Wolf Den Hollow
Mission: Sustainability, Nature
From www.ic.org/directory/wolf-den-hollow-2/:
Wolf Den Hollow is a four and a half acre property located 7 miles outside Duvall, Washington and 40 minutes east of Seattle. We are located near the Wilderness Awareness School in Stossel Creek. We 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.

Hollow's End Cooperative House
Mission: We aim to make home life more fun, efficient and economic while enjoying each others camaraderie.
From www.ic.org/directory/hollows-end-neighborhood-cooperative/:
Hollow'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. If 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. Life is busy so we try to live by our dreams and goals but be realistic and flexible too. We do put a major emphasis on health- both in body and spirit- and love the country rural life and place we live. We are a mix of ages, the youngest being 30, the oldest 65. Currently 3F, 1M. Teaching 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. Join 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. We 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. We live in a lovely peaceful hollow where the skies are dark at night and coyotes & 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. Our closest large town is Keene and the whole Monadnock region is lovely with woods, rolling hills, lakes, streams and of course the mountain itself. We 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 & learning :). We drink very little if any and do not use recreations drugs. We value a positive outlook on life, little drama and open communication. Rooms range from $450-$550 and include gas and electricity. We pitch in for firewood, telephone, wifi and chores. Well behaved pets are negotiable. We'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.

Rainforest Lab
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/milktopia/:
Vision Statement: We 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. Description: We 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. When 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. For guests: Please 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: -What draws you to be apart of this community space? -How do you embody your values in the world? -What is your focus in life? What do you hope to bring into your life by joining our community? Also, this is a link to a document called "Rainforest Lab for Cultural Transformation TLC Constitution": Please also read through the Purpose and Principles and the Membership and On-boarding System to reflect on our community before reaching out to us.

Echo Hills Cottages
Mission: Conscious relationships.
From www.ic.org/directory/echo-hills-cottages/:
Our intentional neighborhood is located in Asheville, NC on 3.25 acres of park like setting with rolling hills and fifty year old trees. There are eleven home sites with two completed and occupied. Two homes are under construction with one of these to be completed and occupied in January 2017, and the second early summer of 2017. Design is completed on the fifth with groundbreaking December 2016. We will have a total of twelve houses, including one existing house with community space. Homes range from 800-1500 sq. ft. with plans that offer room for your own creative design. Our primary vision includes conscious relationships, awareness practice, compassionate communication and Sociocratic decision making. We have a small community garden with plans for new growth as the community grows. We place a strong emphasis on sustainability and encourage urban ecovillage practices. Email for more information.

Eureka Institute
Mission: Retreat Center
From www.ic.org/directory/eureka-institute/:
The Eureka Institute supports life-long learning and leadership through education, experiential and recreational activities. The Eureka Center, our stunning facility in North Idaho, is the premiere lifelong learning and leadership center in the Inland Northwest. It’s an intimate, secluded gathering place where we emphasize skill building, self discovery, and respect for the natural world. We are looking for people who are interested is living a retreat center lifestyle as well as being interested in the Eureka Institute programming. We can offer housing and a small stipend in exchange for running our garden and managing some events. Programs are specifically designed to promote community involvement by providing opportunities to nurture and foster the over-all well being of each individual while exploring synergistic group interactions. Please visit our website, eureka-institute.org for a better understanding of of our organization and facility. Cheers!

Dreamland Co-Living
Mission: Becoming part of a community
From www.ic.org/directory/dreamland-intentional-community-3-0/:
We are launched in 2014, got a great group of 6 people living, learning, sharing this new experience and it is super exciting, as we are next to the Lake House, another intentional community. And we have a couple other houses linked, in what we call "The shire" , together we will see what we can do to make this place awesome Now we are evolving into a new house in 2016- Dreamland 2- and it is nothing short of spectacular

Vancouver Cohousing
Mission: Harmonious, sustainable, inclusive, joyful.
From www.ic.org/directory/vancouver-cohousing/:
Vancouver Cohousing (aka Cedar Cottage Cohousing) will be a community of 31 households ranging from studios to 4 bedroom units. We have 3/4 of an acre on the east side of Vancouver. We are a multigenerational, vibrant and diverse community with most units being wheelchair accessible.

Liberties
Mission: This place is a beautiful postcard where you can hear the rain fall...before it hits the ground, and the sound of the wind under the birds wings as they pass. Here it is a crystal palace in the Winter, a cool refuge in the Summer, where Nature provides your needs if you coax her. To keep that unchanged, while becoming a part of the balance....to love the land that loves us...that is the mission.
From www.ic.org/directory/taking-liberties-camp/:
This is a beautiful 20-acre piece of timberland in northern Washington, about 20 miles from the Canadian border, bordering the National Park. There is a cabin, a huge barn, septic hookup for two trailers, and a well. We are seeking members to form a communal-type, off-grid living arrangement. A visit is just a phone call away. Becoming a member requires loving breathtaking sunsets, wildlife, clean air, loving Nature, being willing to work to carve out your spot, paying a portion of the land payment, being open-minded and real. And loving chihuahuas. Any sharing other than work will be done by heart only.

Adesa Community
Mission: Multi-Generational Farm Living
From www.ic.org/directory/adesa-community-2/:
"Where Nature and Nurture Abound" Mission and Vision of this forming community- To 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. This community will offer opportunity: - For elders to live with personal and home care services where their happiness as well as their health is cared for. -For couples, families, or individuals to build "light foot- print" homes and live in an atmosphere of cooperation. -For all to have access to, and enable the production of fresh vibrant foods on a year-round basis. -For all to enjoy and enhance the beauty of the trees, hills, meadows, gardens, and creek. -To be a part of common meals, celebrations, reading groups, art studio, health facility, and cottage crafts, as much or as little as desired. -For all involved, to pioneer a new way of living that embraces common values and connections in conscious living and dying.

Aldeia Coletivo de Familias
Mission: 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. We 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
From www.ic.org/directory/aldeia-coletivo-de-familias/:
We 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. We believe in community, in the sharing of resources, skills and ideas. Each member of our community has a skill to teach and a perspective to share, but we more than anything else, seek to be students; students of nature, of our common history, and of community living.

Honeyeaters
Mission: Respect for the land.
From www.ic.org/directory/honeyeaters/:
A rural residential community near Gloucester, NSW Australia. Set up as multiple occupancy, the local Council has given development approval for 8 houses. At this stage, there are 8 houses either fully or partially completed. The principles on which this community is based is respect for the land and the desire to live in a community.

Safe Haven Ranch
Mission: Green Eco Families with Kids that would like to work together to create the lives we can only dream of on our own.
From www.ic.org/directory/safe-haven-ranch/:
We are a small family (man, wife, & 7yo son) looking to get out of the rat race and live a more natural, green, healthy, peaceful, stress free, and sustainable life in a small community of similar likeminded families. 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. I 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’s 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’t or didn’t want to pay their bills in a timely manner causing us to become homeless because we couldn’t pay our bills. So 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’t healthy for us anyway. So 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. During 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. We 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’t 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’t 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. Our Children have to live in this world, and they will have to suffer for a long time to come if we don’t 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. We 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. Our 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. We 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. We feel that the Native American’s 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. I’m 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. If you feel that you and your family (couples or single mom’s with children) are compatible with ours please contact us via FIC. I look forward to hearing from. Sincerely, Jerry

Serenity House
Mission: 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. We 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/in-la-kesh/:
Serenity House is located 12 km outside of Alto Paraiso, Goias, Brazil, near the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The town (population: 7,000) is in the world’s 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’s geology also comes with the requisite mystical component: Just beneath the soil is the world’s largest crystal bed, allegedly so luminous that it’s visible from outer space. We 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. We 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. We come from different cultures and backgrounds and are sharing and growing in the healing arts and using the wisdom of indigenous & yogic cultures-see more information on our website www.yogaofbeauty.net We 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. We 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. All 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. By 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. One of our collective projects is growing moringa, and we consistently are moving towards self sufficiency, barter, and other forms of exchange besides paper. We 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. "When you look into the eyes of another person, you are looking into your own eyes" In Lak´ech-Ancient Mayan gree

Germantown Commons
Mission: Community and diversity
From www.ic.org/directory/germantown-commons/:
Germantown Commons Nashville, Tennessee We are a welcoming, new, urban community in the heart of Tennessee’s capitol. Plans for 25 small homes and a Common House were approved by the Historical Commission, land has been purchased and construction is complete. We 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. Homes: Square footage 659-1,320 1- or 2-BR flats to 3-BR townhomes Ext. design of brick and hardy plank Energy-efficient Super insulation Solar-ready infrastructure Some homes offer a private courtyard Some homes offer a view of the city The 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’s swing and treehouse. Inside we have a dining room, fully-equipped kitchen with a view into the children’s 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. Located 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’s 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. Nashville 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, “A high quality of life, a vibrant culture and music scene with diverse population makes Nashville a desirable place to live.” All homes are currently sold. If you are interested in other cohousing in Nashville, please sign up for updated information at NewAmericanVillages.com.

FRIENDS SOUTHWEST CENTER
Mission: Peaceful high desert living that embodies Quaker principles of simplicity equality nonviolence and service.
From www.ic.org/directory/friends-southwest-center/:
Friends 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. Some 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. FSC 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. It's very quiet in the summer, when the monsoon rains arrive. We often do not have enough members here to host summer visitors.

Currents
Mission: cooperation, sustainability, justice
From www.ic.org/directory/currents/:
Currents 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. Within 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 – or, “Earth justice” – as the necessary foundation for social justice. To 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.

Little Flower Community
Mission: Our goal is three-fold: 1) to support the local community through the funding of and participation in local community programs and initiatives, household improvement projects, and the occasional employment of local residents; 2) to create a sense of community within our household and beyond, and welcome all others who are interested in working toward making our neighborhood (and world!) a better place to live; 3) to be ecologically-minded and continually work toward a more sustainable way of living.
From www.ic.org/directory/little-flower-community/:
The Little Flower Community is a cooperative-style home(x4) occupied by a small group of super awesome cool people with a shared interest in community, social justice, sustainability, cooperative living, potlucks, and the like. The LFC was founded in April of 2010 and is located in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, NY.

Western ME Homestead/Prepper Group
Mission: create sustainable group - location given on here intentionally incorrect
From www.ic.org/directory/me-homesteadprepper-group-2/:
Have 100+ acres of hardwood & 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. Near resortish village for odds & ends of employment - ski areas for one thing. 15 mi. from a very greeny/hippy small college town that is the county seat, has all sorts of Ag. Stores & a farmer's market as well as a decent hospital. I 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. Also have bandsaw mill, woodsplitter, all construction tools & equipment, generators, etc., etc... 30 yrs. as a carpenter/builder/developer before becoming a realtor . Meanwhile continuing to develop present 6 acre mini-farm 1/2 hr. away for gardening & animals until big project is more under way. At 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.

Gold Light Ranch
Mission: Alternative living, growing,
From www.ic.org/directory/gold-light-ranch/:
We are an ecovillage living in strawbale houses and farmhouse as rentals. We garden, farm, have horses and chickens on 30 acres of mostly forested land in N. Idaho. We have some openings from time to time, and the residents are here with a 30-day notice if they do not work out. We are currently building another strawbale cabin, harvesting food, riding horses, bio-dynamic gardening, off-grid living, composting and enjoying fall. We ski, wake board and learn about the Natural processes. We now have 11 folks here ages 10 to 65.

Belterra Cohousing
Mission: The Belterra Mission Statement: To create and sustain an evolving community that embraces respect for a diverse group of ecologically accountable and socially responsible people.
From www.ic.org/directory/belterra-cohousing/:
Belterra Cohousing is a multi-generational community with 30 condominium-styled homes in 5 residential buildings on a forested hillside overlooking beautiful Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. We are located on Bowen Island, just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. As 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. Belterra 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. If you visit the Belterra Cohousing Website, you can learn more about the talents and interests of many of our members under “Who We Are” 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 At 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. We enjoy cooking and meal sharing and grow lots of vegetables in the summer months. The homes and other facilities are certified BUILT GREEN® Gold and have in-floor radiant heat and water catchment. Each household may have up to "eight legs" for pets - that is two dogs, two cats, or one of each. We have adopted policies that govern smoking, fencing, and parking that were developed to respect both individuals and the group. We 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. Among 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. We have young children and retirees, and several ethnic groups are represented. You can find us on Facebook.

Acequia Jardin
Mission: Inspired by traditional New Mexican villages and “pocket neighborhoods” that encourage simplicity, living in harmony with nature, interacting with and looking after our neighbors.
From www.ic.org/directory/acequia-jardin/:
An environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable cohousing community. Our irrigated 1+ acre infill community is in Albuquerque's North Valley, next door to La Montanita food coop. Our 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. We aim to live more lightly on the land and welcome active adults who share those values.

White Pine Cohousing Community
Mission: The Community will create and maintain a residential community that both respects individual needs and expects member participation in managing the social and physical requirements of the community.
From www.ic.org/directory/white-pine-cohousing-community/:
White Pine Cohousing is a six unit community on 41 acres of meadow and forest land located in rural central Vermont, just outside of Montpelier. The houses are clustered on the south side of the seven acre meadow to enhance solar exposure and maintain the open fields for gardens, wildlife and activities. We aim to create and maintain a residential community that both respects individual needs and expects member participation in managing the social and physical requirements of the community. We have village-like informal connections and use a consensus decision-making process. Our individually owned homes were built with environmentally sound construction, are super insulated, share a common heating system and have small ecological footprints.

Atamai Village
Mission: Living well, sustainably, together
From www.ic.org/directory/atamai-village/:
Atamai Village is designed to provide an enduring community for at least 200 people. Villagers will live in privately owned homes, and enjoy the benefits of a large common area jointly managed to enhance physical and social resilience. Atamai is specifically designed to deal with the impacts of climate change, energy descent and the economic and social challenges that are likely to follow. The 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. We currently have lots of various prices and sizes for sale. We are located within biking distance of Motueka, on the top of NZ's South Island, and less and an hour's drive from Nelson and Richmond.

Riverside Raincross Cohousing
Mission: A community of neighbors committed to sustainably sharing life toward the common good.
From www.ic.org/directory/ascending-spiritmagnolia-cohousing/:
Riverside Raincross Cohousing consists of several households currently living in the city of Riverside, California. We are meeting on a regular basis to develop a plan for a cohousing site, which may include a combination of new construction and retrofitting.

Richmond Cohousing
Mission: The mission of Richmond Cohousing is to create an intentional multi-generational community of households who are good neighbors and conscientious environmental stewards. Living in close proximity and sharing resources, we increase quality of life by caring for one another, celebrating together, reducing consumption, decreasing our impact on the environment, and offering Richmond a new model of vibrant neighborhood design.
From www.ic.org/directory/richmond-cohousing/:
Richmond Cohousing is working with a developer to build a multi-generational, urban cohousing community in Richmond, Virginia. 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! Our 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’ 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. Our 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’s market, and outdoor activities at the river. Public transit and bike lines are expanding throughout the area. Richmond is located in the heart of Virginia and is one of America’s oldest cities. Our site in the state’s 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. Richmond Cohousing has been active for a number of years. We’ve sung, biked, played games, and volunteered together. We’ve eaten delicious community dinners in each other’s homes. We’ve drafted agreements that assert the way we want to live together as a community. We’ve honed our meeting format to a fast-paced, no-nonsense structure. And we’ve laughed - a lot. Through it all, we’ve 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. Connect with us: Website: http://richmondcohousing.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RichmondCohousing Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Richmond-Cohousing/

Congregation of Yeshua Ha Mashiach-India
Mission: Bro. Chandra sekhar.ch
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Shalom in the mighty name of Our heavenly father YHWH(YAHWEH). We 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. we 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. we need your support and prayers to establish the truth herein India. Todah. Your brother. Chandra from India.

Pleasant Glade
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/pleasant-glade/:
Pleasant 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. We 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. The 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. Most 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. Our 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. It 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.

Rock Ridge Community, Inc
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/rock-ridge-community-inc/:
We 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. We are currently seeking new members, and would welcome individuals, couples, families, and bands of friends.

The Ardens
Mission: Historic Village
From www.ic.org/directory/the-ardens/:
The 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. From 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. Important 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. Famous 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. To 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. The 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.

Bundschu Creek Cohousing
Mission: Suburban cohousing community
From www.ic.org/directory/bundschu-creek-cohousing/:
Bundschu Creek Cohousing is a new cohousing community located on the eastern edge of Independence, Missouri. The 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. The site is now owned by Beyond the Horizon LLC, which is promoting multiple cohousing communities in Independence, Missouri in collaboration with Interdependence Cohousing Association. The site is located within the Fort Osage School District. A city park and trail extension is being planned adjacent to the site.

The Primal Village
Mission: sustainable community focused on Permaculture, Wild Edibles, Alternative energy production, Natural building techniques, etc.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-primal-village/:
This year we hope to be building several small Cob homes. If you are interested in helping and are OK with primitive camping with facilities on-site, do get in contact with us because we would love the help.
Bringing the intentional village and Primal skills together in one place for exceptional living and thriving in health, attitude, relationships and economy. The primal Village will be an Intentional Community comprised of individuals and families who's main goal in life is to live life without depending on the rest of the world for survival or existence, who are aware and accepting of Polyamory (you don't need or have to be Polyamorous). You will find that most of these people will be trying to live the four R's (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). The reasons will be varied, some may live this life style because it is cost effective, others for the Planet, etc. Members 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. If 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.
Links:
Primal Village
Facebook - Primal Village

Bloomington Cohousing
Mission: Intentional multigenerational
From www.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cohousing/:
A 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. We 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! Find 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.

Joy Town Farm
Mission: COOPERATIVE FARMING
From www.ic.org/directory/joy-town-farm/:
60 acres with gorgeous 3 bedroom common house, 3 small bedrooms in an historic house that serves as farm storefront, one small bunkhouse. 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.

Bird River Oasis
Mission: Local sustainable community
From www.ic.org/directory/bird-river-oasis/:
We have a dream of co-creating a mini-community of people wanting to explore the idea of rebuilding the earth, from the ground up, through grounding in self, grounding in nature, and grounding in community. 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. An Oasis where you are welcome to create gatherings for celebration, teaching, arts, organizing, grounding in community.

Rancho La Salud Village
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/rancho-la-salud-village/:
A 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 “community by design” where the residents themselves work together to create their village. This 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.

Oasis de Lentiourel
Mission: Permaculture in all aspects, self-transformation, arts, harmonic and microtonal music, helix zomes, creative autonomy, transmission
From www.ic.org/directory/oasis-de-lentiourel/:
Community in South Aveyron near Saint-Affrique (France) dedicated to the care of oneself, the people and the earth. We are responsible of a land of 35 hectares with a river, sources, fields, woods and a farm originally from the 11th century. Three associations have been created to organize activities in the Oasis : The residents association (AREL) takes care of the ecoconstructions and the lodging for the permanents and guests ; The "Joies sauvages" association works on the natural ressources, developping permaculture projects on the site and on the people's health ; The "Atelier d'Exploration Harmonique" brings together artistic /scientific /transmission projects on the site and outside.
Links:
Cycloasis: Ans Rossy's blog
Oasis de Lentiourel: Blog

Greenbriar
Mission: Student centered education Sustainable living
From www.ic.org/directory/greenbriar/:
Greenbriar 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. 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. 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. Greenbriar School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. The land and all of the structures belong to the corporation.

Valterra Village eCohousing
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/valterra-village-ecohousing/:
At 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. From 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. To 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. The 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/. How 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 – the common house - while others are excited to extend that experience to include producing their own organic food in the community gardens. For 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. Please 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.

