vegan homesteading in action. We have had lots of meetings, workshops, educational events, potlucks, classes, and interested/curious people come to our homestead over the years.  We have evolved towards being a regional educational resource for vegan homesteading and education rather than an intentional community.  However we are definitely interested in connecting with other vegans and are thinking that a \"neighborhood\" of semi-independent but mutually supportive vegan homesteads/households sharing land in close proximity would be a great model. We are always interested in dialoging with other vegetarians/vegans who are interested in the homesteading life! 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Othona West Dorset has a sister community in Essex, together we have a network-style community with hundreds of members. Membership is available to anybody paying a small annual subscription. Many visiting Othona members return regularly over years or even decades.\n\nA small resident core of 6 - 8 live on site, providing hospitality so that up to 35 others (at any one time) can visit for short periods to enjoy an experience of living in community together. We run a programme of workshop weekends, family holidays, retreats etc, which are open to members and non-members of Othona alike. There is a strong volunteer ethic within Othona, so many of our events are facilitated out of love or for a very modest fee. We aim to keep our visitor prices modest.\n\nCommunity House and its surrounding outbuildings are on seven acres of grounds overlooking the sea, which is a ten-minute walk away through woods and fields. We have an art and craft studio with facilities for pottery, spinning and weaving, painting and games. Our library is very well stocked in the fields of spirituality and progressive theology. This is a relaxing and creative place to be, with an informal and accepting ethos.\n\nFood is plentiful and almost entirely home-cooked, and visitors can help in food preparation. Everyone lends a hand with some simple community jobs each day.\n\nWe meet once or twice a day in a beautiful house chapel for worship and spiritual practice, which can take many forms. 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Being 10 minutes to the nearest town and only 30 minutes northeast of Seattle gives you access to anything one could need, while also providing the atmosphere of being \u201caway from it all\u201d when on site.\n \nOur community has usually consisted of between 5 and 10 people in the last several years and anticipates slow growth over the next few years. Indigenous forest, wildlife, and nature trails with some open spaces make for a quiet, peaceful setting.\n\nDMC values sanctuary, spirituality, harmony, diversity, friendship, cooperation, fun, independent thinking, compassion, and the ability to function within an intentional community. Our members observe many diverse faiths in harmony. Members currently provide information and opinions that are considered by the Advisory Council when making decisions.\n\nDMC members enjoy the company of others for movie nights, gatherings, campouts, meetings, and community meals. 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We are a community that welcomes people of all ages, sexes, colors, sexual orientations and economic backgrounds. Key to our evolution as a healthy and united household is the development and practice of constructive, direct communication, consensus decision-making, and the incorporation of feminist ideals into our everyday lives. \n\nWe are a community of eight people and three cats. Some of us work and some go to school. Our house is centrally located in a quiet and diverse neighborhood two blocks from James Madison Park and four blocks from the capitol. We take turns making great vegetarian meals and working in our garden. 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Our premise is that through cooperation a large group of people can live together in pleasant surroundings, with the freedom to determine their own affairs. We endeavor to create a comfortable atmosphere where people feel free to share themselves socially. We are culturally and politically diverse, including both Americans and international persons, and we make our own decisions by majority vote on policy and by consensus vote on membership. Our meal plan includes healthy vegetarian meals and occasional meat dishes. Free laundry facilities, phone, high-speed internet, some parking, and indoor bike storage are available. Our co-op is located two blocks from campus and State Street.  \n\nContract Terms: We are able to offer early contract release to those who are required to leave Madison.\n\nLocated two blocks from campus and State Street, our house has existed for many years. Although we speak many different languages, we are a close group of friends. 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We have 9 adult men and women (about half each), currently ages 20s-70s, in a quiet, 2-story four-plex (converted old 4400 sq. ft. farm house into 4 full apartments that people typically, share plus now a new, 1-room, private studio apartment, all under one roof. Rooms for long or short-term residency open up intermittently, so contact us if interested. Studio apartment ($800/mo plus electric) and rooms (about $500/month plus electric) are furnished, sunny and attractive. Includes WiFi and TV access. Electricity per person is about $44/month on average). Studio is perfect for business travelers or people relocating who need a home space for a few weeks or months. Email (preferred) or call for availability.\n\nThe large group room downstairs welcomes everyone and is where we have intermittent movie / TV nights, house concerts, potlucks and sometimes workshop space. Outdoor shared areas include a big front porch, back patio, fire pit, clotheslines (which some use year 'round) organic gardens and rain barrels to water them (into permaculture). Across the street is a wooded walking path alongside Hominy Creek. We are in a semi-rural area (Candler) yet close to all the amenities of downtown Asheville, NC. \n\nPart of what is unique about Lotus Lodge is that the 9 of us are quite autonomous. Some work full or part time away from home, and/or go into town with some frequency so there's a surprising amount of quiet and privacy, even in the shared apartments. We almost never do meetings and each person has their own food (all types of food are ok, though we all tend toward organic, non-gmo and healthy), own cupboard and refrigerator space, and each determines when to connect with others for mealtime or whatever. This translates to people enjoying each other's company frequently and often eating together mostly on an impromptu, inspired basis with each eating their own food. It flows.\n\nIt's really the best of both worlds - of having your own space \u0026amp; life, as well as having a sense of family \u0026amp; community with 8 other friendly, caring, intelligent, interesting and health-conscious people. Some folks do meditation \u0026amp; Qi Kong or Tai Chi regularly, some lean toward vegetarian foods, most also eat some meat, eggs \u0026amp; dairy - and all are free to do their thing. Residents tend to be well educated, progressive, creative, upbeat and great to be around. We enjoy meaningful conversations, laughter, privacy and mutual respect, and we maintain a tidy space.  \n\nIf interested in possibly living or staying here, please email me at: gayatri.erlandson@gmail.com with a paragraph about you that includes your ideal timeframe for being here, and a REQUEST for our questionnaire which we'll send to you right away. Once we get your filled-out questionnaire returned, we'll get back to you within a day or so and - if all seems like a go, we can proceed with a call and then a face-to-face meeting(s) here at the Lodge for you and at least some of us to see if we're a good fit. To stay short-term, just email us of your interest or call, 828-581-9036.\n\nIf you do join us as a long-term resident, you'll likely enjoy many good times and little drama - and hopefully will stay a good while. No smokers or pets please. Best regards to your collaborative living! Namaste, Gaya Erlandson, PhD (founder, owner \u0026amp; resident committed to healthy, happy living). \n\nNote: If you are relocating to the area, we can refer you to a really good local real estate broker to be your buyer's agent.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22428,"name":"Hickory Ridge","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"West Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.8128364,"id":21998,"group":null,"longitude":-81.3197743,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1069 Steel Hollow Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"25276","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Spencer","year_founded":null,"oid":"70b37e7a-9172-4606-af75-f8a9534b9a70","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E sustainable living in Appalachia\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hickory-ridge/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hickory-ridge/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHickory Ridge Land Trust comprises 72 acres of ridge-top land and the wooded coves below, and a separate parcel of 70 acres of bottom-land several miles away. Both are in central West Virginia near Spencer, a town of 2400. The ridge-top land is divided into four leaseholds and a common area. All four of the leaseholds are already taken by families. The remaining leasehold has no cleared land currently but a large old garden spot could be readily cleared, and there is a small building left behind. The bottom-land parcel has an existing house in poor condition, and a creek running through it. It's overgrown with autumn olive. A small community has signe3d a lease for this land, so it looks like we have no available leaseholds at present.\n\nWhile we on the ridge exist as separate households, it\u2019s our intention to share some resources and trade produce. Reducing the use of fossil fuels, living in harmony with the Earth, and working for peace and social justice are values we share. \n\nOur land has great views and nice woods, but (on the ridge-top) we don\u2019t have a year-round stream. We do have wells, and average annual rainfall here is about 40 inches. We have four seasons, with a few small snowfalls in a typical winter, a long hot, humid summer, a colorful fall, and as for the Appalachian Spring, it inspired a symphony. The local area could never be described as progressive, unfortunately, and jobs are scarce. However, taxes and the cost of living are low, and building codes don't apply here.\n\nOne of our members was part of the original commune of 40 years ago. The second couple joined eight years ago, and a single man a couple of years ago. The fourth couple joined in spring of 2016. Our ages range from 36 to 75, plus the new 35-year-old, on the ridge; the people at the bottomland place, which we call the Sako land, are younger. Two households are grid-tied solar powered, two are off-grid. 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We run Loch Lyme Lodge, the 22-cabin based hospitality business we purchased as part of the parcel on which we are also building a 16-24 unit, multi-age, intentional cohousing neighborhood, one mile from Lyme village and 10 miles from Hanover, NH. Pinnacle is appropriate for singles, couples, and families. Lyme is a rural community with two town centers. Hanover is a vibrant college town with an excellent tertiary care medical center. Our design assumes 6-8 apodments/homes integrated into the common house with three or four (4) additional duplexes. We are creating an attractive, comfortable, environmentally intelligent neighborhood in which one can live, raise a family and live long into retirement, aging in your own home within an inter-generational community.  \n\nOur website begins with this paragraph: \"Did you ever wish you had a big rambling house on a pond with fruit trees and gardens?...Do you fondly remember your days in college or graduate school and miss the group dinners with stimulating conversation?...Does the idea of living comfortably for less than it costs to live on your own appeal to you?.\"\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Ehttp://\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Ehttp://www.LochLymeLodge.com\u003C/a\u003E:\nOur summer hospitality business\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Ehttp://www.PinnacleProject.info\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22430,"name":"Rifugio","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.8817277,"id":22000,"group":null,"longitude":-116.9540266,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1 oak creek","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"92040","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lakeside, Eucalyptus Hills (San Diego)","year_founded":null,"oid":"3927cb91-210e-4879-946d-437266e27399","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E peaceful living together, allowing much privacy and quiet.  Aiming at sharing one organic meal a week.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/eucalyptus-hills/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/eucalyptus-hills/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESeeking new members to join our community \"Rifugio.\" We are independent roommates with a passion for the environment, sustainability, and healthy living. We are screening new possible candidates to join us starting in October. \n\n*Single rooms available starting at $645 \n* shared room (two people) starting at $400 \n* rooms with a bathroom starting at $ 795 (one person) or $ 855 (two people) per month. \n\nPLUS one month deposit (negotiable), and your share of utilities, usually running $50-100 each person, depending on use and how many people are home.\n\nIn full capacity, the household can have 6-8 people, sharing a large 5 bedroom-3 bath home on over one acre (we also have a compostable bathroom and lots of space for hammocks and tents).\n\nAbsolutely must be:\n* non-smokers\n* no drugs or alcohol\n* clean and tidy\n* avoiding chemicals as much as possible for household and personal use- (7th Generation, Dr. Bronner, and similar environmentally products are used instead)\n* willing to clean the house one hour a week and garden one hour a week. We aim to do this together during week-ends so that it's more fun and not a burden to anybody. You can opt out of your 2 hours community help by paying an extra $20/week or $80/month\n* Must have a car because there is no public transportation close by\n* Ok with no TV in the living room, and no noise between 10 PM and 7 AM\n\nDesirable:\n* Vegetarian, vegan, or raw food (some of us eat meat)\n* Eat healthy and mostly organic\n* Keeps the common areas clean and free of clutter for everybody's enjoyment\n* Aims at uncomplicated, conflict-free, zen-like, peaceful living\n* not wasteful of electricity, water, and resources\n* passionate about sustainability\n* eager to grow organic veggies\n\nThe house is usually very quiet, allowing everybody to have their personal space and privacy.\n\nWe have independent lives, but want to enjoy occasional times together playing music or a game, watching a movie, gardening, and meeting different cultures, couchsurfers, workawayers, and people from all over the world.\n\nWe are also busy professionals and are out and about quite a bit.\n\nIf you think you may like this kind of living, please contact us by email with one short paragraph describing your interest, or call Claudia at show contact info \n\n*Furnished or unfurnished.\n*Outside pets may be considered with additional deposit\n*Please check location before applying: no buses nearby. You must have a car.\n\nThis large house is surrounded by lots of fruit and eucalyptus trees.\nSaltillo tiles around the whole house. No carpet!\n\nLight and bright.\n\nGrow your own organic veggies. We want to grow as much of our food as possible.\n\nThanks!\n\n30 minutes from the beach and downtown\n25 from Mission Valley\n20 from SDSU and La Mesa\n10 from El Cajon, Santee, and Alpine\n45 from Tijuana and Mexico\n16 hours flight to Europe ;-)\n\n\nThis location is seven minutes from the city of El Cajon, near La Mesa and Santee, and well-served by freeways (52, 67 and 8).  It takes 30 minutes by car to get to downtown San Diego. If interested, please e-mail your information.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22431,"name":"Buddha Dharma Sangha","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.703129,"id":22001,"group":null,"longitude":-121.8334868,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"689 E 18th St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95928","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chico","year_founded":null,"oid":"c33bddf4-d3e7-47aa-ad78-f1b8b24b8fb4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Relationship and family as spiritual path\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/buddha-dharma-sangha/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/buddha-dharma-sangha/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a multi-domicile community in Chico, California, two hours north of Sacramento. \nWe are practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism and have high regard and respect for all authentic spiritual paths and traditions.\nWe each own or rent our own home and come together for potluck meals and Dharma practice on a weekly basis.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://bds.weebly.com'\u003EBuddha Dharma Sangha\u003C/a\u003E:\nBuddhas Among the Buttes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://mychineseherbalist.com'\u003Emy chinese herbalist\u003C/a\u003E:\nAdam's Clinic in Chico\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22432,"name":"Nsumi Collective","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.7143528,"id":22002,"group":null,"longitude":-74.0059731,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"We do not have a fixed location","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"New York City","year_founded":null,"oid":"5288aeca-cbfe-42e1-9ed1-d8fcaf30f768","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E See: Community Description.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/nsumi-collective/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/nsumi-collective/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ENsumi is an experimental art collective, formed in 2001, and active since 2002. Our work focuses on collective intelligence and emerging forms of grassroots, collective organization. Recent projects explore formal decentralization and politically-engaged art, in the form of trainings, workshops, think tanks, curricula, and street actions. Nsumi's membership is fluid, expanding and contracting as needed, morphing into other groups or spawning new offshoot collectives or networks, openly or clandestinely, for short or long durations, responsive to and in relation with our environment. Nsumi\u2019s common interest is exploring the creative capacity of social networks and experimental groups. We produce and participate in exhibitions and events, and conduct research on public art, fine arts pedagogy and emerging collaborative practices. 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Campbell Folk School is a 60 acre conservation by design community offering 40 acres of permanently protected green space through a conservation easement with the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. A residential community of 10 home sites, The North Hill at Staurolite offers a traditional village-like setting designed to protect natural resources and wildlife habitat and to encourage social interaction to facilitate community. The home sites, in sizes from 1.05 to 3 acres, are all south facing and offer mature hardwood, white pine forest or pasture edge settings, with wonderful long range mountain and pasture views.\n\nConservation by design is a concept refined by environmental planner, Randall Arendt that uses a land conservation approach to development.  First, the important features and qualities of a site such as springs and streams, ridgetops, hardwood forests and viewsheds are identified and mapped and then aside to be common conservation spaces. The less sensitive areas then become the potential development areas used for roads and individual home sites. These are selected and arranged to take advantage of social interaction and open space features. Homes and building construction are governed by architectural and environmental guidelines.\n\nThe North Hill at Staurolite is a new community whose membership includes shared ownership and access to the 40+/- acres of protected common spaces, wells, roads and underground utilities. The protected common spaces include community garden areas, a picnic shelter, scattered viewing sites, a fire ring, viewing sites and over 1.5 miles of interconnected walking trails. Each home site is bordered by and connected to a series of pathway trails that offer options for access into and through both the neighborhood areas and natural conservation lands. Using both existing old road beds, abandoned fence lines and perceptible animal paths, the multiple trails vary in distance, view, terrain and level of exertion. In addition, The North Hill at Staurolite design includes an identified site for a future building that can include a kitchen, library, studios, or other identified community needs. 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(TLC Farm is a separate and independent nonprofit sustainability education and demonstration center--see www.tryonfarm.org. The BWA is a POC and trans collective focused on making the land available to marginalized people who have less access to land.) We are blessed with the opportunity for the work of our relations with each other and the earth to be shared with thousands of visitors. As we learn the skills and practices of growing respect, responsibility, and joy, they resonate out through our communities.\n\nIn this way, we're becoming ancestors of an earth people that navigate the coming tumult with spirit and courage.\n\nWe were born in fire. Our evolution on this land between 2004 and 2006 was galvanized by the campaign to prevent the land we occupy from being bulldozed for a high-impact housing development. We have faced the stresses, conflicts, and tensions this high-pressure environment caused, as well as the \"standard\" ones all communities face, and have developed a clear focus on community process to deal with them.\n\nIt is a lot of work to live here. Members pay the equivalent of market-rate rent, and are expected to contribute at least ten hours to the community's economic work every week, and volunteer with TLC Farm (many do more). We have weekly meetings, alternating between business \"meetings of the minds\" and relation-building \"meetings of the hearts.\" We share evening meals and rotate cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores. We encourage low-impact density and so have relatively little individual space (though a great deal of shared, communal space).\n\nAnd yet the rewards are tremendous. We live deeply interwoven with all our relations. We encourage each other to discover our evolving niches in the ecology of change: political action, deep spirit, earth-rooted wisdom. We reduce our ecological footprint, learn the resonance between autonomy and cooperation, grow into wisdom and compassion, and jam rhythms and harmonies and sutras into the long, warm evenings.\n\nMembers are encouraged to use alternate forms of transportation (we have a car co-op), minimize energy use (no central heating), and eat local, organic, unrefined food. Our regular community ceremonies (from circles around dinner to high holidays) reflect our eclectic backgrounds, but are earth-based and heart-felt.\n\nIf your soul yearns to work closely with others in an integrated lifestyle catalyzing the emergence of a new world in the shell of the old, contact us!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22435,"name":"Halcyon Commons Cooperative Urban Neighborhood","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.860576,"id":22005,"group":null,"longitude":-122.29673,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Berkeley","year_founded":null,"oid":"0fb962c1-1c95-4440-8016-2395b31b6623","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E HNA is a community group dedicated to stewardship of the Halcyon Neighborhood in South Berkeley. We encourage positive, proactive, partnership-oriented approaches to improving the well-being of our neighborhood.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/halcyon-commons-cooperative-urban-neighborhood/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/halcyon-commons-cooperative-urban-neighborhood/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThis isn't cohousing but a cooperative urban neighborhood, the center of which, Halcyon Commons, is a park designed and built by neighbors where there once was a parking lot in the middle of the street (process begun in 1992, completed in 1996, with new features added in 2008). Through Halcyon Neighborhood Association, neighbors have organized regular community potlucks, a strong crime watch, community animal and child gatherings in the park, a regular email newsletter that reaches 540-plus households, strong disaster preparedness, regular community park cleanups and weeding/mulching work parties, concerts in the park, and other celebrations. Halcyon neighborhood is a wonderful place to live, with high walkability to transit, restaurants, grocery, etc.\n\n[Please note: We are NOT in the position to provide real estate or rental information, and we're unable to host visitors. We do NOT offer housing, so please do not contact us to inquire about housing. While we welcome new community-minded folks to join our neighborhood, it's up to you to look into the usual sources for an urban area to find housing options here; our website gives you a map of the general boundaries of the neighborhood (the Google map isn't our neighborhood, just our zip code! we're located Telegraph to Adeline, Ashby to Woolsey, in South Berkeley near the Oakland border, though we also have a number of people who live a bit outside our boundaries who participate regularly).]\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22436,"name":"Braziers Park (School of Social and Integrative Research)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"South Oxfordshire","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.5540275,"id":22006,"group":null,"longitude":-1.0836004,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Ipsden","physical_address1":"Braziers Park","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"OX10 6AN","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Wallingford","year_founded":null,"oid":"dc901f5c-429c-48b6-a690-aec5ff6b7eca","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E evolution ecology education\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/braziers-park/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/braziers-park/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBraziers Park is a community, a residential college, and an architectural treasure hidden deep in the south Oxfordshire countryside. It was founded in 1950 as an educational trust, and is a continuing experiment in the advantages and problems of living in a group. Community members share responsibility for running the college and the estate.\n\n\"To make conscious the shape of the process of which we are a part, so that we may facilitate its development more efficiently.\"\n\nWe keep pigs and oxen; we plant trees and vegetables; we live in the midst of beauty, and we eat well; we argue joyfully on good days; we argue pointlessly, and/or ignore each other on bad days. Lots of dreams and fantasies are stimulated here. There is always work to do...\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22437,"name":"Ahupuaa Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":22.1160833,"id":22007,"group":null,"longitude":-159.5022892,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 978","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96746","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Kapaa","year_founded":null,"oid":"93300691-2cc8-4602-b92d-ba6d1f07a428","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Health, Happiness and Longevity\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ahupuaa-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ahupuaa-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWelcome to Ahupua\u2019a Village!  We currently lhave work trade accommodations and would also like to talk to potential community members who have their own income  but would like to share the community facilities with us.  \nWe are growing many crops in our beautiful garden and are continuing to build terraces down into our lovely jungle property.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWe are currently looking for workers who can work with us 3 days a week (overall 20 hours) on major projects and daily upkeep of the property and garden.\n\u00a0\nIdeally a longer-term stay is what we are hoping for, as there is much to learn and it is nice to have consistency. A couple who would be willing to split up tasks of gardening, housekeeping, cooking, carpentry etc. would be a great asset to our project, but individuals are also accepted.\n\u00a0\nUpon receiving your application, we will send your our Mission Statement, written by our master gardener and team leader.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nSkills in fields of marketing and sales are particularly of interest to us now as well as we are moving closer to becoming a market garden!\n\u00a0\nWe look forward especially to hearing from those of you who are willing to make a 3-month minimum commitment to our project.  For shorter stays,we often have a cabin with use of the garden and all facilities, available at about $250  per week.  This would enable our visitor and us  to determine whether a long stay might be desirable.\n\u00a0\nAloha!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22438,"name":"Putney Commons","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Vermont","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.975268,"id":22008,"group":null,"longitude":-72.521724,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"PO Box 636","physical_address1":"6-3 Putney Commons Way","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"05346","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Putney","year_founded":null,"oid":"164bfb3f-370d-4a0c-9fb0-26bbc1a6bbea","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are creating a small, cooperative neighborhood of diverse individuals, sharing friendship and support while living independently in an ecologically responsible community, making decisions through consensus.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/putney-commons/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/putney-commons/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nPutney Commons (www.putneycommonsvt.com) is a small, owner developed, friendly intentional community located in Putney, Vermont. We are in our sixth year as resident owners and tenants. Six homes were completed in 2009, one is being built now and we are seeking two additional households to join us. There are two building sites available for building, and also one of the original homes is for sale.\nThe latest home to be built is a Unity modular home which fits right in with the original homes.\n\n A new builder/member may design their own home and select a contractor and architect, if needed, of their own choosing. The size and design require Association approval. \nNew members must be able to finance the building of their own homes.\n The original houses are single-story, built on slabs, super-insulated with a Five Plus Star Energy rating, 1100 to 1500 sq. ft. and south facing. Each home includes a garage and storage unit. The interior designs vary greatly based on owner designed preferences. Four houses have photo voltaic panels; one household has a subscription to a local solar farm. \nWe share a vision for being good stewards of the land, and supporting one another in living greener and healthier lifestyles.\nMembers meet monthly to discuss business and living concerns using consensus decision making. Individuals are e involved in varied activities in Putney and nearby Brattleboro. We plan times to be together to enjoy pot luck dinners and occasional work days.\nThere is a $175 monthly owner's association fee. \n\nOur almost twelve acres of land are secluded and private. We enjoy being within walking distance of medical offices, post office, bank, restaurants, library, food coop, as well as close to many rich cultural offerings. Putney village is a \"transition town,\" a movement to vitalize community response to the need for local sustainable living.\nSee: transitionputney.com, iputney.com,\nsandglasstheatre.com, yellowbarn.org, and putneycrafttour.com \n  Acreage includes fields, woodlands, vegetable garden, and walking trails. The Connecticut River and Putney Mountain offer hikers, bikers, rowers, kayakers, and swimmers many opportunities for enjoyment.  There are several private schools and a college nearby. Many community based events are held throughout the year. The food co-op is one of the oldest cooperatives in the country and a center of the town. \n We are located just off US Rte 5, via exit 4 off I-91, ten miles north of Brattleboro. \n\nInterested? Contact us by email or phone and then plan to meet with us.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22439,"name":"Polestar Gardens Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.4975033,"id":22009,"group":null,"longitude":-154.9508104,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Suite 306 PMB 8740","physical_address1":"15-2662 Pahoa Village Rd.","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"b1d74133-2b34-43bd-ad0a-b4110d053cbf","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our Mission:\nPolestar creates dynamic opportunities for life-long learning and spiritual growth based on the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.\n\nOur Values:\n    Our essential purpose is \u201cthe deepening of the spirit\u201d.\n    We seek to create a culture that values spirit, community and life-long learning.\n    We strive to express the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and other great spiritual traditions.\n    We aspire to celebrate the sacredness of life in the company of dear friends.\n    We promote tolerance, compassion and service to others as a pathway to individual and world peace.\n    We understand that life is a sacred opportunity to grow\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/polestar-gardens-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/polestar-gardens-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPolestar is an intentional, spiritual community on the Big Island of Hawaii.\n \nWe offer year-round, hands-on experience in cooperative living (through a work exchange program) based on the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, \"Autobiography of a Yogi\". We also offer opportunities for personal retreat and vacation, as well as many dynamic programs for families and youths. \n\nOur core values are spirit, community and life-long learning.\n\nAs we often say, we try to \"eat, meditate, work and play\" together. We have found these elements to be the fundamental glue that sustains our community.\n\nWe strive to \"keep the main thing, the main thing\". That is to say, to keep our focus on spirit - maintaining our connection to our deeper Selves - at the center of our lives.\n\nWe are vegetarian, with a recreational drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, (this is a non-negotiable policy). Among various educational and inspirational programs, we offer internship and work trade programs for those who are interested in raja yoga, building, organic gardening, sacred music, art \u0026amp; creativity, alternative healing, and many other skills for living. We are on 20 beautiful acres on the Big Island of Hawaii with deep soil and a year-round growing season.\n\nWe aspire to Yogananda's ideal of simple living and high thinking and see meditation and service as our path to living fulfilled lives. We invite those who share these values to join us in creating a community that supports continuous physical, mental, and spiritual development. \n\nYou can find more information about us on our website. Also, you can check out the link below to our Apprenticeship Application.\n\nhttps://polestargardens.org/raja-yoga-internship/\n\nMahalo (thank you)!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22440,"name":"Sand River Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Mexico","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.697473,"id":22010,"group":null,"longitude":-105.982146,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Santa Fe","year_founded":null,"oid":"dee22fe7-7752-48ce-b2a9-484082f86bf3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E 55+ cohousing community with emphasis on conscious aging, sustainability, and decision-making by consensus\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sand-river-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sand-river-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWHO WE ARE\n\n(Formerly called ElderGrace, we changed our name to Sand River in 2012.)\n\nIn dedicating ourselves to lifelong personal growth, friendship, respect for the environment, and service to others, we aspire to embody the following values:\n\nWISDOM. We respect the diversity of paths to personal growth. Deepening our connections to the natural world and others in the place that we live is a significant part of conscious aging.\n\nCOMMUNITY. We live in a respectful, egalitarian community which uses a modified consensus process to guide our decision making. We are creating a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environment that nurtures a sense of community and individual contentment.\n\nFRIENDSHIP. We value one another and the expression of mutual caring. We cherish and celebrate our diverse origins, joys, talents, beliefs, and life experiences.\n\nENVIRONMENT. We affirm a sustainable future by conserving resources and living ever more lightly on the Earth.\n\nSERVICE. We offer service to the larger community both as individuals and as representatives of Sand River.