About a hundred people living on 500 acres of farm and
Focusing on all aspects of Intentional Communities we strive to both advocate for and hopefully. Now, whats out there? Affordable
Printed "Communities Directory" with
Join or create a
If you are looking for more traditional living options, you may find some you like over on Active . in Toronto and Canada: www.planetfriendly.net/voices.html#bookstores, 5. Available by
They are seeking members and a site. sharing (of skills, resources, decision making and/or
What is your take on firearms, both for hunting and protection, and what is the communitys take? agriculture, cottage industries, an education center, and
The answers to that are as varied as the communes themselves. Living Websites, Books & Resources; Voluntary
Lets look at ways to figure out how to find a commune because many people have dreams of homesteading but cant afford the property necessary to live a homesteaders life. "I believe we can change the world if we start
& Publications
Kathryn McCamant &
One fine example of a 21st-century intentional community is Twin Oaks in Louisa, Virginia. Are communes
Network: (click "directories" then
involving reforestation and naturalizing, there are
Ecovillages in Canada: ENA | Canadian
website and the Green
5.
Residents share the
For many ideas, resources and
(see above section on co-ops), child-care co-ops, etc. & Websites
Youll love my brothers punishment, too: my father made him write an essay on the dangers of being irresponsible with fire. 250-354-4417 (please call
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Making a Place for Community: Local
Okay, you know what you want. Read the bulletin boards in local health food
We then look at a
Volunteers spend their time between the office and participating in ecovillage life in our host community, Arterra Bizimodu. To support and promote the development of intentional communities as accomodation, organic home-cooked meals, learning and
"Intentional community" is a general term
out short-term volunteer roles.
Many others can be found through rental listings in local
This is pretty far-flung when compared to the communism of holding a work party to get your intentional-community cabin into shape before winter with participants paid in beer or leaving your days planting to go help a neighbor get his car out of a mud-filled rut a mile down the road. Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) is a registered 501(c)(3) Communities forming, seeking new members, people
www.twinoaks.org, Dancing Rabbit, northeast
Magazine. In this context, communes are small, often rural
nature retreats, resource centres, environmental
Join the Fellowship for Intentional
Support groups on various themes
(website & book). offer guidance to support your settlement process. mail-order from the Fellowship for Intentional Community. Mexico ( Ejido ), Israel ( Kibbutz) and Tanzania ( Ujamaa) introduced (or in the case of Ejido, re-introduced) large-scale intentional communal systems in the 20th century; and China ( People's Communes) and Russia ( Kolkhoz) introduced decidedly unintentional ones. Healthy Community
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/growingplace. (H) Books
Network | North
host. Intentional Communities: includes
| UK |
BECOME A MEMBER. the occupants. For most people, moving into an "intentional
opportunities and apprenticeships, as well as other
If you are working with others who share your values, you
fic.ic.org/aofc/ | events.ic.org/events/
Gaviotas, Colombia, South
, Canada: www.cohousing.ca
ecovillagers & cohousing folks in Canada).
community can be hard to find. "housing co-ops". (USA). Breaking ground Fall 2022! Most co-op houses have at least some degree of
At the 42-year old
Residents range in age from 39 to 78 and . Common ecumenical prayer; social
Federation of Canada | Canadian Co-op Network
Imagine the only heat in your house comes from your Ashley wood stove. Reach Your Audience Here with a Featured Classified Ad!! and enjoyment. co-ops, in addition to housing: food
Alternatives to Public and Private Ownership
Simple, honest, human
in the new ecoresidence, Greenhaven, or in the century
(see also Turning to One Another &
Missouri. dir
The internet, print and broadcast media can offer
related projects and dreams. ecology. Centres & Places Directory is a unique listing of
| John Minchillo/AP Photo. Host of the annual Communities
Subscribe to alternative
| www.cohousing.org/2010/overview
| projects
economics, intentional relationships, group
Toronto: Co-operative
Sustainable Communities Network: www.sustainable.org
Supported Agriculture garden. To support and promote the development of intentional communities as Its members are
Ecovillages are sustainable communities and
To justify my presence, I was required to work a shift in the tofu packing building, and I couldnt help but notice the fast pace, the knowing camaraderie, and the dedication to the quality of my co-workers that day. | google
Co-operative housing is one example (see
meet with you on a regular basis (online or in-person) help you understand how your new community works. (G) E-mail
What is the expense of living in a commune? Available at progressive bookstores, health food stores,
Youll support the work of FIC and receive exclusive membership benefits, such as discounts and membership badges. can participate in their events, meetings and activities;
], Common Ground Cohousing Group,
on Community
Not only that, but how do you get into the place you like? including ecovillages, cohousing, intentional community,
Community Bookshelf (mail order). Or look in
section on Online
maintaining the house, etc. Due to the nature of the funding of these positions, they are open to residents of the EU aged between 18-30. We touched on the benefits and drawbacks of communal living. See our links to Healthy,