HeartTribe Village & Chrysalis
Mission: eco-spiritual living, loving and healing through deep listening and heart-connection with all beings
From www.ic.org/directory/hearttribe-village/:
We are currently forming HeartTribe Village based on a 5th dimensional paradigm for community living. 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. We 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. HeartTribe 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 & 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". Eventually 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. Central 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. We are envisioning using wind/solar/& 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. We 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 & cooperative decision-making skills. We hope to begin building by 2018 once the appropriate location is determined somewhere in upstate NY. It is time as the Tribe of Many Colors to create the future we all dream of because We are the Ones we have been waiting for:)

Wolf Willow Cohousing
Mission: Senior Cohousing Community
From www.ic.org/directory/wolf-willow-cohousing-2/:
We have created a community for older adults and have built on a property on the edge of Saskatoon’s revitalized cultural core that meets our goal of locating within walking or biking distance of most of our needs. 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.

Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing
Mission: Multigenerational community,
From www.ic.org/directory/oakleigh-meadow-cohousing/:
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS! WE HAVE LAND, PLANS FOR 28 UNITS, AIMING TO BREAK GROUND SPRING 2019. Oakleigh 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. OMC, 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. Oakleigh 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. Eugene 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. We 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. 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 “fly-by“ at oakleighmeadow.org. Have questions or want to know more? Call 541/357-8303 or email us at info@oakleighmeadow.org I
Links:
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http://oakleighmeadow.org

Quaker Intentional Village-Canaan
Mission: Spirit, land, growing together
From www.ic.org/directory/quaker-intentional-village-canaan/:
We 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. We 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. We 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. We 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). We believe conscious culture creation in community can be a means to advance our intentions:
To live in worship, increasing our mindfulness, spiritual focus, and God-centeredness by intertwining our daily lives with others who share these intentions
To 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
To create wealth that embodies integrity and Truth by carefully examining our engagement in the current economic order and stepping away from its destructive elements
To live in unity & harmony with the earth by considering the near and far environmental impact of our actions while striving for thrivability
To include a good measure of joy, fun, creativity, and service in our lives
We 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.

TierraLuz
Mission: Earth Built * Sun Powered Eco Neighborhood in Sayulita, Mexico. We are committed to living closer to the natural world…in harmony with nature and more lightly on the earth using sustainable technologies.
From www.ic.org/directory/tierraluz/:
In these times....It's time to do it differently... Stewarding a Refuge from the pace and patterns of business as usual... Practicing and Inspiring lighter footprints on the earth Earth Built * Sun Powered We are committed to living closer to the natural world… in harmony with nature and more lightly on the earth using sustainable technologies. SUN: solar power, solar hot water, solar clothes dryers(!) WIND: wind power, enhanced natural ventilation EARTH: Natural building techniques, organic gardening, permaculture WATER: Natural well water, gray water recycling, harvesting rainwater AND…more to enjoy: Ocean Views, Jungle Views, Pastoral Views Regularized Titled lots and,Titled community land Solar powered off grid well and 20,000 Liters community water storage Common Land: shared open space (almost 9,000 m2!) including organic farmland, food forest, jungle trails, meditation vistas Beautiful wooden 15m2 yoga deck on the highest ground and best view for all to enjoy. Superadobe Community Storage/Bodega 12m2 We 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…It’s 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. VISION: A community of neighbors where there is a shared interest and commitment to using less resources, producing less waste, producing our own renewable energy, and enjoying a more tranquil and sustainable life that enhances health and well being. We share land/open space that holds possibilities for growing food, gathering with friends, walking, sitting or practicing yoga in nature at a beautiful meditation vista. Our homes are modest sized, ideally built with natural materials such as compressed earth blocks, cobb, adobe, bamboo, etc, that are easier on the environment than more processed materials such as cement. We each have incorporated sustainable technologies such as photovoltaics, wind power, solar hot water heating, low impact development, grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting, composting toilets, etc. Living this way, perhaps we may be closer to the suggestion by Mahatma Gandhi to, “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. TONE: Smile!...It’s Mexico! Let it go...Relax! Tranquilo! Find your gratitude and let it be known. Ask periodically, “How can I do this with a lighter footprint?” Also, take the time to pause, breathe, sit in nature listen and let the sacred land speak to us. *The more shades of green the better! **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. *We have a community sacred space on the top of the land...a place for reverence of nature and meditation, yoga, etc. *Private International Green School and Public school nearby

GreenLife Ecovillage and Learning Center
Mission: To create a learning center for all and build an ecovillage to support and care for the earth, each other and all her creatures.
From www.ic.org/directory/greenlife-ecoretreat/:
Do you want to live in community with others? Do you want to get out of the rat race and the city? This project needs funding from individuals to make it happen. This is a forming community. Do you have skills, time, $ to contribute to make this dream a reality. Lets build communication, community, build homes, an ecovillage, and share the experience. I am looking for 5-20 acres to have a community with natural homes that are off the grid. I want to create sustainability and revenue while providing a home with land to thrive. Let's create a Green Sustainable Educational Learning Center that incorporates an eco retreat offering massage & 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. website at: www.greenretreat.com Let'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. The way to create revenue from living on the land: A Green Learning Center for teaching guests about Permaculture, sustainable farming, living off the land, cooking, canning, drying and cultivating plants and herbs. A rustic retreat for guests to relax in a wood fired sauna and snorkel hot tub with a solar shower. A natual spa with therapeutic massage, body wraps and salt scrubs offered daily. Daily well being classes of Yoga and Nia dance instruction offered twice daily. 3 gourmet vegetarian meals served daily. Overnight accommodations for guests in Earth cabins made from Cob, Straw bale, tree house, glamping tent, each with a nature theme. Workshops how to: Teaching green building i.e. cob, straw bale, tree house, tiny houses, etc. Permaculture Canning/Preserving/Drying Tinctures Mycology Herbal Salves Massage workshops for couples, pregnancy, infants Animals Solar Hydro-electric kayaking A Conference center for Workshops to rent for their students we offer the lodging, meals and spa services. Call if seriously looking to help formulate this community while building a life together and learning how to be sustainable and live off the grid! Audra 206-200-2888 We are open to ideas for creative funding. You could contribute, donate, invest or have a lifetime membership. We currently have monthly meetings that include creative fundraising, participating in fairs, learning how to communicate and co-create together. We have a website, business cards and a brochure for sharing our vision with others.

Walnut Commons
Mission: Walnut Commons is an urban community that fosters mutual support and cooperation while respecting privacy. We encourage ecologically responsible living, nonviolence, a healthy living environment, and we value active participation in the local and larger world.
From www.ic.org/directory/walnut-commons/:
Urban 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. We commit to being a vibrant community, sharing meals 3 times a week, living in a location where we are far less dependent on cars since we can bike and walk to shops, restaurants, the beach and incredible hiking trails.

Tasman Ecovillage
Mission: Our vision is a thriving, caring community which celebrates our connection with the earth and with each other.
From www.ic.org/directory/tasman-ecovillage/:
Overlooking 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. Just 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. We have a vision of a way of life that - ● affirms our understanding that we are an integral part of nature, respects all beings, and treads more lightly on the Earth, ● acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and the rich diversity of our own ancestral histories, ● is resilient and able to adapt to a changing world, ● is sustainable ecologically, socially and economically, ● is developing efficient, sustainable and locally-based systems for food, water and energy, ● is cooperative and mutually supportive, ● has decision-making and group processes which promote harmony, ● encourages a focus on relationship and inner peace, ● provides a safe, loving environment where everyone flourishes and is nurtured, ● is a vibrant hub of community arts and crafts, ● is fully engaged with the larger community of which it is a part, and ● is a place of healing, training and education

Ekobius Ecovillage (Ecology Crossroads)
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/ekobius-ecology-crossroads/:
Come live in the Upper Amazon and Orinoco Mountains, on the Guiana Shield where it all began! It 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. In 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! As 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. Located 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. We 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 Catañiapo River. Our 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. Anyone 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. We 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. Resident 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. We embrace barter and the Pachamama (Mother Earth or Gaia) if that is considered a religious faith. Resident 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. Our 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.

Nashville West Cohousing
Mission: cohousing forming
From www.ic.org/directory/nashville-cohousing/:
Nashville 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.

skogsnas
Mission: ecological democratic freedom solidaity
From www.ic.org/directory/sakogsnas/:
skogsnas 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.

Shadow Mountain Cohousing
Mission: A community of neighbors committed to sustainably sharing life toward the common good.
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We 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’s, spiritual evolution. We are connected with the nearby Starland Retreat Center/Campground. Our communities follow Network for New Culture http://ncsocal.webs.com/nc-community-principles and Nonviolent Communication principles. At 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. Our 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. Here's some info about the area from the local Chamber of Commerce: "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. Joshua 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 ... Like Earth, Only Better."
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Kommunity Kondoria
Mission: Personal Self-Improvement
From www.ic.org/directory/kondoria-community/:
We are a 3 year old community near Riverside, CA. Area is suburban/rural mix. Currently we are several people in one 4 bedroom house. Houses coming to market for rent or sale are available for co-housing. We have changed the name from "Sunshine House of Healthy Living" back to "Recovery House for the Inner Child". But the general theme is the same. We focus especially on healthy, sustainable living and personal self-improvement. 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. While 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. At this time, we cannot accommodate workfare, i.e. people will need outside income. Please see our website for a more in depth review of our philosophy and aims at kondoria.org. Contact: Werner via info@kondoria.org or 949-551-2800.

Upper Ridge Cottages
Mission: Environmentally Friendly
From www.ic.org/directory/upper-ridge-cottages/:
Hello, my name is Judy Lowell and I am creating an intentional community of folks who are looking for something more in life. 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. Upper 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. We are looking for interested people to invest in the future and share the adventure. Enjoy your visit. Imagine. For more info: call 425-353-8150 and ask for Chuck or Judy Check our website www.upperridgecottages.com Background Here is some background on how this project began and our vision for the creation of an intentional community which is Upper Ridge Cottages. My 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. In 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. We 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. Over 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. We 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. Chuck 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. The Upper Ridge Cottages homes were designed for efficiency. They will use fewer resources to build, be cheaper to heat and less costly to maintain. We plan to buy materials locally if possible and hire from the community we live in. Chuck and I will become the 7th home in Upper Ridge Cottages and will continue to live in our 1930's country rambler on the property. www.upperridgecottages.com

Mooncat
Mission: Sustainable permaculture. Independent people working together in an alternative family that will grow to community.
From www.ic.org/directory/you-name-it-sustainable/:
This 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. Please contact us for any information, to get interested/involved or to provide valuable insight into something you've already tried! June 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. 2012: 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. 2015: Addition of fruit and nut crops. Added 8 acres of partially wooded habitat and hammock spots. 2016: Asian pears, peaches, apricots and plums. 2018: Three retired goats for brush removal and to teach us and the new farm dog.

Anahata
Mission: OUR VISION STATEMENT: We are a loving community that lives from the heart in order to create a more beautiful world.
From www.ic.org/directory/anahata-bio-community/:
Anahata is . . . a place of learning self-discovery renewal & healing harmony & cooperation authentic connection creative expression celebration nature immersion inclusive spirituality service to all Anahata is a loving community and gathering place situated on 35 pristine acres along the Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. We are incorporated as an education center, and consider ourselves to be a nature sanctuary as well. Since 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. CORE VALUES: CO-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. SELF-DISCOVERY ~ We explore the inner dimension of self, cultivating a humble heart, ‘beginner’s mind’, self-reflection, self-responsibility, self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-actualization. CO-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. SACREDNESS ~ 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. CREATIVITY & CELEBRATION ~ We flourish through the arts in our playful ‘renaissance community’, 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! LEARNING & 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. HOLISTIC 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. ECOLOGICAL 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. ECONOMIC 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. CONNECTION & 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. GOALS & OBJECTIVES: In 2017-2018, we are pursuing the following collective initiatives: Generating more of our own food through expansion of our organic gardens and edible landscapes. Beautifying our landscape for greater ease and enjoyment of the land. Increasing the flow of visitors to Anahata by enhancing our guest spaces and programs. Increasing the number of living spaces on the land — finishing a cabin, yurt and a tiny house – for increased guest or member capacity. Planning for additional solar and gassifier renewable energy sources to be installed on the land in the next one-four years. Developing a long-term legal/financial strategy that includes member land-home ownership and collective stewardship of shared land. Calling in members who are aligned with our vision and ready to become land and home owners. Building community by holding twice-weekly community business-connection meetings, and sharing three or more community meals per week. Contributing 5+ hours of community service per member per week, with frequent work parties/teams. Hosting frequent circles and classes/events, quarterly retreats, and seasonal rituals and celebrations. Gathering with other communities in the area to share our collective stories, wisdom and strategies for successful community living. Learning how to more deeply support one another’s growth by exploring different modalities of connection and communication.

Capitol Hill Urban CoHousing
Mission: We are an urban community bridging generations, aiming to be good neighbors on Capitol Hill. We value sharing and seek health, both for ourselves and our planet. Our Values include: * Sharing * Environmental Awareness * Intergenerational * Neighborhood Partnership * Healthy Individuals * Healthy Community
From www.ic.org/directory/capitol-hill-urban-cohousing/:
We are a very diverse community in an incredibly dense neighborhood in Seattle – 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’s to mid-60’s. We 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. We 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. We are currently developing a vesting system.

Dallas Cohousing
Mission: To create a welcoming community based on cooperation and fun.
From www.ic.org/directory/dallas-cohousing/:
We're growing a community of like-minded folks who'd like to live cooperatively in urban Dallas, close to DART rail. Our goals: to be priced at market level or less, sustainable, and diverse. Our models for living together include cohousing--homes for individual households, plenty of shared space & meals, decisions by consensus--and the ecovillage concepts of living in a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable manner. We're interested in possibly sharing: • work space (for those of us working from home) • dinners • a garden to grow some of our own food • child care • space for yoga, other kinds of movement • home schooling • cars • a food buying club • community-supported agriculture (CSA membership) Our vision of retrofitting includes affordable energy efficiency and sustainability. E.g., solar-assisted hot water, rainwater reclamation, foam insulation under the roof.

Vibe Village
Mission: Positive vibes reggae influenced village with the goal to be 100% off grid sustainable
From www.ic.org/directory/vibe-village/:
We are looking for open-minded people (who enjoy a bit of a hippie/reggae vibe) to help form an off-grid, self sustainable village. We 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. Like most others here, we are striving for self-sustainability - hopes to maintain our own structures, grow our own food, use of alternate energy, etc. This 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. Certainly open to suggestions!

Whole Heart Lodge
Mission: Loving tribe, personal growth, and MCS-safe
From www.ic.org/directory/whole-heart-lodge/:
Long to live in a community supporting a path of love, simple life and growth? I am looking for 2-3 people serious about spiritual growth and holistic living to form a healthy tribe around core values which include: -- No longer being alone in our efforts to evolve mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually -- Sharing one or more regularly-scheduled meals per week -- Having weekly house meetings to check in with members and discuss issues -- Making decisions by consensus -- Practicing non-violent communication -- Living organically and loving the earth, leaving as small a footprint as possible -- Maintaining a clean-air environment, free of household chemicals and fragrances -- Valuing kindness as our religion and compassion as our doctrine -- Revering all life as holy -- Respecting diversity as a tool for healing and growth -- Regarding health as sacred, in all mental, social and physical forms -- Eating all or mostly raw foods, vegetarian foods, and organic foods. (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.) -- Trusting that service is an expression of the divine and that freely giving does not diminish a person -- Taking responsibility for your actions and how they impact others -- Sharing all household tasks and meal prep on a rotating basis Obviously, this will be a non-smoking household. People of all ages, gender, race, sexual orientation, and abilities welcome. Pets will be negotiable with landlord and community, when formed. Goal is to keep costs at a maximum of $550 a month per person, to garden, and live as sustainably as possible.

Logan Square Cooperative
Mission: Chicago Neighborhood Coop in the Logan Square / Avondale neighborhood.
From www.ic.org/directory/logan-square-cooperative/:
UPDATE: As of April 2016 we do not have any units available. 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. The 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. We 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. Our 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. We 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). Given 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.

Finca Fruición: Permaculture Land Cooperative
Mission: 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, & enterprise, and make contributions toward a solution-based way of life.
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Finca Fruición, 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 Fruición is ready for the next level of community. Finca Fruición 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 Fruición focuses on cultivating a holistic culture of well-being which nurtures one’s self, their community, and the environment. 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. Finca Fruición is comprised of residential members, timeshare members, staff, volunteers, interns, and farmstay guests. Finca Fruición's model of community honors autonomy while offering opportunities for co-creation and resource sharing in adherence to the Community Living Agreements. The community is unified by its vision, key ethics and shared focus on cultivating an internal economy, through the Fruition Center.  These 3 key ethics are  Earth care, people care  & fair share. Vision: To cultivate a harmonious environment that integrates healthy human and ecological interaction and offers a living model for a thriving life. Finca Fruición incorporates permaculture design, sustainable food systems, holistic healthcare, compassionate communication, contemplative education, family nourishment, and integral business ethics to fulfill this vision.

1st Amazon Ecovillage | Guayana Peace Trail Project
Mission: 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.
We 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. We 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. Everyone 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. The 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. Our 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. Imagine 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. Our 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!

Retiringearlyfromratrace Co housing Initiative
Mission: Retiring Early
Update 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. Over 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. Im 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. 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. Another 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. I 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.

Stone Garden Farm & Village
Mission: sustainibility, heritage skills preservation
From www.ic.org/directory/stone-garden-farm-village/:
We are: -An organic & permaculture farm growing & selling organic produce, herbs & berries. We raise/produce most of our own foods & needs, including meat, dairy, eggs, soaps & more. We have a CSA this year and are doing some markets -A 19th century village, complete with weaving mill, one-room school, blacksmith shop, tin shop, letterpress print shop, bakery, rope/broom shop, wagon & wheel shop, Gen’l Store and much more. We welcome folks to take over and run a shop, become proficient, teach others and generate self income. -A school; We teach classes on many heritage skills; survival/homesteading, soap, candle, cheese & butter making, wild plant use & more. We host a Homeschool co-op on Tuesdays. We have a ‘primative liv’n’ 24×12 w/ loft cabin open for this spring. It has outhouse, outside wash house, wood cookstove & nearby additional cook house & 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. We 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. We especially appreciate help with all the everyday farm chores including gardening, hauling manure/woodchips/grass clippings, animal care & other informative & fun stuff. We’d like someone who enjoys children, as many are often here and we have 3 of our own, and someone willing to help with childcare. We offer a full work for living trade. No money exchanged. We don’t 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. You’re welcome to garden & 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. We’re spiritual, but non ‘religious’. 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 & practitioners of manifestation. We honor the season changes & have Ceremony as we are moved. We also enjoy Christian church. We have been taught Original People’s Ancient Traditional Wisdom & Prophesy (mostly by Seneca & Lakota Elders) & will share such (as it was shared w/. us) as we grow to know one another. We'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.

Kasteel Nieuwenhoven
Mission: Like trees in a forest - each stands on its own but together they form a greater whole
From www.ic.org/directory/kasteel-nieuwenhoven/:
Kasteel Nieuwenhoven is a new and evolving project located on an a 20 Hectare estate consisting of historic buildings (Castle and Farm) surrounded by woodlands, farmland and lakes. 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. Many 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.

Ecovillage New Jersey
Mission: Diverse ecovillage in NJ
From www.ic.org/directory/mount-eden-ecovillage/:
We're an umbrella group seeking to foster the development of a number of ecovillages and cohousing communities in New Jersey.

O'Quinn Mountain Village World Community
Mission: simple living, community
March 2016 We are ready to buy land (or invest in an interview sta lusher intentional community), and have decided to do it in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area. We are currently "camping" until we find our spot. The O'Quinn family has sold and given away all of their possessions to move their farming activities from California to the Portland/Vancouver area. We 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. We 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!) We like to move our camp every week as to keep the energy fresh and our hosts happy. We 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 ;-) Plus! We have skills to share if that suits our hosts (handyman, chef, crafter, healer, dance instructor, house/pet/livestock care-takers, permaculture, master gardener). Our rig is fully self contained (but we do appreciate electricity, water, and wifi whenever it is offered). Our camp consists of the camper truck and two cars. Papaw Cornelius Mamaw Ann Mommy Blu Baby Jude AKA... Mountain Village World Community ---------------------------- Jul 14, 2010 Description of Mountain Village Community WHO ARE WE? We are O'Quinn Mountain Village Homestead & 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. WHAT DO WE DO? We 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.