\n\n\nLIFE AT SAND RIVER\n\nWE WORK AND WE PLAY. We are actively engaged in community\u2014with one another as well as with the hands-on business of establishing and operating a healthy, viable cohousing village. In our monthly community meetings we address current issues and the day-to-day business at hand while various teams plan and execute the necessary tasks under their care, sometimes with the assistance of the rest of the community.\n\nTHE COMMON HOUSE is the heart of our community where we prepare and share dinner together once a week, study tai chi or take a poetry class, watch films, and engage in fireside chats on conscious aging.\n\nWE ARE NEW and building from the ground up\u2014in some ways quite literally. In this creative and demanding stage of development, we welcome new members, as homes become available, who would like to join us in realizing our values and goals for a more caring and sustainable community and world.\n\nSAND RIVER IS A LEED* community with the following sustainable design features: universal design, permeable paths and trails, accessible public transportation, community open space, water-saving features, rainwater harvesting, native plants and trees, passive solar orientation, in-floor radiant heat, healthy indoor air quality, Energy-Star qualified, 30% more energy efficient, low e windows, blown-in cellulose insulation, photovoltaic-ready hookups\n\n*LEED-certified buildings save money and resources, and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22441,"name":"Bhrugu Aranya Ecovillage - Poland","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Poland","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Malpolska","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.64913,"id":22011,"group":null,"longitude":19.83001,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Nad Las","physical_address1":"Wysoka 151","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"34-240","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Jordanow","year_founded":null,"oid":"9594b05d-a91b-4121-9444-a269fd073d88","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E An international Ecovillage, bringing ancient healing practices into the modern world. \nTo create a sanctuary-Ark of Fire-for all living beings.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bhrugu-aranya-ecovillage-poland/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bhrugu-aranya-ecovillage-poland/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBhrugu Aranya Ecovillage is a blossoming international Ecovillage, an organic Homa farm community in the rolling hills of southern Poland, with the majestic Tatra Mountains looming over the horizon. We have a spiritual focus, but are non-denominational, focusing on living in harmony with Nature.The place is magical; the energies here are quite powerful and the place heals you. \n\nHere, we use Homa Organic Farming methods based on the ancient Vedic science of Agnihotra healing fire performed at sunrise and sunset. We are all vegetarians and grow a lot of our own food. \n\nCreativity, spiritual awareness, self-development, music, arts, Mandala Art Therapy, Sound Healing, alternative education, herbs, and holistic healing are our primary interests. Currently we are 12 adults, 4 children, 3 cows, 3 dogs, many cats, ducks and bees. We are an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, healers,  authors, film-makers, gardeners, herbalists, therapists and teachers.\n\nOur ecological/educational nonprofit Foundation teaches Agnihotra and Homa Therapy free of charge. We also offer additional experiential workshops in Homa Organic gardening, Fire \u0026amp; Sound Healing, Creative Arts, and Herbal Lore.\n\nOn the farm one can buy Agnihotra pyramids \u0026amp; accessories, books, our Deva herb teas, our Healing Essences, Homa organic honey. \n\nWe also support Rose Circles, a women's empowerment program in India which helps train women below the poverty level to grow organic foods and learn skills to help them become self-sufficient. We promote their handmade products: original designed clothing, yoga mats, handmade patchwork quilts, rose brooches, etc. www.rosecircles.com \n\nWe welcome visitors and have accommodation for guests in the log cabin and caravans. \n\nBest is if you have a sincere interest in spiritual and environmental living. Please email and/or call ahead to make arrangements, costs for stay. Must call in advance, please.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ECentre of Light\u003C/a\u003E:\nOur Ecovillage's new project, a healing and creative arts centre to serve Europe.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EHoma Therapy Poland\u003C/a\u003E:\nEnglish language and Polish too, all about Homa Therapy, Homa farming \u0026amp; our Centre\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EOrion Transmissions Prophecy\u003C/a\u003E:\nInspiring messages for our planet, on earth changes, healing, alternatives, amazing guidance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EEcovillage-Bhrugu Aranya\u003C/a\u003E:\nfacebook page\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22442,"name":"Tamarack Knoll Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Alaska","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":67.094545,"id":22012,"group":null,"longitude":-149.336012,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Fairbanks","year_founded":null,"oid":"918e48eb-730f-4e7a-b9d9-bb2d8f943d5f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/tamarack-knoll-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/tamarack-knoll-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nTamarack Knoll is a rural cohousing community eight miles west of Fairbanks and two miles from the University of Alaska. We have nine resident adults and four children. The individual cabins/small homes are privately owned, and the land, commons building, and improvements are held in common through a nonprofit corporation / condominium legal structure. \n\nWe share evening meals, and have a water source at a commons building (shower, bath, washing machine, and communal kitchen). Our community is very rural, though not remote, in the boreal forest. We have gravel driveway access to the commons building, and foot trails to the individual units. We keep about 95 percent of our 80 acres in green space. We are on an extensive network of multiple-use ski and dogsledding trails. \n\nWe have some ongoing construction, but the community has been functioning since 2004. A number of us are involved in research through the University of Alaska, Fairbanks; and several of us are in public service. We are active in environmental organizations, conservation, and wilderness preservation. We are very engaged in outdoor and wilderness activities.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22443,"name":"The HUB Housing Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Illinois","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.8475982,"id":22013,"group":null,"longitude":-87.7271123,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2358 S Marshall Blvd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"60623","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chicago","year_founded":null,"oid":"fbb2527c-1ef9-4875-88d9-b2ae4c79ed43","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The HUB is a housing cooperative and intentional community in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. Our common values include promotion of a sustainable lifestyle, with a focus on cycling and housing stability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-hub-housing-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-hub-housing-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nIn January 2005 we bought a six-unit apartment building in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. We currently have nine members and have two memberships for sale, one that comes with a one-bedroom apartment and the other that comes with a two-bedroom.\n\nOur building has six apartments and our common spaces are our courtyard, and large basement.  Our lifestyles are examples of sustainable living; we have a large storage space for bicycles, a bike workshop in our basement, and bike mechanics in the coop.  Some of us use the bicycle as our main means of transportation.  We also compost, recycle, and buy food in bulk through other coops and community sustainable agriculture (CSA).  We are activists within the community for various causes.  We work by consensus and for the good of our community.  We are often found munching on something delicious at one of our regular potluck events.  We are open to sharing our experiences of starting a coop.  Let us know if you would like to visit!\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://'\u003Ehttp://\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.hubcoop.org/'\u003Ehttp://www.hubcoop.org/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22444,"name":"Dandelion","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Missouri","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.3310273,"id":22014,"group":null,"longitude":-92.1084343,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2 Smith Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"63563","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Rutledge","year_founded":null,"oid":"c9b9b051-9d4b-4db6-b340-e8f74a65b0b3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E family of friends living simply and close to nature\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/dandelion/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/dandelion/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor 2018 Dandelion is accepting only female applicants and moms of female child(ren) \n\nWe make decisions based on consensus and we share living space, meals, income, expenses, and labor. We value feminism, permaculture, cooperation, open communication, simplicity, honesty, nonviolence, and the willingness to resolve conflict.\n\nWe are located on approximately nine acres of land in rural northeast Missouri positioned within a network of other intentional communities. We have an annual garden, a high-tunnel hoop house, and a young orchard of fruit, nut, and timber trees, all which we garden organically.\n\nWe have many systems in place, and we aim to keep our lifestyle simple, yet fulfilling. It means a lot to us to have control over our own time.\n\nDandelion is a sub-community of Red Earth Farms. (see redearthfarms.org) Our goal is to become a family-style group of 5-8 adults, and we are open to children as well. More living space will need to be constructed as our population increases. Currently it is myself and my daughter half-time living here.\n\nWe are looking for self-motivated individuals to join and help grow this egalitarian, family-style sub-community. People who value simple living, personal growth, living in alignment with the universe, living closely with the earth, not spending a whole lot of money, regenerative/sustainable living, non-violent and direct, honest and open communication. Must be kid friendly. Prior community experience extremely helpful. Enjoy growing, preparing and eating healthy, delicious food a plus. Need to be self-motivated.\n\nThis is a somewhat rustic setting (no running water/hot water on demand/indoor shower, no refrigerator, no washer/dryer). We have telephone and internet, and a small off-grid electical system. We use hand tools and do all our cooking and heating with the sun and with wood gathered mainly from our property.\n\nWe want others to bring their skills and creative energy to come help Dandelion blossom into an active, thriving sub-community.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Earticle about Dandelion written in 2011: https://www.ic.org/work-less-simplify-more/\u003C/a\u003E:\nThis speaks a little about Dandelion's values related to simple living.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ESome other articles can be found here: https://www.ic.org/author/kim-scheidt/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22445,"name":"Eliopoli","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Nova Scotia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.016485,"id":22015,"group":null,"longitude":-66.127575,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Porter Corning Road 247","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Port Maitland","year_founded":null,"oid":"df9ac3d9-a0d1-4d2d-8d9f-0dbc496a8930","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E holistic lifestyle\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/eliopoli/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/eliopoli/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe Eliopoli Project is willing to create an innovative global village in Nova Scotia, Canada. An ecovillage is a model that transforms human settlements into a full-featured sustainable community, harmlessly suited to the natural environment. Eliopoli is a different way of conceiving the ecovillage concept. Indeed, it integrates environmental sustainability, education, social responsibility sharing, participation, decisional and alternative technology with a pragmatic approach that comprehends the development of economical and business activities. \n\nEliopoli is aimed to create wellness and prosperity to its stakeholders, and represents a cutting edge experiment for a new holistic lifestyle.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.causes.com/causes/657985-eliopoli-ecovillage'\u003ESupport Eliopoli\u003C/a\u003E:\nAlternative news often speak of disturbing future events, which may leave with a mixture of fear and despair. Yet there is light at the end of the tunnel, a positive timeline for our future, the occurrence of which depends on each one of us. Just yesterday, a friend asked me \"what can I do practically\"? It is not easy when you are overwhelmed by daily life. Today I propose a simple gesture for everyone, to support a future based on compassion, and harmony with nature and among men. Eliopoli wants to show that a new life model that underlines the qualitative aspects of life can be realized focusing on human needs in a way compatible with business and environment . Help us to spread the new by reaching 999 supporters.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http:/eliopoli.org'\u003EThe Eliopoli Project Home page\u003C/a\u003E:\nWelcome to the Eliopoli Portal, the Home of the Eliopoli ecovillage Project.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_bl\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22446,"name":"Nubanusit Neighborhood \u0026 Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Hampshire","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.8573814,"id":22016,"group":null,"longitude":-71.9282781,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"50A Steele Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03458","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Peterborough","year_founded":null,"oid":"a24e213a-d019-4d0c-9089-9ead18883358","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E green neighborhood and farm\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/nubanusit-neighborhood-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/nubanusit-neighborhood-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nNubanusit Neighborhood \u0026 Farm is a cohousing community in Peterborough, New Hampshire, located in the southwestern Monadnock region of the Granite State, just 90-minutes from Boston. Our neighborhood consists of 29 environmentally-designed homes; a spacious Common House; professional office space in a renovated historic farmstead; an organic farm; woodlands with walking trails; and a pond for swimming and skating. The neighborhood is located on 113 acres along Nubanusit Brook, about a one-mile walk (sidewalks) from the center of town, a thriving small town made famous by playwright Thornton Wilder's Our Town.\n\nWe are 29 households aged from baby to 80+ years.  We work from home, commute, and are retired.  We attend public, private and homeschool.  We own our homes and rent.  We value sustainability, community, farming and living lightly on the earth.\n\nA single-family home in our neighborhood is LEED Platinum certified (US Green Building Council); all of the buildings are constructed to the same rigorous environmental standards and use less than half the energy of typical houses. Our architect-designed, New England farmhouse-style homes all have front porches and are sided with red cedar shingles. Each home is superinsulated with triple-glazed windows, infrastructure for solar hot-water collectors, and natural, nontoxic materials chosen for quality and durability. The entire neighborhood is heated by a central wood-pellet fired heat plant. \n\nHardwood and tile floors are used throughout the homes; the interiors are light, airy, and spacious. First floors feature a kitchen and open-concept living/dining room with a full mudroom entry and half bath/laundry room. The second floors consist of a master bedroom, full bath, and additional bedrooms. Private living spaces have views of woods, farm fields, or the river. We are a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, with vehicles limited to the parking area at the periphery. \n\nOur farm includes fields for pasture, hay, vegetables, and fruits. There is also an apiary, layer chickens, pigs (seasonally), horses and occasional cows. \n\nPeterborough is a quintessential New England town located in a nature-lover\u2019s region of mountains, ponds, rivers, and picturesque villages. Our town is a vibrant arts and cultural center, and is home to the world-renowned MacDowell Artists Colony. We have good public schools, as well as Waldorf and other private daycare, preschool, elementary, and high schools.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://blog.nubicoho.org/'\u003ENubi Cohousing News/Blog\u003C/a\u003E:\nRecent events, photos and videos from the neighborhood.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.facebook.com/nubicoho'\u003ENubi Facebook Page\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.peterboroughcohousing.org'\u003ENubanusit Neighborhood \u0026 Farm\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22447,"name":"The Garden of Eden Project","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.958582,"id":22017,"group":null,"longitude":-122.025983,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Santa Cruz County","year_founded":null,"oid":"3ee510ff-f5e8-48c9-88d8-05cde471163e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E organic vegan landscaped\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-garden-of-eden-project/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-garden-of-eden-project/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMy website shows designs for biologically sustainable, landscaped, vegan communities. I am looking for benefactors who would be interested in providing funding for and living in such an environment where we grow and eat primarily our own organic food. I envision many of us requiring only part-time jobs for income and being part-time gardeners on our own land. There should be more quality time for more human activities than the average person currently experiences in the usual nine to five city lifestyle.\n\nThere are graphical, in-depth designs for a five-acre, 10-acre, and 20-acre and 40-acre community for 10 people, 20 people, 40 people and 80 people respectively on my website. If you think you might be interested in providing funding for and living this way, please email me.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22448,"name":"Ames Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Iowa","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.037879,"id":22018,"group":null,"longitude":-93.600254,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ames","year_founded":null,"oid":"ccfc0c41-118a-4fc2-b301-57a55c0548a3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our mission is to create a sustainability activism community focusing on finance, food, and energy. A large component of our efforts is promoting the universal basic income movement, and alternative currencies that demonstrate the tangible economic value that basic income provides.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ames-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ames-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EAmes Cohousing is a retrofit cohousing community within walking distance of Iowa State University. It is both easy to get to by car, less than 15 minutes from interstate 35, and a completely walkable and bikeable community, with the University 5 blocks away, and a employee-owned grocery store chain 4 blocks away.\n\nWe use the phrase eco-village, but we are really in an eco-state. When it's windy, Iowa produces more energy that it uses, and the City of Ames municipal utility listens when citizen activists ask for more renewables. With your help, we could make the entire city of Ames and Iowa State University be net carbon-negative in 5 years. This starts with conversion of the two houses to use entirely electric/hydronic heat so we can heat water when the wind blows, and store that energy for when it does not.\n\nOne of our members has a 350 farm in northern Iowa growing human food soybeans, and would like to see you join us and help develop food finance and distribution models that let us feed people, not capital.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22449,"name":"40th Avenue Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.9697922,"id":22019,"group":null,"longitude":-123.2005853,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"550 E 40th Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97405","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Eugene","year_founded":null,"oid":"d724739e-20b9-49f2-8879-553aa4a5a4c4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E relationship communication\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/40th-avenue-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/40th-avenue-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a loving group including 7 adults and 7 children living in large house divided into five living areas. Dinner meetings are held using compassionate communication and consensus decision making. We share in a large organic garden, a hot tub, food purchasing, and in personal growth.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22450,"name":"Rocky Corner Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Connecticut","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.3266814,"id":22020,"group":null,"longitude":-72.9637728,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 3172","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"06515","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"New Haven","year_founded":null,"oid":"7226aea1-2372-46bb-98d1-8f1d33073017","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Rocky Corner is a vibrant cohousing neighborhood. We nourish respectful relationships among our members, as well as with the natural environment and the wider community.\n\nRocky Corner cohousing is committed to creating a balance between independence and interdependence.\n\n     The community consists of privately owned, self-sufficient homes and a common house, which includes facilities  for shared meals and a variety of other community resources.\n    Our neighborhood is pedestrian centered.\n    We maintain a balance of private and community life with respect for individual and family needs for quiet, autonomy and privacy.\n\nWe are dedicated to fostering a friendly, open, vibrant, mutually supportive atmosphere.\n\n    Our communications, relationships, actions and behavior are honest, direct, respectful, nonviolent and caring.\n    We are committed to equal access to power in decision-making. Our primary way of attaining this goal is by using sociocracy.\n    We strive to create a neighborhood that is supportive and inspiring for individuals and families.\n    Our community promotes the physical and emotional health, safety and security of our members and guests.\n    We make space in our lives for play and artistic expression. We encourage continual learning, skill sharing and teaching.\n    We seek out and are open to new ideas and to all interested people who share our vision and values and are able to share fully and fairly in community responsibilities.\n\nRocky Corner is multigenerational.\n\n    We support people of all ages to enter, stay and participate in the community throughout their lives.\n    We value children as members of the community and encourage their participation and leadership.\n\nWe actively sustain our community and maintain our property by sharing work and responsibilities.\n\n    Our community is planned, designed and managed by the members with attention to aesthetics and in a manner that supports our vision.\n    We work cooperatively for mutual benefit.\n    We make ownership as affordable as possible.\n\nWe serve as an active member of the wider community.\n\n    We engage our neighbors in the greater community by inviting participation in our play, in our art and in our work, and as formal advisors to our community\u2019s self-governance.\n    Rocky Corner members are involved in a broad variety of activities and organizations in the wider community.\n\nWe are devoted to preserving, protecting, nurturing and regenerating the natural environment.\n\n    We are committed to learning about and adopting practices that minimize consumption of energy, water, and other natural resources.\n    We strive to balance farming and community life with the preservation of wildlife habitats.\n    We consider the Rocky Corner community, the wider human community and the health of the Earth when making decisions and choices.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/green-haven-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/green-haven-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ERocky Corner is the first cohousing neighborhood in Connecticut. We are presently building on our 33-acre former dairy farm in the town of Bethany.  With a beautiful New England setting, yet only about five miles north of New Haven, this is an inclusive, multi-generational community, valuing diversity of culture and background. Many homes are spoken for, but we have all sizes available (1,2 and 3 bedrooms). Move in is planned for spring 2019.\n\nCaring deeply about the health of the planet we are committed to green building and living sustainably. With Centerbrook Architects we have cooperatively designed 30 passive solar, single family homes. These are clustered near the 4,500 square foot common house for shared meals, leisure, and work space.  We were chosen to receive a large grant from the state of Connecticut to help make some of our homes \u201caffordable\u201d (below market rate). \n\nWorking with Appleseed Permaculture to make the best use of the farmland and watershed, we are creating a landscape of flowers, berries, orchards, annual vegetables, pasture, wild flowers, paths and ponds. We will have enough space for those who are interested to grow a substantial amount of our food, including a greenhouse for an extended growing season.\n\nThe site plan is people-centered, with cars on the perimeter yet conveniently accessible to each unit. \n\nValuing participation, we have adopted sociocracy as our organizational and decision-making model, and have trained with John Buck, Jerry Koch-Gonzalez and Diana Leafe Christian.\n\nAt this time we have applicants to fill our affordable homes, and there is a waiting list for eligible applicants.There are still a few market-rate homes available.  Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing a home, getting on the waiting list, or for more information about Rocky Corner Cohousing. \n\nRocky Corner -- a great place for families, for singles, for aging in place; a safe, cooperative, supportive community.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22451,"name":"Cohabitat Qu\u00e9bec","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Qu\u00e9bec","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":46.794179,"id":22021,"group":null,"longitude":-71.267058,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1650 rue Louis-Jett\u00e9","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"G1S 2W3","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Qu\u00e9bec","year_founded":null,"oid":"91ddf057-b54c-46e0-8c99-df390748da9a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E - Continuer \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper un milieu de vie \u00e9cologique et coop\u00e9ratif gr\u00e2ce au partage et \u00e0 l'intelligence collective des membres copropri\u00e9taires occupants. \n\n- Animer une communaut\u00e9 d'adultes, de jeunes et d'enfants et soutenir leur engagement dans le vivre ensemble.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/cohabitat-quebec/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/cohabitat-quebec/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECOHABITAT QU\u00c9BEC : Un Syndicat de copropri\u00e9t\u00e9 divise g\u00e9r\u00e9 par une coop\u00e9rative de solidarit\u00e9.\n\nCohabitat Qu\u00e9bec, coop\u00e9rative de solidarit\u00e9, a con\u00e7u le projet et fait construire le premier cohabitat au Qu\u00e9bec. Les quarante-deux (42) unit\u00e9s d\u2019habitation en copropri\u00e9t\u00e9 divise forment le Syndicat de la copropri\u00e9t\u00e9 Cohabitat Qu\u00e9bec, enregistr\u00e9 le 3 juin 2013.\n\nCohabitat Qu\u00e9bec est situ\u00e9 dans le quartier Saint-Sacrement de l\u2019arrondissement La Cit\u00e9-Limoilou, au 1650 rue Louis-Jett\u00e9. Les membres du cohabitat partagent des valeurs d\u2019entraide et de bon voisinage et participent \u00e0 toutes les \u00e9tapes de gestion de leurs habitations.\n\nPropri\u00e9taires-occupants, ils ont \u00e0 c\u0153ur leur insertion harmonieuse dans le quartier et souhaitent contribuer \u00e0 la vitalit\u00e9 de Saint- Sacrement. Ils partagent une \u00ab Maison commune \u00bb, pourvue de nombreux services (grande cuisine et salle \u00e0 manger, salle de jeux pour les enfants, chambres d\u2019invit\u00e9s, buanderie, atelier, etc.).","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22452,"name":"D Acres of New Hampshire","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New Hampshire","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.8201371,"id":22022,"group":null,"longitude":-71.8576961,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 98","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03266","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Dorchester","year_founded":null,"oid":"ab3f257f-77a3-40ba-a6e0-170b3b8498f5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Organic Farming, Forestry \u0026 Education\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/d-acres-of-new-hampshire/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/d-acres-of-new-hampshire/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nD Acres of NH is a nonprofit organic farm and homestead. The mission of the organization is to function as an educational center that researches, applies, and teaches skills of sustainable living and small-scale organic farming. The idea is to work cooperatively to achieve many of the roles a farm can play in the community. The project serves as a community center and producer of agricultural products. Instead of the common farm dilemma of seeking work offsite to supplement income, we are looking for creative ways to generate on-farm income. D Acres of NH serves as a model of the modern small farm in New England. The economic and social possibilities of the farm as a center for healthy food, face-to-face communication, education, and goods and services are endless. The vision of this farm is to provide stewardship for the rural landscape while also serving the community. We share with the public through food events, hands-on workshops, themed fairs, tours, localization invigoration, and educational outreach to local schools. \n\nD Acres activities include no-till gardening, sustainable forestry with oxen, waste food collection as a feed source for D Acres pigs, wood-fired cooking, alternative building (tree houses, cordwood, cob, stone masonry, recycled timber frames, and recycled glass). Additional activities include woodwork, blacksmithing, print making, jewelry making, fiber arts, use of alternative energies (photovoltaic, solar hot water, waste veggie oil, and wood), a hostel, and a trail system through our 180 acre woodlot. \n\nThere are many facets to development aimed at creating rural ecological society. The idealistic vision is to provide the positive aspects of traditional and current technologies as a means of producing a simple yet comfortable standard of living. This must involve conservation and adaptation to reduce our fossil fuel consumption. Another facet of this project is the use of the consensus process enabling individuals to cooperatively pursue this ideal. Economics is important as well: D Acres endeavors to exhibit methods for on-farm revenue generation especially through cottage crafts made from onsite renewable resources.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22453,"name":"EcoReality Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.7746379,"id":22023,"group":null,"longitude":-123.5077198,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2152 Fulford-Ganges Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V8K 1Z7","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Salt Spring Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"d3feb8a8-1bdf-4b7a-9c2a-7f00f179f877","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our focus is permaculture, sustainable living, food and energy production, and education.\n\nBecause humans have tipped the planet out of energetic balance, leading to increasing overpopulation, conflict, famine, and extinction, possibly of humans themselves, we, the members and advisors of the Ecoreality community agree to honor our individual roles as part of a collective that is committed to sustainability in all its forms. \n\nHere is our mission (an action plan that guides us):\n\nWe choose to build a loving community together in the South Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. \nAs a community, we pledge to learn by practice and exploration how to apply principles of ecology, non-violence, awareness, diversity, and education toward the achievement of a lifestyle that is a result of intentional sustainable actions and alternatives to the state of the world (see first line). To do this, we agree to use clear, compassionate communication and written process, and to empower people through ongoing group awareness and processes that promote personal responsibility and accountability. We agree to share knowledge and materials in ways that promote our community values. Finally, we will support our mission actions by appropriate tools that we all agree to use, such as consensus decision-making. \n \nFurthermore, we endorse a common set of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.EcoReality.org/wiki/Values\"\u003Evalues\u003C/a\u003E in priority order, from which we derive our common \u003Ca href=\"http://www.EcoReality.org/wiki/Vision\"\u003Evision\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http://www.EcoReality.org/wiki/Purpose\"\u003Epurpose\u003C/a\u003E statements, the latter of which we periodically review and ratify by \u003Ca href=\"http://www.EcoReality.org/wiki/Consensus\"\u003Eunanimous consent\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ecoreality/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ecoreality/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nEcoReality Sustainable Land Use and Education Cooperative is developing an ecovillage in the south Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. This ecovillage will be a model of sustainable food and energy production and will include public outreach and education as goals.\n\nWe have acquired a 43-acre property next to a 61-acre \u201ccommunity farmland\u201d site, backed by a thousand of acres of public parkland, all the way to the highest peak on the island, and down to the ocean.\n\nThe property has cleared, productive farmland (mostly in hay), riparian and laucustrine areas, and young forest. The public parkland extends from the highest point on the island (Bruce Peak, at 704 metres), all the way to the ocean at Burgoyne Bay, and up the other side to the second-highest point (Mount Maxwell, at 579 metres).\n\nAll of the property is irrigated by a two-acre pond and two year-round streams via an extensive buried irrigation system. The class-2 soils are in growing zones 8 and 9. We have been implementing a Permaculture design for the site.\n\nTwo houses with a total of 4,200 sq ft of living space have eleven bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two kitchens between them, as well as ample room for meetings and home-based businesses. Three members live in these buildings, sharing them with renters, WWOOFers, and visitors.\n\nA garage/studio/workshop of about 1,200 sq ft is used as a classroom for Permaculture and agriculture classes and public events. The classroom seats 40.\n\nWe also have a 3,550 sqft \"high tunnel\" poly greenhouse, divided into zones for propagation, nursery, and direct seeding.\n\nNew as of September 2016: we have salvaged a wonderful 3,080 sqft glass and aluminum greenhouse, currently in pieces, awaiting drier weather so we can start foundation work.\n\nWe have begun a public education campaign leading to re-zoning that will enable construction of a number of additional dwelling units. Current zoning allows three additional houses and a cottage. We have completed studies that show a larger number of dwelling units are appropriate, based on both carrying capacity of the land and agricultural labour needs, which is the legal requirement for more dwellings. This will be a political process, with at least three government bodies and public hearings involved.\n\nWe are seeking additional members who can contribute approximately half the value of a typical North American suburban house to the project. Prospective members with outstanding skills who can contribute less are encouraged to contact us.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ESubmedia TV\u003C/a\u003E:\nCo-founder Jan Steinman is interviewed at 7:30 into this video blog. (Warning: considerable profanity before the interview.)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EVancouver Sun article on EcoReality\u003C/a\u003E:\nVancouver Sun wrote an article about EcoReality.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EEcoReality\u003C/a\u003E:\nEcoReality is developing an ecovillage on 100 acres of public/co-op land in the South Gulf Islands of British Columbia. 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We have a yahoo discussion group that we use to share ideas and information. We are also interested in sustainable building and being responsible stewards for the environment.