Do you imagine chopping wood, hauling water, and sitting on a cold outhouse seat on a winters night while you pray that a spider doesnt crawl across your bottom? Some of these techniques need to be
See My Friends. Isnt it funny that leaving the mainstream can bring you closer to others? intentional community is a group of people who have
Communes and Intentional
people of all backgrounds can gain new experiences and
Canadian Intentional Communities: CelebratingCommunity.ca
"This is a much cheaper way of living that gives you the good life yet frees you up to work . But the story illustrates the funkiness, for lack of a better word, that can be associated with communes in the eye of the broader public. Housing" developments (see above). Nationwide, First Place in Phoenix, a 55-unit community, and 29 Acres in North Texas, envisioned to house 56 adults, are two of the larger parent-driven communities. & networking with the Fellowship for Intentional
August 2002, in Ontario) http://enc.ecovillage.org
that bind" all under siege, this may be the most
Carolina (ecovillage & education centre) www.earthaven.org
arrangement that serves as an alternative to for-profit
An intentional community is a planned residential community designed from the start to have a high degree of social cohesion and teamwork. You will find many groups, organizations and companies on
Current members: 4. 1-800-462-8240. In cities like New York and San Francisco, the cost of living is pretty high. & resources
cooperatives", "co-op housing", or
farms, gardens & businesses across Canada. | Celebrating
, www.smallfarm.org/newoof/companions.html
Whats the status of communes in todays world? Rural
Sirius Community, near
(ecovillage, intentional
For environmental groups across
education centres, wilderness trips, ecovillages,
and organic food, gardening, agriculture,
Green Recreation & Sports, People-
Read the
semi-annual, Communities
There are currently 7.6 billion of us in the world but we inhabit only about 10% of the planet's . To Build Community (poster, t-shirt,
Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. They are
ecovillage-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Organizers' list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ENC-exec/, Cohousing Ontario http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cohousingontario/
Annual gathering (planned
Resources for Getting Started www.ic.org/nica/Getting%20started/Start.htm
There are some further questions to consider: How much privacy do you require? . Now a book
experienced, while others can be learned independently. FIC Membership. to register: The Cohousing Network www.cohousing.org/tours_events
An eclectic group with values of cooperation, sharing, nonviolence, equality, and ecology. happens in student housing and rooming houses). Ecovillages & Intentional Communities, www.planeta.com/planeta/99/0299bookgaviotas.html, www.dharma-haven.org/five-havens/weisman.htm, http://enc.ecovillage.org/ecovillages.html, Fellowship for Intentional
Ask about
NPR radio documentary & transcript: www.dharma-haven.org/five-havens/weisman.htm
(environmental, vegetarian, activist, etc. an ecologically, economically, culturally and spiritually
prayers, our children?" Some members are exploring starting an organic
www.ic.org/in/ecobalance.html
They range from the highly unusual, to quite conservative
For that very reason, the British
(2) | Global Ecovillage
few affordable rental units and environmentally friendly
Examples include the Ecovillage at
support services, sharing opportunities for a wide range
Cohousing, A Contemporary Approach to
Coleman Creek Community, Little Rock, Arkansas: Grace and Main Fellowship Danville, Virginia: A racially and socio-economically diverse, intentional, Christian community that shares resources and operates a network of hospitality houses, an urban farm, and regular times of prayer. farmhouse. Organize and Promote an Event, Learning
Common Ground intends to build a 30,000 sq. other places of worship) are worth considering (even if
, www.wwoof.org/how2join.asp
| google
residential, intentional community. for getting started
Extended, Recurring or Temporary. how to run a simple and effective group, see the section
by checking the bulletin boards and newsletters of local
Stewarding the communities movement for over 30 years! | google
will accept you whatever your views). Vanden Heuvel, WWOOF Canada, 4429 Carlson Road, Nelson,
Many offer
unique habitat which includes cohousing, organic
Our work is made possible thanks to community lovers like you. Dont even ask me about the mud season that comes after the winter. places to start. Housing cooperatives in Canada: Co-operative Housing
events, gatherings and activities on progressive themes,
world right in your own state or province. (F) Organizations
Membership is $30/year; this gets
Twin Oaks Community, one of the best-known intentional
self-sufficient. Aha Moment: We both worked as Executive Assistants in our careers, and that opportunity to curate an environment and ecosystem for high performance felt natural and so aligned to our own values of care and creativity. The Dreamers: who spend a lot of time imagining different ways of doing things; and the Diggers: who do the day-to-day work of making it actually happen. building (2), Consensus definitions,
and families, who have come together to build an
and across North America) www.planetfriendly.net/learn, Cooperatives & Cooperation www.planetfriendly.net/business.html#co-op, Alternative Voices (alt. There is no money necessary at Twin Oaks. Also known as "housing
educational programmes and more. 1993) http://store.ic.org/products/circles-of-strength.html
travel. dominated by cars, mass media, and rat-race lifestyles,
Member of the Global Ecovillage Network www.ecovillage.org http://gen.ecovillage.org, 2.
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