Durham Central Park Cohousing Community
Mission: Sustainable urban cohousing
(Construction completed in July 2014, with all condo units sold. Please visit www.durhamcoho.com for more info and to sign up for communications.) Durham 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"). We 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.

Dos Tortugas Ecuador
Mission: 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...
From www.ic.org/directory/dos-tortugas-ecuador/:
At 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. 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) Over 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. 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. 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... Regarding our website-- we lost the old one, now working on the new one, more to come...

Omaha Green Cohousing
Mission: Currently being developed by the Umbrella Group.
From www.ic.org/directory/papillion-cohousing-urban-farm/:
We 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.

New Kurukshetra
Mission: Spiritual sustainability
From www.ic.org/directory/new-kurukshetra/:
We 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. Modern conveniences are acceptable in moderation, and as we gradually gain experience in natural lifestyles less "conveniences" become necessary. The 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. Stabilized 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. Governance 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.

Elm Creek Trails
Mission: Christian life and ministry
From www.ic.org/directory/elm-creek-trails/:
Newly forming intentional Christian Community, looking for co-founders with similar visions. We 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). The 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. The 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). The legal structure: Probably a non-profit together with a LLC. The 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. My Influences (so you'll know better who I am): Jesus, the Bible, Wendell Berry, Our Suburban Nation, Joel Salatin, George MacDonald

Wyomanock
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/wyomanock/:
Hello! 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. Wyomanock 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. Wyomanock 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. We 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. A 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!

Oakcreek Community--Stillwater Oklahoma
Mission: cohousing for seniors
Oakcreek Community was completed in 2012 and all 24 of our 1- and 2-bedroom homes homes have been sold and occupied for 5 years. Two 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. This 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. Check website (www.oakcreekstillwater.com) for details on the two available homes for sale by owners.

Valverde Commons
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/valverde-commons/:
Valverde 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. The 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. Our 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. Valverde 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. Adjacent to Taos’s 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. Valverde 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. We 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. As 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).

Gay Men's Rural Community
Mission: 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. We envision a diverse open minded community that any open minded individual would be welcomed and made to feel at home.
From www.ic.org/directory/gay-mens-rural-community/:
NOTE: This community is in the beginning planning stages. It will be several years before breaking ground. Also, the name will be determined by the founding group and will be a diverse open-minded group of Men, Women and Children. We will welcome anyone who is also open-minded. This community is in the planning phase. We do not currently have a community and do not anticipate breaking ground until 2020-2025. We realize this is a long way off but we are working behind the scenes while we wait for the land to be released from a tax benefiting partnership. 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. The 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. Subject 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. The 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. We are also considering the addition of a few studio apartments that could be rented out. To contact this community via mail please send correspondence to Boxholder, PO Box 34315 Phoenix, AZ 85067-4315

Coho Canyon
Mission: Bay Area home for a small, eco-conscious group whose passion is to use the land for service work.
From www.ic.org/directory/coho-canyon/:
Coho 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. 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. At 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.

Peace Factory, Montolieu, France
Mission: Nonviolent Communication
From www.ic.org/directory/peace-factory-montolieu-france/:
a centre to invest in... People buying a loft here do so because they love the idea of converting an industrial building into a co-housing development based on renewable energy sources. We're building BBC style (batiment basse consommation!) which means low on energy and energy bills! A sustainable lifestyle means sharing things when it makes sense to share: communal ecological garden, spare bedrooms for friends, laundry centre, DIY workshop, room for training/art/dance/theatre. Future plans include electric cars for shorter journey travelling, freshwater swimming pool and well-being centre. The site is set in a beautiful natural environment a few hundred metres from the small village of Montolieu which has kindergarten and primary schools, shops, chemist, bakery, restaurants. The village of roughly 750 inhabitants is 18 Km from Carcassonne, famous for it double walled medieval city and the Canal du Midi. Montolieu is situated in South-West France, between Toulouse and Narbonne in the foothills of the Black Mountain, overlooking the Pyrenees across the Lauragais plain.

Mannawood Community Land Trust
Mission: We inspire and connect people globally to live in sustainable harmony with nature and each other
From www.ic.org/directory/mannawood-community-land-trust/:
Mannawood is a sustainable community that subscribes to the Earth Charter and adheres to the principles and standards set up by The Global Foundation of Sustainable Communities. It is located 90min outside of Melbourne's CBD north between the Goulbourn and the Yarra Valley, where the community is curently acquiring a large and beautiful piece of farm land. 50% of the land is dedicated to nature and 40% to build Victorias largest permaculture/organic farm. The remaining 10% are dedicated to the village and its employment & leisure infrastructure. The 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 & religious diversity and invites people from all walks of life to participate. The goverance model is of sociocratic nature & is value-based to foster respect and tolerance. All 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. The village is created, designed and developed in cooperation with the wider community, building strong links between both. The community is resource-independent by providing its own energy, water, food & workforce. In addition, its community features, healthy environment, organic farm, arts, crafts & innovation precinct, local enterprise & business cooperatives will provide each family with employment. Various regular farm market days, community events, celebrations & exhibitions will also attract the wider community and others to visit regularly. Other features:  Zero Emmission Community  Carbon negative  locally sourced, recyclable, renewable, natural building materials  resource efficiency (passive solar)  construction & material simplicity  waste-free community, choosing indefinite resources-cycles/loops  avoids energy, soil, air, noise and light pollution  Green Globe 21 Certification for all aspects  own IT & Telecom service supplier  walkable, car-free village  host of community features eg community kitchen, laundry, theatre, etc  community services for all ages

Co-West
Mission: Cohousing Adelaide
We are a couple who have bought a unit which is in a group of 6. There is considerable common land which is currently lawn. Our 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. The group operates under a strata title. There is potential for an orchard, play area, shared rainwater tanks, shared workshop, shared battery storage etc. If 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). As ever one needs patience for the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place. This is a medium to long term project.

Canopy Cohousing
Mission: Our vision is to build and live in a multigenerational community that: - Fosters meaningful connections through supportive relationships - Creates and maintains a healthy and ecologically sustainable urban development - Demonstrates innovative, attractive cohousing - Inspires communities to build the housing they need.
From www.ic.org/directory/toronto-ecohousing-community/:
We are a growing group of people in downtown Toronto pursuing the development of a cohousing community and actively seeking new members. We come together with like-minded people to live simply, peacefully, and co-operatively. We want to live meaningful lives and be connected to and supported by those around us. We want our children in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe in an ecologically sustainable lifestyle and incorporate environmentally responsible choices as often as possible. We cherish and support diverse ages, ethnicities, interests, abilities, incomes, relationships and spiritual beliefs. We strive to be conscious of our words and actions and to be mindful in all of our relationships. We are cultivating a non-judgmental environment based on compassion and acceptance. We are committed to consensus decision-making. We are seeking a location in the central to west end area of downtown Toronto. We envision a community of 20 to 30 households with mixed unit sizes (one- two- three- and four-bedroom units). We are very interested in green building and possibly LEED certification. We would like to incorporate some affordable housing as well. 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. Please contact us for more information or to come to our next information session. We look forward to connecting with you!

Mountain View Cohousing Community
Mission: A caring, egalitarian, environmentally sustainable, health-promoting, and fun-filled community built on trust and mutual respect, we are committed to nurturing our growth as individuals, as a community, and as participants in our neighborhood and beyond.
From www.ic.org/directory/mountain-view-cohousing-community/:
We are in a residential neighborhood 6 blocks from Castro Street (the main street of Mountain View) and downtown amenities (restaurants and sidewalk cafes, bookstores and other shops, the performing arts center and library); near CalTrain, the Light Rail, bus depot, and the weekly farmers' market; adjacent to Landels Elementary School; and close to the Stevens Creek Trail (biking and walking). Our 19 condominiums are quite large, ranging in size from 1360 to 2090 sq ft. 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. Our 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. The project was designed by members of our cohousing community via design workshops led by architect Chuck Durrett. It has been endorsed by the Greenbelt Alliance for its sustainable features.

Noosa Forest Retreat Holisitc Permaculture Community
Mission: Holistic permaculture community exploring, teaching and offering various natural living services including shared and private budget healthy accommodation, for short to long term, work exchange, permaculture education and consultation. Practicing natural artisian gardening or farming and natural health.
From www.ic.org/directory/noosa-forest-retreat/:
Noosa 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 & consultation; Healthy accommodation short to long term and Natural health services specialising in holistic counselling & Ayurveda. Also offering work exchange for gardeners or trades for part to full exchange on accommodation & services. 2 1 acre exclusive use shares available from $65,000 Land 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. There 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. Primary 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. The 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. Web site www.noosaforestretreat.com phone 06 7 54097577 visitor contact: Ian Trew or Devi Pepperdine email trueorganics@hotmail.com mailing address PO box 1906 Noosa 4567 Qld Australia We 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. To this end we can negotiate work exchange and welcome members of the WOOF organisation. Our WWOOF registration No is QN001. See above for Free accom offer and paid work option.
Beach Health Retreat: Assosiated, provides work & services to members
http://www.noosaforestretreat.com

Circle of One
Mission: Sustainability and permaculture
From www.ic.org/directory/circle-of-one/:
We are forming an ecovillage/community with the desire to use permaculture and sustainable ecological systems. We are working on alternative building and will be offering classes/work parties around various projects in the near future. We are committed to practicing non-violent and healthy personal relationships with each other and our environment. Our intent is to co-create a place of Love and Respect for all who live here.

Circle of Ancient Sisters
Mission: Pagan, Art, Living intune with the natural world and following the Kemetic Path.
From www.ic.org/directory/circle-of-ancient-sisters/:
We 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. We are a Pagan group that follow a Kemetic Path (Religion of Ancient Egypt) and seek the Goddess in all things. Our goal is to build a place where discrimination is a thing of the past and acceptance a norm in life. This is a private community, therefore living arrangements are limited and thus, all persons interested are vetted base of community needs. Applicants must be 18 yrs of age or older. Students under 18 must have their parents apply.

Sunflower River
Mission: sustainability, spirituality
From www.ic.org/directory/sunflower-river/:
Sunflower River is joyfully creating a sanctuary wherein we embody and promote sustainability, spirituality, adaptability & safety within our selves, community, our land, and Gaia. Sunflower River is a place in which we live in community, in ever-increasing harmony with our ecosystem, striving to balance the needs of that ecosystem with our own needs. 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. We 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. We 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/. We 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. Most of us work full-time off the farm. We are connected by city bus and bicycle routes to Albuquerque. Our land extends back from a semi-rural highway to a tree-lined field with open views of wide green alfalfa fields and the mountains. We are a half-mile from the Rio Grande. We are a queer poly pagan community.

Laytonville Ecovillage
Mission: Sustainability, Community, Arts.
From www.ic.org/directory/laytonville-ecovillage/:
FOR SALE: Three Bedroom Home With Barn, Three Solar Systems, Permaculture Landscape, Greywater, Rocket Stove, Cob Oven, Outdoor Kitchen, And Lots Of Improvements. A semi-rural ecovillage-in-the-making on ten acres of beautiful Northern California land, one mile out of the town of Laytonville. 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. The 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. Unlike 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. See website for details.

Mandala
Mission: Land sharing
From www.ic.org/directory/mandala/:
Mandala 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. Our 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. The 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. Fifteen 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. Our 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. Since Mandala Pty Ltd was formed in 1975; it has remained democratically run organization working to benefit the lives of its members. It is less socially structured and ideologically prescriptive than most Intentional Communities, less elaborately planned but much cheaper to join than the typical eco village. Mandala was one of a large number of land sharing, multiple occupancy ventures started in Australia during that era when many were dubbed ‘hippy communes’. Most 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’s, the company and community are now thriving.

Elderberry Village
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/elderberry/:
Elderberry 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. Elderberry 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. A 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. As 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. Elderberry 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.

Portland Cohousing
Mission: We are forming.
From www.ic.org/directory/portland-cohousing/:
Portland 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! We are re-forming right now, and have people interested in both urban and rural models.

SongCroft
Mission: Sustainability, Permaculture, Farm, Herbalism
From www.ic.org/directory/songcroft/:
"Living in the rhythm of blessed abundance!" SongCroft 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. We 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. Our 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. We would also love to connect and build community with others in our area. If you have an interest in finding out more, please email. We 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. www.songcroftnaturals.com www.communitysustainable.org

Neruda
Mission: 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. We 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. We 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/neruda/:
We 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. Neruda is currently home to three households: five adults, four cats, and two dogs. We have room for three more households. We 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’re surrounded by mostly wooded hills and valleys. We have beautiful land for farming and raising animals. We have the beginning of a fine orchard of apples, pears, plums, blueberries, cherries, and peaches. We 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 “center” 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. Despite 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. The routes and times are posted on the Green Mountain Transit website (http://www.gmtaride.org)

Schloss-Glarisegg
Mission: To form a new culture of encounter, consciousness and personal growth. Authenticity. Connection. Creational Power. Transformation.
From www.ic.org/directory/schloss-glarisegg/:
Glarisegg Castle – “A place for encounter and consciousness” – lies between forests, a wild river, fields and Lake Constance. The community lives on a gorgeous property with large natural areas and a private beach. We are connected by a shared interest in personal responsibility and the questions of our time, and we would like to contribute to the research on new ways of living. We value synergy between personal needs and input towards a shared vision. So we set ourselves the daily challenge of finding a balance between work on communal projects and the celebration of our shared life: via communal singing and music making, regular meetings in mandatory groups and intensive periods that last several days. Our tools are, amongst others, Community Building (Scott Peck style), forums (ZEGG style), transparent communication and possibility management. In 2010 we invited new people, particularly families, for a “joining period”, so we are now in the middle of a “second set-up phase”. There is more scope for new members, too. A permaculture project with a central vegetable garden has been developing since 2012. There is a forest group for younger children. Part of the communal project is the seminar business, a small shop, as well as the creativity and instrument workshop. We are open-minded people, who see communal life as a possibility to grow together and bring a new culture into existence.

East Blair Housing Co-op
Mission: Community and Family
From www.ic.org/directory/east-blair-housing-co-op/:
East Blair Housing Co-op was established in 1982 in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene Oregon. Currently we have 22 units for occupancy with a community room, communal gardens, sauna, and individual patios and garden spaces. We participate in neighborhood events such as the Last Friday Art Walk, where we may host a Kid's Art event in our kid-oriented play area. We govern by modified consensus; each member is expected to devote a certain number of hours to helping EBHC. Our current members range in age from 1 ½--84 years old. New members are accepted by application; confirmation of references, and intensive interviews as vacancy allows.

Creekside Commons Cohousing
Mission: sustainable community
From www.ic.org/directory/creekside-commons-cohousing/:
We are an urban cohousing community of 36 homes with a variety of ages, genders, orientations, spiritual paths, and interests. Our values relate to living lighter on the planet and creating sustainable connections in our community and our city. Our 3500 sq ft common house provides laundry, guest rooms, meeting space, a dining room, and a large community kitchen for shared meals twice a week.

Willow Springs
Mission: Willow Springs provides an essential creative hub for the San Juan Ridge community and the greater Yuba watershed. We provide nourishing spaces for living, creating, and learning.
From www.ic.org/directory/willow-springs/:
We’ve been called many things from being a “commune” (we’re not) to a “mystery ranch” (we like that one). In simplest terms, Willow Springs is a community hub supporting free expression and cultivating the creative seed lying within. On any given day, you may witness the following: cabinets being made from sustainably harvested bamboo; hand-sculpted pottery and blown glass being created; yoga classes taught out of a re-purposed auto garage; vegetables, berries, and flowers being organically farmed; and designers developing their next visions to be manifested for the community. However, it is not really the “what” that makes Willow Springs. Rather, it’s the common belief in what’s possible when we honor each other’s 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. Evolving since 2001, we have just begun to scratch the surface of this land’s potential to be a place for people to collaborate and manifest their dreams, visions, and intentions. We’re currently experiencing a process to reform the community into one that is owner-based instead of rental-based. *The Place* On 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. With 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. As 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. *The People* There 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’s growth. We 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. We are interested in practicing our principles and learning by doing. We embrace the adventure as we experiment with sustainable living. Along the way, we hope to share some of what we learn.

Trillium Creek
Mission: We desire to live in a friendly and connected multi-generational neighborhood, sharing resources, protecting the natural environment around us, and inspiring each other to make contributions to our community and world.
From www.ic.org/directory/trillium-creek/:
Trillium Creek will be a multi-generational green community located on a meadow amid 24 acres of redwoods and creeks on the north coast of California in Arcata. 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: * Sustainable and energy-efficient green building strategies * Healthy and stable community connections that promote wellbeing * Multi-generational living with friendliness toward children, families, elders and pedestrians * Alternative Transportation: Walkable and bikeable to HSU, the Arcata Plaza and a local bus stop * Shared common hall and gardens * Lifelong learning * Global thriving * Affordability We're excited! We anticipate lots complete with roads, driveways, underground electricity, and city utilities this fall!

Cold Pond Community Land Trust
Mission: Residents, board members and volunteers who work and/or live on the land trust desire to create a community that is dedicated to: -Maintaining the diversified integrity of the ecosystem -Promoting and implementing the production of local foods -Providing a safe, healthy, balanced, respectful environment -Honoring the needs and aspirations of residents in our actions and decisions -Serving as an inspiration and resource for residents, visitors and the greater community -Governing that is democratic and based on equality, clarity and fairness -Being active community members in Acworth and the greater community -Being financially viable -Promoting access to farm, forestland and housing that is affordable -Preserving the quality and affordability of land/housing for future residents of CPCLT -Serving as an educational model on sustainable living To implement these principals, CPCLT members are committed to forging respectful communication systems where the input of all individuals is encouraged and received; implementing effective planning procedures that allow issues and projects to be addressed in a pro-active, democratic fashion and followed through to their successful completion; generating financial resources to meet the needs of the land trust and the families who work and reside there, respecting the natural environment and reaching out to the surrounding communities to educate people about sustainable agriculture and the benefits of locally produced foods.
From www.ic.org/directory/cold-pond-community-land-trust/:
Cold Pond Community Land Trust is an intentional community comprised of residents, board members and volunteers who work and/or live on the land trust. 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. Regional Overview The 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. The post office, church, school, library and Village Store are popular meeting places which foster a sense of community.