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indianacoho/'\u003EIndiana Cohousing Discussion Group\u003C/a\u003E:\nA group which allows those interested in cohousing in Indiana to communicate with each other\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.geocities.com/indianacoho'\u003EIndiana Cohousing\u003C/a\u003E:\nA general overview of Indiana Cohousing\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22456,"name":"Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.4682686,"id":22026,"group":null,"longitude":-154.8923987,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"13-657 Hinalo St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"96778","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Pahoa","year_founded":null,"oid":"1d606e66-0f34-48dd-9839-d049112260e7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our community is based on sustainable tourism, eco-feminism and community oriented activist enterprise. In addition to our eco-friendly lodgings, our volunteer and intern programs allow you to work with your Heart, doing creative work, with your Body doing physical work and with your Brain doing tech, writing and/or research!\n\nIn other words, you can enjoy a community oriented working and educational vacation in Hawaii at a much lower cost than a traditional tourist staying in a hotel.\n\nAs one of the few feminist oriented communities in the world we have a number of programs both on the property and with our EcoFeminist Entrepreneur websites, which work towards gender equality through a philosophy of female empowerment rather than victimization.\n\nAs a result, our community is increasingly popular with women and progressive men around the world!\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hedonisia-hawaii-sustainable-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hedonisia-hawaii-sustainable-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHedonisia Hawaii is a sustainable community of volunteers, interns and eco-tourists from around the world. We are located in the rainforest region of the 'Big Island' of Hawaii. \n\nWe define ourselves as an eco-feminist 'community of individuals'. So even though we are active on a number of feminist, social and environmental causes, visitors can enjoy a vacation at our community without even know about some of our community projects!\n\nFor travelers who wish to enjoy a socially progressive working vacation, Hedonisia Hawaii offers a Fair-Trade Volunteer Program as well as a Sustainable Community Manager Internship where you can learn by actually living in and helping to manage an ecotourist community in Hawaii!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22457,"name":"The Sugar Shack","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.187133,"id":22027,"group":null,"longitude":-117.885359,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Los Angeles","year_founded":null,"oid":"0bbd5be2-e035-43d6-9287-51c9dad0d9b9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E art, sustainable living, community activism\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-sugar-shack/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-sugar-shack/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n****Please NO EMAILS. Contact Us Via Messaging on our Facebook Page****\n\nThe Sugar Shack is a Los Angeles intentional community committed to social change through cooperative living, art, and activism. We do this by living communally in Mid-City and providing free of charge spaces for individuals and group gatherings.\n\nAll residents of our home are actively dedicated to the principles of sustainability and creative collaboration. Each of us contributes to a mutual support structure that connects us together in shared purpose, despite our diverse backgrounds. \n\nWe strive to maintain a tranquil yet vibrant environment in our building. The cleanliness of our home leaves guests speechless. We share a commitment to bring consciousness and devotion into all aspects of domestic life. We achieve this through our weekly house meetings, our comprehensive chore-sharing system, and our \"No Dish Left Behind\" policy.\n\n\nThe Sugar Shack also includes two outdoor patios, a garden, and a large 2-floor warehouse of workspaces and artist's studios.\n\nIt is The Sugar Shacks continuing mission to embody every positive potential of cooperative living, and to act as a heart of a larger community of integrity, joy and peace.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22458,"name":"Woodard Lane Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":46.984767,"id":22028,"group":null,"longitude":-122.869079,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Olympia","year_founded":null,"oid":"ffa7c3d8-2323-415b-ae5f-ebb556e5fcbf","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Living Our Values in Community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/woodard-lane-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/woodard-lane-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E*As of 8/16, we have a unit for sale, available in September. It\u2019s ~ 1000 sq feet, two bedrooms (one large and the other small) a large bathroom with laundry space and a great room with the kitchen partially separated.  It\u2019s on the ground floor and one of the smallest units in our community.  If interested, call or email us.  The price will be $280 to $290,000.\n\nOur loving and vibrant community has been living together for six years.  We share meals, conversations, helping hands, babysitting, song circles and the joy of connection.  We are tucked into the edge of a ravine, within walking distance of downtown Olympia, but in a lovely older neighborhood.  \n\nWe are actively seeking new members. We recently completed our Phase II construction project, which expanded us from 11to 18 units.  The approximately 50 members will range in age from 1 to 81.  Many of the new units are sold, but several beautiful, energy efficient units are still available for sale.   Rentals are available periodically.\n\nOur site is on Olympia's West Side, just 1.6 miles from downtown, and 6 blocks from the beloved Westside Olympia food coop. Part of our land is a green belt provided by a deep ravine sculpted by a year-round stream that enters Puget Sound several blocks away. We currently have a large vegetable garden and play areas for the kids. All of our homes surround a center Green where we gather to talk, walk our dogs, ride bikes and scooters, and enjoy the sunshine.\n\nOur legal structure is a condominium with a Steering Board made up of two members from each of the working committees \u2013 Building and Grounds, Administration, and Community Life.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22459,"name":"RanchHome - Your Farm and Ranch Home","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Tennessee","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.201495,"id":22029,"group":null,"longitude":-86.289544,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Knoxville","year_founded":null,"oid":"2aad5ad6-6ba9-4275-a83b-082c580b791a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Holistic Freedom/Liberty Oriented Country Neighbors\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ranchhome-your-farm-and-ranch-home/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ranchhome-your-farm-and-ranch-home/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are people gathering together to buy a larger piece of rural farmland to be divided for individual ownership. The location will be in east Tennessee. \n\nThe goal is to get some land to have a home, raise a family, cultivate a garden, a farm, a ranch, some animals, or operate an ethical business. The hope is that the buyers will get along, in a spirit of community, with freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility on their own, individual piece of land. This freedom extends to their fence line, but has some limited restrictions to make for a good and healthy quality of life, which is family-friendly, with family values, and peace and respect for the neighbors. There will likely be some land or building for common use.\n\nTo join, one should be financially capable to purchase raw land, now or in the not too distant future. It requires either cash or having access to other credit not secured by the land. The minimum will probably cost at least $20,000 for 10 acres. It is possible lot sizes could be smaller and cheaper if zoning permits it.\n\nProperty will be purchased strictly within the laws of Tennessee, and with the assistance of professionals to assure good title for each owner.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22460,"name":"Daybreak Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.562668,"id":22030,"group":null,"longitude":-122.692973,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2525 N Killingsworth Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97217","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Portland","year_founded":null,"oid":"8758db8c-c4c2-422b-85d3-2d3ad5c65960","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Multigenerational, Sustainable\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/daybreak-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/daybreak-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a cohousing community in urban Portland, Oregon. Our primary wish is to live in a place where our multigenerational neighbors know each other like an extended family. We wish to live among neighbors who want community support through the cycles of life, have a desire to simplify and live sustainably, and keep an active connection to larger community. We wish to live with neighbors who help us nurture our spiritual values and practices, whatever they may be. 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We host workshops and internships on earthen building and organic gardening and sustainable living skills.  We are open to having other people join us in this project or come out and share the land and start a project of their own.  We have been here since June 2008.  We are building sleeping spaces and the gardens, have solar electricity, community kitchen and bathrooms, chickens, a yoga-meditation space, etc.  Look at our website to find out more, and write to us if interested in short- or long-term stays.\n\nOur project just recently changed direction, and we are open to the possibility of selling the land and project to good people who want to continue living in a responsible and ecological way. Please see our info a ecohomesteadarg.com and write to us at ecohomesteadwaterfall@yahoo.com if interested.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22462,"name":"Valle de Sensaciones","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Spain","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Granada","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.9814758,"id":22032,"group":null,"longitude":-3.1186567,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"E - 18448 Yator","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"18448","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Alpujarras","year_founded":null,"oid":"4d8ea5bf-bcc0-409f-b8b3-7ed65bed4047","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Temporary community and learning experiences.\nAn experimental field close to nature for Eros Laboratory, Permaculture, DIY construction, sustainable technologies and living in community.\nLiving creativity in sensual contact to nature.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/valle-de-sensaciones/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/valle-de-sensaciones/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe Valle de Sensaciones (valley of sensations) is the prototype of an ecovillage laboratory, a place which enables the establishment of temporary communities to provide extraordinary experiences of communal living and learning.\nIt offers the infrastructure and the framework to allow groups of people to come together for training, inter-project research, inspiration, experimentation, development and creative output.\n\nThe focus of the project is the palpable integration of humans in nature, the artistic accomplishment of the educative infrastructure, as well as a habitat which supports building community and the creative expression of each individual.\n\nThis summer 2017, for the first time, Valle de Sensaciones is producing a sensational immersion into the lands of Eros. Together with world-renowned teachers, facilitators and guides of tantra, sexual shamanism, conscious sensuality, polyamory relationships, heart-connected, authentic and nature inspired intimate relations we present you two months of juicy adventures.\n\nThis is a play-time, this is an experimental adult playground, a laboratory of community turned on at heart, a tribal journey with erotic energies and life-force of creativity, two months of festivity with gods and goddesses. Find empowerment by living your full potential and celebrating life. Find a paradisiac place on Earth where human interactions are authentic, hot and soul nourishing.\n\nValle de Sensaciones also aims to be a place of inspiration and cooperation among creative people.  Here we are creating an artistic sustainable paradise. You can find an educational park, experience artistic tree houses or caves, take part in multiple workshops, and jump instantly into community life. The wide range of subjects, like permaculture, green building, eco-technology, LandArt, music, instrument-making, drumming, and shamanism, is merging into an experimental fusion of Nature, Art and Sustainability.  \n\nThe project is mainly dedicated to people and existing groups who want to experience this unique environment for a short period, even if we are open for new long-term members in the event that we get a special personal and professional resonance.\n\nOur communal living is based on our community-mandala which consists of a game board as a tool to organize the tasks and responsibilities of the communal living. It enables a community to share these functions in a flowing, flexible, fair and holistic way. 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Through education, networking, and direct development, these organizations ensure the continued strength and expansion of the movement.\n\nOrganized in 1968, NASCO focused on education and training, particularly the annual Cooperative Education and Training Institute. Today, NASCO provides specialized training conferences for new developers, staff and managers, emerging leaders, and our entire membership. NASCO also provides onsite training and evaluation services, an internship program, networking resources and events, and the voice for a growing segment of the cooperative movement.\n\nProviding technical resources and direct development assistance for new and expanding cooperatives, NASCO Development Services was started in 1987 to reestablish the student cooperative movement's commitment to expansion.\n\nNASCO Properties (NP) was created in 1988 as a property holding and management corporation to assist new student housing cooperatives with financing and management. Since then, NP has become an important development tool for student and community groups that want to start group equity co-ops but do not have access to sufficient resources. NP uses equity from buildings it owns to provide collateral and equity for these new groups. It also operates as a support network for its member co-ops, offering training and asset management assistance. In turn, these member co-ops form the governance structure fro NASCO Properties. As of October 2018, there are 16 properties owned by NP that are rented by eight leasing cooperatives in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Kalamazoo, MI, Buffalo, NY, Urbana, IL, Lawrence, KS, Athens, OH, and Providence, RI.\n\nLots in Common is a joint partnership between NASCO and Riverton Community Housing. Modeled after NASCO Properties, LinC exists to accelerate the pace of cooperative development by introducing a new player to the non-profit cooperative development arena. \n\nNamed for the Japanese co-op visionary Toyohiko Kagawa, the Kagawa Fund provides pre-development financing assistance to fledgling co-ops.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22464,"name":"Chrysalis Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Virginia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.283482,"id":22034,"group":null,"longitude":-77.294978,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Arlington","year_founded":null,"oid":"34907646-764f-4489-a58c-fc402de15d86","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Integrating community with the larger world; creating change *in* people that leads to critical social change.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/chrysalis-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/chrysalis-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EChrysalis is committed to building a sustainable, violence-free culture through intimacy, compassion, radical honesty, freedom of choice in intimate relationships, ecological sensitivity, transparency, and the power of community. Social change and personal transformation are central to our vision.\n\nChrysalis has two houses side-by-side in a wooded setting about 10 minutes\u2019 drive from Washington, DC. The houses can handle eight to ten permanent residents comfortably, with plenty of room for each person to have both personal space and an office or studio if they wish. The common rooms can accommodate up to 50 people for events. The houses front on a large park, with miles of bike and hiking trails and unspoiled nature. Music is an important part of life at Chrysalis.At Chrysalis, each person is empowered to take initiative and create their own projects, healing the society while building a supportive web of intimate relationships that nurture inner transformation. We use many techniques, including sacred touch, non-violent communication, being in the moment, and more. Our goal is to love the world through loving oneself.\n\nChrysalis encourages members to follow their own vision in the context of a creative, supportive community; we find the ongoing cross-pollination of ideas, talents, and energy takes us to a higher and more productive level. Resident non-members and non-residents are also an important part of Chrysalis; we see our community as part of a much larger network.\n\nWe are especially looking for people who want to explore their own limits, both personally and productively, who like to be synergized by being around other creative and effective people, and who would enjoy living in an environment that is both challenging and supportive, that invites you to grow while affirming who and what you are.\n\nWe actively welcome people who are not members to live with us; we value the unique contribution each person has to make. 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It was named by Joan Baez when she lived here. After renting for most of a decade, it was bought by the community in 1976.  This intentional community evolved out of the sixties' counterculture and, most particularly, nonviolence and the draft resistance movement.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22466,"name":"Bohn Farm Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.1647246,"id":22036,"group":null,"longitude":-105.1149714,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1313 Spruce Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"80501","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Longmont","year_founded":null,"oid":"299b739b-b6af-46a7-bd84-4ef935faa0ba","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Multigenerational, Diverse, Sustainable Systems, Healthy Living Practices, Farming, Art, \u0026amp; More...\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bohn-farm-community-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bohn-farm-community-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis community will design and build a wonderful sense of place on a historic six acre family farm in southeast Longmont near the St. Vrain River greenbelt and Isaak Walton Park.  \n*********************\nAn objective among the existing member, active families and adults who prefer healthy living practices, is to live independently among one-another in a supportive and thoughtful manner.  We all believe in developing a community that is oriented around the cultivation and harvesting of agricultural systems and developing systems of sustainability and efficiency.  These are some of the properties that fit within our idea cohousing:\n\u2022\tRespecting the viewpoints of others\n\u2022\tYou don\u2019t know how much you can give until you start giving\n\u2022\tSustainability \u0026amp; Healthy living practice\n\u2022\tEnergy efficiency and smart growth plans (micro \u0026amp; macro)\n\u2022\tParticipate with the greater community\n\u2022\tAchieve an intelligent, strong and self-governing protocols for our community\n*********************\n\n*********************\nJoin us to create the neighborhood that fulfills not only your vision but vision of like-minded individuals: a community with neighbors you feel comfortable collaborating with, spacious gardens, open space for our families to enjoy, two acres of city open space, develop access points to miles of the city's biking \u0026amp; walking trail network, and so much more; there\u2019s that much opportunity as long as you\u2019re willing to work for it!\n*********************\nWe are in the process of working out the Land Option Agreement with the executor to the Bohn Family. The Bohn Family would like to see a cohousing community developed on their historic family property.  We hope to conserve the beauty and rural nature of our site yet integrates a modern feel for today\u2019s trends.  The existing neighborhood association has also warmed up to the existing cohousing members and the development.  \n*********************\nLocation, Location, Location:  \n\u2022\tAlong the Front range\n\u2022\tSoutheast of Estes National Park (45 min)\n\u2022\tEast of Lyons, CO (15 min)\n\u2022\tNortheast of Boulder (20 min)\n\u2022\tBlocks away from US Route 287 (main road to Ft. 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Our guiding principle is, \"Love the land; love your neighbors.\" We enjoy our close relationship with the planet that sustains us. In our actions we endeavor to do to others as we would have them do to us. This means a support for cooperative projects and gift culture.\n\nIt also means we respect the diversity among us. We hope this freedom of implementation will result in a number of different models of sustainable systems. Though we encourage cooperation, it is rarely obligatory. Individuals, families, and income-sharing communities make decisions about their own leasehold, and everyone can participate in decisions affecting the wider Red Earth Farms community. The issues upon which we seek full community agreement are few.\n\nMany of our members are aiming to generate a high percentage of our own food, as well as shelter, fuel, clothing, tools, and other essentials. Nonviolence, permaculture, feminism, independence, and our personal spiritual paths are important to us.\n\nWe are located on 76 acres of rolling hills, with six ponds, several wooded areas, and a small creek. We are on a gravel road less than a mile from Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage and about three miles from Sandhill Farm. We have neighborly relationships with these communities; we share gardening tips, potluck dinners, frisbee games, and other social gatherings. We are open to visitors and we welcome individuals, families, and those of nontraditional lifestyles. We have some availability for new incoming members and are particularly interested in self-motivated folks with a pioneering spirit and a desire to homestead in a community of like-minded neighbors.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22468,"name":"Ma'agal Hakvutzot","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Israel","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":null,"physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.7521065,"id":22038,"group":null,"longitude":-93.599217,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Nationwide","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nationwide","year_founded":null,"oid":"e99fb307-5924-477c-b705-4039c01ab837","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Ma'agal Ha'kvutzot is a federation of groups , urban kibbutzim and cooperative-socialist communities.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/maagal-hakvutzot/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/maagal-hakvutzot/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EMa'agal Hakvutsot is an organisation of communes, urban kibbutzim and communities based on the ideas of socialism and sharing.\n\nThe organisation is a broad platform for the realisation of the sharing ideal.\n\nThe different models for the realization of this ideal creates a productive and dynamic dialogue, incorporating wide-ranging and ever-expanding possibilities for the realization of this idea - as broad a group as possible that can be political partners promoting real change in society.\n\nMa'agal Hakvutsot works to create cultural, societal, economic, and political partnerships between the member groups, whilst constantly striving to expand these partnerships with groups and kibbutzim from the different movements.\n\n\nContact details:\nMichal Gomel Blank, michalgomel@gmail.com\n\n\n\nGroups of Ma'agal Hakvutsot, 2011:\n\n\nUrban Kibbutz 'Migvan', Sderot\nContact: Gil, gil.effect@gmail.com \n\n\nUrban Kibbutz 'Tamuz', Bet Shemesh\nContact: Amnon, aimnon@gmail.com\n\n\nUrban group 'Mifras', South Tel Aviv\nContact: Phillip, philusha1983@gmail.com\n\n\nUrban group 'Adama', South Tel Aviv\nContact: Gili, giliroman@gmail.com\n\n\nUrban group 'Horesh', Jerusalem\nContact: Michal, michalgomel@gmail.com\n\n\nUrban group 'Hevruta', Jerusalem\nContact: Maya, miabiran@gmail.com\n\n\nUrban group 'Kama', Be'er Sheva\nContact: Maya, miabiran@gmail.com","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22469,"name":"CoFlats Stroud","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"England","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.745424,"id":22039,"group":null,"longitude":-2.2198605,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Stroud","year_founded":null,"oid":"0892e8c9-0a27-49c3-b96c-8a7d7404f5bd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing, consensus\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/coflats-stroud/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/coflats-stroud/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThere are now 2 CoFlats Communities in Stroud\nCoflats Lansdown and Coflats Sladbrook. They were both developed by the Cohousing Company, which devdeloped Springhill Cohousing in 2003.\n The first, Coflats Lansdown is an established retrofit cohousing community. All the units are within the main building of what was once a Unitarian Church, built in 1835. The common house, on two floors, is in the apse of the church.\nThe project was completed in 2007. Stroud is in the west of England and is the location of Springhill Cohousing, the first new-build cohousing in Britain. Stroud has four organic cafes, great shops, art venues, community assisted agriculture, and the only \"green\" town council and mayor.\nCoflats Lansdown  consists of 14 self-contained units. The common house has a kitchen, dining area, and a laundry with two washing machines and a dryer. \nAll residents are members of the car share club. It has two automatic Peugeot 107's for the exclusive use of Coflats. The car is very efficient and does about 60 mpg (imperial gallons, not US gallons!)\nCoflats is a three-minute walk from the town centre, where there is 90-minute train service to London and local bus and train connections.\nThere is a sunny courtyard and garden with secure parking for 20 bicycles; each flat has a locker by the bicycle space.\nMembers make decisions by consensus. \nAs at November 2008, there are two flats for sale--check the website for details.\nNearly all the residents happen to be over 50; this was not designed, that's just the age group that were attracted to Coflats. We are open to those of any age.\nCoFlats Sladbrook was established in 2015 and was quickly fully occupied. The residents are mostly in their 20's and 30's, a different demographic to Coflats Lansdown and Springhill. \nThere are 7 flats, each around 600- 800 sq ft. A large common house of 2,000 sq ft containing dining room, kitchen, sauna, guest room, laundry, gym and store rooms.\nCoFlats Badbrook is the first retrofit of a Victorian building to achieve an Energy Performance Certification of 'A' for each flat.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22470,"name":"Intentional Communities Desk (ICD)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Israel","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Israel","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.0486111,"id":22040,"group":null,"longitude":34.8363889,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Seminar Efal","physical_address1":"Yad Tabenkin","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ramat Efal","year_founded":null,"oid":"9cae6502-1e89-4394-9920-c8aa688da5ea","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To foster links with intentional communities from around the world, in order to learn about their life styles and activities, to exchange information, opinions and ideas for mutual benefit.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/international-communes-desk-icd/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/international-communes-desk-icd/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EThe ICD is a contact office between intentional communities of all kinds, all over the world. It is essentially a committee of members of different types of kibbutzim, working mainly on a voluntary basis. It meets every two months or so at Efal, the kibbutz seminar centre, near Tel Aviv. The core of its work is correspondence, usually in English or Hebrew. However, you are also invited to write to us in German, French, Spanish, Dutch, or Portuguese. We'll be able to translate your letter.\n\nThough founded in 1976, for the past 28 years the ICD has issued an English-language, biannual journal CALL (Communities At Large Letter), and for the last ten years a Hebrew version, Kol. It contains articles, newspaper excerpts, opinions, notices, and various information culled from community publications from all over the world. CALL \u0026amp; Kol are papers about communities, for communities, and by communities. The editor is a member of an Israeli urban kibbutz. You can receive CALL free of charge, but a donation will be gratefully received, as will items for publication.\n\nWe have also set up a website devoted to the various forms of communal living around the world. You\u2019re sure to find something of interest there! As the contents of our website and CALL indicate, the term \"commune\" in our name is for brevity-not for exclusiveness. It really means all forms of communal living.\n\nThough originally geared to the big wide world, the ICD in recent years has become active on the Israeli scene, where there is a growing \"movement\" of urban communes. It has issued a series of four Hebrew booklets, \u201cCommunal Living Around the World.\u201d (Your community may well appear in them!)\n\nWe are very interested to hear from you, about life in your own community, your ideology, aims, and your problems\u2013if any. Through such mutual contact, we feel we can help one another by sharing our communal experiences. Any comments on our website or on CALL will be very welcome.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22471,"name":"Sacred Suenos","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Ecuador","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Loja","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-4.2623285,"id":22041,"group":null,"longitude":-79.2253776,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Loja","physical_address1":"Cassilla 1101 812","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Near Villcabamba, Loja","year_founded":null,"oid":"6f704240-405d-4fbd-8a4a-dc005ab9f9ef","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Enironmental + Social Ethics\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sacred-suenos/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sacred-suenos/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESacred Sue\u00f1os is an intentional community on 90 hectares of beautiful but degraded land, located on a mountainside about a two hour hike from Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Our vision is to create possibilities for humanity to live within a functioning ecosystem. \n\nCurrently, there are two projects on the land. The founding site is now called the Seed Camp, a small homestead, pioneered in June of 2004, on land so degraded by decades of unsustainable agricultural practices that nearly nothing could grow in the soil. Much has changed, with the dedicated help of volunteers and residents. Though it\u2019s still a few years from full recovery, the land has now improved to the point of providing several nutritious gardens within an agroforest, as well as a recently planted orchard. Infrastructure has been constructed on this site to house eight to fifteen residents, generally visitors, volunteers, interns, and prospective members of the Sacred Sue\u00f1os community. \n\nWelcome to Sacred Sue\u00f1os\n\nSacred Sue\u00f1os is an intentional community on 90 hectares of beautiful but degraded land, located on a mountainside about a two hour hike from Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Our vision is to create possibilities for humanity to live within a functioning ecosystem.\n\n\nIn the past, the mountains between what is now Podocarpus National Park, and the town of Vilcabamba, in Southern Ecuador, were home to many people who grew their own food from the steep hillsides. Decades ago, however, the residents left their homes for the valley. The last few generations practiced unsustainable agricultural such as burning for cattle grazing.\n\nConstant burning of the plants left the top soil more susceptible to erosion. Any soil that may have been left over lack in nutrients as there was no plants to decompose. Due to the lack of productivity, the steepness, and the two hour hike from Vilcabamba, no Ecuadorians wanted to live and work there. For these same reasons we decided to take the degraded mountainside and call it home, Sacred Sue\u00f1os, in hopes to show that we could make it into a productive site, both for humans to live sustainably as well as to promote biodiversity and create a healthy, growing ecosystem. To achieve this we focus on permaculture and analog forestry practices while experimenting with and demonstrating means of: restoring soil fertility while enhancing resource production; building affordable natural housing; and developing appropriate technologies.\n\nCurrently, there are two projects on the land. The founding site is now called the Seed Camp, a small homestead, pioneered in June of 2004, on land so degraded by decades of unsustainable agricultural practices that nearly nothing could grow in the soil. Much has changed, with the dedicated help of volunteers and residents. Though it\u2019s still a few years from full recovery, the land has now improved to the point of providing several nutritious gardens within an agroforest, as well as a recently planted orchard. Infrastructure has been constructed on this site to house eight to fifteen residents, generally visitors, volunteers, interns, and prospective members of the Sacred Sue\u00f1os community. If you\u2019re interested in a unique experience volunteering in Ecuador, this is where you would be living.\n\n\nAnother site, Wild Blossoms Farm, is located at the entrance to Sacred Sue\u00f1os. It\u2019s a demonstrative regenerative homestead, using a variety of animals (horses, goats, chickens, ducks, quail, and rabbits) and analog forestry techniques to create fertile garden beds within an edible forest. The aim is to create an example of a productive system that can sustain much of the needs of a small family, with high value surpluses, and an easy, comfortable, infrastructure.\n\nBeyond these two projects, there are many other beautiful plots of land where people can manifest their own sacred dreams within the community\u2019s vision. We look forward to growing into the future!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22472,"name":"Mackenzie Heights Collective","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.248423,"id":22042,"group":null,"longitude":-123.168931,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Dunbar/Kitsilano Neighbourhood","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Vancouver","year_founded":null,"oid":"06955fc5-184a-4551-9c14-f569e06aeacf","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cooperative living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/mackenzie-heights-collective/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/mackenzie-heights-collective/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe MacKenzie Heights Collective, formerly known as the King Edward House, has been a cooperative household for over 40 years in the Kitsilano/Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC. We have been operating under the same basic principles of shared living since we were established. We share vegetarian meals, social gatherings, environmental consciousness, ideas and laughter. \n\nEach member of the community cooks one vegetarian dinner per week, and we rotate shopping and household chores. We buy our groceries primarily from local or organic suppliers.  Our shared meals are vegetarian, although individuals do on occasion eat meat within the house as a separate event from our shared dinners. We have hosted a variety of community gatherings including study groups, potlucks, music nights and occasional dance parties (hallowe'en, new years). \n\nOur large, character home has plenty of common spaces, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a cold cellar, and a great view of the mountains and city. We have created a front yard that contains many plants which are indigenous to the Cascadia Bioregion and large trees that shield our home from the road. The backyard has our vegetable/herb gardens, patio, shed/garage, and compost system.  We have excellent, quick bus service to UBC and downtown, as well as secure indoor bicycle storage.