Boulder Creek Community
Mission: Each community member participates, individually and in community, in the creation of a sustainable society and a heartfelt way of being together.
From www.ic.org/directory/boulder-creek-community/:
Boulder Creek Cohousing (BCC) is an intentional community made up of approximately twenty residential and non-residential members functioning within a 12-acre 363-unit condominium complex called Gold Run. 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. Our 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. We are a service-focused community that values creativity, having fun together, personal growth, conscious communication, participation, contributing to the broader community and the environment, and sharing resources with one another

Columbia Ecovillage
Mission: Community Sustainability
From www.ic.org/directory/columbia-ecovillage/:
We are an urban cohousing ecovillage cultivating supportive relationships with each other, the larger community, and the Earth. We are a "green" 37-residence condominium development and cohousing community composed of private condos with full kitchens supplemented by extensive common facilities. 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. Members 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. Many 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. If 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. Thanks for your interest!
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Adawehi
Mission: To discover and share health for oneself and the planet by addressing whichever area of health—body, mind, spirit, or emotions—that you need to strengthen.
From www.ic.org/directory/adawehi/:
The 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. The 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 & Breakfast offers two gorgeous rooms available for nightly/weekly rent. Adawehi 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’s by the founder, Jackie Woods. We 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’s 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. For more information about the Adawehi Community, its mission, and its offerings, please visit http://adawehi.com

Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage
Mission: The mission of Belfast Cohousing & 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/belfast-cohousing-ecovillage/:
Belfast 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 & 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. We 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. All 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. Our 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. We currently have the following units available for sale: -a 500 square foot, 1-bedroom unit near the common house Please visit our website for more information on visiting us or to learn more about the available homes.
Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage: Cohousing/Ecovillage information for Belfast, Maine
Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage Facebook Page

Dream River Ranch, LLC
Mission: To create a sustainable environment for multi-generational individuals and families who desire to live in harmony with nature. Where diversity, acceptance of others* and dedication to good earth stewardship is priority**. *Conflict resolution through consensus is key to fostering leadership skills in all individuals. **Continuing education in ways to practice sustainable living brings the past to the present and nurtures a life of fulfillment for the future.
From www.ic.org/directory/dream-river-ranch/:
Dream River Ranch is an intentional community centered on a quality horse-care facility. Horses are highly social animals. They and all our other farm and ranch animals teach us many things about living in community; and remind us daily that we truly are interdependent on the health of our human herd. We are more than just horse lovers. 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. Our Interconnected Circles of Creativity are: Founder’s Circle, Go-Green Building Circle, People Care Circle, Land Care Circle, and Fair Share Circle. What level of involvement is for you? Get involved with the Dream River Ranch and share our 80-acres through apprenticeships in agriculture, equine therapy, Go-green building technologies and sustainability living practices.
Dream River Ranch: Describes our Community and Our Vision
Students and Horses Excel: Experiential Equine Activiteis and Therapies performed at the Dream River Ranch 25 minutes east of Boise, ID in the rolling prairie of the old west's Oregon Trail and Overland Stage Route..

New Earth Song Cohousing LLC
Mission: Songaia's new Neighboring Coho
From www.ic.org/directory/new-earth-song-cohousing-llc/:
Vision: We’re forming a sustainable community with Songaia Cohousing, creating a new kind of welcoming neighborhood committed to lifelong care for the Earth and each other. You 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. About 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—we 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. Project: 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. Milestones achieved: 1. Membership process defined—to help new families understand our vision/plan. 2. Development legal structure (LLC) registered with Washington State. 3. Startup funds raised; more is committed. 4. Half-acre with three-bedroom house bought by subgroup as site of development. 5. 10-week Aging in Place study group completed with six Songaia families. Costs: LLC members have committed several thousand dollars during the formation. Next steps: 1. Join Songaia Announcements mailing list on the Songaia website to be notified of public events, open houses, tours, etc. 2. Contact us, take a tour, come to a meeting and consider membership.
Diana Leafe Christian Radio Interview: This "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.
Songaia Cohousing: the 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.

Three Trails CoHousing
Mission: Young Adults and Families
From www.ic.org/directory/three-trails-cohousing/:
Three Trails CoHousing is an “infill” community in early planning stages, located in historic Independence, Missouri. A 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 “Square” 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 “brownfield” manufacturing site. Four families interested in cohousing currently live in existing housing on the site. A 1900s vintage house will be remodeled as the common house, anchoring a “garden court” 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. Existing 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. The project is sponsored by the InTERdependence CoHousing Association, which plans to empower six or more cohousing projects (both “Greenfield” and “infill”) in the greater Independence area over the next 10 years.

Forgebank
Mission: Cohousing, Ecological
From www.ic.org/directory/forgebank/:
We 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. We 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. Follow our community on Facebook ("Lancaster Cohousing at Forge Bank") or Twitter (http://twitter.com/lancastercoho).

Hidden Creek Cohousing
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/hidden-creek-cohousing/:
We 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. We completed our condo conversions (meaning all members now own their own units) in October, 2007.

Family Of Light Center
Mission: Spirituality-Light Anchors
From www.ic.org/directory/family-of-light-center/:
The 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.

Vaia (Vilda apostlar i action)
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/vaia-vilda-apostlar-i-action/:
A Swedish kind of zeitgeist-minded-community. We 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. What might be found or created in this group is: • different kinds of workshops • shows • homeschooling... • food supplied by ourselves • organic food • a music studio • a pool • a sauna • a library • a car pool • etc... But all this depends on what kind of interest people will have once all members have joined. There are many advantages of creating this as a non profit org, it makes a lot of paper work easier for us. It'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. We prefer a no-drug lifestyle as much as possible. The place for this co-op housing will be in the middle of Skåne (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. We are looking for you who want to join us and live healthily, sustainably, and cheaply in an organic way. Our different inspiration (vary from person to person in the group) is ecology, polyamory, the zeitgeistmovement, sustainabilty, free energy, permaculture etc. Does this sound interesting? Then drop me a line as soon as possible. PS. 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. And you do have to have some kind of economy to support yourself from the start. We 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! Don't hesitate, get in contact now!

Washington Village
Mission: Washington Village members are committed to building healthy, supportive relationships within the community.
From www.ic.org/directory/washington-village/:
Washington 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. In 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.
Washington Village: Genuine Community. Authentic Sustainability. In the Heart of Boulder

Finney Farm
Mission: Please visit our website at www.finneyfarm.org for more details.
From www.ic.org/directory/finney-farm/:
Finney 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: • To steward the land in an ecologically sound manner free from traditional development. • To create and maintain affordable housing, eliminating much of the need for forced wage-slavery. • To encourage the sharing of resources. • To work toward common goals of self-sufficiency, autonomy, and community. • To allow members to pursue personal interests such as creative endeavors, activism, and education on a daily basis. • To create an environment in which people are living each day with an expectation of open communication, empowerment, and consensus-based decision making. • To encourage a strong community work ethic, which is beneficial to the community as well as the individual. We 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’t a good fad, it’s a timeless commonsense approach to rural living. We 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. We 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. We currently have seven adults and four children living on the farm. We have many skills—journeyman 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. 2016 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.

Wolf Creek Lodge
Mission: Pro-active adults aging in community together.
From www.ic.org/directory/wolf-creek-lodge/:
A 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. We 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+. Wolf 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. The Lodge is self-managed by the entire group and decisions are made by consensus. Environmental 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. Construction 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. Please visit the Wolf Creek Lodge website to learn more about our community.

Kohatu Toa Eco-Village
Mission: Self reliant community, low carbon, living lightly on the land.
From www.ic.org/directory/kohatu-toa-eco-village/:
Kohatu Toa Eco- Kohatu Toa Eco-village is situated approximately one and a half hours’ drive from Auckland, just north of Kaiwaka off State Highway 1. Kohatu Toa, the hill which gives the Eco-Village its name, overlooks the valley and has spiritual significance for some members of the community. The community here is dedicated to: • Living simply, peacefully, and co-operatively. • Protecting and enhancing our environment. • Developing a resilient, sustainable economy. The Eco-Village consists of seven house sites varying in size from 0.26ha to 1.31ha, within community land of approximately 100 acres. The title to each allotment includes an undivided one-seventh share of the common land. The community currently consists of about 15 people, including 2 teenaged children. As a community we are committed to living lightly on the land, to nurture the valley and ourselves in a way that honours our individuality and supports community development. Social opportunities include weekly community meals and celebrations. Groups of us work together on common land and projects as required. As well as our own gardens, orchards and livestock (mostly chickens) we have a community orchard block and space for community gardens. We 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.

Wits End Cooperative
Mission: This is an Intentional living/co-housing community. 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/wits-end-cooperative/:
Wits End Cooperative is an incorporated co-housing community on 40 quiet mountainside acres just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 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/. We intend our buildings to be as "green" as possible, employing a combination of strawbale, passive solar, water catchment, and recycled materials whenever possible. For further information, please go to our website, or contact us at 505-438-7186.

Majbacken
Mission: Co-housing
From www.ic.org/directory/majbacken/:
Four persons started our community in 2004. 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. Website www.majbacken.org

Citizens of Planet Earth Academy
Mission: Humane Citizens of Earth
From www.ic.org/directory/citizens-of-planet-earth-academy/:
The Original Citizens of Planet Earth Academy was formed in Athens Greece by world travelers who realized the Earth is our Nation, and we are Citizens first to the planet.Now as a community we are in two places, our home base of Charlotte NC and now our small acreage near Blowing Rock NC where things will really take shape in the coming year. 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. Friends 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.

Waterloo Region Cohousing Project
Mission: Vision: We envision courageous, innovative communities in which people actively care for each other and the enviornoment. Mission: We are building a sustainable, intergenerational neighbourhood that is socially and economically inclusive. We positively engage with each other and the wider community. Guiding Principals: - Sustainability - Inclusive - Affordability - Participatory/Engaged - Innovative/Dynamic
From www.ic.org/directory/waterloo-region-cohousing/:
Waterloo Region Cohousing Project (WRCP) is a group of people creating a sustainable cohousing community in the Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada. Our plan is to build 20-24 tightly clustered homes and a Common House, combining the advantages of privacy with shared common facilities. It will include parking on the periphery and shared outdoor spaces, resources, and activities, including meals and celebrations.

Katywil (Stowe) Farm Community
Mission: Stowe Farm Community is a group of individuals who strive to form a whole greater than the sum of our parts. We care for each other, our surrounding communities, and nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/katywil-farm-community/:
Katywil 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. There are currently 8 houses (1 is for sale) and 3 lots still available. Stowe 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’s brewery. We have community gardens and a greenhouse. Some day we hope to have a commercial kitchen for small food ventures and shared meals. We 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. We 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.
We are working on our new website and hope to have it up soon.

Hickory Ridge
Mission: sustainable living in Appalachia
From www.ic.org/directory/hickory-ridge/:
Hickory 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. While we on the ridge exist as separate households, it’s 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. Our land has great views and nice woods, but (on the ridge-top) we don’t 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. One 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. Moving toward collective self-sufficiency is a goal, so we seek people interested in projects like bee-keeping, mushroom growing, keeping dairy goats or other animals, alternative-energy production, etc. Seeking like-minded people prepared to build their own houses and develop agricultural projects. There is a one-time $1000 join fee; after that you pay your share of the property tax and cost of gravel for the road, around $400/year.

Pinnacle Cohousing
Mission: link to our Vision Statement
From www.ic.org/directory/pinnacle-project/:
We are a group organized as an LLC that that owns a beautiful 120 acre property with waterfront on Post Pond, forest and meadow. 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. Our 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?."
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http://www.LochLymeLodge.com: Our summer hospitality business
http://www.PinnacleProject.info

The North Hill at Staurolite
Mission: land conservation community
From www.ic.org/directory/the-north-hill-at-staurolite/:
The North Hill at Staurolite, in Brasstown, NC, ten minutes from the John C. 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. Conservation 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. The 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. Consensus will guide community decision making and reasonable covenants and restrictions will structure future choices and changes. The community is located 2.5 hours from Atlanta and Athens, GA; Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN and Asheville, NC.

Putney Commons
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/putney-commons/:
Putney 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. The latest home to be built is a Unity modular home which fits right in with the original homes. 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. New members must be able to finance the building of their own homes. 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. We share a vision for being good stewards of the land, and supporting one another in living greener and healthier lifestyles. Members 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. There is a $175 monthly owner's association fee. Our 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. See: transitionputney.com, iputney.com, sandglasstheatre.com, yellowbarn.org, and putneycrafttour.com 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. We are located just off US Rte 5, via exit 4 off I-91, ten miles north of Brattleboro. Interested? Contact us by email or phone and then plan to meet with us.

Sand River Cohousing
Mission: 55+ cohousing community with emphasis on conscious aging, sustainability, and decision-making by consensus
From www.ic.org/directory/sand-river-cohousing/:
WHO WE ARE (Formerly called ElderGrace, we changed our name to Sand River in 2012.) In dedicating ourselves to lifelong personal growth, friendship, respect for the environment, and service to others, we aspire to embody the following values: WISDOM. 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. COMMUNITY. 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. FRIENDSHIP. We value one another and the expression of mutual caring. We cherish and celebrate our diverse origins, joys, talents, beliefs, and life experiences. ENVIRONMENT. We affirm a sustainable future by conserving resources and living ever more lightly on the Earth. SERVICE. We offer service to the larger community both as individuals and as representatives of Sand River. LIFE AT SAND RIVER WE WORK AND WE PLAY. We are actively engaged in community—with 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. THE 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. WE ARE NEW and building from the ground up—in 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. SAND 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 *LEED-certified buildings save money and resources, and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.

Tamarack Knoll Community
Mission: Cohousing community
From www.ic.org/directory/tamarack-knoll-community/:
Tamarack 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. We 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. We 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.

Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm
Mission: green neighborhood and farm
From www.ic.org/directory/nubanusit-neighborhood-farm/:
Nubanusit Neighborhood & 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. We 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. A 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. Hardwood 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. Our farm includes fields for pasture, hay, vegetables, and fruits. There is also an apiary, layer chickens, pigs (seasonally), horses and occasional cows. Peterborough is a quintessential New England town located in a nature-lover’s 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.
Nubi Cohousing News/Blog: Recent events, photos and videos from the neighborhood.
Nubi Facebook Page

The Garden of Eden Project
Mission: organic vegan landscaped
From www.ic.org/directory/the-garden-of-eden-project/:
My 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. There 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.

Ames Cohousing
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/ames-cohousing/:
Ames 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. We 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. One 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.

Rocky Corner Cohousing
Mission: 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. Rocky Corner cohousing is committed to creating a balance between independence and interdependence. 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. Our neighborhood is pedestrian centered. We maintain a balance of private and community life with respect for individual and family needs for quiet, autonomy and privacy. We are dedicated to fostering a friendly, open, vibrant, mutually supportive atmosphere. Our communications, relationships, actions and behavior are honest, direct, respectful, nonviolent and caring. We are committed to equal access to power in decision-making. Our primary way of attaining this goal is by using sociocracy. We strive to create a neighborhood that is supportive and inspiring for individuals and families. Our community promotes the physical and emotional health, safety and security of our members and guests. We make space in our lives for play and artistic expression. We encourage continual learning, skill sharing and teaching. 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. Rocky Corner is multigenerational. We support people of all ages to enter, stay and participate in the community throughout their lives. We value children as members of the community and encourage their participation and leadership. We actively sustain our community and maintain our property by sharing work and responsibilities. Our community is planned, designed and managed by the members with attention to aesthetics and in a manner that supports our vision. We work cooperatively for mutual benefit. We make ownership as affordable as possible. We serve as an active member of the wider community. 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’s self-governance. Rocky Corner members are involved in a broad variety of activities and organizations in the wider community. We are devoted to preserving, protecting, nurturing and regenerating the natural environment. We are committed to learning about and adopting practices that minimize consumption of energy, water, and other natural resources. We strive to balance farming and community life with the preservation of wildlife habitats. We consider the Rocky Corner community, the wider human community and the health of the Earth when making decisions and choices.
From www.ic.org/directory/green-haven-cohousing/:
Rocky 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. Caring 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 “affordable” (below market rate). Working 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. The site plan is people-centered, with cars on the perimeter yet conveniently accessible to each unit. Valuing 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. At 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. Rocky Corner -- a great place for families, for singles, for aging in place; a safe, cooperative, supportive community.

Cohabitat Québec
Mission: - Continuer à développer un milieu de vie écologique et coopératif grâce au partage et à l'intelligence collective des membres copropriétaires occupants. - Animer une communauté d'adultes, de jeunes et d'enfants et soutenir leur engagement dans le vivre ensemble.
From www.ic.org/directory/cohabitat-quebec/:
COHABITAT QUÉBEC : Un Syndicat de copropriété divise géré par une coopérative de solidarité. Cohabitat Québec, coopérative de solidarité, a conçu le projet et fait construire le premier cohabitat au Québec. Les quarante-deux (42) unités d’habitation en copropriété divise forment le Syndicat de la copropriété Cohabitat Québec, enregistré le 3 juin 2013. Cohabitat Québec est situé dans le quartier Saint-Sacrement de l’arrondissement La Cité-Limoilou, au 1650 rue Louis-Jetté. Les membres du cohabitat partagent des valeurs d’entraide et de bon voisinage et participent à toutes les étapes de gestion de leurs habitations. Propriétaires-occupants, ils ont à cœur leur insertion harmonieuse dans le quartier et souhaitent contribuer à la vitalité de Saint- Sacrement. Ils partagent une « Maison commune », pourvue de nombreux services (grande cuisine et salle à manger, salle de jeux pour les enfants, chambres d’invités, buanderie, atelier, etc.).

EcoReality Co-op
Mission: Our focus is permaculture, sustainable living, food and energy production, and education. Because 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. Here is our mission (an action plan that guides us): We choose to build a loving community together in the South Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. As 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. Furthermore, we endorse a common set of values in priority order, from which we derive our common vision and purpose statements, the latter of which we periodically review and ratify by unanimous consent.
From www.ic.org/directory/ecoreality/:
EcoReality 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. We have acquired a 43-acre property next to a 61-acre “community farmland” 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. The 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). All 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. Two 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. A 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. We also have a 3,550 sqft "high tunnel" poly greenhouse, divided into zones for propagation, nursery, and direct seeding. New 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. We 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. We 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.
Submedia TV: Co-founder Jan Steinman is interviewed at 7:30 into this video blog. (Warning: considerable profanity before the interview.)
Vancouver Sun article on EcoReality: Vancouver Sun wrote an article about EcoReality.
EcoReality: EcoReality is developing an ecovillage on 100 acres of public/co-op land in the South Gulf Islands of British Columbia. This ecovillage will be a model of sustainable development, and will feature public outreach and education as included goals.
EcoReality Co-op: Fact Sheet for those considering joining EcoReality.
Escape From Suburbia: Co-founders

Indiana Cohousing
Mission: cohousing in Indiana
From www.ic.org/directory/indiana-cohousing/:
We are a group of people in northern Indiana interested in establishing a cohousing community. 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.
Indiana Cohousing Discussion Group: A group which allows those interested in cohousing in Indiana to communicate with each other
Indiana Cohousing: A general overview of Indiana Cohousing

Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Community
Mission: 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! In 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. As 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. As a result, our community is increasingly popular with women and progressive men around the world!
Hedonisia 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. We 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! For 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!

Woodard Lane Cohousing
Mission: Living Our Values in Community
From www.ic.org/directory/woodard-lane-cohousing/:
*As of 8/16, we have a unit for sale, available in September. It’s ~ 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’s 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. Our 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. We 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. Our 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. Our legal structure is a condominium with a Steering Board made up of two members from each of the working committees – Building and Grounds, Administration, and Community Life.

Daybreak Cohousing
Mission: Multigenerational, Sustainable
From www.ic.org/directory/daybreak-cohousing/:
We 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. We wish to create a community accessible to those with a diversity of personal abilities. We have been living in our new homes since October 2009!

Struggle Mountain
Mission: To provide an opportunity for peaceful and harmonious social commingling
From www.ic.org/directory/struggle-mountain/:
Struggle Mountain is an intentional community that has existed since the 1960s. 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.

Bohn Farm Cohousing Community
Mission: Multigenerational, Diverse, Sustainable Systems, Healthy Living Practices, Farming, Art, & More...
From www.ic.org/directory/bohn-farm-community-cohousing/:
This 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. ********************* An 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: • Respecting the viewpoints of others • You don’t know how much you can give until you start giving • Sustainability & Healthy living practice • Energy efficiency and smart growth plans (micro & macro) • Participate with the greater community • Achieve an intelligent, strong and self-governing protocols for our community ********************* ********************* Join 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 & walking trail network, and so much more; there’s that much opportunity as long as you’re willing to work for it! ********************* We 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’s trends. The existing neighborhood association has also warmed up to the existing cohousing members and the development. ********************* Location, Location, Location: • Along the Front range • Southeast of Estes National Park (45 min) • East of Lyons, CO (15 min) • Northeast of Boulder (20 min) • Blocks away from US Route 287 (main road to Ft. Collins and Broomfield) • 15 minutes from I25 (South to Denver & North to Cheyenne WY) *********************

CoFlats Stroud
Mission: Cohousing, consensus
From www.ic.org/directory/coflats-stroud/:
There are now 2 CoFlats Communities in Stroud Coflats Lansdown and Coflats Sladbrook. They were both developed by the Cohousing Company, which devdeloped Springhill Cohousing in 2003. 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. The 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. Coflats 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. All 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!) Coflats is a three-minute walk from the town centre, where there is 90-minute train service to London and local bus and train connections. There is a sunny courtyard and garden with secure parking for 20 bicycles; each flat has a locker by the bicycle space. Members make decisions by consensus. As at November 2008, there are two flats for sale--check the website for details. Nearly 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. CoFlats 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. There 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. CoFlats Badbrook is the first retrofit of a Victorian building to achieve an Energy Performance Certification of 'A' for each flat.

CW Lismortel
Mission: cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/cw-lismortel/:
CW 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. The Dutch name for cohousing is “centraal wonen” (CW).

ÉcoHameaux Les Bernaches
Mission: «La motivation pour la création de l’écohameau des Bernaches vient de la nécessité d’installer des structures de support social répondant aux besoins fondamentaux de l’être humain et de la nécessité de réinstaurer des pratiques environnementales saines sur notre planète.»
Écohameau des Bernaches Projet à développer en milieu rural pour tous ceux qui désirent vivre et travailler avec des gens, et ce dans l’entraide, en harmonie avec l’environnement. Cet éco-lieu réunira un ensemble de personnes ayant fait des choix de vie axés sur la simplicité, l’engagement, le respect de soi, des autres et de l’environnement, ceci rendant possible la coopération. La création d’un écohameau est un très beau projet …loin d’être utopique, particulièrement dans cette période où il semble y avoir un vent de conscience écologique qui s’élève. Ce type de projet sans participants convaincus n’est qu’un beau rêve. Pour la réalisation de ce projet, il est essentiel de réunir des participants matures psychologiquement, ayant développé ou étant en processus de développer des capacités relationnelles saines. Nul besoin d’être parfait, la bonne volonté, la bonne humeur, le désir d’apprendre avec les autres et de partager ses connaissances ainsi que l’authenticité doivent simplement être au rendez-vous. Voici 7 capacités essentielles pour réussir un tel projet: 1- être capable de réflexion; 2- être capable d’introspection; 3- être capable d’écouter l’autre; 4- être capable de s’exprimer sainement; 5- être capable d’automotivation; 6- être capable de passer à l’action; 7- être en processus face au non-jugement. «L’économie actuelle est en train de nous faire perdre le sens d’être, de faire et de vivre ensemble.» Ricardo Petrella Vous pouvez nous rejoindre soit par courriel : respir@aei.ca ou par téléphone 819-828-0367. ***English translation added by FIC using Google Translate*** Additional info from website. You can reach us by email: or by phone 819-828-0367 respir@aei.ca. Status: Network Website: http://respir81.wix.com/ecohameauestrie Contact: L Lemelin Ecohamlet, EcoFarm multi-family ... Project 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, This makes cooperation possible. "The current economy is making us lose the sense of being, doing and living together. " Ricardo Petrella

Village Terraces Cohousing Neighborhood
Mission: Neighborhood Cooperation
Village 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. The cohousing style provides “apartments” 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’s Council Hall and other community facilities, as well as shared use of most of Earthaven’s 329 acres. We share all of Earthaven's ecological and spirit-guided values and agreements. In addition, the following values are particularly important to us: • A desire to raise children together in a neighborhood and village context. • Honest and responsible communication with an active willingness to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner. • A commitment to consciously and lovingly raising both plants and animals for food. • Love and acceptance of ourselves, our bodies, and the cycles of life and death. • Cooperative living in common-walled buildings built with local materials. To learn more about the process of joining Village Terraces, read our Initial Contact Letter on our website. Joining Village Terraces Neighborhood means first becoming a member of Earthaven Ecovillage. Please explore the village through our website, a tour, and extended visits.
Earthaven Ecovillage: This describes Earthaven Ecovillage.
Village Terraces at Earthaven Ecovillage: Earthaven.org is full of detailed info on Earthaven Ecovillage and Village Terraces describes our neighborhood in specific.
Village Terraces Neighborhood Gardens: This shows photos of our wonderful home gardens.

Lyons Valley Village
Mission: Cohousing Model
From www.ic.org/directory/lyons-valley-village/:
Lyons Valley Village is a small cohousing community based in the beautiful town of Lyons (just north of Boulder). We are located on a two-acre parcel of land, bordered on two sides by parkland, one with the Saint Vrain River running through it. Our community consists of 18 units, and a 2,200 square foot Common House, which has a children's playroom, gourmet kitchen, dining hall, sitting room and guest room. We have around 30 residents (ages one and up), 8 dogs, and 5 cats.
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Beaver Creek Homestead
Mission: sustainability and learning are essential for a fulfilling life.
From www.ic.org/directory/beaver-creek-homestead/:
The Beaver Creek Homestead is no less than an attempt, likely futile, in starting society from scratch. The goals are to develop: 1: Cyclical systems of food-waste-fertilizer-food 2: Methods of power generation and use such that no additional power is required from either the existing grid or internal combustion engine (ICE) generators. 3: Building techniques that use available resources as much as possible and passive heating and cooling. 4: Self-directed methods of education modeled on places like the Summerhill School that recognize the importance of individual choice. 5: An alternative to the current existing Capitalist economic system that is more effective at distributing resources based on effort and need rather than property ownership. 6: Alternative social structures and institutions that maximize individual liberty while maintaining social cohesion. The community must be capable of having a place for everyone, from the cradle to the grave. (Needs work!) It is a daunting goal and not for the feint of heart. There are numerous challenges to overcome. Some of the larger of them are: 1: 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%+. 2: 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. 3: 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. This makes the fact that even a limited dependence on the existing infrastructure becomes problematic. What we require from potential members: 1: You not only think outside the box, but were born to live outside it. 2: You have expertise that will enable us to achieve one or more of the above goals. 3: Passion, Dedication and Self-Direction. You have no trouble picking a task and seeing it through to completion. 4: A commitment to the scientific method. You do not trust divine revelation or convention but rather practical, careful, testing. You have a deep mistrust of superstition and embrace modern knowledge, without necessarily embracing all modern applications of that knowledge. You like BIG challenges. ***No habitual drug or alco

City of the Sun Foundation, Inc
Mission: The path is found in work.
From www.ic.org/directory/city-of-the-sun-foundation-inc/:
Founded in 1968, City of the Sun is located on 157 acres in Luna County, New Mexico, adjacent to the to Village of Columbus. 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. We have a small sleeping room for short term rental for prospective visitors or guests. Some members have space available to rent, and we have 2 RV sites.

Gondwana Sanctuary
Mission: Meditation,
From www.ic.org/directory/gondwana-sanctuary/:
We are a residential community near Byron Bay. The community and most, though not all, of the people living here are inspired by Osho. 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.

Kakwa Ecovillage Cooperative
Mission: Multicultural Ecovillage
From www.ic.org/directory/kakwa-ecovillage-cooperative/:
We 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. Kakwa Ecovillage operates as an organic farm and is surrounded by limitless potential for ecotourism and agroforestry. We are dedicated to building a sustainable culture with notable influences: GEN, Findhorn, Crystal Waters, and The Centre for Alternative Technology. Values honored include: consensus decision making, right livelihood, renewable energy, world music, sacred dance, a spiritual path, alternative medicine, and education.

8th Life EcoVillage Project
Mission: We believe that stopping the destruction, working to build soil, restore ecosystems, heal our addictions, change organizational structures of the global economy & learn to live in community starting locally ... are the most important & urgent jobs to do now. If you are clear for yourself that supporting the transition of our destructive society to a sustainable world is your first priority, you will love this & we are looking for you.
From www.ic.org/directory/8th-life-ecovillage/:
8thLife is an EcoVillage project starting in the Canary Islands & a unique opportunity to invest in a healthy future: for you, for your family, for future generations & for all species. We are repopulating a rural farmstead and establishing a community to do more effective work in facilitating the global and local Transition, and also researching in action, from the basis of Integral Permaculture, what is needed for EcoVillage projects to be truly successful and thrive, and how civilized western humans can create community and the seeds of a new culture. You can see much more about the project, us and what has been going on here since the beginnings in our website: www.8thlife.org

Silver Sage Village
Mission: “Our Silver Sage Village vision is to be a strong community, one that nourishes the body and soul, and celebrates and harvests our diversities and life experience. 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.” In support of our vision, we embrace the following core values: Compassion – we strive to more deeply understand and be open-hearted with each other, accepting ourselves and each other without judgment. Generosity – we freely ask for what we need and strive to give freely what we can. Respect – we honor and support the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
From www.ic.org/directory/silver-sage-village-cohousing/:
Built 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. We 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. The 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. Legally, Silver Sage is governed as a condominium association.

TerraVie
Mission: Ecologically viable community
From www.ic.org/directory/terravie/:
TerraVie 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. TerraVie 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. This 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. Although land trusts are established for similar reasons, TerraVie is different in that its purpose also includes the development of viable ecological communities. It 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. In Laurentides at Montcalm, TerraVie purchased on September 5, 2006, 250 acres of land with a lake (40 acres) and two downstream rapids. On 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. TerraVie 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. The 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. TerraVie received the ¨Phoenix of the Environment 2007" award in the categorie “sustainable development” for its pilot project at Montcalm. This prize is the highest distinction from the minister of environment of Quebec.

Moora Moora Co-operative Community
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/moora-moora-co-operative-community/:
Moora 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. The community is situated near the township of Healesville, approximately 67 km, about 90 minutes by car, to the east of the city of Melbourne. VISITORS Moora 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. Please 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. If 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. After 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. It 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. BECOMING A MEMBER The 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. Those 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’ and Community Meetings, our weekly café 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. After 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. Ultimately, 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. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Each member of Moora Moora holds a separate shareholding in the co-operative and has a separate financial/economic obligation to the community. Members 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. The 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. In addition to this, members will need to buy a home. (See http://mooramoora.org.au/membership-97236/houses-for-sale). Members 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. RUNNING THE CO-OP Moora 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. Decisions 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). The co-op appoints members to roles as co-ordinators or managers, who implement committee decisions. Positions include works co-ordinator, land manager and treasurer.

Daniel Brady
Mission: Spirit and Right livlihood
From www.ic.org/directory/community-of-light-2/:
We are a forming community. We intend to grow much of the food we'll enjoy, to work cooperatively, and make decisions by consensus. We currently meet online using Yahoo IM. Contact Dan for more information. We'll honor the essence of religion by providing a place where we'll share each other's paths. We 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. We 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.

Genesee Gardens Cohousing
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/genesee-gardens-cohousing/:
Our 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. In 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. We 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. We are looking for new members! There are houses for sale nearby that, once purchased, could be included as part of Genesee Garden Cohousing. There are also options for renting, both within Genesee Gardens Cohousing and in the immediate neighborhood.

Port Townsend EcoVillage
Mission: Vision Statement: Port Townsend EcoVillage is a community of people dedicated to living in harmony with each other and with the earth, exploring together ways to live more sustainably and joyfully. Areas of focus: permaculture, ecovillage, Non-Violent Communication, consensus, growing food, sustainability, harmony, diversity and social justice
From www.ic.org/directory/port-townsend-ecovillage/:
Do you want to walk, bike or bus to beaches, a food co-op, and the heart of a cultural and historic small town? Do you want to live in a community of people dedicated to living in harmony with each other and with the earth? We 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. Currently (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. The house for sale is south facing & energy-efficient, has foot thick sculpted walls and decorative tree bodies, a “cook’s” kitchen, and a spacious entry room. Contact us for more information. Purchase 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. We have rental units that occasionally open up for new occupants. Residents 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. We 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. Structured 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. The 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. We 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!

Newberry Place Cohousing Community
Mission: urban cohousing neighborhood
From www.ic.org/directory/newberry-place-cohousing-community/:
Newberry 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.

Nevada City Co-housing
Mission: We share meals and much more with our neighbors. We value collective wisdom, individual uniqueness, balance, and an environmentally sustainable community life.
From www.ic.org/directory/nevada-city-cohousing/:
We 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. We 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. Our 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.

700th Millennium Community (formerly 7th Millennium Community)
Mission: To establish the self-reliant, self-sufficient, self-sustainable communes, cooperatives & ecological villages in the logistic, safe & strategic environments.
From www.ic.org/directory/7th-millennium-community/:
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 & retreat center, retirement complex, kibbutz, guided tour, with some cottage industries, enterprises, & general consulting services. The Christians, Messianic, other believers & followers ought to be the creators of jobs & suppliers of the goods & services, rather than mere employees & consumers. They ought to be working for the Creator, Elohim, YHVH &/or Christ rather than for the cartel or monopolistic groups, credit, market, material-oriented & for the "front" churches, clubs, companies, establishments, industries, institutions, missions, NGOs, societies, & others. First, we are going back to the earliest Messianic era by emulating most of the living & working practices of the original New Testament Church (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35). 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, & few other intentional communities that are religious, secular, ecological, & sustainable villages. We are also hoping to follow the successful kibbutzim in Israel. Third, we are striving to live our daily lives in preparation for our Messiah’s second coming or Utopia whether it occurs in the next 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 years, or beyond! Conceived as the ideal solutions to the problems of the Sabbath-observing, Christians, Messianic, other believers & 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 & would-be Christians, Messianic, other leaders & followers: students, graduates, underemployed & unemployed persons who are interested to search for, to know & understand the general truths, & apply them in their lives. To seek associations, fellowships, & partnerships with similar intentional communities in other countries, & be their mission, outreach partners in the Philippines according to His will. The proposed sites would be somewhere in Southern Leyte & other provinces in the Philippines, or when our Creator or Provider opens the doors.
Alternative, Renewable Fuels and Vehicles: You have been deceived by the oil cartels! The alternative & renewable fuels are available since 200 years ago!
Wanted: Hovercraft & other Modern Transportation: Why we need the passenger hovercraft & other unique transportation in the Philippines
IDL = a Mark of the Beast: The Christians working & living between west of the International Date Line & east of the Garden of Eden/Jerusalem/Israel longitudinal line have been observing the wrong weekly and yearly Sabbaths for 6 millennia!
Armageddon, Great Tribulation, Wormwood: How to Survive: We are now living through the major signs of the times. Who, why, what to do, where, when & how to establish or join other preppers for the endtimes.
Kingdom of Elohim on Earth: 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 & individuals globally have been practicing from several decades to over 4.9 centuries. The unfortunate poor persons in the churches, congregations, assemblies, charismatic movements & other religious organizations need to send "a note to God" to ask Him so that the millionaires, billionaires, wealthy & blessed Christian, Messianic members & other worshipers would act on and apply His words.
How to Build Inexpensive Homes or Shelters: Millions to billions of the people have the freedom, liberty & 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!

Meadow Wood Cohousing Community
Mission: Meadow Wood: "Where neighbors become friends"
From www.ic.org/directory/meadow-wood-cohousing-community/:
This distinctive condominium cohousing neighborhood near Bremerton, Washington, offers quality reasonably-priced living an hour away by ferry from Seattle. Meadow 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. The layout of the site balances a desire for personal privacy with the social dynamics of a friendly, inter-generational community. We’re 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.

CoHo Ecovillage
Mission: We partner as ecovillage neighbors to: --enrich our lives and refresh our spirits through connection and cooperation --meet economic and environmental challenges with creativity and resilience --share the power of community to cultivate social and ecological sustainability within CoHo, the broader community, and the world
From www.ic.org/directory/coho-ecovillage/:
Coho 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. Members 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. Since 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. Our 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. If you are interested, visit our website and/or come for a tour. We would love to hear from you.

Eastern Village Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/eastern-village-cohousing/:
Eastern Village is a 56-unit cohousing community in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, just a few blocks from the Silver Spring metro. The first organizing meetings were held in late 2002, with 40 members on board within five months. Move-in started in October 2004. Our 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. EVC is legally structured as condominiums. Units range from one-bedroom flats to three-bedroom lofts.

La Grande Cense Cohousing
Mission: cohousing, ecology,
From www.ic.org/directory/la-grande-cense-cohousing/:
The 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.
http://www.lagrandecense.be/
http://www.samenhuizen.be/

New Brighton Cohousing
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/new-brighton-cohousing/:
New 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. Currently 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. The 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. Community 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. Our 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. As much as possible, we do the maintenance and upkeep of the property ourselves.

Rocky Hill Cohousing
Mission: r r r Mission and Values r r r The Mission of Rocky Hill Co-Housing is to be a thriving community of neighbors, whose life together fosters connectedness, learning from each other and living lightly on the earth. We value and strive toward: 1. Supporting and nurturing each community member, from infant to elder, and treating each other with kindness, compassion and respect. 2. Welcoming people of diverse identities, including race, ethnicity, spirituality, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family composition and socio-economic status. 3. Building relationships and connections through daily interactions, community meals, activities, celebrations, rituals, work and helping one another. 4. Raising children together in community. 5. A decision-making process that builds consensus by soliciting and valuing input from all, ensuring that everyone is heard and resulting in decisions that everyone can agree to live by. 6. Resolving conflicts through honest, direct and respectful communication. 7. Giving our care, time and work to ourselves, our families and homes, our community at Rocky Hill, the wider community and the world. 8. Improving our collective and individual stewardship of the earth and minimizing our impact on the planet. 9. Creating and maintaining an emotional and physical environment that encourages and supports mutual concern and well-being. approved january 9, 2010
From www.ic.org/directory/rocky-hill-cohousing/:
We 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. Our cohousing neighborhood includes 28 homes (mostly duplexes) clustered around a common house. There are also five "associate member" (privately owned) houses built along the road leading into Rocky Hill Cohousing. We own 28 acres and occupy nine; the remainder is forested.
http://rockyhillcohousing.org/
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Wild Sage Cohousing
Mission: Environmental sustainability
From www.ic.org/directory/wild-sage-cohousing/:
Wild Sage Cohousing is a 34-home community in Boulder, Colorado. 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.

Yulupa Cohousing
Mission: urban cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/yulupa-cohousing/:
Yulupa 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!). We are a diverse, intergenerational community. Excerpts from our Vision and Values include, “Our community's spirit grows out of profound respect for the natural world and our human connection to it… We seek to provide mutual support, inspiration, warmth, and openness to each member in a way that nourishes many generations.” Other values include diversity, acceptance, privacy, learning, growth and innovation, communication, and environmental and ecologic consciousness. This 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. Common areas include a large common house with kitchen, dining room/multipurpose room, kids’ 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. Check our website to view floor plans and to read current member bios, our values statement, and more.

Village Cohousing Community
Mission: We choose to live in cohousing so that we may nurture ourselves, each other, our relationships with neighbors and the wider community. We create and sustain our village with a sense of practicality and aesthetics—in ways that express a sense of place and an intention to live in harmony with the environment. We strive to live in ways that nourish the spirit of community, yet respect the individual needs for privacy. We 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. We 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/village-cohousing-community/:
Village 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. About 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.

Temescal Creek Cohousing
Mission: retrofit cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/temescal-creek-cohousing/:
11 family retrofit community, North Oakland For more info, please read http://www.cohousing.org/cm/article/temescal

Springhill Cohousing Community
Mission: Cohousing and Consensus
From www.ic.org/directory/springhill-cohousing-community/:
Springhill 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. The project was 80% pre-sold even before legal completion (ownership) of the site and before building permission had been granted. Building 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. We used a £4M facility from the Coop Bank to pay for the building phase. The Common House is on three stories. There are five regular shared meals in the common house. All meals are vegetarian organic. We 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. Most residents have been working together on the project for at least three years. We have the largest Solar PV generator on private housing in Britain (49 kWp), newspaper insulation, triple glazing, car share, composting, recycling, etc.

Stone Curves Cohousing Community
Mission: Environmentally responsible, cooperative living in the Sonoran desert.
From www.ic.org/directory/stone-curves-cohousing/:
Stone 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. Our 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. Explore 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.