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22473,"name":"Adelphi","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Texas","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":29.180501,"id":22043,"group":null,"longitude":-98.488937,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 2423","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"75474","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Quinlan","year_founded":null,"oid":"edc77bb8-2abc-4f98-aaeb-05393ca39968","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To develop and live the beginning of a culture which includes the best of current civilization plus improvements.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/adelphi/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/adelphi/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nAdelphi is an intentional community founded by the author of the book \"The Ultimate Frontier.\" It is a place for those people interested in the philosophy presented in that book to live and interact with others of like mind. The book gives an intelligent explanation of the mysteries of human existence, and provides a practical approach to spiritual growth. Many readers said it tied together the many pieces of their own philosophy they had already learned through living. The book's philosophy is centered on the idea that the purpose of life is personal growth in psychological and emotional maturity. The pursuit of ever-greater maturity is a continuous challenge with great rewards, and it is the ultimate frontier.\nLearning about the community and becoming a member and resident begins with reading \"The Ultimate Frontier.\" Adelphi is a place where conscious, deliberate effort to achieve ever-greater maturity is our purpose, and members work to create a culture that supports that goal. Come live, learn, and grow with us.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22474,"name":"Lifeseed Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.345,"id":22044,"group":null,"longitude":-108.28925,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Mancos","year_founded":null,"oid":"f3842d1a-7636-443d-8a23-a8238da111f0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The Lifeseed Vision: Lifeseed is the conscious realization of Love expressed as a community living in a rich energetic/ sustainable environment, where the unique creative expression of each individual is discovered, nurtured, and shared. By continually creating through unified consciousness, the community aligns in a single harmonic, while opening to the flow of infinite possibilities, inspiring individual and collective transformation, and creating pathways leading to profound universal peace.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/lifeseed/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/lifeseed/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION: Lifeseed is an intentional community dedicated to the discovery and full expression of each individual's creative gifts. Located on 10+ acres, the community is evolving through the INsights of community participants, the Lifeseed Creative Process.  \n\nLocated on nearly 11 acres in southwest Colorado,  with great views, two large greenhouses, sweat lodge and many area activities.  We are near the ancient ruins of Mesa Verde, the canyons of Utah and Arizona, and the rivers and high mountain passes in Colorado. Less than a 1/2 hour outside of Durango. Community activities include hiking, bicycling, river rafting, music events, skiing \u0026amp; cross country skiing.\n\nAt this time we have reconfigured the property to meet the needs of the community and those coming by dividing the property into 3 lots for easy property ownership. One lot has a yurt with room to build, the second has a 2,5oo sq. ft. home with two living spaces and the third is ready to build. They have amazing sunrise/sunset views of the Native American Mt. Hesperus and Mesa Verde \u0026amp; Sleeping Ute Mountain.  This land hosts a high life-giving frequency vortex of powerful energy.  \n \nThis community will continue to unfold as participants share in the group meditative process: Lifeseed Creative Process.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ELifeseed Community\u003C/a\u003E:\nCommunity forming near Mancos, CO\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ELifeseed International Trust\u003C/a\u003E:\nNon-Profit supporting sustainable living technologies\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22475,"name":"CW Lismortel","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Netherlands","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Noord-Brabant","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.487481,"id":22045,"group":null,"longitude":5.444835,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Tourslaan 22","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"5627 KX","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Eindhoven","year_founded":null,"oid":"3e16bf9a-761e-4580-aacc-7e508af6fdbc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/cw-lismortel/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/cw-lismortel/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCW Lismortel is one of the larger cohousing projects in The Netherlands with about 60 households. The project consists of 10 groups (clusters of houses). For the whole project there is a central building for all kind of meetings. The community was built in 1983.\nThe Dutch name for cohousing is \u201ccentraal wonen\u201d (CW).\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22476,"name":"\u00c9coHameaux Les Bernaches","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Quebec","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.738204,"id":22046,"group":null,"longitude":-71.810367,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"rue Gervais","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"J0A 1N0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Estrie","year_founded":null,"oid":"27ab4f67-4a14-4631-8ed8-8ced5435a26f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E \u00abLa motivation pour la cr\u00e9ation de l\u2019\u00e9cohameau des Bernaches vient de la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 d\u2019installer des structures de support social r\u00e9pondant aux besoins fondamentaux de l\u2019\u00eatre humain et de la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 de r\u00e9instaurer des pratiques environnementales saines sur notre plan\u00e8te.\u00bb\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/reseau-des-ecohameaux-et-ecovillages-du-quebec/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/reseau-des-ecohameaux-et-ecovillages-du-quebec/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n\u00c9cohameau des Bernaches\nProjet \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper en milieu rural pour tous ceux qui d\u00e9sirent vivre et travailler avec des gens, et ce dans l\u2019entraide, en harmonie avec l\u2019environnement. Cet \u00e9co-lieu r\u00e9unira un ensemble de personnes ayant fait des choix de vie ax\u00e9s sur la simplicit\u00e9, l\u2019engagement, le respect de soi, des autres et de l\u2019environnement, ceci rendant possible la coop\u00e9ration.\n\nLa cr\u00e9ation d\u2019un \u00e9cohameau est un tr\u00e8s beau projet\n\u2026loin d\u2019\u00eatre utopique, particuli\u00e8rement dans cette p\u00e9riode o\u00f9 il semble y avoir un vent de conscience \u00e9cologique qui s\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8ve. Ce type de projet sans participants convaincus n\u2019est qu\u2019un beau r\u00eave. Pour la r\u00e9alisation de ce projet, il est essentiel de r\u00e9unir des participants matures psychologiquement, ayant d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 ou \u00e9tant en processus de d\u00e9velopper des capacit\u00e9s relationnelles saines. Nul besoin d\u2019\u00eatre parfait, la bonne volont\u00e9, la bonne humeur, le d\u00e9sir d\u2019apprendre avec les autres et de partager ses connaissances ainsi que l\u2019authenticit\u00e9 doivent simplement \u00eatre au rendez-vous.\n\nVoici 7 capacit\u00e9s essentielles pour r\u00e9ussir un tel projet:\n1- \u00eatre capable de r\u00e9flexion;\n2- \u00eatre capable d\u2019introspection;\n3- \u00eatre capable d\u2019\u00e9couter l\u2019autre;\n4- \u00eatre capable de s\u2019exprimer sainement;\n5- \u00eatre capable d\u2019automotivation;\n6- \u00eatre capable de passer \u00e0 l\u2019action;\n7- \u00eatre en processus face au non-jugement.\n \n\u00abL\u2019\u00e9conomie actuelle est en train de nous faire perdre le sens d\u2019\u00eatre, de faire et de vivre ensemble.\u00bb\nRicardo Petrella    \n\nVous pouvez nous rejoindre soit par courriel : respir@aei.ca ou par t\u00e9l\u00e9phone 819-828-0367.\n\n***English translation added by FIC using Google Translate*** Additional info from website.\n\nYou can reach us by email: or by phone 819-828-0367 respir@aei.ca.\nStatus: Network\nWebsite: http://respir81.wix.com/ecohameauestrie\nContact:  L Lemelin\nEcohamlet, EcoFarm multi-family ...\nProject to develop rural for all those who wish to live and work with people, and in support, in harmony with the environment. This eco-site together a group of people who made life choices based on simplicity, commitment, respect for self, others and the environment,\nThis makes cooperation possible.\n\n\n\"The current economy is making us lose\nthe sense of being, doing and living together. \"\nRicardo Petrella\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22477,"name":"Village Terraces Cohousing Neighborhood","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.514845,"id":22047,"group":null,"longitude":-82.190876,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Earthaven Ecovillage21 Benchmark Rd","physical_address1":"Village Terraces Cohousing Neighborhood","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"28711","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Black Mountain","year_founded":null,"oid":"dde2344f-d342-4bcb-acb2-310a3f7ec266","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Neighborhood Cooperation\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/village-terraces-cohousing-neighborhood/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/village-terraces-cohousing-neighborhood/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nVillage Terraces is a neighborhood within Earthaven Ecovillage. Our vision is to create extended family and a deep connectedness to the earth, ourselves, and each other. As the first cohousing group at Earthaven, we are building and living densely in order to share resources, including extensive common space, facilities, and utilities. Of our envisioned four buildings we have built two, which house ten full members, two children, several interns, and a business selling medicinal herbs. We will eventually share the neighborhood with 24 to 30 adults plus children. \n\nThe cohousing style provides \u201capartments\u201d that can include private kitchenettes and baths, with the added benefit of shared common spaces such as a large common kitchen and bath, common gardens, orchards, and a pasture for dairy animals. We also have access to Earthaven\u2019s Council Hall and other community facilities, as well as shared use of most of Earthaven\u2019s 329 acres.\n\nWe share all of Earthaven's ecological and spirit-guided values and agreements. In addition, the following values are particularly important to us:\n\n\u2022\tA desire to raise children together in a neighborhood and village context.\n\u2022\tHonest and responsible communication with an active willingness to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.\n\u2022\tA commitment to consciously and lovingly raising both plants and animals for food.\n\u2022\tLove and acceptance of ourselves, our bodies, and the cycles of life and death.\n\u2022\tCooperative living in common-walled buildings built with local materials.\n\nTo learn more about the process of joining Village Terraces, read our Initial Contact Letter on our website.\n\nJoining Village Terraces Neighborhood means first becoming a member of Earthaven Ecovillage. 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During our long growing season, we produce more than one third of the fruits and vegetables that we consume from over seven acres of carefully tended land, including a small vineyard donated by Bonny Doon.\n\nIn addition to gardening, residents work in our weaving studio, crafting a variety of hand-woven items. Our culinary workshop is also a favorite workplace and produces products including  soothing herb tea and delicious culinary mixes.  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The community must be capable of having a place for everyone, from the cradle to the grave.  (Needs work!)\n\nIt is a daunting goal and not for the feint of heart.  There are numerous challenges to overcome.  Some of the larger of them are:\n\n1: Climate:  This area has winter temps that range into the -30c range and can have anywhere from 3 to 6 months of snow coverage.  Summers can get to nearly 40C with humidity of 90%+.\n\n2: Social:  Canada has a pretty conservative culture in general and does not welcome change or alternative viewpoints.  This area is no exception.  Additionally there is bound to be some upheaval and resistance when changing anything that has inertia behind it.\n\n3: Economic:  This region is probably one of the poorest areas in North America economically.  There are very few opportunities locally and none that are very rewarding.  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Columbus is located on Highway 11, thirty miles south of Deming (off I-10), and three miles north of Palomas, Mexico. Our goal is to live and work in mutual cooperation; to explore methods of gardening and horticulture in the desert. Our spiritual beliefs vary, all paths welcome. We offer workshops  about making bokashi and using effective microorganisms. We have on grid living as well as a designated off-grid area for alternative housing, solar energy, and composting. We have one irrigation well, pristine waster water lagoon and green cemetery. Some residents use solar water distillers. Due to lack of jobs in the area, residents must be self-sufficient.\n\nWe have a small sleeping room for short term rental for prospective visitors or guests.  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As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located approximately two hours north of New York City on 250 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world.\n\nFrom April through October each year, the Seasonal Community, comprised of Seasonal Staff and Seasonal Service Corps Members, join Omega to be part of something larger than themselves, practice compassionate service, and engage in meaningful work and service as part of our immersive holistic studies learning experience.\n\nOmega\u2019s Seasonal Community is involved in all aspects of supporting the program participant experience at Omega. They enjoy our beautiful 250-acre campus, eat delicious meals in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall, and have access to our specially designed Holistic Education Programs and community events, in everything from yoga to the arts to professional development.\n\nTo learn more, visit our website: https://www.eomega.org/seasonal-community-experience","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22485,"name":"Hypatia Cooperative House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Wisconsin","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.0802421,"id":22055,"group":null,"longitude":-89.3753204,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"411 N. 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The commune is located in the valley below Malleswara Peak of the Neela Giri (blue mountain) range, on the bank of a beautiful freshwater river, the Bhavani. The mystic peak and unpolluted waters and air make the commune a pleasant, healthful place to live.\n\nThe commune was established by the end of 2004. Since the location is in the mountains, the weather is relatively cool even in the summer, without the scorching heat of the typical Kerala weather. Winter nights can be chilly. Monsoon rain starts in June and lasts till the end of October. The monsoon can be a windy, somewhat harsh downpour at times; however, those who love rain enjoy it. The local people are friendly; aggressive behaviour, theft, voyeurism, etc., from the local population have not so far been reported. \n\nAbout 400 people visit the commune every year. Most of them are from Kerala or from other parts of India. We do get visitors from abroad, from the USA, Germany, and Iceland.\n\nObjectives of the commune:\n\nThe practice of gender equality; organic farming; preservation and conservation of environment; development of alternative energy resources; treatment of illnesses with fruits, vegetables and sprouts; language teaching; yoga; recycling and reuse; education of the local population in the fields of organic farming and natural pest controls; promotion of natural products; upholding of secular values; respect for the right to worship; rejection of corporate funding; rejection of racism. \n\nThe commune land underwent an organic nutritional enhancement process for three years, and now we are planning on farming. Besides coconuts, we have seasonal mangoes, chakkas, and papayas.\n\nA part of the commune treatment for illnesses is free of cost. The commune treats those from the lower strata of society and teaches them how to avoid dependence on drugs, the corporate drug industry, and the corporate hospital establishment. The commune has succeeded in treating and curing almost all kinds of illnesses, as well as infertility, without medicine. \n\nWe conduct weekly meetings in which local people attend and discuss diverse subjects.\n\nWe eat a healthful diet: fresh coconut, banana, whole wheat or rice, fresh and cooked vegetables, and no coffee or tea (you can have them from the nearby restaurant if you need them). However, we are not fanatic about diet. 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We live in a six-bedroom purple house in the Central District of Seattle, near a food co-op and Seattle University. We are socially conscious, kind artists, activists, organizers, and/or nonprofit workers living out progressive, engaged, and enthusiastic lives. 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If you are inspired by permaculture, Papaji, meditation, bush regeneration, Amma, 5 Rhythms, NVC, Watsu, gardening, John de Ruiter, vipassana, contact dance, yoga, or just long walks on the beach, then you are likely to find people here who share your enthusiasm.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22490,"name":"Kakwa Ecovillage Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":53.301347,"id":22060,"group":null,"longitude":-120.1684609,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 640","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V0J2E0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"McBride","year_founded":null,"oid":"f7b196e5-492a-4865-867c-0f3ddde488a9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Multicultural Ecovillage\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kakwa-ecovillage-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kakwa-ecovillage-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a cooperative community on 540 acres in a beautiful mountain valley, adjacent to one of the best glacier-fed salmon rivers in the world.\n\nKakwa Ecovillage operates as an organic farm and is surrounded by limitless potential for ecotourism and agroforestry.\n\nWe are dedicated to building a sustainable culture with notable influences: GEN, Findhorn, Crystal Waters, and The Centre for Alternative Technology. 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It has been an intentional community since 1968.\n\nWe are diverse in age and gender, and queer-friendly. Our home is often a gathering place for community events, and we like to be involved with our neighborhood.\n\nIn the summer we have a CSA share, and throughout the year we collectively buy food from our local coop. Omega manages the community garden located next door to the house, and residents are involved in taking care of the garden. We value living sustainably and many of us are particularly interested in sustainable agriculture and food justice.   We also own a Hobby Farm/Piece of forest land in northern wisconsin we retreat to for projects and bonding.\n\nWe operate according to flexible principles of consensus. 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We embrace living sustainably on the earth, creating a beautiful place to live, continuing to grow, aging in community, and responsibly honoring our commitment to one another. We are committed to establishing a workable balance between having our own private lives, doing our share for Silver Sage Village, and reaching out to the wider community.\u201d\n\nIn support of our vision, we embrace the following core values:\n\nCompassion \u2013 we strive to more deeply understand and be open-hearted with each other, accepting ourselves and each other without judgment.\nGenerosity \u2013 we freely ask for what we need and strive to give freely what we can.\nRespect \u2013 we honor and support the dignity and worth of each member of our community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/silver-sage-village-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/silver-sage-village-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EBuilt on one acre adjacent to North Boulder's Holiday Neighborhood, Silver Sage is between 28th and Broadway, north of Yarmouth on 16th and Yellow Pine. Silver Sage has sixteen duplexes and attached homes, a community center, and a common green with internal sidewalks and landscaping.\n\nWe are especially proud of our community center, the physical hub of Silver Sage. As residents, we have contributed to the design of this center. The community house includes a gourmet kitchen, a large dining area, two guest rooms, crafts, media, exercise and meditation rooms. Our spacious deck has exceptional views of the Flatirons.\n\nThe private homes of Silver Sage are thoughtfully designed, upscale, and built with the latest sustainable features. Each includes a well-equipped kitchen, living area, bedrooms and baths, as well as outside decks, porches or sitting areas. 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I didn\u2019t.\n\nHas your concept of \u201cliving together\u201d changed over time? Mine sure has. Is there a better way to live than how you are now living that could save money, provide companionship, provide opportunity for a true community, and preserve our natural resources?  \n\nGolden Girls got me to thinking about cooperative housing. Obviously this is a way for everyone to spend less. Four people living in one house can live almost as cheaply as one!\n\nI notice that we share resources for things like libraries, parks, water, roadways, and education, to name a few. Why not housing? The Europeans do it. We stay in our houses one by one or two by two because of a tradition of individual autonomy, choice, and control. I\u2019ve decided those things are not as important to me as a higher quality of life\u2014a shared, sustainable lifestyle.\n\n I grew up thinking how wonderful it would be to live in a shared housing situation with like-minded women who care and look out for each other.\n\nFor many of us, another primary purpose for sharing is social. We often live and work within minutes of hundreds of people without knowing their names, much less their life stories. It\u2019s been proven that we live longer and healthier lives in a household with other residents. \n\nWe often think of the financial or social benefits of cooperative housing, but what about the ecological benefits? Studies have shown that people who live in cohousing recycle more, moderate their use of electricity, and are less dependent on auto transportation for entertainment. Think of the savings alone from shared washers, dryers, freezers, and those loud growling lawnmowers. We could even impact urban development. Cooperative housing diminishes expensive outlays for new roads, schools, and water systems by curbing urban sprawl and encouraging redevelopment of inner cities and suburbs. This is just one of the easiest ways to conserve on all sorts of resources big and small.\n\nIsn\u2019t it time for all of us to consider cooperative living?\n\nSally West lives in a 3000-sq-ft home on the beautiful St. Croix River, in Prescott, Wisconsin, a picturesque little community 25 miles southeast of St. Paul, Minnesota. Check out her website, email her, or call.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22495,"name":"TerraVie","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Quebec","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":45.9597304,"id":22065,"group":null,"longitude":-74.5487326,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"200, chemin Duncan Sud","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"J0T 2V0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Montcalm","year_founded":null,"oid":"81d6ab5f-30e6-41bd-a0b5-10583fd09bd7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Ecologically viable community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/terravie/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/terravie/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ETerraVie is a nonprofit charitable organization that acquires, preserves, and manages land for future generations, of which 25 percent is made available for the development of viable communities. TerraVie is a qualified recipient for an ecological gift, certified by the Minister of the Environment of Quebec.\n \nTerraVie is devoted to scrupulously managing the land at their disposition in conformity with its charter and principles. TerraVie is committed to preserve its objectives, irrespective of the socioeconomic or political context. \n\nThis initiative is based on the principle that land is not a commodity, but a fundamental resource to be maintained for the community as a whole.\n\nAlthough land trusts are established for similar reasons, TerraVie is different in that its purpose also includes the development of viable ecological communities.\n\nIt acts as a local, sustainable, environmentally conscious stimulator while educating the public about the various aspects of lifestyles in harmony with nature. It emphasizes the development of communities that minimize the exploitation of resources and financial speculation on land.\n\nIn Laurentides at Montcalm, TerraVie purchased on September 5, 2006, 250 acres of land with a lake (40 acres) and two downstream rapids.\n\nOn September 5, 2006, TerraVie purchased 288 acres of land near the hamlet of Moncalm in the Laurentian Mountains north of Montreal. The mainly forested land has access to a lake and two rapid flowing streams.\n\nTerraVie rents part of the land (25 %) to two nonprofit cooperatives (housing and employment) that manage the activities of the ecovillage. The cooperatives are responsible for the buildings, but cannot own the land or the natural resources. They are obliged to ensure the ecological integrity of all activities and construction within their territory. The cooperatives must respect the ecological charter and fundamental principles of TerraVie as described on our website.\n\nThe board and members of TerraVie are working towards the creation of a legal structure to facilitate the establishment of community land trusts (CLTs) and ecovillages throughout Quebec. The research studies that stem from this project will be made available to the general public.\n\nTerraVie received the \u00a8Phoenix of the Environment 2007\" award in the categorie \u201csustainable development\u201d for its pilot project at Montcalm. This prize is the highest distinction from the minister of environment of Quebec.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22496,"name":"Sunhouse Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.266638,"id":22066,"group":null,"longitude":-83.849042,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ann Arbor","year_founded":null,"oid":"47f2c4e6-b6f3-4bba-a269-5c162f53a538","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E creating great collective home\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/sunhouse-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/sunhouse-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe have joined together for the purpose of creating a great collective home for ourselves! This is a place that is a joy to return to, supportive of our lives, work, and service, a foundation for friendships, filled with laughter, music, art, yummy food, responsive to, and supportive of life's challenges, respectful of diversity, earth friendly, and a strong contributing household to the Sunward Community.\n\nWe recognize that cooperative living is an ever-evolving work in progress. Miscommunication is bound to happen. Tempers will flare. Feelings will be hurt. And most of the time the collective effort of creating a sense of place, a community, will lift our spirits and make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. We acknowledge the minefield and we enjoy the dance together as we move through it. To this end, house participation, being social, and doing chores are important priorities. \n\nAND YOU? We are open to chatting with folks about possibilities. This would include someone who:\n\n\u2022 Will make our house better than without you\n\u2022 Is passionate about dancing\n\u2022 Is excited about cooperative living\n\u2022 Follows an ecologically sustainable lifestyle\n\u2022 Will say what you mean and do what you say\n\u2022 Is responsible, fun loving, emotionally mature, and financially stable\n\u2022 Likes to eat and cook healthy organic food for a group\n\u2022 Keeps a very clean and tidy house and kitchen\n\u2022 Likes to live without TV\n\u2022 Doesn't use tobacco, artificial scents, or have a furry pet\n\u2022 is enthused to be part of our community\n\nOurs is one of 40 households comprising Sunward Cohousing, an intentional community where resources are shared, lives are simplified, the Earth is respected, diversity is welcomed, children play together in safety, and living in community comes naturally. We are located about 4 miles west of downtown Ann Arbor on 20 beautiful acres including woods, ponds, organic gardens, playfields, an antique barn, and more.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22497,"name":"Moora Moora Co-operative Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Victoria","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-37.72114,"id":22067,"group":null,"longitude":145.570479,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 214","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"03777","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Healesville","year_founded":null,"oid":"e88e7b34-bf69-4bd4-9b89-0abe5131bedb","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To live as a community whose members actively participate in its decision-making and organisation, its work and social life; a community which is socially, environmentally and economically responsible, and which has a broader educational aim.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/moora-moora-co-operative-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/moora-moora-co-operative-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EMoora Moora is a co-operative residential community made up of a diverse group of about 50 adults and 30 children. We deliberately choose to live together in six small hamlets located on a beautiful co-operatively owned 245 hectare property situated at an altitude of 700 metres on Mt Toolebewong.\n\nThe community is situated near the township of Healesville, approximately 67 km, about 90 minutes by car, to the east of the city of Melbourne.\n\nVISITORS\n\nMoora Moora is private property. It is open to visitors only on our open days which are held on the first Sunday of every month at 1.30pm, except on days of Total Fire Ban. On these days you can join a tour of the property, meet some of the members and residents of the community and discuss Moora Moora and how we work together to manage our community and property. \n\nPlease meet at the Octagon (visible from the front gate) at 1.30pm sharp, or tours may have already left. Wear warm country clothes and please don't bring your pets - our property is a haven for wild life. \n\nIf you have never been to Moora Moora before, the monthly visitors day is a good way to start learning about us and our lifestyles. Bookings are not necessary, but if you have questions about our visitors day, please e-mail Sandra Cock at sandra@mooramoora.org.au. \n\nAfter attending a visitors day, it is possible to join us at our community work day, also held on the first Sunday of every month. We work together on the maintenance and development of our shared land and facilities. Because this is a planned day of community work activities, if you would like to come, it is essential that you contact our Works Coordinator Jeremy (jeremy@shub.info) in advance.\n\nIt is sometimes possible for international and interstate visitors to stay at Moora Moora to make their visit more relaxed. To enquire about this, please send an e-mail to info@mooramoora.org.au.\n\nBECOMING A MEMBER\n\nThe process of becoming a member of Moora Moora involves a number of steps and takes between six months and two years. We encourage potential members to visit regularly to allow a deeper understanding of the various aspects of the community. \n\nThose interested in pursing membership become a Friend of Moora Moora, with a payment of a $200 interest-free refundable loan which supports the community. They are encouraged to attend our Co-op Workdays, Directors\u2019 and Community Meetings, our weekly caf\u00e9 and social events and to participate in cluster workdays. Such participation is essential in getting to know Moora Moora and our people and to become known in turn. \n\nAfter this, a Friend may apply to become a non-member resident, if accommodation is available. Living in a cluster as a non-member resident provides a trial in experiencing life as a member of our intentional community, with all the advantages, obligations and at times difficulties that ensue. \n\nUltimately, the non-member resident may nominate for membership, a process which takes some months and ensures the Friend is a good fit for Moora Moora.\n\nFINANCIAL COMMITMENT\n\nEach member of Moora Moora holds a separate shareholding in the co-operative and has a separate financial/economic obligation to the community. \n\nMembers sharing houses are required to have one basic shareholding. Individual members living in a house to themselves are required to have one and a half basic shareholdings. \n\nThe cost of a basic shareholding is around $17,500 (as at Dec 2015), an amount which is indexed and increases each quarter. Quarterly payments of around $400 are required to cover maintenance and other costs of running the community. \n\nIn addition to this, members will need to buy a home. (See http://mooramoora.org.au/membership-97236/houses-for-sale). \n\nMembers are required to contribute a minimum of 60 hours of labour a year, but members can expect to have to spend four or more hours a week in various community activities.\n\nRUNNING THE CO-OP\n\nMoora Moora is a registered co-operative and operates under the Co-operatives National Law. Business meetings of the community are held monthly and are open to members, non-member residents, Friends and sometimes visitors. \n\nDecisions are made by consensus of those members present. The co-op is administered on a day-to-day basis by seven directors, together with a number of committees (eg Works, Land, Finance, Membership). \n\nThe co-op appoints members to roles as co-ordinators or managers, who implement committee decisions. Positions include works co-ordinator, land manager and treasurer.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22498,"name":"Kibbutz Mishol","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Israel","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Northern District","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":32.7051867,"id":22068,"group":null,"longitude":35.3168299,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Carmel 25","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nazareth Illit","year_founded":null,"oid":"d1d1b8cc-41da-4dc7-9636-4f9a9934c38e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Co-operative community, Jewish and Socialist, based on intimate groups - which aspires to self-improvement and to repair social relationships through shared learning , conversation , culture , behavior and economics . As part of a movement , members mobilize in an effort to repair human society and the world, through a vision of an ever expanding socialist society.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/kvutsat-yovel/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/kvutsat-yovel/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EKibbutz Mishol is an Urban Kibbutz situated in the northern Israeli town of Nazareth Illit. There are 75 adult members, building our own new community in a model which is perhaps best described as an urban kibbutz of groups. The age range amongst our members here is from 30 to 45. There are 75 children. We currently reside all under one roof - an 8 storeyed former absorption center.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22499,"name":"Millstone Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Massachusetts","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.38092,"id":22069,"group":null,"longitude":-71.098896,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Somerville","year_founded":null,"oid":"99bb02ae-470c-4a9a-bd9c-9b99b2afb2b3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Local, justice, environmental\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/millstone-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/millstone-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nFounded in 1999, Millstone Co-op is a community of 11 people living and working in Somerville (and the broader Metro area) to make our corner of the world a better place to be. We also strive to make our house a positive, supportive and fun place to call home.\n\nAt Millstone, we share chores and other responsibilities, as well as many of our meals. House members prepare and serve vegetarian dinners three times per week, and guests and friends are always welcome for dinner or for one of our community brunches. We value local community, social justice, diversity, and environmental sustainability, and we try to make choices in what we buy, eat, and do that reflect these values. We also make decisions by consensus and place an emphasis on open communication.