Roberts Creek Cohousing
Mission: OUR VALUES: • Decisions will be made by consensus. • Diversity will be encouraged with respect for and celebration of differences. • Pets will be permitted as long as there is a limited number and owners are considerate to the community and the impact on the property. • The community will be environmentally friendly by not using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, chemical cleaning products, wood stoves or dirt bikes. • Priorities include diversity, respect, safety, health, aesthetics, friendship, quiet and peace. OUR VISION: • To 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. OUR INTENTION: • To support each other, share resources and strive to be stewards of the land and live in harmony with the larger community.
From www.ic.org/directory/roberts-creek-cohousing/:
Roberts 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. Our 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. Our 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. We 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). Now 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. Our most recent learning was a workshop with Diana Leafe Christian. Our other main focus is to generally have a good time.

Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community
Mission: We are an inclusive community focused on social action and a connection to nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/pacific-gardens-cohousing-community/:
Pacific Gardens completed construction in September, 2009. One unit is still available for sale. We 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. Our 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. Each 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. We 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. Although 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. An elementary school, a high school, and Vancouver Island University are within walking distance. Pacific Gardens Cohousing is committed to using non-toxic products, is non-smoking and scent-free, and has been built to the LEEDS gold standard. The community is multigenerational and inclusive of all people who genuinely care about living in harmony with the Earth and each other.

Jamaica Plain Cohousing
Mission: Urban cohousing near train
From www.ic.org/directory/jamaica-plain-cohousing/:
We are a mixed-income, multigenerational, urban cohousing condominium within walking distance to public transportation, that is committed to being in attunement with its urban setting. 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. Four 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. We 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. We value diversity and welcome people from all classes, races, cultures, sexual orientations, and traditional and nontraditional families.
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Ibsgården
Mission: Sociality, friendship. We try to be quite flexible, allowing people to have individual preferences, and only have a minimum of compulsory activities and obligations.
From www.ic.org/directory/ibsgarden/:
We 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. We share common evening meals around 4 to 5 days a week.

Touchstone Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing - intergenerational
From www.ic.org/directory/touchstone-cohousing/:
Touchstone is a neighborhood of thirty-four (soon to be 46) households built on six acres in Scio Township. 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. Our website is www.touchstonecohousing.org.

Higher Ground Cohousing
Mission: Strong Core Group
From www.ic.org/directory/higher-ground-cohousing/:
Higher Ground is comprised of 39 single-family homes on seven acres about three miles east of downtown Bend. The community was planned to provide maximum open space for meadows, play areas, pond, trails, and vegetable garden. Our common house was the original farmhouse on this property, and we completed a large new dining/kitchen/recreation addition. People choosing to buy or rent these homes are interested in a socially supportive environment for themselves and their families. Many homes have been constructed with innovative environmentally responsible building materials. We share general maintenance responsibilities, and find this to be a valuable component in building community. We also take conflict resolution seriously and periodically provide positive opportunities for personal growth.

Great Oak Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/great-oak-cohousing/:
We have used an ecologically sensitive building and site design that preserves the land's natural beauty. We have an intergenerational, friendly atmosphere that is safe for children and conducive to visiting with neighbors. There is a large community building, called a common house, for optional shared meals (five nights a week), and other activities. We are located ten minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Hopewell Community
Mission: Community Ecology Preservation
From www.ic.org/directory/hopewell-community/:
We have 16.5 acres, 50 percent wooded, 18 miles from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Private building sites are available that are wooded on three sides. Our purpose is to develop a sustainable, ecological, and social community that preserves habitat and fosters democratic principles of participation, respect, and responsibility. We envision clustered housing with partially wooded green space.

Cobb Hill Cohousing
Mission: sustainability, environment, agriculture
From www.ic.org/directory/cobb-hill/:
Cobb Hill (www.cobbhill.org) is a community of people who are exploring ways to live that are ecologically, materially, and socially sustainable. 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. Our 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. Cobb Hill Cohousing is located just 20 minutes from Dartmouth College and from one of New England’s 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. Here are some links showing the wide range of opportunities in our local area: hop.dartmouth.edu, northernstage.org, dailyuv.com, vitalcommunities.org, uppervalleyfood.coop, uvtrails.org, osher.dartmouth.edu.

Champlain Valley Cohousing
Mission: Vision: We are a self-managed, participatory cohousing community living in a cluster of energy-efficient, privately-owned homes, collectively enjoying, learning from, and stewarding 115 acres of conserved farmland and wildlife habitat (forests and fields). We share in creating and caring for a resourceful, productive, and resilient community to support environmentally sustainable living, and we govern ourselves through use of sociocracy.
From www.ic.org/directory/champlain-valley-cohousing/:
Do you belong at Champlain Valley Cohousing? We welcome all interested in environmental sustainability, compassionate relationships, and living meaningful lives. Do you seek community? As a community, we are dedicated to knowing each other in a meaningful way. We help each other with childcare, meals, and all sorts of projects. Do you crave space? We have privately owned homes clustered around a central green and collectively own another 115 acres of meadows and forest. Our homes are clustered around a central green, enabling little ones to enjoy safe independence and allowing all neighbors to enjoy spontaneous and meaningful social interaction. Our land lies in the charming rural village of Charlotte, Vermont. We are 14 miles from the vibrant city of Burlington, which has a lively downtown pedestrian mall, several small colleges, the University of Vermont, a regional teaching hospital, and an international airport. Middlebury, a charming college town, is an easy commute south. The international city of Montreal is an easy two-hour drive north. Gorgeous Lake Champlain is just four miles away. Our land consists of 125 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands, meadows, brooks, woods, hiking paths, and ponds. Surrounded by distant views of Buck Mountain, Mt Philo, and a glimpse of the Adirondack peaks, we are a rural, pedestrian-centered community with townhomes and single-family homes around an extensive central green. Excellent public schools, and pre-K through 12th grade Waldorf schools serve the community. Some 115 of our 125 acres are preserved forever for wildlife corridors and farming. Our parking is on the periphery of our neighborhood, making it safe for little ones and pedestrian-centric. We privately own our own modest homes. We share the trails, pastures, organic gardens, yurt, and the common green where potlucks and other social activities occur. We enjoy occasional potluck dinners, work together on keeping our community beautiful, and have lots of fun. We are committed to living in a thoughtful way that promotes environmental sustainability and healthy community relationships.
http://www.champlainvalleycohousing.org/

Pacifica
Mission: Pacifica Cohousing is a community of 46 homes working and living together in homes and common areas that offer both privacy and community along with the values of old-fashioned neighborhoods: independence, safely, mutual concern and responsibility. We are located on 8 acres (3 are undeveloped) a mile from downtown Carrboro, NC. Our consensus decision making is guided by four core principles: Community, Diversity, Sustainability, and Affordability.
From www.ic.org/directory/pacifica/:
Please visit our website www.pacificaonline.org for a full description.

Altair EcoVillage
Mission: We at Altair are forming a cohousing community built around the following objectives: -A diverse community providing the opportunity for all generations, economic levels, and religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds to live together in supportive relationships. -Where the architectural design promotes a comfortable balance between community interaction and privacy. -Where attractive homes and common facilities will be designed on a model that is ecologically sound, emphasizing moderate consumption, resource sustainability, and horticulture.
From www.ic.org/directory/altair-ecovillage/:
Altair is going into its 18th year, and currently consists of four families who have invested in the project. 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. We 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. Our 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. We 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. We 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! You can visit our website or contact us by email or phone.

Amata Community
Mission: To provide an educational model for holistic living in an urban environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/amata-community/:
We 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 man cleans all common areas and does the yardwork, he keeps the place clean and tidy, and repairs are done quickly. 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. 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 but they happen spontaneously depending on who wants to cook, we don't have rules about that. As of October 2015 we may have homes for sale. Please email or call us if you are interested in buying a home. If 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. Please 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.

Prairie Sky Cohousing Cooperative
Mission: close urban community
From www.ic.org/directory/prairie-sky-cohousing-cooperative/:
We 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. We 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. We 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. Sharing fun (common meals, movies, hiking, skiing, canoeing, guitar playing, dance lessons, music events, and whatever comes up) increases the joy in our lives.

Pleasant Hill Cohousing
Mission: Intergenerational cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/pleasant-hill-cohousing/:
We are a suburban cohousing community on 2.2 acres in Pleasant Hill, California, (near Walnut Creek, east of San Francisco). We have 32 self-sufficient townhouse-style units along with a common house (kitchen/dining room, sitting room, laundry, and kids’ 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.
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Cranberry Commons
Mission: balance privacy and community
From www.ic.org/directory/cranberry-commons/:
Cranberry Commons Cohousing is in an "urban village" setting. 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. Each 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. In addition to its social focus, Cranberry Commons holds respect for the environment as one of its highest values. We have attempted to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of the community design, starting with the selection of the site right up to the solar hot water panels that were installed on the roof.

Middle Road Community, The
Mission: a safe and conscious environment for families, learning how to make community decisions together, beautiful setting
From www.ic.org/directory/middle-road-community-the/:
The Middle Road Community is a cohousing community in southeastern British Columbia. 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. The 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–-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. Regular meetings are held once a month, with a summer break. Community decisions are made by consensus. The community is currently at capacity. We have no formal visitor or internship program.

Quayside Village
Mission: We seek to be a community minded, sustainabilily concerned group of neighbours sharing meals, activities and a small urban plot of land where we garden and enjoy our lives.
From www.ic.org/directory/quayside-village/:
A cohousing community of about 36 people of all ages in an urban 4 storey building of 19 residential and 1 commercial unit. We love loving here!

Pinakarri Community Inc
Mission: Listen deeply, learn to love
From www.ic.org/directory/pinakarri-community/:
Pinakarri means “listen deeply” or “undivided attention to the other” (literally, “ear stand,” in the Nyangamarta Aboriginal language). Our statement of intention: "Through Pinakarri — listening deeply — 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. We 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). The 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. We 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). We cooperatively manage 8 rental properties and the commons. Decision-making is a workable combination of absolute consensus and delegated authority. We discuss things that matter at focused or casual fireside chats, community email list, business meetings, one on one, and listening/sharing heart circles. Community training includes Nonviolent Communication. We have a guestroom for personal and community guests, fellow communards, AirBnB, WWOOFers and other travelers who contribute work.

Shadowlake Village
Mission: to live together in community
From www.ic.org/directory/shadowlake-village/:
We are a cohousing community of 33 households, located on 33 acres in a beautiful natural setting in the town of Blacksburg, in the mountains of southwest Virginia on a ridge between the Blue Ridge and the Appalachians. Most members moved in during 2002-2004, with complete buildout in 2005. Our Common House is built. We include families with young children and/or teenage children, couples, and singles. Membership has been by self-selection. Our guiding values include: • a commitment to have a supportive and enriching community that fosters connection with each other, the larger community, and the Earth; • living in harmony with ecological systems; • creating a balance between private life and community life; • encouraging diversity in membership; and • working to create and maintain creative and positive relationships through consensus decision making, open dialogue, and creative conflict resolution. In addition to our own 17 acres of undisturbed woods, we're adjacent to a 169-acre park that is an old farmstead, and we're near a walking/biking trail into a national forest. As we develop our policies, guidelines, and norms, we strive for mutually respectful ways towards consensus, and we also remember to have fun and enjoy the rewards of living in community.

Takoma Village Cohousing
Mission: Takoma Village Cohousing is an urban community that fosters mutual support and cooperation while respecting privacy. We welcome diversity, encourage ecologically responsible living, and value active participation in the larger world.
From www.ic.org/directory/takoma-village-cohousing/:
Takoma Village is the first urban cohousing community in the greater metro Washington, DC, area. We have ~90 residents with ~70 adults and 20 children. Those numbers vary but not far from that range. We 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. We 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. Residents range in age from just born to 90 and are well distributed across that range. We 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. We 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. We are always delighted to meet new friends.

Mulvey Creek Land Co-operative
Mission: land sharing
From www.ic.org/directory/mulvey-creek-land-co-operative/:
MCLC is situated on 240 acres in the spectacular wilderness of British Columbia. 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. Members may purchase four-acre lots that are cooperatively owned according to a Share Purchase Agreement. Rentals are occasionally available to non members. Some 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 & there is a need to walk or ski varying distances from where the plowing ends.

Valsølillegård
Mission: Being good nabours - give our children a good place to grove up.
From www.ic.org/directory/valsolillegard/:
We 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. We 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. Most of the community members do some handcraft or artistics. Our 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.

Hobbitstee (De)
Mission: We live together as a group, focus on personal growth, organic gardening, local and simple living, sustainability.
From www.ic.org/directory/hobbitstee-de/:
Community 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. But 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. We have plans for a new sustainable house where 2 of our families are going to live.

Dolphin Community - Black Forst Network
Mission: helping others finding God
From www.ic.org/directory/dolphin-community/:
In 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 Ökodorf-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. We 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. In 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.
Singing with heart can everybody: Songs for Health & Community-Buildung
German speaking Communities: Ecovillage Institut: History and actual work

Frog Song
Mission: Cohousing Community
From www.ic.org/directory/frog-song/:
Our 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. Our 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. We'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. Community 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. Our 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.

Jackson Place Cohousing
Mission: meaningful life for all
From www.ic.org/directory/jackson-place-cohousing/:
We 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.

Paradise Gardens
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/paradise-gardens/:
------------------------- Hey! 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. NOTE!!! : People have been contacting us for YEARS after NOT having read our website. Read !! : 1. 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.! 2. 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. "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’s 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." If you are still interested after reading the above, continue on to our Basic Description below! : ------------------------- The purpose of the Paradise Restoration Project is to create Paradise Gardens sanctuaries worldwide. 'Paradise' means 'garden sanctuary' (from the Persian word 'pairidaeza', pairi meaning 'park' or garden, 'daeza' meaning 'enclosed' or 'sanctuary'). Raw 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. Decision 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. Religious / spiritual values include all those that are conducive to the simple living basics of life in paradise or Paradisianism. Paradisian/Ebionite/Essene/Nazorean/Os
The Lost Religion of Jesus, by Keith Akers: Web 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.
Gentle World: Gentle World - Authors of the first Vegan Recipe Book in 1969.
Paradise Gardens / Paradise Restoration Project page at the Intentional Communities Database: Very 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!
Organic Volunteers: Sort of like an independent WWOOF site.

Maxwelton Creek Cohousing
Mission: residential
From www.ic.org/directory/maxwelton-creek-cohousing/:
We 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.

Hundredfold Farm Cohousing Community
Mission: CARING- Reducing our ecological footprint – 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. PARING-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. SHARING-An ethic of finding ways to community as it naturally arises from living lives that consciously intersect with the lives of others.
From www.ic.org/directory/hundredfold-farm/:
Hundredfold 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. . Some goals of Hundredfold Farm: • To function together in a rich, supportive manner so that everyone will flourish. • To provide an alternative to the loneliness that pervades our individualistic society. • To own and manage the common land jointly, while owning our own private homes. • To cluster the homes in order to reduce the impact on open space and agricultural land. • To produce a significant amount of our own wholesome and healthy food using sustainable practices. • To be a community of tolerance, open to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, sexuality, or family situation. Site features: • An interlacing of native woodland, fields, pond, walking paths, and hills. • The upper plateau of our 80-acre property offers a 180-degree view of the surrounding area. • Member-owned working Christmas-tree farm onsite. • Organic garden plot onsite since 2001. • Existing eight-room, two-bath historic house with a second-story wrap-around veranda overlooking the pond. • Our vision for the site includes gazebo, sauna, meditation spots, tree house, and other communal gathering spaces. • One hour from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. • One and a half hours from Baltimore and Washington, DC, metro areas. • Within a one hour drive of 10 college and university campuses. . Single family homes and eco-site plan: • High quality, energy-efficient single-family homes. • A village concept of the 14 homes balancing the need for privacy with opportunities for spontaneous social interaction. • A pedestrian greenway between the homes that can be used by emergency vehicles if need be. • Two convenient parking areas located at the perimeter of the housing cluster. • All homes are of passive solar design. • Innovative community waste-water treatment and recycling system.

Casa Verde Commons
Mission: Cohousing community
From www.ic.org/directory/casa-verde-commons/:

Earthworm Housing Co-operative
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/earthworm-housing-co-op/:
Once 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. We 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. We 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. Vegans, meat-eaters and people in between all share space, collaborating and communicating clearly and well. We host some gatherings, courses, and camps, but mostly members are just getting on quite conventionally, making their livlihoods in our border region. Some 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. It 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.

Bellingham Cohousing
Mission: We trust, respect and accept one another. We bring joy to our work and play. We resolve conflict responsibly. We live interdependently and acknowledge our individuality. We contribute to our community. We care for each other. We live lightly on the earth.
From www.ic.org/directory/bellingham-cohousing/:
The 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. Bellingham 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. Although 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. Bellingham Cohousing offers many opportunities for neighbors to develop and foster a sense of community through: Optional common meals several times a week Working together on projects around the site and in groups and committees Managing our community together through consensus-based decision-making Community-wide celebrations of major life events: Already we have had 2 weddings and fantastic birthday celebrations 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

Arcadia Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/arcadia-cohousing/:
Arcadia 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.

Keveral Farm
Mission: To provide housing for our members, and to manage the land productively and ecologically.
From www.ic.org/directory/keveral-farm/:
Keveral 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.

Manzanita Village
Mission: 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.
From www.ic.org/directory/manzanita-village/:
This 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.

Two Acre Wood
Mission: community oriented living
From www.ic.org/directory/two-acre-wood/:
Two 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. We moved into our brand-new homes in the summer of 1999. So far only three units have changed hands as of early 2016. We 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.

Duwamish Cohousing
Mission: Sharing Neighbors
From www.ic.org/directory/duwamish-cohousing/:
Duwamish 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.

Puget Ridge Cohousing
Mission: Urban community living
From www.ic.org/directory/puget-ridge-cohousing/:
Puget Ridge cohousing in an urban cohousing community with 23 households on 2.4 acres in West Seattle. Our units are cedar-sided duplexes and triplexes that face one another. The front porches open onto courtyards and common areas, making it easy to visit neighbors, watch children, and share our lives. Our 4000-square-foot common house has a kitchen, living room, playroom, guest room, shop, laundry, and a wonderful outdoor patio. There is an optional meals program, with about 2 meals per weekthere.

Cascadia Commons Cohousing Community
Mission: Sharing, caring community; Living in community can be a little like living in a rock tumbler. We all have rough edges that could use smoothing. It helps to be able to experience misunderstandings and disagreements as opportunities to grow. Cohousing to us means community: child-friendly, elder-friendly, sociable living; cooperative interaction; a chance to make long-term personal connections with neighbors who share many of your values. In many ways we’re like an extended family more than a neighborhood.
From www.ic.org/directory/cascadia-commons/:
Cascadia Commons Cohousing is a community of 26 homes and a common house located in a pleasant suburb six miles southwest of the center of Portland, Oregon. We were self-developed over the period beginning with our incorporation as an LLC in 1995 (after a couple of years as a talking group). Construction was completed in 2001. We continue to develop as an "second-generation" community. We occupy 2.9 acres of land, of which approximately half is legally designated wetlands and wetlands buffer that is required to be maintained in a natural state. Our homes are a mix of renovated townhouses, and newly constructed flats and townhouses. We are a quarter of a mile from good bus service to the center of Portland, a 35-minute ride. It takes about 10-15 minutes by car. Our current residents range in age from one to 82. We are a mix of singles, single moms, couples, and families. We are ecumenical as to religion, or lack thereof, philosophy, sexual orientation, dietary preferences, and, at least in principle, politics. We share green values of caring for the earth and its creatures. We are egalitarian in our governance, using consensus decision making, with provision for breaking impasses, as required by Oregon's condominium law.

San Mateo Ecovillage
Mission: sustainability / social change
From www.ic.org/directory/san-mateo-ecovillage/:
We are a small suburban community facing a lagoon between San Mateo and Foster City, California. We purchased a four-unit building in 1998 and after seven years of waiting, in 2005, we purchased the second building. We have planted fruit trees and extensive organic gardens, are beekeepers, and in 2012 added aquaponics. We are a cooperative—something between intentional community and cohousing, though we identify most with the concept of a mini-ecovillage. We had hoped to have co-owners but the mortgage market has made that difficult, so this is mostly a community of renters. In 2015, 72% of the second building was sold to three other co-owners, including a couple who had been renting for a few years. We have worked to help develop more of a community within the local neighborhood. The location is wonderful: lots of birds, sunrise over the water, nearby biking/walking path, park with playground, tennis/basketball courts, and city amenities of proximity to freeway and public transportation, etc. Values we would like to see "grow" on this site can be summed up in the concept of sustainable development: growing some of our own food; supporting local organic farmers in farmers' markets or in a community-supported agriculture (CSA); reducing, reusing, recycling; avoiding buying food and other items that contribute to the destruction of local economies and the environment. We want to share time in the garden, meals at the dinner table, and other activities with the people we live with. We seek open communication and a deep expression of feelings. We expect those wishing to join us to have a commitment to these values and goals as well. Community founders are also very involved in progressive politics, and although not a requirement, would welcome people who share their passion for planetary transformation.
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Cascade Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing to develop sense of community
From www.ic.org/directory/cascade-cohousing/:
Cascade Cohousing is cohousing modeled on the Danish and US experience described in the book "Cohousing" by McCammant and Durret. We have a strong focus on the sharing of meals as a catalyst of "sense of community" and have three common meals per week available in our common house. Many community members are concerned about reducing the environmental impact of their lifestyles. We place a strong emphasis on both community and privacy. Half the group is vegetarian. We have common gardens, a workshop, children's areas, guest room, TV/video room, and the like. We enjoy working and playing together. We lack a common ideology other than wanting to live this type of lifestyle. Our children love living at Cascade Cohousing. Contact the community and arrange a date/time to visit. We do not have fixed visiting times or days. We welcome visitors subject to a host being available to meet the visitor.
http://www.cascadecohousing.com
Cohousing Australia: Sometimes maintained page of links to Australian cohousing information

Starland Retreat Center/Campground
Mission: Retreats/gatherings/community building
From www.ic.org/directory/starland/:
Starland is a campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree. It is run by a resident and non-resident community. Residents live in their own trailers or cabins and share common facilities. Our facilities are available for group retreats, workshops or other events as well as for individual visitors. We are located on 10 scenic and private acres. Facilities include a 27’X36′ assembly hall, a lodge house with a kitchen, dining room, lounge, sleeping room and rest rooms, a large outdoor dining patio, a hot tub, labyrinth, shower building, dome, hiking trails, several cabins and trailers and ample space for tents and RV’s. Most of the property could be clothing-optional. For larger events, the adjoining property can be available, which consists of a large 2 bedroom 2 bath house on 3 acres with full RV hookups and a 600 square foot garage which can be used as an additional activity space. We are ideal for events with 20-50 participants. We serve as a Southern California home base for Network for a New Culture, Radical Faeries, Burning Man and other groups and organizations. We are affiliated with the Shadow Mountain Cohousing community in nearby Joshua Tree.

Hummingbird Transformational Living Center
Mission: A family of pioneering souls whose vision is to cultivate a joyful, vibrant, co-creative culture in service to the evolution of consciousness.
From www.ic.org/directory/hummingbird-community/:
Hummingbird Community is located on 500 acres of lush land nestled against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. We began as a non-local community within Global Family bonding through our extensive international peace and educational work. Global Family, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations whose purpose is to support a shift in consciousness from separation and fear to unity, love, and cooperation. As social pioneers, we share a commitment to the principles and practices of co-creation. Since founding Hummingbird in 1996, we have grown into a diverse group of 22 deeply connected core members who support one another in fulfilling each of our souls’ purpose. Hummingbird Community is one of four primary aspects of our overarching organization, the Hummingbird Center for a Co-Creative World (www.hummingbirdcenterforacocreativeworld.com): - Global Family An international network of individuals and groups who choose to experience themselves as members of one human family and who desire to actualize their life purpose through joining with others in compassionate action for the benefit of all. - Hummingbird Community As social pioneers, our Community is dedicated to the practices and principles of co-creation in service to the evolution of consciousness. We honor diverse spiritual traditions, and are committed to personal and planetary transformation. - Hummingbird Living School The educational programs of HBLS are designed to give people the understanding, information and skills necessary to be a leader in the pioneering adventure of bringing forth a profoundly healthy and loving world. - Hummingbird WellNest A premier wellness center for those who desire a renewed sense of wellbeing and balance. We value personal relationships, emotions, beliefs, meanings and the connections these have to the body, mind, spirit and all of humanity. We invite others to join us in our living laboratory of discovery where Source and Nature guide us to co-create a new world.
Hummingbird Center for a Co-Creative World: Starting point to learn about our umbrella organization
Hummingbird Community: Life in the community
Hummingbird Living School: Free Telecalls and 8 week Telecourses

Wasatch Commons
Mission: Wasatch Commons is a cohousing community committed to sustainability, conservation, and connection.
From www.ic.org/directory/wasatch-commons/:
Wasatch Commons balances the traditional advantages of home ownership with the benefits of shared common facilities and ongoing connections with our neighbors. Our community consists of 26 clustered townhouses located on 4.5 beautiful acres near downtown Salt Lake City. Members cooperate to maintain the land and collectively perform the common chores. Most community members own their homes; and a few homes are rented. Go to our Facebook Page to learn about availability or tours. We participate in the annual Cohousing Open House each April. New rental now available! 2 BR, 1 Bath $1200 (includes HOA). See Facebook page for photos.

Two Piers
Mission: Tenant Controlled Housing
From www.ic.org/directory/two-piers/:
We are a cooperative, open to anyone willing to accept the responsibilities of membership. Responsibilities are based upon the efficient management of our housing in accordance with the mutual benefits of the community. We impose no restrictive rules/codes/ideologies/belief systems at all upon ourselves other than the obvious liberating ones of respect for one another and the environment, paying one's fair share of the costs, and the development and maintenance of collective responsibility. Our structure is as close to a direct democracy as one can find anywhere on the planet. We are active in the support and promotion of co-ops, including the initiating and setting up of the national housing-cooperative representative body. We have recently completed the electronic networking of all our properties with Apple Macintoshes and are presently working toward the greening of our properties.

Two Echo Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing community
From www.ic.org/directory/two-echo-cohousing/:
We have 92 rural acres with 27 clustered lots, surrounded by protected woods and fields. Singles, couples, children, and seniors live in 27 individually designed homes with traditional New England village architecture. For current houses for sale or rent go to our website (www.twoecho.org) and click on "Houses." The Common House opened June 2005. We are located 15 minutes from downtown Brunswick and Bowdoin College.

Solterra
Mission: earth-friendly passive solar homes, with a variety of styles.
From www.ic.org/directory/solterra/:
Solterra is a cohousing community nestled in a semirural area close to Duke University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. We enjoy Durham city services and excellent nearby public and private schools. Our 20 acres are open and wooded, and adjoin 100 wooded acres recently made into a park, so our community is immune from adjacent development. Homes are single-family and privately owned. Each home is car-accessible. Members share common lands, paths, play spaces, a common house, roads, a large dog park, and a large common garden. Our members come from every part of the country and range in age from small children to senior citizens. Our interests are broad, and our consensus form of management includes committees to oversee all phases of development and Solterra social life. We share meals most Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Eating choices vary from meat-eating to vegan, and our common meals reflect this. There are 38 resident families currently.

Pathways CoHousing
Mission: co-housing community see above
From www.ic.org/directory/pathways-cohousing/:
Pathways Co-Housing community, located on a 40-acre wooded site, is a short bike ride away from Northampton, MA. It is a place where members' lives are enriched through the regular sharing of time, celebrations, meals and designated facilities. Semi-private back yards have easy access to walking trails and to Rocky Hill Cohousing, a 5-minute walk through the woods. Solar panels are sprinkled on some of the roofs and all homes carry the ENERGY STAR label. Our common house offers a place to gather for dining, sharing common interests, ping pong and game night, dancing and parties, and community meetings. The two guestrooms are often used by extended family and visitors. Kindness, simplicity, and respect for the values and needs of others are our guidelines. We seek to create and maintain a nurturing environment for children that fosters independence and respect for others. We wholeheartedly embrace the diversity of our immediate community and extended community; we endeavor to include and fully support a diverse range of cultures, religions, ages, genders, sexual preferences, classes, and family constellations. We maintain our land and facilities in an environmentally sound fashion, have a community garden, and use consensus as the primary mode of decision-making.

Nomad Cohousing
Mission: cohousing urban energy-efficient
From www.ic.org/directory/nomad-cohousing/:
Nomad Cohousing is an 11-unit urban community on a one-acre site, two miles from downtown Boulder. Our common dining area is attached to a community playhouse, the Nomad Theater.. We are adjacent to a small shopping center (market, restaurants, liquor store, cafe, and cleaners), and within a couple of minutes walk of the foothills and Boulder Mountain open space. We are a block from a major bus route. We are a diverse community, we value difference, We aspire to be aware and respond to our overt and covert biases.

New View Cohousing
Mission: Neighborliness - mutual support
From www.ic.org/directory/new-view-cohousing/:
We are families and individuals who share meals, child rearing, joys and sorrows, taking care of the land, and creating beauty. We seek a balance of privacy and community in our lives. We are located about 20 miles west of Boston adjacent to a farm and several hundred acres of conservation land. Acton is a pleasant, suburban community with great schools.

Monterey Cohousing
Mission: A Cohousing Community
From www.ic.org/directory/monterey-cohousing/:
We are a unique, small community located just outside Minneapolis near lakes and shopping. We value diversity, and have varying incomes. Our 15 households currently include people of ages 5 through 70, singles and couples, with and without children. Occupations include computer programmers, artists, teachers, therapists, caregivers, scientists, architect, piano teacher, executive director, gardener, and more. Our traditions include parties, campfires, sing-alongs, game nights, house concerts, benefit auction, solstice celebration, etc. Community meals and “co-chats” (spontaneous conversations) are the glue that hold the community together. We self-manage, and value working together. The community has an abundance of common space, including a large living room, library, kitchen, dining room, three-season porch, four working fireplaces, exercise room, wood shop, laundry room, children's playroom, and office. Outdoor common space includes lawns with picnic areas, a play area, a vegetable garden, and an acre of woods. The grounds are lovingly landscaped; we often see deer and wild turkeys roaming through our property. Homes include eight retrofit co-op apartments in an Edwardian mansion and seven townhomes built for the community. The two buildings are connected by a tunnel, which removes the weather as an obstacle to getting together. Home size ranges roughly from 400 to 1600 sq ft. Our community grows from working together and shared experience.

Marsh Commons
Mission: neighborliness/sustainable
From www.ic.org/directory/marsh-commons/:
We are a cohousing community located in a university town in northern California. Arcata has active art, environmental, and spiritual communities, making it a socially rich place to live. We also have easy access to the redwood forest, beaches, mountains, and other natural wonders. Marsh Commons site is a reused industrial property adjacent to a wildlife sanctuary and marsh with many miles of walking trails. We chose this site for its location close to the town plaza and to a beautiful wild place. Our houses and common house feature sustainable materials, including carpet from pop bottles, redwood from an old barn we tore down, reused lighting, flooring resawn from old mill buildings, recycled-newspaper insulation, sustainably harvested construction lumber, and recycled-plastic lumber for decking. We have weekly meals, celebrate together, have a vegetable garden, and respect each others individuality. Houses to buy and rentals become available intermittently.

Liberty Village
Mission: We are committed to the creation and maintenance of a supportive, enriching, and purposeful community that fosters connection amongst ourselves, others, and the Earth through simplicity, cooperation, and community service.
From www.ic.org/directory/liberty-village-cohousing/:
Mission Statement: We are committed to the creation and maintenance of a supportive, enriching, and purposeful community that fosters connection amongst ourselves, others, and the Earth through simplicity, cooperation, and community service. About Us: Liberty Village is just outside of Frederick, Maryland amongst sprawling open landscape and farmland. We are located in Libertytown, Maryland which is a peacefully small town with less than 1000 residents and we love being so close to suburbia yet so nicely tucked into a little corner of idyllic cohousing life here. Our village was founded upon the vision of creating a multigenerational living environment that promotes a strong sense of community and a deep-founded respect for our Mother Earth. Residents are committed to interacting with and knowing their neighbors in a meaningful way. Here, different traditions and values are respected, and all can feel that they belong as our residents have diverse backgrounds, occupations, politics, family situations, spiritual/secular paths, and sexual orientations/identities. We are compromised of growing families (currently 20+ children), retirees, singles, and young couples. In the 20 years Liberty Village has been in existence, residents have come and gone, and we have seen many births, deaths, weddings, and so many more life changes. Still, LV continues to be a work in progress so that as our lives evolve and circumstances change, so does the patchwork quilt of the community. We remain a community dedicated to creating a place where resources are shared, the Earth is respected, and our children play together in safety. Homes are clustered on 8 of our total 23 acres around a green, pedestrian-only footpath. Yes, that means your kiddos are safe their bike, scooter, wagon anywhere they please (and trust me, they do!) Our remaining 15 acres of land contain a mix of community gardens, an abundant fruit orchard with pear, apple, and cherry trees alongside blueberry bushes, meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. We have a quiet meditation area in the "way back" for anyone wanting a break or the perfect place to camp and make a small fire for the evening. We forage on wild blackberries, along with red and black raspberries several months through the year. Often we enjoy impromptu dance parties, game nights, s'mores nights, guitar jam sessions, movie nights, and lots of camaraderie with our neighbors and friends. There are free-range, organic pastured chickens which supply us with endless fresh eggs daily, milking goats that supply us with endless entertainment along with fresh milk and cheese, and we hope to add an apiary in the Spring of 2019! We have 10 lots which READY TO BUILD your custom home with new, smaller floor plans for those wanting to downsize and simplify. We would love to meet you and show you what makes us amazing! You can find us on Facebook for the most up to date photographs (We welcome your comments, likes and shares so keep them coming!) and on our website (www.libertyvillage.com) for upcoming calendar events!

Eno Commons
Mission: Being a good neighbor
From www.ic.org/directory/eno-commons/:
Eno Commons is a community of 22 houses clustered together on 11 acres in Durham, North Carolina. Our homes are either 1483 or 1974 square feet, with passive solar design and energy efficient geo-thermal heating and cooling. Homes are individually owned, but we share a common house (and common meals once or twice a week), a workshop, a playground, an organic vegetable garden, and lots of green space. We have neighbors at a variety of ages and stages, with lots of opportunity for socializing, project work, and community building.

Cambridge Cohousing
Mission: We are committed to creating a neighborly and cooperative community in which we know and care about one another.
From www.ic.org/directory/cambridge-cohousing/:
Cambridge Cohousing is a community designed and developed housing project in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are a group of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, professions, and lifestyles. We are committed to creating a neighborly and cooperative community in which we know and care about one another. Children can play safely, surrounded by neighbors, and residents know that caring friends are close by. We are committed to the vitality, convenience, and diversity that is Cambridge.

Blueberry Hill
Mission: neighborly living
From www.ic.org/directory/blueberry-hill/:
Blueberry Hill is a cohousing community of 19 houses in Northern Virginia, 20 miles from the District of Columbia. We are closely connected to the vegetable farm next door -- the farmers instigated the community and several of the family members live at Blueberry Hill. We are self-developed, and the first cohousing community in Fairfax County. We own a Common House together (where we eat two to three times a week, not including parties) and we maintain our commonly owned outdoor spaces. Our membership is diverse--in age, race, profession, place of origin, family size, and religious affiliation. We strive to maintain our relationships by working together on community projects, eating together often, meeting as a full group once a month, and having parties. Better still, our car-less greenway between the houses offers many opportunities for chance meetings. We also celebrate and honor significant events in the lives of our members and respond to expressed needs for help or support of various sorts.

Swan's Market Cohousing
Mission: Urban Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/swans-market-cohousing/:
Swan's Market Cohousing is an urban co-housing community with 20 units, located in the preserved and retrofitted 1917 Swan's Market building in the historic Old Oakland neighborhood. It is North America's 50th Cohousing community, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an award-winning innovative mixed-used historic-preservation project, restoring an abandoned old market building. In addition to our Cohousing community, Swan's Market includes affordable rental apartments, retail stores, restaurants, professional offices, public courtyard and is the former home of the Museum of Children’s Art. All the traditional components of Cohousing are active here, including common meals 3x/week, monthly work parties, and neighbors helping neighbors. Participation and engagement in the community is high, with residents sharing food from our community garden, tools, time, friendship, resources, and skills. Located in the heart of thriving Old Oakland, Swan's Market Cohousing is 2 blocks from BART, 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco or downtown Berkeley by BART, has a Walkability Score of 98/100 and just about every service you can imagine within a few blocks, including the Farmers Market on Washington & 9th Streets each Friday. Though urban, our outdoor space – “Swan's Way” – is generously planted with fruit trees, vegetables, and artful patio gardens. Our outdoor table is a community gathering spot. Community amenities include a 3,500 square foot common house with large kitchen and dining area, kids’ play room, exercise room, laundry, workshop, community garden, guest room, large patio for dining/entertaining.  We value our three community meals a week and residents commit to participating in cooking rotations, as well as additional tasks necessary to support the maintenance and self-management of our community.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Mission: Kalani was founded by two professional artists, Earnest Morgan and Richard Koob, MFA, former Hawai'i State Arts Coordinators, and University of Hawai'i instructors versed in dance, drama, painting, drawing, music, Hawaiian, African, Asian and European cultural arts, and yoga. Since Kalani's beginning in 1975, many culture and arts forms have been and continue to be celebrated in the annual and weekly ongoing events. Kalani's property was at one time a traditional ahupua'a, or land portion, that was cared for by an `ohana, or extended family, who benefited from its stewardship. A halau, or Hawaiian cultural school, graced the ocean frontage of Kalani until 1900. This site, with its paths, lava walls and smooth stone floor, is preserved along with a heiau (temple) site and burial grounds. In the 1870's, Hawaii's beloved monarch, Kalākaua, reinstated the practice of hula after years of suppression from the missionaries. A renaissance of Hawaiian culture has continued ever since, celebrated annually in Hilo's Merrie Monarch Festival, during which Kalani holds the Puna Music Festival.
From www.ic.org/directory/kalani-oceanside-retreat/:
Kalani is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational retreat center and eco-community in Hawai‘i Island’s colorful Puna District, and a premiere destination for over 40 years. Kalani hosts individual retreats, group workshops, sabbatical, and community life experiences in on-site accommodations that range from off-grid campsites to eco-cottages constructed from sustainably harvested wood and bamboo. Kalani is great for year-round personal getaways or group retreats (up to 125)! Kalani is the only coastal lodging facility within the Aloha State's largest conservation area. One of Kalani’s guiding principles is to preserve and enhance our pristine, 120-acre campus and surrounding Puna District through sustainable education programs and hands-on community participation. To that end, Kalani has become a living model for discovering and implementing best practices in permaculture, sustainability, and community development in a breathtaking tropical oasis. For all the latest happenings on our lively campus, check out our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Nearby are thermal springs, a black sand beach visited by dolphins and whales, orchid farms, snorkel tidal pools, steam bathing, waterfalls, botanical gardens, historic villages, and spectacular Volcanoes National Park. Kalani is expanding its facilities beginning in 2007 and is accepting a limited number of new investors and residents.

Sunward Cohousing
Mission: deepeing connections, stewardship of land, creating a beautiful legacy for future generations
From www.ic.org/directory/sunward-cohousing/:
We are a community of people dedicated to creating a place where resources are shared, the Earth is respected, diversity is welcomed, children play together in safety, growth is nurtured, and living in community enriches our lives. Our core values and vision help to provide a common foundation for our decisions and our relationships with each other. Around 95 people live at Sunward Cohousing, from wee ones to octogenarians. We have singles and couples, families and empty-nesters, and at least one household that functions as a cooperative. We have a diversity of backgrounds, occupations, spiritual and secular paths, and sexual orientations. In our years together on the land since 1998, we have experienced births, deaths, weddings, partings, members joining and departing, and much more. Many of us were drawn to Sunward for the sense of community and for the opportunity to live more lightly on the land. We steward 20 beautiful acres of woods, prairie, ponds, one quarter of which contains our clustered private homes and common house.