\n\nIndividually or as a house, we love to grow things indoors and out; we love making, listening to, and dancing to music; we get involved in local and national politics; we get addicted to really good TV series on DVD (e.g. The Office, Lost, and Project Runway); we brew, bake and can; we read the local free papers and national news blogs (and sometimes juicy tabloids); we go to drag shows, karaoke nights, salsa dances, and bluegrass concerts; we frequent bars and libraries; and mostly if you're into something we're all ears (and eyes, hands, feet, etc.)!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22500,"name":"Komaja","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Switzerland","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"SZ","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.5584283,"id":22070,"group":null,"longitude":-70.880049,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Komaja FoundationMittelurmi","physical_address1":"Komaja Meditationsschule and","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"06442","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Gersau","year_founded":null,"oid":"b5bfe9d8-05c9-48d3-960b-e7505349beea","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E self-realization, radiant love\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/komaja/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/komaja/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n\u201cKomaja\u201d means \u201cradiant love.\u201d It describes a spiritual-philosophical system, as well as an international spiritual community, founded in 1978 by the well-known tantric master Aba Aziz Makaja. Komaja offers a deep and nondogmatic access to spirituality with a complete system of spiritual schooling.\n\nKomaja is a specific form of tantric kundalini yoga, developed by Makaja who, as spiritual master, is at the core of Komaja\u2019s life and its development. Knowledge is Komaja\u2019s connecting spiritual thread, radiant love its principal virtue. The seven main activities of the community are meditation, theoretical studies, development of community consciousness, karma yoga, spiritualization of sexuality (via asceticism or by being sexually active; original methods of realization are given for both paths), spiritual singing, and spiritual sport.\n\nToday Komaja has more than 300 members and many friends who draw inspiration from its model of living. They live all over Europe, Australia, and in North America. Makaja and his community are socially involved in many countries, with humanitarian and ecological activities, scientific and educational/therapeutical activities, etc. Komaja is member of the World Association for Sexology; Komaja\u2019s Love-Erotic Therapy (LET), for overcoming different kinds of addictions, is privately and state financed. 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We intend to grow much of the food we'll enjoy, to work cooperatively, and make decisions by consensus.\n\nWe currently meet online using Yahoo IM. Contact Dan for more information. \n\nWe'll honor the essence of religion by providing a place where we'll share each other's paths. \n\nWe will provide for ourselves through community projects, such as creating retreat space, growing herbal and medicinal plants for marketing or other onsite or mail order enterprises. These would not preclude individual cottage industries or smaller group projects or programs that would enhance the viability of our community.\n\nWe will explore right livelihood, and peaceful existence, and reach out to the greater community and world to provide what we can to help others in whatever way we come to feel meets the community's ability and desires.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22502,"name":"Drumlin Co-operative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Ontario","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.1784107,"id":22072,"group":null,"longitude":-80.232493,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"99 Sympatica Crescent","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"N3P 1X6","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Brantford","year_founded":null,"oid":"a2ee55c4-6533-44fc-85a8-2e4550ec1bcc","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E affordable housing, community, participation, volunteering\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/drumlin-co-operative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/drumlin-co-operative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nDrumlin Co-op is a 91-unit housing cooperative located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Brantford is located centrally in southwestern Ontario, about an hour's drive from Toronto and London, and about three hours from the borders at either Windsor or Fort Erie. \n\nDrumlin was first established in September 1988 and first occupied in 1989. The co-op consists of two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, as well as five accessible units. There is a community centre and office located centrally on the co-op grounds that houses laundry, maintenance and storage facilities, along with the office. There are two staff persons available four days per week. \n\nCo-ops are one of four kinds of nonprofit housing. They are the only nonprofit housing that is democratically managed by the residents. 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The guiding principles of the Sufi Message are love, harmony and beauty.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/abode-of-the-message/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/abode-of-the-message/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe Abode is a residential spiritual community, vital conference and retreat center, school for esoteric study, current home to the executive offices of The Inayati Order, and home to Flying Deer Nature Center and the Abode Farm CSA. \n\nThe mission of the Abode of the Message is to be a residential spiritual community which strives to collectively embody awakening to the Sufi Message of spiritual liberty and unity of religious ideals brought to the West by Hazrat Inayat Khan in 1910. The guiding principles of the Sufi Message are love, harmony and beauty. \n\nIt was founded in 1975 by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and a group of over 100 mystical spiritual seekers hoping to create a beautiful world full of beautiful people. The Abode sits on over 300 acres of beautiful land in the foothills of the Berkshires.\n\nThere are many ways to be here: through a work-study program, short- or long-term residency, a B\u0026amp;B, personal retreats, attending conferences or classes, and Universal Worship service on Sundays.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22504,"name":"Falconblanco","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Spain","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"ibiza","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.031389,"id":22074,"group":null,"longitude":1.476944,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"lugar venta de's forn blanc 11","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"E-07812","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"San Lorenzo/Ibiza - Islas Baleares","year_founded":null,"oid":"1b2f4bcb-c842-4629-b960-4a5c83c6bb59","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Rising awareness, self healing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/falconblanco/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/falconblanco/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFalconBlanco, (established 1975), is situated in the middle of the Island Ibiza, Spain. We give to volunteers from all over the world the possibility to work together, firstly, with the intention to raise awareness individually and as a group. This is part of our work and our main goal. This happens in the frame of daily work with our various projects and to maintain the place and take care of people, animals, and plants. \n\nWe are providing information for all who are searching for a creative way to get out of ones suffering when realizing, that one is stuck in a strait jacket of a common mindset... We give information that can serve as a *key* for people who are asking for it. We are distributing videos, e-books  and printed information worldwide about an effective stress release exercise, to further awareness, growth, and health. We investigate alternative and holistic ways to heal oneself and further self-responsibility to get out of dependencies. We are using various means for this and offer at our website articles, answers to questions, discussions, and downloadable e-books, videos and tapes. We are printing booklets and leaflets. This is done by permanent members and volunteers of FalconBlanco. All offered services are free; money is never involved. All volunteers are doing their work because they are motivated and engaged in our projects. With our actions we intend to start a \u201cpositive chain reaction.\u201d Helping our fellow human beings who are in need, wherever this is showing up, without expecting any reward. Money never is a motive for our doing. Then we can have the surprising experience that the more we give, the more comes back. And with this we are rising to another level, beyond the narrow level of ones 'personality' that is bound and limited to materialistic behavior and thinking. This is not a project or a dream, this is what we are living at FalconBlanco. \n\nOf course we have to deal with all the personal problems people carry with them when coming to live here. Our common goal is to be of help to others, and to get out of worn out habits and mindsets, to go beyond our established personalities. This is hard work and only a few people are capable for it, so we are in need of members who are not afraid to confront themselves and so are able to share our intention. \nWe are in transition and are open now for new members. - Although we have learned to be critical about people who want to share our life.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22505,"name":"Genesee Gardens Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.732535,"id":22075,"group":null,"longitude":-84.555535,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Lansing","year_founded":null,"oid":"4fd4a850-2d1b-471c-a01e-0c8254c106b3","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Genesee Garden Cohousing is a diverse group of neighbors and friends growing a retrofit cohousing community rooted in working together, sharing resources, living with compassion and mutual respect, actively caring for our natural and social environments, embracing peace and tolerance, and promoting the health of ourselves and our wider community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/genesee-gardens-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/genesee-gardens-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOur current membership consists of five families (couples or individuals with children) and ten single adults with no kids or grown kids (total seventeen adults and seven children).  We also have eight associate members who live outside of GGC, some of whom participate very regularly in our activities.  We meet Fridays for a meal together and monthly for business.\n\nIn addition to meals and meetings, we also gather together to share happy and sad events in our lives, celebrate holidays, and hold movie nights and game nights. We have work-parties to accomplish larger community tasks, and garden together.\n\nWe are a retrofit or infill type of cohousing project, using existing houses in the neighborhood to create our intentional community. We have friendly relations with most of our immediate neighbors, some of whom participate in some activities with us.  Currently fourteen houses within our boundary are owned by members of Genesee Garden Cohousing.  Some of these houses are still in the process of major renovation.  \n\nWe are looking for new members! There are houses for sale nearby that, once purchased, could be included as part of Genesee Garden Cohousing. 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Do you want to live in a community of people dedicated to living in harmony with each other and with the earth?  \n\nWe are a small-town, multigenerational EcoVillage on 7.5 acres in Port Townsend, WA, a historic seaport of 10,000 residents. We have a core group of a 35 active participants: 25 adults and 8 children, live on site.  We are flourishing and still growing with the families who joined us this past summer and the spaces that are available for more people to join.\n\nCurrently (January 2018) there is a 4-BR home for sale on one of the twelve 4,000 square-foot lots.  Asking price $399K.  There is also one undeveloped lot available for sale/homebuilding for $110K, which could be shared among two owners. A leased site for a tiny house is available for $300/month.\n\nThe house for sale is south facing \u0026amp; energy-efficient, has foot thick sculpted walls and decorative tree bodies, a \u201ccook\u2019s\u201d kitchen, and a spacious entry room.  Contact us for more information.\n\nPurchase of both the undeveloped lot and house for sale includes ownership of 1/12th of 7-acres of common land/buildings with many amenities, including a large home whose rental income keeps our assessments currently at zero.\n\nWe have rental units that occasionally open up for new occupants. \n\nResidents share ample common gardens, fields, woods, a large 3,600 square foot shop/art/recreation center. We have extensive food gardens, and are currently designing a common house we hope to begin building in 2018. We plan to use 3 acres of our best land to grow food using permaculture, restorative agriculture principles, and other organic methods, and may develop cottage industries. We embrace and seek diversity and especially welcome families with children.\n\nWe share once or twice weekly meals and celebrate solstice and other diverse earth and life cycle days together.  Fun and connecting activities happen often - recent examples:  crafting weekend, hula-hooping, storytelling gathering, gifting circle, food preserving.\n  \nStructured as a Home Owners Association, our members own their own lots and the homes they build on them, and thus have access to mortgages, federal tax deductions and tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.  HOA members collectively own a large 2-kitchen home with 4 bedrooms and one of the lots on which there are 3 rental spots for Tiny Houses, one still available. In 2017 one lot was developed with a duplex for affordable family rental housing.\n\nThe available lot costs $110,000. This does not include the cost of a dwelling, but does include one twelfth ownership of common land and buildings.\n\nWe offer tours once a month prior to our monthly community meeting on the second Sunday of each month, and can sometimes arrange for a tour on another date. Call us to arrange a visit!\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22507,"name":"Newberry Place Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.9616689,"id":22077,"group":null,"longitude":-85.6588999,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"800 Livingston Ave NE","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"49503","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Grand Rapids","year_founded":null,"oid":"8f8fce2d-4d20-4df4-b76e-5eac50d258bb","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E urban cohousing neighborhood\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/newberry-place-cohousing-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/newberry-place-cohousing-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ENewberry Place is an urban cohousing community. The site is in a residential urban neighborhood overlooking downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 20 units on one acre.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22508,"name":"Nevada City Co-housing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.266454,"id":22078,"group":null,"longitude":-121.027063,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"200 Redbud Way","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95959","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Nevada City","year_founded":null,"oid":"5f38a59e-b71c-4936-9a35-4e82f0cc13f5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We share meals and much more with our neighbors. We value collective wisdom, individual uniqueness, balance, and an environmentally sustainable community life.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/nevada-city-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/nevada-city-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a 34-unit cohousing community located within walking distance of a lovely Sierra Nevada Foothill town. Over six of our 10 acres are dedicated to open space. The community was initiated by architects Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett in 2002; the first residents moved in in 2005.\n\nWe are 85 people altogether: 59 adult members, 26 kid/young adult members. This includes many elder members (55+), 10 single adult households, and 16 households with kids.\n\nOur community has many sustainable features, including photovoltaic solar for every home and the common house, sustainably forested lumber in the construction of buildings, passive cooling (air conditioning only in the common house), and hydronic heating systems for very energy-efficient, healthy homes.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22509,"name":"700th Millennium Community (formerly 7th Millennium Community)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Philippines","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Southern Leyte","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":10.1653546,"id":22079,"group":null,"longitude":124.8403408,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Maasin City","year_founded":null,"oid":"18759f18-f845-42c8-9d0b-1ada06269032","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To establish the self-reliant, self-sufficient, self-sustainable communes, cooperatives \u0026amp; ecological villages in the logistic, safe \u0026amp; strategic environments.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/7th-millennium-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/7th-millennium-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n     The 700th (formerly 7th) Millennium Community is the proposed self-reliant, self-sufficient, self-sustainable cooperative composed of a Christian or Messianic camp, beach resort, conference \u0026amp; retreat center, retirement complex, kibbutz, guided tour, with some cottage industries, enterprises, \u0026amp; general consulting services.  The Christians, Messianic, other believers \u0026amp; followers ought to be the creators of jobs \u0026amp; suppliers of the goods \u0026amp; services, rather than mere employees \u0026amp;  consumers.  They ought to be working for the Creator, Elohim, YHVH \u0026amp;/or Christ rather than for the cartel or monopolistic groups, credit, market, material-oriented \u0026amp; for the \"front\" churches, clubs, companies, establishments, industries, institutions, missions, NGOs, societies, \u0026amp; others.\n\n     First, we are going back to the earliest Messianic era by emulating most of the living \u0026amp; working practices of the original New Testament Church (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35).\n\n     Second, we are going to emulate the excellent examples on the self-sustainable communes, communities of the Mennonites, Hutterian Brethren, Amish, Bruderhof, Noiva do Cordeiro, 12 Tribes Community, \u0026amp; few other intentional communities that are religious, secular, ecological, \u0026amp; sustainable villages.  We are also hoping to follow the successful kibbutzim in Israel.\n\n     Third, we are striving to live our daily lives in preparation for our Messiah\u2019s second coming or Utopia whether it occurs in the next 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 years, or beyond!  \n \n     Conceived as the ideal solutions to the problems of the Sabbath-observing, Christians, Messianic, other believers \u0026amp; followers, we in the 700th Millennium Community will pursue the establishment of the self-reliant, self-sufficient or sustainable cooperative so as to provide an alternative homeland to live in for safety, security, ideal retirement living.  To create job opportunities for our fellow \u0026amp; would-be Christians, Messianic, other  leaders \u0026amp; followers:  students, graduates, underemployed \u0026amp; unemployed persons who are interested to search for, to know \u0026amp; understand the general truths, \u0026amp; apply them in their lives.  To seek associations, fellowships, \u0026amp; partnerships with similar intentional communities in other countries, \u0026amp; be their mission, outreach partners in the Philippines according to His will.  The proposed sites would be somewhere in Southern Leyte \u0026amp; other provinces in the Philippines, or when our Creator or Provider opens the doors.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EAlternative, Renewable Fuels and Vehicles\u003C/a\u003E:\nYou have been deceived by the oil cartels!  The alternative \u0026amp; renewable fuels are available since 200 years ago!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EWanted:  Hovercraft \u0026amp; other Modern Transportation\u003C/a\u003E:\nWhy we need the passenger hovercraft \u0026amp; other unique transportation in the Philippines\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EIDL = a Mark of the Beast\u003C/a\u003E:\nThe Christians working \u0026amp; living between west of the International Date Line \u0026amp; east of the Garden of Eden/Jerusalem/Israel longitudinal line have been observing the wrong weekly and yearly Sabbaths for 6 millennia!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EArmageddon, Great Tribulation, Wormwood:  How to Survive\u003C/a\u003E:  We are now living through the major signs of the times.  Who, why, what to do, where, when \u0026amp; how to establish or join other preppers for the endtimes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EKingdom of Elohim on Earth\u003C/a\u003E: The original New Testament Church applied the self-sustainable lifestyle, as clearly described in Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35, which some of the religious, secular groups \u0026amp; individuals globally have been practicing from several decades to over 4.9 centuries.  The unfortunate poor persons in the churches, congregations, assemblies, charismatic movements \u0026amp; other religious organizations need to send \"a note to God\" to ask Him so that the millionaires, billionaires, wealthy \u0026amp; blessed Christian, Messianic members \u0026amp; other worshipers would act on and apply His words.    \n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EHow to Build Inexpensive Homes or Shelters\u003C/a\u003E:\nMillions to billions of the people have the freedom, liberty \u0026amp; option to build the inexpensive homes or shelters. They can chose to follow the self-sufficient, self-sustainable lifestyles of the original Body of Yahshua or Christ that started on the Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago!\u003C/li\u003E\n\n\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22510,"name":"150","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.7488881,"id":22080,"group":null,"longitude":-122.5131749,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 490","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98342","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Indianola","year_founded":null,"oid":"99de4cc5-14d2-44a8-a52a-477857dd5bff","grouping":null,"description":null,"dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22517,"name":"Meadow Wood Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.633205,"id":22081,"group":null,"longitude":-122.634915,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"7771 Beacon Place NE","physical_address1":"Meadow Wood Community","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98311","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bremerton","year_founded":null,"oid":"72fc7886-ab69-4f12-ab78-926fbaae2f63","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Meadow Wood: \"Where neighbors become friends\"\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/meadow-wood-cohousing-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/meadow-wood-cohousing-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThis distinctive condominium cohousing neighborhood near Bremerton, Washington, offers quality reasonably-priced living an hour away by ferry from Seattle.\n \nMeadow Wood is reminiscent of a New England village, nestled in a gently sloping pasture, bordered by a creek, surrounded by tall trees and nature trails. Yet it is located on a bus line and is less than 10 minutes from the Bremerton and Silverdale urban centers.\n\nThe layout of the site balances a desire for personal privacy with the social dynamics of a friendly, inter-generational community. We\u2019re dedicated to bringing out the best in each other, through active listening, mutual respect, an appreciation of differences, and honest caring. Community decisions are made by consensus. There is no single leader, no pooled income, or other required communal practices. Residents either own their units, or rent from others who do. We are committed to an equitable stewardship of the land and resources, with a commitment to uphold the dignity of each person.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22518,"name":"CoHo Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.5464746,"id":22082,"group":null,"longitude":-123.2552601,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"#242","physical_address1":"1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97333","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Corvallis","year_founded":null,"oid":"e87eb81b-0e19-486b-aeb0-f2c228a20544","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We partner as ecovillage neighbors to:\n\n--enrich our lives and refresh our spirits through connection and cooperation\n--meet economic and environmental challenges with creativity and resilience\n--share the power of community to cultivate social and ecological sustainability within CoHo, the broader community, and the world\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/coho-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/coho-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCoho Ecovillage is a 34-unit cohousing community, a mile and a half from downtown Corvallis, and close to public transportation and numerous bike and walking paths. Clustered on 6.8 acres and surrounded by trees and meadows, the units are a mix of flats and townhouses, all designed to support friendly interactions between neighbors. A large common house with a unique solar art installation is the gathering place for meetings, vegetarian meals, and recreational activities. \n\nMembers of Coho Ecovillage are committed to living lightly on the land, embracing diversity and sharing with one another in mutual trust, respect, and support. All learn to listen carefully, use nonviolent communication, and make decisions by consensus.\n\nSince moving into our community beginning October 2007, and we've been busy doing landscaping, building compost piles, planting gardens and an orchard, and getting to know each other better.  \n\nOur residents range in age from infants to grandparents--currently there are 105 folks in our community (two thirds live on-site; one-third who live off-site are Friends of CoHo, Associate Members, or Non-Resident owners).  The overall adult to kid balance is about 3 to 1. We are a mix of income levels, abilities, and family composition. Twenty-six of our 34 townhouses and flats are handicap visitable, and all downstairs flats meet ADA-accessibility standards.\n\nIf you are interested, visit our website and/or come for a tour. We would love to hear from you.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22519,"name":"Eastern Village Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maryland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.9878548,"id":22083,"group":null,"longitude":-77.0300442,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"7981 Eastern Avenue","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"20910","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Silver Spring","year_founded":null,"oid":"70ef15a7-dffc-4b94-b5f1-ff7adbd7d976","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/eastern-village-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/eastern-village-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EEastern Village is a 56-unit cohousing community in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, just a few blocks from the Silver Spring metro.\n\nThe first organizing meetings were held in late 2002, with 40 members on board within five months. Move-in started in October 2004. \n\nOur building is a gut rehab of an abandoned 1950s-era office building in a formerly scruffy part of downtown Silver Spring. The building incorporates a number of green building features (ground-source heat-pump system, high-efficiency central hot water, etc.), and is LEED Silver certified.\n\nEVC is legally structured as condominiums. 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The vision we are manifesting is expressed in the book True Human Freedom:  The Inspiration and Argument for GaiaYoga Culture, by Ano Tarletz Hanamana.  We\u2019re dedicated to living in harmony with the Earth, connecting with Spirit, engaging personal growth and healing, fostering cooperative community, and developing holistic and sustainable life patterns. We practice and teach Permaculture and other sustainable food systems, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), natural raw diet (Instinctive Eating and The Primal Diet), Light on Shadow (Shadow Work) connection parenting, cooperative living, and holistic and shamanic spirituality.  \n\nOur lifestyle includes:\n1) Living simply, sustainably, and close to nature - rurally and off-grid in low-impact eco-dwellings; growing food; operating eco-businesses; and trading for goods and services.\n2) Cultivating a healthy self through eating a raw \u0026amp; organic diet; having an active work/service life; engaging personal growth work; balancing autonomy and interdependence; having a life-affirming orientation toward sexuality (this includes, but does not require, polyamory/polyfidelity); and being clothing-optional.\n3) Establishing a land-sharing community that's intimate, caring, and feels like family. This includes practicing cooperative decision making, nonviolent communication; cooperating relative to resources and land development; having community businesses; sharing childrearing; and having fun together!\n4) Integrating spirituality into our communal life through morning circles, prayer, hatha yoga, rituals, shamanic journeying, rites of passage, and spiritual study, all according to individual preferences.\nOur dream is for GaiaYoga Gardens to be a beacon of light and love and a living example of the kind of world we want.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EBand Camp - Nagdeo\u003C/a\u003E:\n2010 Recording from GaiaYoga Gardens' band\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003Ehttp://www.gaiayoga.org\u003C/a\u003E:\nGaiaYoga Gardens' main website\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EMySpace - Cocos4Pele\u003C/a\u003E:\n5 of Ano's songs recorded in 2001\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EGaiaYoga Gardens on facebook\u003C/a\u003E:\nIf you're having trouble, search for \"GaiaYoga Gardens\" after signing in to facebook\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22521,"name":"Walnut Street Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Oregon","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.041301,"id":22085,"group":null,"longitude":-123.061636,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1680 Walnut St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"97403-2062","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Eugene","year_founded":null,"oid":"399b61cb-b2aa-45c5-8529-9cfd83c3651f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We provide affordable shared housing with a strong inclination towards social change \u0026amp; sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/walnut-street-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/walnut-street-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWalnut Street Co-op is a social change oriented cooperative household in Eugene, Oregon. In September 2000 we moved into a large, rambling house together, seeking to build community. Three years later we formed a legal co-op, funding the project with many small loans from like-minded individuals. As housemates, we eat dinner together, share chores, attend house meetings and work parties, and have a basic commitment to resolve conflicts. We trust that each person holds a piece of the truth, and we are committed to deep listening with each other. Over time we\u2019re finding that our friendships are deepening and a shared vision is emerging based on creating shifts in society toward dialogue, deliberation, and integration of diverse viewpoints.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EWalnut St. Co-op Adventures\u003C/a\u003E:\nOur blog - lots of pictures, house activities, some recipes, etc.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EWalnut Street Co-op\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EWalnut St Co-op and Friends\u003C/a\u003E:\nour Facebook page\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22522,"name":"Beannachar Camphill Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Scotland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":57.1190638,"id":22086,"group":null,"longitude":-2.1716551,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Banchory-Devenick","physical_address1":"South Deeside Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Aberdeen","year_founded":null,"oid":"3cd804c5-3ea3-42f5-924b-8ce256167288","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/beannachar-camphill-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/beannachar-camphill-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nMission Statement of the Association of Camphill Communities*\nThe Camphill movement, which was founded in 1940, works to create communities in which vulnerable children and adults, many with learning disabilities, can live, learn and work with others in healthy social relationships based on mutual care and respect. Camphill is inspired by Christian-based ideals as articulated by Rudolf Steiner, and is based on the acceptance of the spiritual uniqueness of each human being, regardless of disability or religious or racial background.\n*from www.beannachar.co.uk website\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22523,"name":"La Grande Cense Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Belgium","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Brussels-Capital Region","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":50.69054,"id":22087,"group":null,"longitude":4.2026,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Clabecq - Tubize","year_founded":null,"oid":"3aa7236a-f9a0-400c-9a0e-2360ffb124c5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E cohousing, ecology,\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/la-grande-cense-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/la-grande-cense-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe first cohousing community in Belgium is located in a transformed farmstead near Brussels. We are 33 adults and 23 children living there since january 2011 in 22 units.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.lagrandecense.be/'\u003Ehttp://www.lagrandecense.be/\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.samenhuizen.be/'\u003Ehttp://www.samenhuizen.be/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22524,"name":"New Brighton Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":36.988921,"id":22088,"group":null,"longitude":-121.93492,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"6020 Soquel Drive","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95003","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Aptos","year_founded":null,"oid":"7f397d74-43a0-4f3e-8ef3-c7aa9737f6f9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We are interested in living sustainably as a community with committees to manage the organization and affinity groups to maintain the property. Although we are in a business partnership together, we also have strong social connections.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/new-brighton-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/new-brighton-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ENew Brighton Cohousing is an owner-occupied townhouse community, located at 6010-6034 Soquel Drive in Aptos, California, less than one mile from the beach. It was formed out of the umbrella organization Santa Cruz Cohousing and was established in the fall of 2007. \n\nCurrently we are a community of 19 adult members, three children, four cats and three dogs. About half the community works or has worked in social services and the other half in education, the sciences, medicine, and planning. Our ages range from 2 to 81. We enjoy each other's company and share a common interest in living more sustainably. \n\nThe property consists of 11 individually owned 2-story townhomes in 3 buildings, and  one 1600-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom  house, all situated around a central courtyard. We use the house as our common house, with kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a children's room, and guest room.\n\nCommunity amenities include two group meals per week, a guest room, dining and meeting space, indoor and outdoor children's play areas, common garden and orchard. \n\nOur community is designed, owned, and managed by the residents. Membership requires participation in meal preparation once a month, active participation on a committee and an affinity group as well as participation in quarterly community-wide work parties. 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Supporting and nurturing each community member, from infant to elder,\nand treating each other with kindness, compassion and respect.\n2. Welcoming people of diverse identities, including race, ethnicity, spirituality, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family composition and\nsocio-economic status.\n3. Building relationships and connections through daily interactions, community meals, activities, celebrations, rituals, work and helping one another.\n4. Raising children together in community.\n5. A decision-making process that builds consensus by soliciting and valuing input from all, ensuring that everyone is heard and resulting in decisions\nthat everyone can agree to live by.\n6. Resolving conflicts through honest, direct and respectful communication.\n7. Giving our care, time and work to ourselves, our families and homes,\nour community at Rocky Hill, the wider community and the world.\n8. Improving our collective and individual stewardship of the earth\nand minimizing our impact on the planet.\n9. Creating and maintaining an emotional and physical environment\nthat encourages and supports mutual concern and well-being.\napproved january 9, 2010\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/rocky-hill-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/rocky-hill-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe have created a neighborhood that recaptures the essence of community, a human environment that fosters interconnectedness, safety, growth, and meaningful live.  The physical environment serves the needs and enhances the well-being of the individuals and the community.  We wish to live in harmonious relationship to our place on the earth.\n\nOur cohousing neighborhood includes 28 homes (mostly duplexes) clustered around a common house. 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Construction was completed in 2004 in the new Holiday Neighborhood, an urban infill site in North Boulder. Many environmental features and materials were used in the construction of Wild Sage.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22527,"name":"Yulupa Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.43923,"id":22091,"group":null,"longitude":-122.6673018,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1346-A Yulupa Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95405","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Santa Rosa","year_founded":null,"oid":"968ed9a3-fad5-4277-a85f-d74396571899","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E urban cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/yulupa-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/yulupa-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nYulupa Cohousing is a 29-unit urban-infill cohousing community in Santa Rosa, California, an hour north of San Francisco in Sonoma County. We moved in in July 2005. We frequently have turnover, so contact us if you're looking to buy or rent in this area. (Units include studios, one, two and three bedrooms, and one large four-bedroom high rise unit!).\n\nWe are a diverse, intergenerational community. Excerpts from our Vision and Values include, \u201cOur community's spirit grows out of profound respect for the natural world and our human connection to it\u2026 We seek to provide mutual support, inspiration, warmth, and openness to each member in a way that nourishes many generations.\u201d Other values include diversity, acceptance, privacy, learning, growth and innovation, communication, and environmental and ecologic consciousness.\n\nThis was a developer-driven cohousing development with Michael Black, architect, who has designed two other cohousing communities in northern California. This is his most colorful, playful, and innovative design.\n\nCommon areas include a large common house with kitchen, dining room/multipurpose room, kids\u2019 room, laundry room, and lounge. Also on the property are a guest room, exercise room and a workshop. A garden area is on site, and people sign up to claim a plot.\n\nCheck our website to view floor plans and to read current member bios, our values statement, and more.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22528,"name":"Village Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Wisconsin","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.0591808,"id":22092,"group":null,"longitude":-89.3961607,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1104-A Mound St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"53715","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Madison","year_founded":null,"oid":"0fa50445-b2ed-4560-a577-4fd1fcf538dd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We choose to live in cohousing so that we may nurture ourselves, each other, our relationships with neighbors and the wider community.  \nWe create and sustain our village with a sense of practicality and aesthetics\u2014in ways that express a sense of place and an intention to live in harmony with the environment.  \nWe strive to live in ways that nourish the spirit of community, yet respect the individual needs for privacy.  \nWe seek to: reflect diversity; to honor our connections to the land and locale; to make decisions in general by consensus; to negotiate differences in a principled fashion; and to share the daily and weekly work of keeping things going. \nWe believe that the creation of this community is a process that is evolving and will continually evolve as we grow and learn from one another.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/village-cohousing-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/village-cohousing-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EVillage Cohousing Community is an urban infill community, built on a half city block in Madison, Wisconsin. We are located within easy walking, biking, and bussing distance of the University of Wisconsin, downtown Madison, two hospitals, and several areas of small shops, eateries, studios and parks.\n\nAbout 1/3 of our 38 members are original residents who moved in in 1999. Our ages span several generations running from 5 to 84 years old.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22529,"name":"Temescal Creek Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.8043637,"id":22093,"group":null,"longitude":-122.2711137,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Temescal Creek Cohousing","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"94609","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Oakland","year_founded":null,"oid":"7ee3cdc3-fd4c-4614-978f-19b72fa8e15c","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E retrofit cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/temescal-creek-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/temescal-creek-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\n11 family retrofit community, North Oakland\n\nFor more info, please read http://www.cohousing.org/cm/article/temescal\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22530,"name":"Springhill Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"England","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.748643,"id":22094,"group":null,"longitude":-2.212623,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"C/O 16 Springhill Cohousing","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"GL5 1TN","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Stroud","year_founded":null,"oid":"db41ab91-079c-464b-a15e-0415dffdf211","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing and Consensus\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/springhill-cohousing-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/springhill-cohousing-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ESpringhill Cohousing Community is the first new-built cohousing community in Britain. There are 20 houses and 15 apartments, and of course a large common house (2500 square feet). The two-acre site is very close to the centre of Stroud, a town of 25,000 with a Green mayor and four organic cafes. The train station is a short walk away; it is a 90-minute trip by train to London.\n\nThe project was 80% pre-sold even before legal completion (ownership) of the site and before building permission had been granted.\n\nBuilding work was done in phases, starting in 2003, and was 98% complete by February 2005. The last residents have now moved in and the first house is for re-sale.\n\nWe used a \u00a34M facility from the Coop Bank to pay for the building phase.\n\nThe Common House is on three stories. \n\nThere are five regular shared meals in the common house. All meals are vegetarian organic.\n\nWe are committed to consensus decision-making and have undertaken DIY (do it yourself) training. We have an under-used Disputes Committee as well as a buddy system for resolving conflicts. 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Stone Avenue","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"85705","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Tucson","year_founded":null,"oid":"315ca7ac-3e50-4634-9571-2f52b01cdf68","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Environmentally responsible, cooperative living in the Sonoran desert.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/stone-curves-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/stone-curves-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EStone Curves Cohousing is an intergenerational community of 48 townhomes and condos located in sunny Tucson, Arizona. Our location, active community, affordable homes and beautiful native landscaping make Stone Curves a highly desirable cohousing community. Our homes are connected by a lovely circuitous tree-lined path where children scooter, and neighbors walk and talk. For the physically active, we are a quick 10-15 minutes drive to the Catalina Mountains, where hikers can access 100+ miles of trails for day hikes or backpacking trips. The Rillito River Path is 1/2 mile away where bicyclists, joggers and walkers enjoy accessing 130 miles of a non-motorized shared-use path. Within walking distance we have several grocery stores, shops and restaurants. We are also located on a transit/bus line that takes you the four miles to Downtown Tucson. Tucson, with its progressive politics, boasts three cohousing communities. One-half mile to our East is Sonora Cohousing and 4 miles to our West is Milagro Cohousing. \n\nOur community amenities include a large lawn for playing, a flock of chickens, a large community garden with 23 beds, a citrus grove, a treehouse, and playground. Our large 3,850 square foot common house has 16 rooms for all activities. The three guest bedrooms, teen room, exercise room, library, office, living room, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, and tot room surround a outdoor courtyard. Off to the side of our dining room is our outdoor gas grill and picnic tables. Accessible next to the common house is the children's playground, pool and spa. Behind the common house is our compost area, citrus grove (fed by grey water system) and 800 square foot workshop.\n\nExplore our website and learn about our wait list. Demand exceeds supply for our homes, so getting on our wait list is the way most families join our community. Most homes sell within a week of being posted to our wait list.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22532,"name":"Roberts Creek Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"British Columbia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":49.4226057,"id":22096,"group":null,"longitude":-123.6418027,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1131 Emery Road","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"V0N 2W0","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Roberts Creek","year_founded":null,"oid":"f0460ca6-f45c-4fbe-9b12-d36eb8a57423","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E OUR VALUES: \n\u2022\tDecisions will be made by consensus. \n\u2022\tDiversity will be encouraged with respect for and celebration of differences. \n\u2022\tPets will be permitted as long as there is a limited number and owners are considerate to the community and the impact on the property. \n\u2022\tThe community will be environmentally friendly by not using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, chemical cleaning products, wood stoves or dirt bikes. \n\u2022\tPriorities include diversity, respect, safety, health, aesthetics, friendship, quiet and peace.\n \nOUR VISION: \n\u2022\tTo work together to create a multi-generational community of varying race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability and financial status where residents as well as the natural environment will thrive.\n \nOUR INTENTION:\n\n\u2022\tTo support each other, share resources and strive to be stewards of the land and live in harmony with the larger community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/roberts-creek-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/roberts-creek-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nRoberts Creek Cohousing is the first purposely built, rural cohousing community in Canada. After five and one half years of plotting, planning, sweat, tears and approximately five hundred meetings, we began construction in late 2003. All 31 homes were occupied by December 2004.   \n\nOur community is home to a rich diversity of adults and children from Canada and elsewhere (USA, U.K.,  with children from Guatemala and Kazakhstan). Currently we have approx. 50 adults ranging in age from 18 - 83 and 16 children.\n \nOur site is 20 acres, with the buildings occupying 9 acres. The houses are mostly single-family homes with some duplexes.  We share a small community garden, woodworking shop and space for teens, small ceramic studio and exercise equipment. \n\nWe have a large common house that is central to the physical and emotional heart of our community.  Since the common house was finished in June 2005, we have been sharing regular community dinners together (twice a week so far). \n\nNow that the hardware is in place we are beginning to focus more on the work of creating honest and authentic connection.  It's not always easy, however most members are committed to learning. 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One unit is still available for sale.\n\nWe have 4.37 acres on the Chase River in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With a view of Mount Benson (and sunsets), the property is a delightful piece of country in the city covered with trees, a heritage orchard, seasonal pond and wildflowers. \n\nOur 25-unit building is designed to maximize green space and provide the best opportunities for social interaction. Our common house includes a kitchen, dining room, lounge, office, children's playroom, craft room, woodworking shop, exercise room and soundproof room for music practice, plus two guest rooms.\n\nEach unit is self-contained with its own kitchen and individually-owned (strata-titled condominium), and includes shared ownership of the land and common amenities. They range in size from one-bedroom to three-bedroom-and-den. \n\nWe currently have one three-bedroom-and-den unit for sale at $409,000 CAD. However, we may also have other units available in the future, so please contact us to find out if we have a home that's right for you. \n\nAlthough we are located in the city, Pacific Gardens is a haven of serenity. Down by the river in the forest of fir trees, you can imagine yourself far away from civilization; yet we are within a block of the bus and are minutes by car or cycle from downtown and local shopping. 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As part of that commitment we maintain a system of ride sharing, subsidized MBTA fare passes, and community bicycles. We use a modified consensus process to make decisions and are committed to resolving conflicts through honest, direct, and respectful communication. \n\nFour hours of member work per month are expected but we are in process of revising this system. Participation in group meals in encouraged, but not mandated. We strive to work cooperatively for mutual benefit, while respecting personal autonomy and the privacy of one's home. We actively participate in neighborhood events and act as a CSA drop-off site. \n\nWe do on-site composting and have eight raised-bed gardens with organic soil. We are committed to conserving natural resources through environmentally-sound construction, energy conservation, recycling, and reducing consumption by sharing materials. All common areas and individual units are accessible to people with disabilities. 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We try to be quite flexible, allowing people to have individual preferences, and only have a minimum of compulsory activities and obligations.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/ibsgarden/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/ibsgarden/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are a community just outside Roskilde, 30 km west of Copenhagen, Denmark, with 20 apartments, a common house, and a lovely garden. We are a mix of singles and families, with and without children. Most of us have jobs and lots of other activities outside the community. 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Ann Arbor is unique in having 3 cohousing communities on the same block.  This allows for expanded community and greater sharing of resourses.   Touchstone is a community created and sustained by its residents with the intention of sharing the joys and challenges of life and appreciating each individual. Decisions are made using consensus. For more information, call Robin at (734) 274-9110 or email tours@touchstonecohousing.org.  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Built in 2001, our community comprises 23 energy-efficient homes, a working farm and dairy and a number of member-owned agricultural enterprises: award-winning cheese, frozen yogurt, mushrooms, maple syrup, and sheep. Our 260-acre property includes a large common house, barns, hiking and cross-country ski trails, a managed forest, pastures, sugar bush and gardens. Homes feature solar hot water, passive-solar orientation, green building design, a central wood-burning system, and high-speed internet.\n\nOur community is intergenerational, with ages ranging from babies to 80s. Kids love having a playing field, their own art area, acres and acres of woods to explore, and the opportunity to learn about farming through 4H. Adults have fun here too, with frequent community dinners and lots of social events: open mikes, an annual prom, special dinners, singing, campfires, and frequent impromptu gatherings. Our decision-making is by consensus, and we have a very strong informal mutual support system (we take care of each other). A few of our residents are retired; the rest practice a variety of professions including forestry, sustainability nonprofits, homemaking, medicine, farming, cheesemaking and high tech. Serious about trying to live more sustainably, both in our infrastructure and in our lifestyle, we look for members who share our interests and intentions and who will be active participants in community life.\n\nCobb Hill Cohousing is located just 20 minutes from Dartmouth College and from one of New England\u2019s premier medical centers. This is a vibrant area where the arts flourish and outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Excellent schools and a healthy, safe environment make it a great place to raise children. 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Our consensus decision making  is guided by four core principles: Community, Diversity, Sustainability, and Affordability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/pacifica/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/pacifica/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EPlease visit our website www.pacificaonline.org for a full description.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22543,"name":"Altair EcoVillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Pennsylvania","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":40.1336266,"id":22107,"group":null,"longitude":-75.5778849,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"P.O. 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We follow the traditional Cohousing model, but are more of an EcoVillage.  We are looking to build 35 units for multi-family, ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom units. We have purchased an 8 acre site in Kimberton village and have purchased homes adjacent to the open land to assure we have access. Currently, we are working with the Planning Commission of the Township to update the Zoning to include an EcoVillage. \n\nWe hold two meetings a month - a Discussion Group and a Site Development business meeting. We are soliciting new members and friends to help with the pre-approval costs.\n\nOur goal is to build homes that are close to LEEDS platinum, with net-zero energy heating and cooling.  We would like to be able to help provide housing for the Waldorf School and the Camphill Village close by.\n\nWe anticipate having a Getting-it-Built workshop and design retreats for the site, Common House, and housing designs in the coming year. We have contacted banks and foundations to help with the funding.\n\nWe seek people of all ages and income levels. We have a competent developer, a zoning consultant, a land planner, and an architect.  We have formed a non-profit to create a funding stream to support local members.  At the moment, we need a solid group of investors!  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We are part of the first community co-op system in Colorado. We are owned by the Boulder Housing Coalition, a nonprofit organization currently providing affordable housing to the Boulder area. The co-op is a mix of students and non-students. 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We are all concerned with social and economic justice. We are queer-friendly, tolerant, inclusive, and affirming of each other's lifestyles.  We share vegetarian and organic food and are active members of our local food co-op. We make decisions by consensus and all contribute our labor into keeping our house and our community going. We're all friendly, down-to-earth folks; feel free to contact or visit us.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22546,"name":"Seekers and Settlers","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Florida","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":29.675246,"id":22110,"group":null,"longitude":-81.714808,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Wakulla Springs","year_founded":null,"oid":"62a14579-8d4d-4806-837d-8fa688a55237","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Help each one live a good life\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/seekers-and-settlers/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/seekers-and-settlers/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EI am in the process of getting back to the community by September of 2016, after being away for a few years.  If you want to participate in the sweat equity of cleaning up the land \u0026 buildings, please contact me.  I hope to have livable shelter soon, but in the meantime, there is tent space galore!\n\nOn my recent (Dec 2010) visit, I received a great deal of spiritual nourishment from just spending time in the Spiral Garden again.\n\nI will be visiting the west coast about every 3 or 4 months for the next phase.\n\nThanks for your interest in and support of intentional communities.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22547,"name":"The Priorities Institute","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.7069307,"id":22111,"group":null,"longitude":-104.9564084,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"305 E Bayaud","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"80209","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Denver","year_founded":null,"oid":"f3494531-2068-4d7c-9946-6d47d8085697","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sustainable Land Use Planning\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/the-priorities-institute/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/the-priorities-institute/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe run an educational nonprofit organization and focus on moral evolution, current events, governmental structure, land use planning, and car-free city designs; see: www.priorities.org and www.gr8city.com. We create models for autoless, livable cities for eco-homes to cities up to 90,000 people. We are offering design work for eco-cities, intentional communities, and cohousing for select groups. Ideally, we'd love to have investors to create a development. We're also open to join a community, preferably an Ithaca-ecovillage-type development. We're not of a particular religion, but we are tolerant. We love reading, designing sustainable communities, well-behaved pets and kids, research and writing, visiting hip communities, educational programs, homeschooling, history, gardening, light partying, controlled drinking, silly humor, tasty foods, lotsa friends, meeting interesting folks, music, living in the here and now while reflecting on the past and planning a better future. Contact: Logan Perkins at the phone number or email address listed above.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22548,"name":"Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"New Zealand","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Auckland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-36.8114276,"id":22112,"group":null,"longitude":175.1098294,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Waiheke Island","physical_address1":"182 Awaawaroa Rd  Rural Delivery 1","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"01971","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Waiheke Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"69b74944-2bee-42a4-abe2-be48fa1f31ac","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our community is based on cooperation, honesty and consensus.\nWe have a willingness to balance individual needs with the greater good of the community, while also valuing people\u2019s diversity.\nOur community vision statement is as follows:\n\u201cWe live in community, creating a safe, sustainable environment that encompasses and enhances wholesome relationships with each other and the land. We are a community who understands that our actions and behaviours influence the world of the future.\u201d\nTo protect the native wildlife, there are no cats or dogs on the property.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/awaawaroa-bay-eco-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/awaawaroa-bay-eco-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EAwaawaroa Bay Eco-Village owns 169 hectares (420 acres). There is a large wetland and estuarine system and a number of large pockets of regenerating bush. The village established NZ\u2019s first private sanctuary for the endemic long finned eel (tuna \u2013 a Maori word for the eel).\nA large section of the bush is covenanted with Department of Conservation.\nTo protect the native wildlife there are no cats or dogs on the property. \nNon toxic and energy-efficient building materials and methods are required. An internal building code is in place that is administered by a building committee. Most families use alternative power systems and there are a number of electric cars and bikes and biofuel vehicles on the property.\nA communal tractor shed/barn has been built as well as a multi-purpose mud-brick community house and an accompanying abolution block which are used for meetings, celebrations and various group activities.\nWe aim for a chemical-free environment with all land-use practices to be organic. All land use is organic and several members practise Bio- dynamics. One land-base businesses operate from the community \u2013 a certified organic nursery \u2018Gulf Trees\u2019 which grows native fauna and another is in the process of being established.\nProtecting and enhancing biodiversity in our ecosystems and natural habitats is a priority.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22549,"name":"Amata Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Georgia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":33.76277,"id":22113,"group":null,"longitude":-84.33154,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"317 Nelms Ave NE","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"30307-2105","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Atlanta","year_founded":null,"oid":"ab6e4211-6d8c-4a4f-bc61-333840c145b2","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To provide an educational model for holistic living in an urban environment.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/amata-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/amata-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe are in one of Atlanta's most vibrant areas.  Four miles away is downtown; one mile away is Atlanta's biggest alternative business district with a large natural-foods co-op. Within one-half mile are a fifty-acre city park, a sixteen-mile-long off-road bike trail, a subway station, and numerous bus stops. Two blocks away are shops and restaurants. Sidewalks, trees, and greenery are very abundant throughout the area. Our property intertwines with the Lake Claire Community Land Trust. And next to that is the Lake Claire Cohousing Community.\n\n     Amata and the Land Trust are on a gorgeous, hilly, 2.5-acre plot with organic gardens, fruit orchards, solar well, farm animals, ponds, sauna, fire circle,  playgrounds, picnic tables, and a playfield. We have one large permanent house and several cottages.   \n\n     People who visit here remark how it has a country in the city feeling. They are amazed at how much greenspace and gardens we have for an urban location.\n\n     We have 4 core decision makers/owners and 24 residents who rent rooms and have input on some issues. We are moving toward allowing the residents to run the houses and handle the finances and hope to create a cooperative at some point, though most people seem to prefer to rent and have the freedom from handling daily management and finances.\n\n     Amata's residents are varied in age, sex, religion, diet, race, career, education, etc. We have few rules except toc lean up after yourself and respect each other and the property/land/neighborhood.  Absolutely no hard drugs, no tobacco smoking indoors, or regular drunken behavior. No animals allowed in building commons. Our maintenance\nman cleans all common areas and does the yardwork, he keeps the place clean and tidy, and repairs are done quickly.\n \n      For fun there are various neighborhood festivals that  as well as drum circles and other musical events. There are a few festivals a year on the neighboring Lake Claire Land Trust. Nearby are plenty of coffee shops, art galleries, playhouses, music venues and other places to relax, plus restaurants and a good small grocery store. \n  \n     Rents at Amata are reasonable for the neighborhood. As of 2015, these average about $650 for a medium bedroom with nice views of nature, utilities and wifi included, plus large tv with good cable.  We provide common food basics plus fresh fruit and fair trade coffee. Kitchen and bathrooms are shared, no particular group meals\nbut they happen spontaneously depending on who wants to cook, we don't have rules about that.\n\nAs of October 2015 we may have homes for sale. Please email or call us if you are interested in buying a home.\n\nIf this sound interesting to you, email to arrange a visit;  rooms open up about every 1.5-2 months on average. So come on by and visit, see if you like what we offer and it seems like a good fit.\n\nPlease try emailing us before calling or texting. Click \"send message\" button on the right. If you need to contact us on short notice feel free to call or text.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22550,"name":"Prairie Sky Cohousing Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Canada","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Alberta","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":51.079937,"id":22114,"group":null,"longitude":-114.054304,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"100 - 403 31 Ave NE","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"T2E 9B3","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Calgary","year_founded":null,"oid":"1597667a-b3ea-4719-a279-9be0e32317b2","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E close urban community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/prairie-sky-cohousing-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/prairie-sky-cohousing-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are an urban community of 18 households: singles, couples, and families. We completed Alberta's first cohousing project in May 2003. Prairie Sky is on three quarters of an acre two and a half miles from downtown Calgary, in three buildings that mix townhouses and apartments around a courtyard. We have a 3,400-sq ft common house that extends our private living spaces with a large kitchen and dining room, lounge, playroom, bathrooms, laundry, craft room, studio, rec room, guest room and office, and parking underground.\n\nWe have chosen to live where our actions reflect our commitment to our Prairie Sky neighbors and to social and environmental responsibility. We built for energy efficiency and water conservation, and for minimum sound transmission, so we'd stay friends in close quarters. We make decisions by consensus at monthly business meetings, and we divide responsibilities among six teams: Coordination, Building Care, Community Care, Landscape and Gardening, Social, and Common House.\n\nWe value diversity and community involvement. We do not share any ideology beyond the belief that living more closely with our neighbors enriches our lives. Sharing resources (a second car, magazines and newspapers, gardening and workshop tools, pet care, childcare, and rides to the airport) reduces our expenses. 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We have 32 self-sufficient townhouse-style units along with a common house (kitchen/dining room, sitting room, laundry, and kids\u2019 room), workshop, organic garden, kiln, pool, and hot tub. We used energy efficient green building features in our original design and added photovoltaic solar panels after move-in. A hiking/biking trail, an elementary school, and various shops are all nearby. We moved in fall 2001. Please see our website for more information about our community.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EPleasant Hill Cohousing\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ELike Us On Facebook\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22552,"name":"(Enota) Mountain Retreat","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Georgia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.9208214,"id":22116,"group":null,"longitude":-83.7199136,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1000 Highway 180","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"30546-5408","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Hiawassee","year_founded":null,"oid":"26bd36fa-0a26-4cb1-9412-96433819c542","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E conservation, education, preservation and sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/enota-mountain-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/enota-mountain-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are a group living in the beautiful north Georgia mountains on ancient, sacred Cherokee land. Here on the original site of the Enotah tribe \u0026 the legendary Camp Pioneer, we have four waterfalls, five streams, and two ponds. We offer work exchange (a stipend is available for those who qualify); and we run an ecotourism site with a retreat center, campground, and certified organic farm with animals. \n\nWe are dedicated to conservation of the land, sustainable living, raising healthy animals, and organic farming. The work we gladly give to maintain this retreat facility and farm has been worth our personal dedication as we offer a loving, memorable experience to those who come to enjoy our property. \n\nWe have a diverse group who work here, short term and long term. We are committed to working in peaceful, loving, purposeful service as we see the Divine in all of humanity and in nature.\n\nWe are looking for sound, responsible, service-minded individuals for a variety of on-site tasks including maintenance, housekeeping, farm work (including animal care and agriculture), and general duties to take care of daily business. Committed individuals and couples who are passionate about preserving this land, making campers feel welcomed and taking care of day-to-day operations are encouraged to apply!\n\nWe are a conservative, family-based organization. There is no smoking, drinking or drug use allowed on site by our volunteers. No visible tattoos or piercings, men must be clean shaven with short hair. \n\nPlease visit our websites both www.enota.org and www.enota.com and complete the online applications with a current photo attached.  YOU can contact us at 706-896-9966 for a skype interview once you fill out an application at enota.com and enota.org and your info is received. \n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://enota.org/eco-village.htm'\u003Ehttp://enota.org/eco-village.htm\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.enota.com'\u003EMain public site for  Enota\u003C/a\u003E:\nEnota Retreat site\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.enota.org/'\u003Ehttp://www.enota.org/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22553,"name":"Heartsong","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Maine","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":44.8806664,"id":22117,"group":null,"longitude":-68.6750492,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Apartment 14","physical_address1":"95 Main Street","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"04473-5010","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Orono","year_founded":null,"oid":"e991af2a-7610-4fc5-acbf-8399893db0e5","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Developing human potentials through caring relationships, meaningful communication, genuine experiential self-understanding, and creative insight\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/heartsong/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/heartsong/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe intend to develop a truly close and deeply caring sense of community, togetherness, or empathic communion of hearts and minds, involving a substantial sense of emotional bonding, belonging, and inner connection of life energies, as a synergistic relational \"we,\u201d an \"us.\" Our process of developing an optimal sense of harmonious, cohesive, community is grounded in a new understanding of optimal human relationship, interpersonal communication, and psychological growth, in which hearts, minds, and spirits are deeply connected to each other, in a state of nondualistic empathic communion, harmonious loving attunement, and co-creative synergy. We understand the process of developing open, empathic, deeply meaningful, honest, sincere, constructive, and generously giving, interpersonal communication. \n\n\nThrough this process, as well as various other means, we help our members awaken to, and spontaneously express, their unique \"heartsong\"\u2014i.e., their inherent, uniquely individual, archetypal life theme; basic natural life function; or most fulfilling life dream, vision, mission, or destiny, which provides them with an optimal sense of joyful, regenerative, life-energy flow. This relational process of psychological and spiritual growth produces holistic healings, of all kinds, as well as the enhanced actualization of one's natural real-life potentials. Relatedly, we have developed innovative programs in transformative education, arts and creative expression, mentoring, holistic healing, as well as global transformation of the collective heart of humanity. \n\n\nWe are seeking new members who are predominantly relationship-oriented, and tend to be open to continued learning and growth, willing to question their own presumptions, as well as honest, warmhearted, mostly unselfish, generously giving of themselves, sincerely caring, and cooperative, rather than being habitually conflictual, willful, competitive, defensive, prideful, and selfish, in their relationship with others. Our community will serve as a model of constructive global transformation, grounded in psychological maturity, caring human relationships, as well as actualization of individual and relationship potentials, bringing optimal levels of productive functioning and well-being. \n\n\nMembers are required to be financially self-supporting, and to live a wholesome, productive, lifestyle. No addictive substances or sexual promiscuity are permitted in this community.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\nFor non-members as well as members of our community, we offer spiritual/transformational life coaching and relationship counseling services. We can teach you how to be intuitively guided by your own soul, and to connect to what is genuine in yourself, other individuals, and the spiritual reality of life and love. 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Can they give up their private dreams and goals and live for others? It was the claim of Jesus Christ that those who embrace his teachings, his Gospel, and his Life would be recognized by their enthusiastic love and togetherness. \u201cEveryone will know you are my disciples by your love for one another,\u201d he said.\n\nTwenty five years ago a few men wondered if these things were true, and they gave themselves to God to find out. Many things have changed over those years. Many more men, women, and children have joined them, some have gone away, and we have had to learn both our weaknesses and God\u2019s provision. We are still changing and learning, but we can now say unequivocally that the claims Jesus Christ made 2,000 years ago are true even in 21st century America.\n\nWe invite you to come and see the work God has done. We have found his Life to be a joyful one. We have learned that people are made to live as friends, caring for and serving one another. We have learned that children raised in such an environment are free, creative, daring, reliable, and filled with joy. While America has seen its share of communes filled with loose living and bizarre cults created by controlling religious fanatics, we have been told repeatedly that one look at our children at play is enough to prove this is not so at Rose Creek Village.\n\n\u201cAnd they steadfastly continued in the apostles\u2019 teaching and fellowship and in breaking of bread and prayers. Every soul felt a sense of awe\u2026all the believers were together, and they had everything in common\u2026 They broke bread from house to house, and they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with everyone.\u201d\n\nIt is this beautiful picture that first captivated our hearts. We have had the delight to see it come into reality in our daily lives. Though we are human and we face the same struggles that others face, none of us ever struggles alone. The grace of God is very real to us, and the harmony we experience is only because of his presence among us.\n\nYou can learn more about us at our website. We are not extraordinary people\u2014we are very real, ordinary people who had nothing good to offer God, but who have been carried along by him into this amazing life we call Rose Creek Village.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22555,"name":"Stone Soup Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Illinois","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":41.967299,"id":22119,"group":null,"longitude":-87.66541,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1430 West Leland Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"60640","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chicago","year_founded":null,"oid":"04f830ad-2276-459c-9340-d6c10a0d3709","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Joy and Justice\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/stone-soup-cooperative-2/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/stone-soup-cooperative-2/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nStone Soup is an urban intentional community dedicated to joy and justice. Our members are organizers, teachers, social workers, students, artists, and others doing creative work for social change. We support each other's commitment to social justice with a caring, creative, and fun living environment.\n\nStone Soup is made up of 38 members in three properties. Two houses are in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood and the third is in the McKinley Park neighborhood. 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We wanted housing that would support greater social interconnectedness while making efficient use of resources. With the support and services of our selected professional team, we managed the challenges of the development process: securing a site, negotiating with the regulatory authorities for development approvals, securing the financing, building membership, and creating an organizational structure that allowed for an effective and timely consensus decision-making process. We formed a development corporation and acted as the developer to complete a 22-home multi-family residential building with 3400 sq ft of common amenity area. Construction was completed in October of 2001. \nEach household at Cranberry Commons privately owns a complete, self-contained home. Community connection is supported by the physical layout of our site and by the involvement of all members in the development and operation of the community using consensus decision making. \nIn addition to its social focus, Cranberry Commons holds respect for the environment as one of its highest values. 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We live on 21 hectares (52 acres) of land about 11 kilometres (7 miles) from the lovely art and ski community of Nelson (population 10,000) in the Selkirk Mountains. The land, which includes a mixture of forest, wetland and fields, is situated on an open bench along the north shore of the west arm of Kootenay Lake. The natural habitat is home to a variety of birds and wildlife. Half of the land is taken up by privately owned home sites and the other half is held in common. Title for common land is tied legally to the 11 private lots.\n\nThe common land includes forested areas, streams, a two-and-a-half acre fenced area containing organic gardens and a small orchard, horse pasture, a playing field, a chicken coop, a root cellar, and a large community fire pit. The Common House, a converted hay barn, is at the heart of the community\u2013-consisting of a large kitchen and dining area, a games area, a quiet room, an activity room, a ping-pong room, an exercise/weight room, a guest room, and bathrooms. The wood floors, fireplaces, and magnificent views make it a cozy and welcoming place. In warm weather, the large deck extending into the garden is popular. There are hikes up into the surrounding mountains, and a public beach is just a short drive (or reasonable walk) away.\n\nRegular meetings are held once a month, with a summer break. Community decisions are made by consensus. The community is currently at capacity. 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We love loving here!","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22559,"name":"Pinakarri Community Inc","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Australia","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Western Australia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-32.079302,"id":22123,"group":null,"longitude":115.77215,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Com/4 Bottrill St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"06163","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Hamilton Hill","year_founded":null,"oid":"d1115b22-e219-42fe-ae48-d7357243997a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Listen deeply,  learn to love\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/pinakarri-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/pinakarri-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EPinakarri means \u201clisten deeply\u201d or \u201cundivided attention to the other\u201d (literally, \u201cear stand,\u201d in the Nyangamarta Aboriginal language). Our statement of intention: \"Through Pinakarri \u2014 listening deeply \u2014 we learn to love\". This is an aspiration and is explored, practiced and realised in many ways, personally and as a community. However no dogma associated.\n\nWe are a suburban intentional community of about 35 women, men and children in 14 houses (eight low-moderate income rentals, plus private ownership and private rentals).\n\nThe houses are climate-sensible with rain-water tanks and extensive use of grey water; we are also planning for photovoltaic systems and other renewables. In 2006 we won the inaugural Sustainability Award by our local government council. \n\nWe share meals two times a week, a monthly open house community dinner, and a changing feast of planned and spontaneous social activities such as house concerts, nonviolent communication skills, satsang, and BBQs (we're Australian).\n\nWe cooperatively manage 8 rental properties and the commons. 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Our Common House is built. We include families with young children and/or teenage children, couples, and singles. 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We have ~90 residents with ~70 adults and 20 children. Those numbers vary but not far from that range.\n\nWe have forty-three attached condominium units that include flats, duplexes, and townhouses, plus the common house. Units range from one bedroom with a den to four bedrooms with a full basement. The common house includes two guest rooms, children's room, game room, office, living room, laundry room, exercise room, dining room, large kitchen, and workshop.\n\nWe are located one and a half blocks from the Takoma Metro Station (the Red Line) and within easy walking distance of shopping and restaurants on Georgia Avenue in DC and in Old Town Takoma Park in Maryland. Most residents commute by public transportation or bicycle. Many work at home full or part time.  On the Metro, we are 5 minutes from Union Station, 15 minutes from the center of the Mall, and 5 minutes from Silver Spring.\n\nResidents range in age from just born to 90 and are well distributed across that range.\n\nWe have many energy-efficient systems and green materials. All units received the Energy Star rating. All have ground-source geothermal heating and cooling. We installed solar panels in 2015 that serve all common electrical uses and give back energy to the grid.\n\nWe maintain a notification list and occasionally have units for sale. We rarely have rooms for rent. Sales are at market rate. If you are interested in living in or visiting our community, please contact us. 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The land has an abundance of potable creek water, over five acres of rich, arable garden or crop lands, and forest reserves. Valhalla Park, with its hiking trails and glacial lakes, is our backyard. \nMembers may purchase four-acre lots that are cooperatively owned according to a Share Purchase Agreement. Rentals are occasionally available to non members.\nSome members prefer a more individualistic lifestyle, and their privacy is respected. We are five miles from the town of Slocan and 75 minutes from Nelson. We are off-grid and sometimes require four-wheel-drive during the weeks of Spring and Fall seasonal transitions. Individual driveways are not plowed during the winter \u0026 there is a need to walk or ski varying distances from where the plowing ends.\n \n\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22563,"name":"Torri Superiore Ecovillage","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Italy","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Imperia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.840398,"id":22127,"group":null,"longitude":7.551104,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Via Torri Superiore 5","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"18039","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Ventimiglia","year_founded":null,"oid":"a3d73ab7-d285-43d2-af21-2f2d06c171bd","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Ecovillage, sustainable community, responsible tourism, organic farming, social inclusion and participatory processes.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/torri-superiore-ecovillage/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/torri-superiore-ecovillage/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe medieval village of Torri Superiore is situated in the Ligurian hinterland, close to the town of Ventimiglia (11 km away). Torri Superiore is an ecovillage and a member of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), RIVE (rete italiana veillaggi ecologici), and Accademia Italiana di Permacultura.\n\nThe village was abandoned by all original inhabitants, and progressively restored over the last 25 years by a community of Italians and Germans. The village is made of 160 rooms, all built in local stone and lime, which still feature the traditional arches and vaults.\n\nThe cultural association that has developed the project since 1989 is formed also by non-residents and owns about 50 percent of the village, while the other 50 percent is individually owned by the members. Only members of the association are entitled to buy property in Torri Superiore.\n\nThe restoration of the buildings respects the original characters of the beautiful hamlet while using ecological materials and appropriate technologies whenever possible. A variety of courses and educational activities is offered every year, on topics always related to sustainabilyt and communal living. Organic agriculture activities focus mainly on olive oil production and vegetable gardens to supply the community \u0026 guesthouse.\n\nThe proximity to the beautiful river and the sea, the easily accessible walks on the surrounding mountains, and the mild climate make Torri Superiore an attractive location for ecologically sensitive people who appreciate the informal, friendly style of the group. A welcoming ecological guesthouse with cozy bedrooms, a large panoramic meeting room and an excellent organic restaurant is open to all visitors and groups. Check our facebook page for current events.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://gen.ecovillage.org'\u003EGlobal Ecovillage Network - GEN\u003C/a\u003E:\nA world-wide newtork of established or emerging ecovillages\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.ecovillaggi.it/'\u003ERIVE - RETE ITALIANA VILLAGGI ECOLOGICI\u003C/a\u003E:\nThe Italian Ecovillage network\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22564,"name":"Abbey of the Genesee","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"New York","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.832723,"id":22128,"group":null,"longitude":-77.951355,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"3258 River Rd","physical_address1":"Abbey of the Genesee","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"14533","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Piffard","year_founded":null,"oid":"226227f5-da07-4f15-8589-bc981e9ab714","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Catholic Monks Contemplative\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/abbey-of-the-genesee/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/abbey-of-the-genesee/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are a Roman Catholic community of monks wholly ordered to contemplation, belonging to the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, more commonly known as Trappists. The monks are dedicated to the worship of God in a hidden life within the monastery following the Rule of St. Benedict. They lead a life of solitude and silence, prayer and penance, in a joyful spirit of faith. The monastic community supports itself by the common work of baking Monks' Bread. In addition, the brothers help out on the farm and with cooking, laundry, cleaning, hospitality, formation of new members, and care of the sick and elderly of the community. The community is cloistered and has no outside ministry. Guests are received for quiet, private retreats at the retreat house. The monastic day begins with vigils at 3:30 a.m. and ends with compline at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the day there is a good balance between prayer, reading, and work, all lived in fraternal love and support. Silence is practiced seriously. The brothers speak only when necessary and then as briefly as possible. Some of the brothers are priests; most are not. 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We share vegan meals every night and each of us is responsible for cooking dinner twice a month. We each have a cleaning chore and are part of a work team\u2014food, finance, maintenance, or membership. We have quarterly work parties where we do maintenance projects around the house. We do various do-it-yourself projects together, including tending to our garden, brewing kombucha, fixing up bikes, etc. \n\nWe run our twice monthly meetings by consensus and use rotating facilitation in an effort to create a nonhierarchical system of governance.\n\nThe Sherwood Co-op is the last organizational remnant of the Students Cooperative Association started in the 1930s by University of Washington students, which at its high point was on a level with the Ann Arbor and Berkeley campus co-op systems. The SCA sold off all of its holdings in the late 1950s. Sherwood rented our current house from the late 1970s until 2001, when we bought it. We take great pride in the accomplishment of a few students to finance and see through the legal work of purchasing our property. We received help from the North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) in this endeavor.\n\nSince the purchase of our house, we have joined the Evergreen Land Trust (ELT) to ensure that our property remains a cooperative. Our long-term goal is for Sherwood to act as an economic and organizational engine for the development of other co-ops. Our short-term goals are to steward our house, to support and learn from each other, and to have fun while we do it. \n\n There is so much more to say about our house and ourselves. If you would like more information about Sherwood, or if you are interested in membership or subletting, email us.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22567,"name":"Audre Lorde Cooperative House","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Wisconsin","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.0802421,"id":22131,"group":null,"longitude":-89.3753204,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"625 N. Frances St","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"53703-1106","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Madison","year_founded":null,"oid":"ac42e80b-ba80-441d-b777-712ae546600e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E activist cooperative\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/audre-lorde-cooperative-house/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/audre-lorde-cooperative-house/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nAudre Lorde Co-op is a 15-room household that provides a safe space for people of all ages committed to advocating a sustainable and socially just society. We are an actively pro-people-of-color, racial justice, pro-feminist, and pro-queer/LGBT-loving household. Our intent is to bring together individuals in an environment that fosters and is supportive of their activist endeavors, as well as creating a safe place for living. House decisions are made by group-modified consensus. Community meals are vegetarian with a vegan option. We are located near Phoenix, Lothlorien, Ambrosia, Nottingham, and Rivendell Co-ops. \n\nHouse members contribute roughly 5-6 hours of their time each week for work jobs such as cooking, washing dishes, cleaning various common spaces, paying bills, grocery shopping, serving as a house representative for the board and various committees of Madison Community Cooperative, and many other jobs that go toward the upkeep and continuance of the household.\n\nEveryone in the house pays $95 a month to purchase bulk food that is mostly organic and locally grown when possible; we strive to buy from vendors that are owned and run by people of color and/or women. A vegan or vegetarian meal is cooked every night of the week around 7 p.m., except on Saturdays.  \n\nWe have house meetings every other Sunday night that can last anywhere from forty-five minutes to three hours. These meetings are a chance for us to communicate with one another as a group about any issues, problems, plans, or changes, in a forum that insures everyone an equal chance to be heard.\n\nContact the Audre Lorde residence at 608-251-2667 or audrelordecoop@gmail.com.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22568,"name":"Elsworth-Bowie Cooperative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Michigan","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":42.758734,"id":22132,"group":null,"longitude":-84.448772,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"711 W Grand River Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"48823-4207","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"East Lansing","year_founded":null,"oid":"69eaf6a6-e409-4e3e-9b03-15cd750ce8e9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Student Housing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/elsworth-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/elsworth-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nElsworth Co-op is primarily directed toward students, but anyone is welcome to live here. 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We are a vegetarian house, full of creativity, passion, and fire. We have a beautiful garden that we grow every summer, full of organic goodies. There are many activities that most members participate in together. These include camping, potlucks, initiatives, Blissfest, and many other things. 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It belongs to the larger organization of the Solar Community Housing Association. Our house is located on a greenbelt with a large garden, bees, and chickens. The members of our house are both students and professionals (all low income) who share the roles of maintaining the house, working together towards many goals including social justice, environmentally conscious living, and education. We also share meals, chores, stories, toothpaste, and our time. We make consensus-based decisions during house meetings in order to ensure that all members of the household are heard and appreciated. The house welcomes applicants who are open to a diverse household working together to live consciously.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class='cmtylinks'\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.daviswiki.org/Sunwise_Co-op'\u003Esolar community housing association\u003C/a\u003E:\ninformational\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target='_blank' href='http://www.schadavis.org'\u003ESolar Community Housing Association\u003C/a\u003E:\nOur non-profit organization website\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22572,"name":"Vals\u00f8lilleg\u00e5rd","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Denmark","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":null,"physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":55.522765,"id":22136,"group":null,"longitude":11.832823,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Knud Lavardsvej 94","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"DK-4174","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Jystrup/Vals\u00f8lille","year_founded":null,"oid":"d4450d67-c69f-4906-ac56-75c63fcf330e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Being good nabours - give our children a good place to grove up.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/valsolillegard/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/valsolillegard/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nWe are living in separate families and one single person. The indoor and outdoor facilities make it great for children, but when they grow older it is a hassle because of the 4-kilometer transport to the village and 10 kilometers to town. We had to transport them a lot by car. When they reach the age 0f 18-20 years they used to move to a bigger town to go on with some education. But they love to come home to visit. Where else will it be possible to have a party with 60-80 friends.\n\nWe have lived together as nabours and friends for a long time (7 -25 years) and used a lot of work to change the old farm to a very original and comfortable living place. Grown-up children have moved from home and no more babies are expected. Waiting for grandchildren! Most of us work outside of the community. One couple grows vegetables (organic) and meat-sheep  for our self-support.\nMost of the community members do some handcraft or artistics. \n\nOur place is so far out of any other settlement, that we depend on the use of cars, even if we do a lot of biking.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22573,"name":"Hobbitstee (De)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Netherlands","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Drenthe","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":52.803248,"id":22137,"group":null,"longitude":6.215237,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Van Zijlweg 3","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"8351 HW","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Wapserveen","year_founded":null,"oid":"402a45ec-ceb3-45b1-83be-6ff8f80400d4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We live together as a group, focus on personal growth, organic gardening, local and simple living, sustainability.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hobbitstee-de/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hobbitstee-de/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCommunity De Hobbitstee, in the Netherlands, was founded in 1969, so it already has existed for 45 years. The desires to change society, to stimulate personal growth, to get rid of bourgeois mentality were important aims for the initiators in the late 1960s. Times change, just as people do, and their social environment changes.\n\nBut the primal ideas of seeking love, harmony, and simplicity are still the drives, the wells from which present inhabitants draw their energy to form and re-form daily community life and our relation toward society. Besides the promotion of organic/biological agriculture, we organize volunteer days, have a small scale bakery, a campsite, a teepee, sweatlodge area and a couple of tiny houses for guests to stay.\n\nWe have plans for a new sustainable house where 2 of our families are going to live. \n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22574,"name":"Dolphin Community - Black Forst Network","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Germany","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"-","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.6489294,"id":22138,"group":null,"longitude":7.9953749,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Alpenblickstr.12","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"79737","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"D-79737 Herrischried - Niedergebisbach","year_founded":null,"oid":"052f9ef6-00ec-4d23-ad6f-7a5de5387686","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E helping others finding God\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/dolphin-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/dolphin-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIn Native American mythology, the dolphin represents the combination of heaven and Earth, spirituality and matter, vision and realization. We are already living communally in this sense, in a small communal home and others living within 10 kilometers. In our spiritual diversity, communal singing, eating, hiking, baby-sitting, decision making by consensus, and solving conflicts, we are learning from the experiences of older communities and are passing on our own experiences through the \u00d6kodorf-Institute: consultations, festivals, a mail-order business, and seminars on searching for and founding communities. Regarding service to fellow human beings, at the moment we are supporting the establishment of free schools in Africa. We are friends with several dozen local residents and are in friendly contact with others. South Black Forest considers itself something of a melting pot, since southern and eastern Europeans have been working in the textile industry here for over 150 years. In the long run, we would like to establish a spiritual-ecological village in addition to being integrated into the existing village and region. This new village will probably be close by and will make it easier to become self-sufficient. We would like to build the village together with a regional network of friends of our community. As a first step in this direction, we have established a local labor-exchange system (Wiesentaler instead of Euro), and we will use the Artabana health community instead of health insurance.\n\nWe trust that God/inner voice will guide us in deciding what to do next, just as we have been guided so well since 1995. People interested in joining should first send us a page about themselves and their vision. We will then send more information about ourselves as well.\n\nIn 2009 we have been searching to buy a farm in Germany or near it with some hectares to plant our own vegetables, etc. We also want to grow our community in such a way that we can help old, dying members to die in a good way, inside our community.\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003ESinging with heart can everybody\u003C/a\u003E:\nSongs for Health \u0026amp; Community-Buildung\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EGerman speaking Communities\u003C/a\u003E:\nEcovillage Institut: History and actual work\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22575,"name":"Bread and Roses - Base community (Brot \u0026 Rosen)","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Germany","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hamburg","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":53.59807,"id":22139,"group":null,"longitude":10.061283,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Fabriciusstrasse 56","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"D-22177 Hamburg","year_founded":null,"oid":"4a348f6f-7b90-472b-928f-34889bd678b8","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Community household with homeless refugees and migrants. Lifestyle of solidarity.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bread-and-roses-base-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bread-and-roses-base-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nBread and Roses is a Christian-based community living in a rented 18-room building and two adjacent appartments in Hamburg, Germany. We live together, share our house with homeless refugees and migrants, and share income and a lot of other resources. We are inspired by the Catholic Worker movement, other houses of hospitality, and Christian communities in the United States, Latin America and Europe. We have daily morning prayer and an occasional public worship and try to spread our social vision by inviting people to our house and by social actions for marginalized people. We are pacifists and try to live simply to protect the environment. Although presently we live in the city, a sister community in the countryside would be wonderful.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22576,"name":"Frog Song","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.324417,"id":22140,"group":null,"longitude":-122.704126,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"8290 Old Redwood Highway","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"94928","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Cotati","year_founded":null,"oid":"a96ceb4b-5d65-47f1-8812-c78adee0b959","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing Community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/frog-song/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/frog-song/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nOur community is a part of downtown Cotati, California (population 6,700). We are a typical cohousing community in that we are not organized around any particular religious, economic, political, or lifestyle focus, other than our intention to create a neighborhood that by its physical design and social structure facilitates community.\n\nOur community houses 30 families (including singles, couples with and without children, and single parents) in townhouse-style attached homes. Our common house includes a kitchen, dining room, guest rooms, children's room, and a workshop.\n\nWe're a little different from many cohousing communities in that we were required by the city of Cotati to include 6700 square feet of retail space as part of our development. We decided to keep ownership of this retail space as a community. We now live next door to a handful of small businesses, which are locally owned.\n\nCommunity dinners and workdays are a part of our lives. Our key policy decisions are made by consensus, and we meet once monthly for two-hour business and community-development meetings.\n\nOur group formed out of the old Acacia Cohousing Group in Santa Rosa, California, a group which started meeting in November of 1994. The current group came together in the late summer/early fall of 1998, and in January 2000 we found a 2.3 acre parcel of land in downtown Cotati. With the help of the Cohousing Company (Nevada City, California), and our developer, Wonderland Hill (Boulder, Colorado), construction was completed and residents began moving into their new homes in 2003.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22577,"name":"Vallersund G\u00e5rd","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Norway","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Sor-Trondelag","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":63.860484,"id":22141,"group":null,"longitude":9.749517,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Vals\u00f8yveien 145","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"07167","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Vallersund","year_founded":null,"oid":"edb08e76-13b1-48b3-976c-835186a451d7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E It is a village out of the ordinary that offers care to and living together with people with special needs.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/vallersund-gard/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/vallersund-gard/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nVallersund Farm is a small Camphill village located on the coast of Tr\u00f8ndelag. It is a village out of the ordinary that offers care to people with special needs.\n\nThe \u2018Fram-school\u2019 is also located here, which is an educational service for young adults with learning disabilities.\n\nWe have organic farming and gardening, sheltered workshops and teaching.\n\nThe intentional community of Vallersund is also an Eco-village with an interest in alternative energy. We have a windmill that covers our energy needs. A heat pump extracts energy from the sea which heats our houses. A biological purifying plant treats the waste-water before it is returned to the sea.\n\nVallersund G\u00e5rd was once a bustling trading post that today is part of the national protection-plan for old buildings.\n\n***Description added by FIC using Google Translate from the community's website***\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22578,"name":"Jackson Place Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.595872,"id":22142,"group":null,"longitude":-122.31022,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"800 Hiawatha Pl S","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98144","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Seattle","year_founded":null,"oid":"64357686-2dd0-4acc-9d1b-fee6f38214b0","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E meaningful life for all\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/jackson-place-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/jackson-place-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are an urban cohousing community with 27 homes of eight different types, including flats and townhomes, on 1.5 acres. Residents range in age from one year to the lower 80s, with 45 adults and 17 children. Nine are renters, and the rest are owners. Decisions are made by consensus. We share meals and celebrations, and share in the upkeep of the property. We hold monthly community/business meetings and team meetings as needed.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22579,"name":"Paradise Gardens","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Hawaii","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":19.491239,"id":22143,"group":null,"longitude":-154.93976,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Kapoho","year_founded":null,"oid":"49083df4-3367-4706-aaab-e23f722af2c7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Life in Paradise Restored! Raw fruitarian diet is a goal, getting off of the 'grid' in every way (financially, power-wise, idea-wise) is all part of the plan.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/paradise-gardens/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/paradise-gardens/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n-------------------------\n\nHey! We're still here ('Earth Day' 'April 22, 2018')! Feel free to email us but do NOT send form mail! All form mails will get no response.\n\nNOTE!!! : People have been contacting us for YEARS after NOT having read our website. Read !! :\n\n1. WE HAVE NO LAND (YET!) OR PLACE FOR YOU TO STAY. A primary motivating purpose of this Project is to GATHER TOGETHER those who CANNOT AFFORD to buy land title, etc. and POOL our resources in order to buy that land title etc.!\n\n2. We want self-starting people who see that it is ALL OF US who MUST make this Project happen rather than relying on someone else to build it. \n\n\"Once upon a time there were four people: Their names were Everybody, Somebody, Nobody, and Anybody. Whenever there was an important job to do Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Everybody\u2019s job. Everybody thought Somebody would do it, but Nobody realized that Nobody would do it. So consequently Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place.\"\n\nIf you are still interested after reading the above, continue on to our Basic Description below! :\n\n-------------------------\n\n The purpose of the Paradise Restoration Project is to create Paradise Gardens sanctuaries worldwide.\n\n'Paradise' means 'garden sanctuary' (from the Persian word 'pairidaeza', pairi meaning 'park' or garden, 'daeza' meaning 'enclosed' or 'sanctuary').\n\nRaw fruitarian (killing and injury-free) diet as the ideal, sharing 'ownership' (shared land title) regardless of finances, independence from the need for 'money' (meaning being truly 'off the grid' in EVERY way), co-helping the poor, disabled, discouraged, misunderstood, misfit, outcast, creative peaceful and loving people to pool financial and all other resources in order to obtain land title and other necessities of living in paradisial gardens. \n\nDecision making by 100% consensus council, 'extended family' values, love and co-operation, co-creative endeavours, freedom from addictions and true dedication to the greater good of the whole are central precepts.\n\nReligious / spiritual values include all those that are conducive to the simple living basics of life in paradise\nor Paradisianism. Paradisian/Ebionite/Essene/Nazorean/Os\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELinks:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EThe Lost Religion of Jesus, by Keith Akers\u003C/a\u003E:\nWeb page from CompassionateSpirit.Com about Keith's book which contains little-known and groundbreaking research into Jesus' true message of simple living, non-violence, vegetarian diet and intentional community.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EGentle World\u003C/a\u003E:\nGentle World - Authors of the first Vegan Recipe Book in 1969.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EParadise Gardens / Paradise Restoration Project page at the Intentional Communities Database\u003C/a\u003E:\nVery much more detailed description of the ideals and goals of the Paradise Restoration Project. ICDB.ORG covers ground, items I'd forgotten to mention but are very important to many people. Read this listing first!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca\u003EOrganic Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E:\nSort of like an independent WWOOF site. \u003C/ul\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22580,"name":"Camphill Botswana","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Botswana","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Lesetlhana Ward","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":-25.032427,"id":22144,"group":null,"longitude":25.748644,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"PO Box 142","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Otse","year_founded":null,"oid":"cb42e038-109c-4760-8516-c54d56bc08a7","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We offer quality education, training and work experience and facilitate self-directed community inclusion and employment for people with complex needs.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/motse-wa-badiri-camphill/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/motse-wa-badiri-camphill/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECamphill Community Trust was established in Botswana in 1974 to provide services to people with special needs. It includes the following three divisions, all located at the village of Otse in the South East District.\n\nRankoromane School offers residential care and primary school education for children with special needs from the ages of 5 to 14 years. Enrolment is currently 61 of which 50 are residential and 11 come to school daily from the local community.\n\nLegodimo Youth Training offers pre-vocational training and support to people leaving the school and other young people with special needs. The training includes vocational skills such as horticulture, catering and crafts, functional skills such as literacy, numeracy and IT as well as personal / social skills. Enrolment is currently 30 students. It has a two year programme that prepares learners for further training at Motse wa Badiri Training.\n\nMotse Wa Badiri Training offers further Foundation training in the same three areas of vocational, functional and personal / social skills in a two year programme including preparation and support for the transition back into the community and employment or other sustainable life choices.\n\nMotse wa Badiri Training also offers supported living and sheltered employment for a number of people who feel the need to stay longer. Motse Wa Badiri, which means \"the village where people work\" in Setswana, is a Camphill Community located in Otse, a rural village 45km south of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. We are a charitable NGO that offers vocational training, employment and where necessary, accommodation and social support, to people with disabilities. We are able to offer these services through the operation of four income generating workshops.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22581,"name":"Maxwelton Creek Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.991832,"id":22145,"group":null,"longitude":-122.413949,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"6037 Cascara Way","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98236","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Whidbey Island","year_founded":null,"oid":"3facfee7-c8bd-4cdc-b978-9adc347a318f","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E residential\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/maxwelton-creek-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/maxwelton-creek-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe are eight households of individually constructed homes surrounding a circle \"green\" within the larger 20+ acre community land. Our common house is a 1200 sq ft facility with laundry, kitchen, bathroom, guest room and office alcove. We are located in rural south Whidbey Island among cedars, meadows, and a creek; stewardship of our land is a community priority.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22582,"name":"Hundredfold Farm Cohousing Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Pennsylvania","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":39.8896097,"id":22146,"group":null,"longitude":-77.3762241,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Orrtanna","physical_address1":"1400 Evergreen Way","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"17353","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Orrtanna","year_founded":null,"oid":"0276b9d3-7999-41f2-9f1a-b62c972c189d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E CARING- Reducing our ecological footprint \u2013 this value underlies decisions about incorporating active and passive solar power into the homes, a system which recycles our waste water for reuse as flush water, growing our own food, vigorous recycling.  We are continually seeking ways to live more lightly on the land.\nPARING-We are committed to keeping the interests of the land foremost in all our decisions.  This is why we are clustering the homes on six acres, siting the community on the steeper portions of the property that is less suitable for gardening, are working with the natural contours of the land in laying out the community, and giving much thought to where to site gardens and activities.\nSHARING-An ethic of finding ways to community as it naturally arises from living lives that consciously intersect with the lives of others.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hundredfold-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hundredfold-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EHundredfold Farm is a 14-household rural cohousing community in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area. The members of this multi-generational community are learning together as they explore the art of living in a sustainable way.   The cohousing model is characterized by private dwellings, clustered housing, pedestrian-friendly design, and extensive common facilities. We promote sustainability with organic community gardens, active and passive solar components in our energy efficient homes and an innovative wastewater treatment  facility that recycles water to our homes.                        \n.\nSome goals of Hundredfold Farm:\n\u2022\tTo function together in a rich, supportive manner so that everyone will flourish.\n\u2022\tTo provide an alternative to the loneliness that pervades our individualistic society.\n\u2022\tTo own and manage the common land jointly, while owning our own private homes.\n\u2022\tTo cluster the homes in order to reduce the impact on open space and agricultural land.\n\u2022\tTo produce a significant amount of our own wholesome and healthy food using sustainable practices.\n\u2022\tTo be a community of tolerance, open to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, sexuality, or family situation.\n\nSite features:\n\u2022\tAn interlacing of native woodland, fields, pond, walking paths, and hills.\n\u2022\tThe upper plateau of our 80-acre property offers a 180-degree view of the surrounding area.\n\u2022\tMember-owned working Christmas-tree farm onsite.\n\u2022\tOrganic garden plot onsite since 2001.\n\u2022\tExisting eight-room, two-bath historic house with a second-story wrap-around veranda overlooking the pond.\n\u2022\tOur vision for the site includes gazebo, sauna, meditation spots, tree house, and other communal gathering spaces.\n\u2022\tOne hour from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.\n\u2022\tOne and a half hours from Baltimore and Washington, DC, metro areas.\n\u2022\tWithin a one hour drive of 10 college and university campuses.\n.\nSingle family homes and eco-site plan:\n\n\u2022\tHigh quality, energy-efficient single-family homes.\n\u2022\tA village concept of the 14 homes balancing the need for privacy with opportunities for spontaneous social interaction.\n\u2022\tA pedestrian greenway between the homes that can be used by emergency vehicles if need be.\n\u2022\tTwo convenient parking areas located at the perimeter of the housing cluster.\n\u2022\tAll homes are of passive solar design.\n\u2022\tInnovative community waste-water treatment and recycling system.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22583,"name":"Casa Verde Commons","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Colorado","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.65773,"id":22147,"group":null,"longitude":-104.868269,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1355 Lindenwood Grove","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"80907","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Colorado Springs","year_founded":null,"oid":"dad9c787-4318-413e-86ea-f6c29ead5bde","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing community\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/casa-verde-commons/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/casa-verde-commons/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22584,"name":"Earthworm Housing Co-operative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"England","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":52.367493,"id":22148,"group":null,"longitude":-2.876053,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Leintwardine","physical_address1":"Dark Lane","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"SH70LH","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Shropshire SH7 0LH","year_founded":null,"oid":"b9ad74f3-48a6-4f4e-aff0-9ed95a7aa71e","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Practical ecological living, with a realistic apprehension of sustainability issues.  Beyond that we do not define ourselves by what we eat, believe or do; though individual members do have various strains of activism, spirituality, dietary ethics and personal codes central to their lives.  Tolerance and understanding are way more important than signing up to any particular code.  Be yourself, but be enough of a grown up to have thought about that.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/earthworm-housing-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/earthworm-housing-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EOnce a commune, now a co-housing project with a shared house in the middle, Earthworm Housing Co-operative owns three residential buildings and seven acres of land on the border of Shropshire, Hereford and Powys. \n\nWe make decisions through regular meetings and on a day-to-day basis always by consensus. The group's membership and direction have undergone several changes since the co-operative was formed in 1989, but the same original principles and ideals remain, including an ecological focus, managing land for resilience, productivity and health, limiting use of products that poison and pollute, and trying to be more ethical consumers.\n\nWe farm our land by organic methods, using techniques from fields as diverse as bio-dynamics, permaculture and old-boy allotment-style! We use composting toilets and have recently built a wetland  system to process sewage, greywater and wastewater from the house. We grow seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruit in the gardens, polytunnels and greenhouse.\n\nVegans, meat-eaters and people in between all share space, collaborating and communicating clearly and well.\n  \nWe host some gatherings, courses, and camps, but mostly members are just getting on quite conventionally, making their livlihoods in our border region.  \n\nSome members are parents, some are growers, some are brewers and some are teachers.  Our origins include Germany as well as Ireland, England and Scotland.  The co-op has had literally hundreds of members since it was legally constituted in 1989, but has been quite stable since 2011, focusing on the renovation of all the buildings.\n\nIt began as a 'commune' in 1975, and many waves of people have contributed to the abundance and challenges we now enjoy as a productive, outward-looking housing co-operative.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22585,"name":"Bellingham Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":48.7606139,"id":22149,"group":null,"longitude":-122.4755221,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"2614 Donovan Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98225","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Bellingham","year_founded":null,"oid":"86e6d75c-ea5b-4a81-ba34-88e85d8f32b9","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E We trust, respect and accept one another.\n    We bring joy to our work and play.\n    We resolve conflict responsibly.\n    We live interdependently and acknowledge our individuality.\n    We contribute to our community.\n    We care for each other.\n    We live lightly on the earth.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/bellingham-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/bellingham-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nThe mission of Bellingham Cohousing is to work together to create a diverse multigenerational neighborhood of 33 homes on the historic Donovan Farm site. We intend to be supportive of one another, share resources, and strive to be stewards of the land. We aspire to collaborate with the larger Bellingham community to build housing for mixed-income households.\nBellingham Cohousing is a living situation that requires considerable neighbor participation. Bellingham Cohousing residents dedicate as much as 20 hours per month attending committee meetings, planning meals and community activities, and working on community projects.\n\nAlthough Bellingham Cohousing is a supportive community, it is not designed or intended to be an environment for individuals needing therapeutic levels of attention or care.\n\nBellingham Cohousing offers many opportunities for neighbors to develop and foster a sense of community through:\n\n    Optional common meals several times a week\n    Working together on projects around the site and in groups and committees\n    Managing our community together through consensus-based decision-making\n    Community-wide celebrations of major life events: Already we have had 2 weddings and fantastic birthday celebrations\n    And...casual discussions, book groups, salon-style discussions, a regular mid-morning coffee klatch, barbecues and potlucks, performances and talent shows, impromptu dinner concerts, and other shared activities ranging from shopping expeditions to sea kayaking and backcountry skiing\n\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22586,"name":"Arcadia Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"North Carolina","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":35.850295,"id":22150,"group":null,"longitude":-79.023205,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":null,"mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":null,"mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Chapel Hill","year_founded":null,"oid":"01c58232-32c5-44fa-b35d-049f2cd70694","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cohousing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/arcadia-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/arcadia-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nArcadia is a pedestrian-oriented residential cohousing community on 16 acres of wooded land. Thirty-three individually owned homes are clustered on five acres around a centrally located common house. The remaining land held in common includes woods, pond, stream, organic gardens, outdoor play spaces, and the common house with kitchen, dining area, guest rooms, playroom, office, laundry room, and storage areas. The majority of homes have a passive solar design and the common areas are handicapped accessible. We are located near rural areas about three miles from the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22587,"name":"Tamera - Healing Biotope I","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Portugal","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Alentejo","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":37.777025,"id":22151,"group":null,"longitude":-8.506201,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Monte do Cerro","physical_address1":"Healing Biotope I Tamera","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"07630","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"7630 Colos","year_founded":null,"oid":"a805f8f1-aab2-4332-a335-f9c2e7680b72","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E The Healing Biotope I Tamera is a peace research project with the goal to create the model for a future society that is free from hatred, lies, violence and fear. Tamera should become an acupuncture point of peace, a greenhouse of trust, a prototype for an existence free of fear on this planet, a post-capitalist societal model and a place where the human and meta realm of life come together.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/tamera-healing-biotope-i/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/tamera-healing-biotope-i/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ETamera is a Peace University, a model for a peace civilization and a research Station for a realistic utopia. \nThe project was founded in Germany in 1978 by Dieter Duhm, Sabine Lichtenfels and Charly Rainer Ehrenpreis. In 1995 it moved to Portugal. Today 170 people live and work on a property of 330 acres. \nThe founding thought was to develop a non-violent life model for cooperation between human being, animal and nature. Soon it became clear that the healing of love and of human community had to be placed at the center of this work. Sexuality, love and partnership need to be freed from lying and fear, for there can be no peace on Earth as long as there is war in love. The ecological and technological research of Tamera includes the implementation of a retention landscape for the healing of water and nature, as well as a model for regional autonomy in energy and food. Through the Global Campus and the Terra Nova School we are working within a global network on the social, ecological and ethical foundations for a new Earth \u2013 Terra Nova.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22588,"name":"Hairakhandi Love Center","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"Italy","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"italia-provincia di perugia","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":43.442952,"id":22152,"group":null,"longitude":12.448589,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Localita Corniole","physical_address1":"Vocabolo Villarosa 56","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"06026","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"I-06026 Pietralunga (PG)","year_founded":null,"oid":"4ffa8f9d-0381-4891-b036-ab45d4addc1d","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Love Simplicity Truth Healing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/hairakhandi-love-center/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/hairakhandi-love-center/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nHaidakandi Love is a center inspired by Baba JI where the primary focus is on faith, great cosmic energy (God), and spiritual and emotional work on oneself. Fundamental is the discovery of the void within, and devotion becomes the instrument that fills this void. The fire of devotion creates union between the people in their diversity. We work with energy, teach Reiki, and work on various aspects of the person--physical, emotional, and spiritual. Healing and devotion form the basis of the center. All the cultures of the Earth are invited to offer their teachings. We are preparing to be self-sufficient in electricity, water, and fruit and vegetables. We hope to have another family living and working with us in the near future to create total self-sufficiency.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22589,"name":"Corani Housing and Land Co-op","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"England","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":50.7838806717,"id":22153,"group":null,"longitude":-3.64638892118,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"1 Taw Vale Terrace","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"EX17 3BU","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Crediton","year_founded":null,"oid":"4c104457-a0a1-4656-90cb-d300797a8651","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Cooperative Housing\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/corani-housing-and-land-co-op/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/corani-housing-and-land-co-op/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003ECorani is a small housing and land cooperative established in 1978 and based in Devon and Leicester.  On the edge of the town of Crediton in Devon 5 residents live in a semi-detached Georgian house bought by Corani in 2013. In Leicester two residents live in a terraced Victorian house bought by Corani in 1996. Three other members, not currently housed by Corani, live elsewhere in Leicester.\nThe Crediton house has a large garden around it in which we grow as many fruits, vegetables and herbs as we can, whilst leaving enough space to play football with the dog. We have chickens and a homemade beehive with a successful colony that produces delicious honey.\nWe aim to live as sustainably as we can in our current situation; The Leicester house has installed solar panels and the Crediton house have ongoing work making the house as insulated as possible.\nThe Corani members in each house share all communal living spaces and food and eat together every evening. In Crediton a casual cooking rota means that everyone cooks at least once a week. Decision making is essentially pragmatic: by consensus where all are concerned, otherwise with sensitive autonomy.\nThings some or all of us like to do are: being outside, growing things, making things, carpentry, plumbing, playing music, dancing, climbing rocks and mountains, camping, bird watching, promoting sustainability, promoting devolved government.\nWe don\u2019t currently have the capacity to take on new members, but may wish to do so in the future, so if you would like to learn more about Corani then please do get in touch.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22590,"name":"Newton Dee Camphill Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Scotland","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":57.1091913257,"id":22154,"group":null,"longitude":-2.19592523023,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Bieldside","physical_address1":"Newton Dee Village","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"AB15 9DX","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Aberdeen","year_founded":null,"oid":"40b7c090-c675-4a2f-9074-468ed01dcc32","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Newton Dee is a Camphill community in Aberdeen, Scotland. We offer a home, meaningful work and opportunities for personal development to adults with learning disabilities and other special needs. In all some 200 people live and work within the Newton Dee community. Around half have special needs. The others are mainly co-workers and their families.\n \nThe ethos of Newton Dee is that everyone brings different abilities, which we use for the benefit of the people around us.\n \nNewton Dee's home life is based around large and small households ranging from four to 16 people. In addition we have some shared houses, apartments and bed-sitters.\n \nThere are 36 houses in Newton Dee's wooded grounds, which extend to a total of 180 acres, of which 120 acres is dedicated to our biodynamic farm. Aberdeen is the home of the Camphill Movement.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/camphill-village-newton-dee/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/camphill-village-newton-dee/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nNewton Dee Village is one of 90 Camphill communities around the world. We are a semi-rural community of around 200 people, 86 of whom are adults with learning disabilities. We are an Anthroposophical based community. We work out of Christianity and celebrate the festivals of the year.\n\nWe live and work together in 36 households on a 180-acre estate (120 acres are dedicated to our bio-dynamic farm and gardens). The products of our village workshops include toys, metalwork, textiles and bakery and confectionery goods. In addition, we have a cafe, gift shop, and grocery store, and also have two farms and two market gardens that are run using bio-dynamic methods.\n\nWe receive no salaries, and our needs are met by the community. Our workforce is based on volunteers, with young people (minimum age 18) from the UK and abroad joining us for a minimum of one year. We are open to new members as space is available. Please inquire by email or phone to the HR Group at recruitment@newtondee.org.uk\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22591,"name":"Keveral Farm","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Cornwall","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":50.3694587266,"id":22155,"group":null,"longitude":-4.40461806005,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"Keveral Farm","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"PL13 1PA","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Looe","year_founded":null,"oid":"056b6689-1756-4353-a3b9-574ed30c8d81","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E To provide housing for our members, and to manage the land productively and ecologically.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/keveral-farm/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/keveral-farm/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nKeveral Farm was established in 1973 and currently has 10 adults. It is located on 30 acres with a farmhouse and caravans, and has horticulture, mushrooms, woodland, orchard, and camping. Small businesses are operated by members. We practice organic land management and permaculture. All members participate in meetings. We aim for consensus in our decision making, but we have a voting procedure to use if necessary. Keveral is located a short walk from the sea.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22592,"name":"Cornerstone Housing Co-operative","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"England","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":53.819003,"id":22156,"group":null,"longitude":-1.533149,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":"Chapeltown","physical_address1":"16 Sholebroke Ave","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"LS7 3HB","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Leeds","year_founded":null,"oid":"8c6b9cdc-0e60-4aec-b587-db153b665a83","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Direct action \u0026 Mutual aid, ecological thinking, co-operative living, extending common ownership.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/cornerstone-housing-cooperative/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/cornerstone-housing-cooperative/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nCornerstone has two large Victorian houses in Chapeltown, an ethnically diverse part of Leeds. Both houses need a lot of ongoing maintenance, and have large gardens front and back, which we variously hang out in, tend, or leave wild\u2014attracting wildlife and producing some food (herbs, fruit and vegetables). Between us there is space for up to 16 members to live, though there are often visitors. One house has an office \u0026 computer facilities, both houses have wifi. \n\nEach house has a food kitty, members eat together each night and communal food is vegan, although the houses are vegetarian. There is an emphasis on members being socially active, and members are often involved in local and national campaigns on a diverse range of issues, from asylum seeking to radical ecological action to queer politics. Footprint Workers Cooperative and the Cornerstone Resource Centre (providing resources for campaigns) are based in the cellar of one house.\n\nCornerstone is a member of Radical Routes (www.radicalroutes.org.uk), the UK network for radical co-ops promoting cooperation and working for social change. We encourage investors to take out shares in Rootstock (ww.rootstock.org.uk), investors' co-op, to support this work and fund new co-operatives.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22593,"name":"Clanabogan Camphill Community","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United Kingdom","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Co. 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Camphill Communities are based on Christian principles and are non-denominational, many festivals are celebrated socially and artistically throughout the year. The Community meets for religious and cultural gatherings and people are free to attend a church of their choice or to follow their own conscience.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/clanabogan-camphill-community/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/clanabogan-camphill-community/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003EWe have 70 acres in the beautiful rolling countryside of county Tyrone, Ireland, four miles from the town of Omagh. The community began in 1984, and now about 70 people live here in six households, some large, some small.\nIn this therapeutic community, adults who have difficulties arising from mental and emotional disability live and work together with coworkers and children.\n\nAgriculture and horticulture are very important activities in the community and provide healthy and meaningful work as well as enhancing people's awareness of the environment, the seasons, and the land on which they live. Food production is done using biodynamic principles.\n\nCoworkers join Clanabogan as volunteers and do not receive wages, their material needs being met from a common fund. In all aspects of life and work, mutual agreement is the basis of a committed and responsible involvement.\nThis is an attempt to live in a new kind of community life, to include people of many nationalities and people with different problems, strengths, and weaknesses. Most people, whether disadvantaged or not, find that as well as encountering struggles and challenges, they meet interesting and rewarding experiences, learn new skills, grow, and develop.","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22594,"name":"Manzanita Village","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Arizona","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":34.49579,"id":22158,"group":null,"longitude":-112.378309,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"258 Benjamin Dr","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"86303","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Prescott","year_founded":null,"oid":"94b76433-9955-482f-9747-3f0ecd03147a","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Our vision is to sustain and promote a thriving cohousing community in Prescott, Arizona, whose members develop and participate in an intergenerational intentional community which nurtures creativity, neighborliness, collaboration, consensus governance, environmental stewardship and global awareness.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/manzanita-village/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/manzanita-village/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis is a diverse, multigenerational, cohousing community of caring neighbors in a tranquil, safe environment one mile from downtown Prescott, Arizona. Northern Arizona's only cohousing community.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22595,"name":"Two Acre Wood","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"California","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":38.3957342,"id":22159,"group":null,"longitude":-122.8322507,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"680 Robinson Rd","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"95472","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Sebastopol","year_founded":null,"oid":"72b760e5-e82b-478d-b6f5-8c3270126de4","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E community oriented living\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/two-acre-wood/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/two-acre-wood/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTwo Acre Wood Cohousing is a community in the traditional cohousing mold. We are generally all politically progressive, environmentally conscious, and interested in learning to live together in a supportive, loving community with lots of room for individual differences. We have no official philosophy.\n\nWe moved into our brand-new homes in the summer of 1999. So far only three units have changed hands as of early 2016.\n\nWe do have one or two possible rental homes and, sometimes, house sitting opportunities. We will be maintaining a list of people who might be interested in purchasing or renting a unit should one become available. If you would like to be on a notification list for future openings, email your name, email address, and phone number to cjmorrigan@gmail.com.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1},{"mailing_city":null,"mailing_address2":null,"mailing_address1":null,"primary_location_id":22596,"name":"Duwamish Cohousing","dso":"Fellowship for Intentional Community","physical_country":"United States","import_notice_sent_at":null,"physical_state":"Washington","physical_county":null,"phone":null,"mailing_zip":null,"latitude":47.5476069,"id":22160,"group":null,"longitude":-122.3514653,"email_response_token":null,"created_at":null,"source_grouping":null,"response":null,"physical_address2":null,"physical_address1":"6000 17th Ave SW #24","mode":null,"fax":null,"website":null,"updated_at":null,"physical_zip":"98106","mailing_county":null,"mailing_country":null,"physical_city":"Seattle","year_founded":null,"oid":"e3cf529d-ff28-4e95-9401-23b26634d49b","grouping":null,"description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMission:\u003C/b\u003E Sharing Neighbors\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href='https://www.ic.org/directory/duwamish-cohousing/'\u003Ewww.ic.org/directory/duwamish-cohousing/\u003C/a\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class='cmtydescription-import'\u003E\nDuwamish Cohousing (formerly Ciel Cohousing) is an urban cohousing community in West Seattle, about 10 minutes from downtown. We moved into our homes in June 2000. Our neighborhood is primarily made up of fully equipped duplex townhomes owned as condominiums and generous common facilities including large kitchen and dining spaces; two indoor and two outdoor child play areas; a woodshop; a craft studio; a laundry; an office; a sunroom/living room; sunny decks and patios; native plant landscaping; and several community gardens. Our homes line pedestrian pathways and courtyards that are all handicapped accessible. Our 2.7 acres of land are located in a multicultural neighborhood. Some of our values include working cooperatively with our surrounding neighbors, using consensus, resolving conflicts using Restorative Justice, sharing work and social activities, environmental preservation, and building support and neighborliness among ourselves.\n\u003C/div\u003E","dccid":null,"responded_at":null,"democratic":null,"mailing_state":null,"email":null,"dso_update":"fresh","access_rule_id":1}]