The Commons on the Alameda
Mission: Enjoying and building multigenerational sustainable community together. The vision of the Commons on the Alameda is to enrich our lives through a shared intention to cultivate positive interactions within a mutigenerational co-housing community; to encourage social and ecological responsibility; to draw upon our talents, resources and ideas; to strengthen our connections; to share in meals, service and celebration; to build and sustain our community and to design the buildings and grounds to reflect our commitment to work together harmoniously as neighbors, balancing needs for privacy with those for relationship.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-commons-on-the-alameda/:
The Commons on the Alameda is a pueblo-style cohousing community on 4.5 acres at the edge of the city of Santa Fe. Construction began in 1991 and the last homes were completed in 1997. Our common house is adjacent to our main plaza. Our 28 homes cluster around four beautifully landscaped smaller courtyards that we call "placitas". We eat communal organic meals on Mondays and Thursdays using local and organic produce as much as possible. Residents participate in the cooking and cleaning up for one meal per month; the remainder of their eight hour per month service commitment involves various endeavors including landscape maintenance, newsletter production, and childcare. Committee chairs (kitchen, guest room, grounds, etc) orchestrate much of the nitty-gritty. We have two community meetings per month--one to discuss and make consensus-based decisions regarding business items and the other to share on a more personal level. Every fall we host our community celebration for the greater community with tree planting, cider making, entertainment, green chili stew, and dancing. We have an orchard area with a chicken coop, fire circle, and a basketball hoop. Several residents have home businesses. Many of our homeowners have rental rooms or efficiency units available. The community has three rooms available for guests of residents. We have about eighty residents, with approximately 25% of residents being children. The community remains focused on youngsters with cooperative childcare that provides childcare for meeting times and other community events. There are also play areas throughout the property.

Greyrock Commons
Mission: cohousing community
From www.ic.org/directory/greyrock-commons/:
Greyrock Commons is located on 16 acres of land about three miles northwest of "Old Town" Fort Collins, Colorado. A cohousing community, Greyrock includes 30 energy efficient townhomes of various sizes clustered on six acres, each with its own small private yard or garden. The remaining 10 acres include a community garden, chicken coop and yard, sheds, a natural area, fruit trees, and beehives. As we began our planning process, we developed this mission statement: We are a group of people seeking to build a cohesive, cooperative community based on respect, responsibility, and shared human and material resources. We encourage and accept a diverse membership, representing a variety of ages, professional, family structure, and ethnic, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds. We understand that building community is a fluid, evolving process to which each of us contributes. As we move along this path, we expect course corrections and value learning from our missteps. We are dedicated to consensus decision making. We value living lightly on the earth and pledge the wise use of our natural resources. We also value a sense of family with each other and relationship with the larger community, a safe environment for growing and learning, and privacy balanced with cooperative living. We therefore join together to create, nurture, and sustain a cohousing community in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Hearthstone
Mission: see website
From www.ic.org/directory/hearthstone/:
Hearthstone Cohousing is an urban, multi-generational cohousing community located in northwest Denver, Colorado. We have 33 townhomes, a common house and shared green areas. We are within walking distance of many locally owned businesses including a grocery store, restaurants, coffee houses, and bookstores, as well as public transportation. We are a 10-minute drive or 30 minute bike ride from downtown Denver. Please visit our website (http://hearthstonecohousing.com) for more information.

Abundant Dawn Community
Mission: Loving and sustainable culture
From www.ic.org/directory/abundant-dawn-community/:
We are the stewards and human inhabitants of 90 acres of hilly and diverse land nestled in a bend of a river in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We're 28 miles from a state university, an hour from a small city with an airport, and five minutes from a small but culturally diverse town of about 500. We have 70 acres in a Virginia Conservation Land Trust to protect the land. We continue to work on our land plan and guidelines to care for the environment as we build our dreams together. We are committed to living thoughtfully--with beauty, economy, conviviality, and care. We love this land where we live and try to treat it well. We study and practice environmentally sound building methods, use composting or low water use toilets, and in one building area have a constructed wetland for our gray water treatment. We eat together regularly, help each other out, and enjoy each others company. While our adult members currently include single, partnered, and married individuals, we welcome diversity of lifestyle. We strive to listen to each other as we make consensus decisions and live closely. While we have no unified spiritual path, we strive to honor different expressions of spirituality as a way to honor our diversity as individuals. We enjoy celebrations of many kinds of special days each year including Thanksgiving and the Solstices. We share community expenses.
IC Store: FIC's online store of community-related books and publications, built and partly operated by an Abundant Dawn member.
Abundant Dawn Community: Community web site.

Blue Moon Cooperative
Mission: Food, woods work, and laughter.
From www.ic.org/directory/blue-moon-cooperative/:
This cooperative neighborhood on a gorgeous old farmstead in central Vermont was established by a group of friends who met in the early 1980s while working together in regional antinuclear, feminist, and disarmament coalitions. Initially we gathered as an informal study group to learn about land trusts and collective living. We spoke with people who had lived in communes and collectives and began to explore alternative legal and financial structures with a lawyer who specializes in cooperatives and worker-owned businesses. Our goal was simplicity, fairness, and flexibility. Being a cooperative has been important to all of us, because membership and governance rights and responsibilities are defined as the same. We've made every decision in more than thirty years by consensus. Our main shared projects presently is woodland stewardship. We are not seeking new members because for now we've found a size that seems just right.

Westwood Cohousing
Mission: The Westwood Cohousing Community is dedicated to building a vibrant, caring, sustainable community where diversity, cooperation, trust and respect are valued and encouraged.
From www.ic.org/directory/westwood-cohousing/:
Westwood is an intentional community in Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in a wooded setting with 24 clustered dwellings and a common house in the center of the community. The buildings have central radiant-floor heating, a hot-water system with solar collectors on the common-house roof, and landscaping according to permaculture principles.

Zephyr Valley Community Co-op
Mission: Building a rural community and nurturing the land.
From www.ic.org/directory/zephyr-valley-community-co-op/:
Zephyr Valley Community Cooperative is a rural housing intentional community of six families living in southeastern Minnesota on 500 acres of stunningly beautiful land in the hill country. We welcome beginning farmers and homesteaders who are interested in a cooperative kind of living and who could join us in “building community, nurturing the land”. Housing and building sites available. Decisions about the land and community are made by consensus, all other decisions are individual ones. The land, bought by the Coop in 1994, has hundreds of acres of restored wetlands, pastures, woodland, bluff lands, high grass meadows, ponds, creeks and a trout stream. It's a great place for children to grow up with an intimate knowledge of the natural world. 80 acres of land are farmed organically, currently in pasture & prairie flower plantings. There are six individual homes and one under construction which is available for sale. Homes occasionally are available for rent. We have two barns and several outbuildings. We have a community center (for community meals, parties, meetings, guests, etc.) as well as a spring-fed swimming pond, a soccer/baseball field, and trails for walking and skiing. Winona, Rushford, and La Crosse are all within a 30-minute drive, bringing you five college campuses, an arts community, and a family-friendly environment. This is a wonderful place to live, whether you’re interested in small-scale, organic farming or just in living in a rural community.

Highline Crossing Cohousing Community
Mission: Learning to live cooperatively
From www.ic.org/directory/highline-crossing-cohousing-community/:
Highline Crossing began forming in 1991 and our community-designed homes were completed in stages between 1995 and 1997. 20+ years have given us time for the trees to grow and for us to grow some of our own traditions. We have put our own spin on an eclectic mix of holiday and celebratory events like our annual OktoberFest, St. Patrick's Day, and Christmas Eve dinners, our annual Art & Talent Show, and more. Regular events include community meals or potlucks, workdays throughout the year, and of course, community and team meetings! We are devoted to the principles of participation, shared decision-making, and the development of respectful relationships with our neighbors. We are also dedicated to sustainability - environmental and human. Highline Crossing combines some of the best features of urban living with an old-fashioned sense of neighborhood Amenities include a community garden with individual garden plots, common gathering areas, and guest quarters in the Common House. Highline Crossing also offers immediate access to the Highline Canal Trail system (over 70 miles of foot/bike/horse trails, just across a footbridge). There is a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities locally. The community is less than a mile from the light-rail system with easy access to downtown Denver.
http://www.facebook.com/highlinecrossing
http://www.highlinecrossing.org/

N Street Cohousing
Mission: sharing resources. meals, etc
From www.ic.org/directory/n-street-cohousing/:
N Street is a cohousing community that was started in 1986 when two tract homes built in the early 1950s took down their side fences. We started using a garage as a common house in 1988 after reading Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves by Mccamant and Durrett. "N" Street continues to grow slowly, adding one house at a time. We currently have expanded to 20 houses, 13 homes on "N" Street that back up to 7 homes on the adjacent street. (Two of the homes on N Street are across the street from the community but are occupied by active members.) The removal of fences has created a beautiful open-space area that includes vegetable, flower gardens; a play structure; a hot tub; chicken coop, large grassy area, pond, and more. We enjoy sharing community meals in our newly rebuilt common house three to four times per week and work parties once a month. We have a rich set of traditions including coming of age ceremonies. We are a mixed community of half renters and half homeowners of around 11 kids and 50 adults. We make decisions by consensus with everyone having an equal ability to participate after having lived in the community for three months and having attended three meetings. We use a modified consensus where a 75% super majority can vote if consensus cannot be reached after six meetings and three months of effort have passed. So far, we have never gone through that whole process to a vote.

Vashon Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/vashon-cohousing/:
We are a cohousing community of 19 families occupying 18 detached residences (17 single-family units and 1 duplex). We are located a quarter mile from the Vashon town center. Vashon is an island in Puget Sound, and is about 40 minutes (by a combined bus or car and ferry trip) from downtown Seattle. We enjoy organic gardening, spontaneous potlucks and gatherings, commemorating our twenty-five year history, and tending our beautiful 13 acres.

Sharingwood Cohousing
Mission: rural cohousing, large greenbe
From www.ic.org/directory/sharingwood-cohousing/:
We live on 39 forested acres in south Snohomish County, about 25 miles northeast from Seattle. Sharingwood is a lot-development cohousing model, where members buy lots and build their own homes to meet individual budgets and tastes. There is a mixture of owners and rental spaces and while most homes are pretty middle-class standard we have a small number of alternative dwellings including a cob/straw bale home. We share meals on a regular and ongoing basis and have a bulk food purchasing program that is available to residents. We use a variety of decision-making approaches, although consensus is the goal on most issues. We empower small groups to make specific decisions that do not really require the input of the entire membership. In addition to a monthly meeting, we have found that sharing circles can play an important role in nurturing a deeper sense of trust within the community. Here members find an opportunity to come together and share honestly and openly in a safe space. Initiated by individuals, people do things together like homeschooling, yoga, meditation, sharing resources, organic gardening, work parties, hot tub, campfires, playfield, concerts, and children's activities. There are a large number of children in the community so they initiate many of their own games and play events. The enchanting nature of the native forests and the many trails that surround the community define a village-like setting. Wilderness to some, sanctuary to others, for most it offers a comforting contrast to our workaday world.

RoseWind Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/rosewind-cohousing/:
RoseWind is a cohousing community within a liberal small town of 9000 on the NE corner of the Olympic Peninsula. Seattle is about 3 hours away. Our views are pastoral, yet we are minutes from everything in town, including a good food co-op, farmers' market, seasonal festivals, many music and arts activities, boating, and generally the sort of culture you'd find in a college town. The climate is moderate. Our 24 households include all ages and many lifestyles. There's abundant music, food, social interaction, and of course the shared work of caring for our common areas. Our attractive community hall is used often, for meetings, shared meals 2-3 times a week, parties, workshops, rehearsals, slide shows, concerts, and meetings. We know our neighbors and help each other out in many ways. Neither "mainstream" nor far-out, we do our best to learn to live more sustainably by sharing, raising organic fruits and vegetables, and individually making informed environmental choices. Organizationally, we have learned a lot in 25+ years of consensus-based decision making. The extra time it takes to decide things is outweighed by the satisfaction of finding win-win solutions. Fully built, the way to join at this point is via resales, which are posted on our website www.rosewind.org. It is advisable to get to know us ahead of time, though, to be able to make an informed choice if a resale comes up. Check us out!

Los Angeles Eco-Village
Mission: We demonstrate higher quality living patterns at lower environmental impacts by maximizing the beneficial connections both within and between the social, the economic and the ecological systems of the neighborhood.
From www.ic.org/directory/los-angeles-eco-village/:
The Los Angeles Eco-Village Intentional Community (LAEV-IC) is a 40-member group within a two-block neighborhood of about 500 people in central Los Angeles. Started as a project of the nonprofit Cooperative Resources & Services Project (CRSP) after the 1992 civil uprisings, our vision is to reinvent how we live in the city. We do this by demonstrating higher quality living patterns at lower environmental impacts while striving to connect the social, economic and ecological systems of our neighborhood. Those interested in becoming members are required to demonstrate their commitment to more ecological and cooperative living patterns over time. We are a diverse and activist community. We are organized into the 45 unit Urban Soil/Tierra Urbana limited equity housing cooperative and the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust. We acquired our two buildings and the land from our nonprofit founding organization, CRSP, in 2012. We continue the eco-retrofitting of our buildings started by CRSP in the mid to late 1990s. Recently CRSP acquired a quarter acre property in the north end of our neighborhood which it plans to redevelop into a state of the art car-free mixed use cohousing project. The community is rich in resources, including an organic produce and bulk foods co-op, an art studio, tool shop, Time Bank, sewing studio, several organic gardens and community meeting spaces, both indoor and out, bicycle shop, plus several home-based business activities. We host a variety of events which also serve the broader neighborhood and the general public. The LAEV-IC meets weekly and establishes priorities and policies for the buildings, the intentional community, and the neighborhood. Regular community veggie dinners and work parties open to other neighbors, friends, and relatives help glue the community together. The very dense neighborhood is three miles from downtown Los Angeles, with many public and private schools, colleges, and universities nearby. We are also rich in public transit and bicycle culture, with many green-business development opportunities for those with entrepreneurial spirit. Several members live and work in the neighborhood. Many are actively involved in social, ecological, and planning issues in the city. The Community and neighborhood are child-friendly. The downside of the neighborhood is that there is still way too much traffic and pollution. We provide regular tours, urban-sustainable-community workshops, public talks on a variety of related topics, and affordable accommodations for short stays.
Los Angeles Eco-Village: Upcoming events, brochure, practices, photos, bios, links, etc
Urban Soil: Meeting notes, food co-op, land trust, bylaws, policies, procedures, nuts and bolts of our community

Edges
Mission: We work together to develop a more ecological, personally fulfilling, and just way of life.
From www.ic.org/directory/edges/:
For over 20 years, the Edges Community has evolved through many forms, serving as home and opportunity for diverse individuals, families and lifestyles as well as a refuge of biodiversity, holistic healing, off-grid living, and affordable housing. It has provided a place of entrepreneurship in alternative medicine, green building, organic agriculture, and renewable energy and offered educational opportunities in both permaculture and ecological awareness. Though many of Edges members, families, and businesses have come and gone, what remains is a small core of committed members with a social, financial, and governance structure backed by over two decades of learning and observation in community living. We are looking forward to the continuing story of our community and what it may offer future generations. Edges is owned and operated as a land trust corporation, comprised collectively and equally of its members. Members own their houses, but the land property itself is held in trust, undivided and unparceled. Though there are no property lines, members occupy and homestead their own personal area of land. The community seeks to balance privacy and autonomy with integrated community living and collective planning and decision-making. Our governance structure operates by “consensus minus-one”, though almost all our decisions are reached through full consensus, upholding simple core values of trust, respect, transparency, and open communication. Currently there are six core members, only four of which live on the land. The community is also home to other resident non-members and families, and continues to offer affordable housing options for alternatively minded individuals and couples who may or may not be interested in a long-term membership commitment. Our membership process involves an extensive 7-month “provisional membership” period during which potential members live on the land and participate as if they were members, with several “check-ins” to discuss compatibility. Our community meets one weekend a month for an official meeting, work-day project, and meal. We benefit from several shared resources, including a laundry room, large chest-freezer, garage/workshop, tractor and bush-hog, riding mower, hauling trailer, 4x4 UTV, wood chipper, and small barn. Our 94 acres is located near Athens, Ohio, in the foothills of Appalachia and unglaciated Ohio River Valley. Our land occupies one of the highest points in the county, serving as a watershed property for tributaries of the Federal and Sunday Creek. The diverse ridge top topography cradles many diverse micro-climates and habitats, from dry open meadows to mature diverse hardwood forests, swampy seeps and vernal pools to highly competitive new-growth forests. The land offers abundance in wild food and medicine, including persimmon, paw paw, elderberry, black walnut, blackberry and wild mushrooms. We have a half-acre pond. Delicious varieties of second and third generation apple trees speckle the property from an old orchard. Our meadows, rarely mowed, are pollinator havens as well as battlegrounds of highly competitive invasive species such as multi-flora rose, autumn olive, and Japanese honeysuckle. The land supports little fertile bottom land, but its dynamic forms in both topography and biodiversity offer enormous potential for a large-scale permaculture plan and integrated systems approach to food, medicine, and firewood production. Currently, we maintain personal gardens, harvest wild food, and keep several bee hives. We hope to attract creatively driven individuals to participate in and become part of an evolving community vision, one which is ecologically sensitive, which celebrates diversity and cooperation, one which respects privacy and self-reliance, but is empowered by co-dependence, collaboration, and trust.
Dovetail Solar: alternative energy

Cantine's Island Cohousing
Mission: Balancing Privacy & Community, sharing resources, being good stewards of our land, living harmoniously with each other. Family friendly.
From www.ic.org/directory/cantines-island-cohousing/:
We are a cohousing community of 19 modest private houses and a common house built on three acres of a 9.5 acre property, with one-quarter mile frontage on the Esopus, a deep-water creek, between the falls over Barclay's Dam and the Hudson River. Our uniquely lovely property is the largest in the village, offering the convenience of town living and a nice degree of privacy. We worked long and hard to achieve our success, and in so doing came to know each other as trusted partners. We're all delighted to be living here! We have homes for sale in the community for new members. Cohousing embodies an ideology of sharing, balanced with respect for privacy. We are egalitarian, tolerant, and open to alternative lifestyles. Only a few of us are vegetarians, but any food preferences may be accommodated at community meals (cook's choice). See our Facebook page for more pictures and for a flavor of life in the community. Note: Our page on the National Cohousing Assoc. website has partial details and our page on the FIC website page has all the details.

Landelijke Vereniging Centraal Wonen
Mission: support cohousing and other intentional communities
From www.ic.org/directory/landelijke-vereniging-centraal-wonen/:
The LVCW is the Dutch association of cohousing (and other intentional) communities. 64 cohousing and other intentional communities are member of the association, and of them, 4 are in the forming stage. In the already existing communities, there are about 1700 households, made up of about 3000-4000 grown-ups and children. The LVCW was founded in 1977.

Ten Stones Community
Mission: Building caring relationships
From www.ic.org/directory/ten-stones-community/:
Ten Stones is an intentional community designed, organized, and developed by its 17 member-families. It embraces 85 acres of woodland, meadow, and agricultural land and 16 clustered, privately owned, half-acre home sites. We have no common creed other than a desire to live cooperatively, ecologically, and economically. Our community features a constructed wetland for wastewater treatment, five straw-bale homes, an organic subscription garden (CSA), and a chicken co-op. Our common house is the focal point of many community activities, such as shared meals, yoga classes, meditations, craft making, community meetings, movie nights, public lectures, and various celebratory activities. The families of Ten Stones enjoy sharing resources, caring for each other's children, and designing rituals to mark important events in our lives. Our community also enjoys assisting others—individuals, study groups, and other intentional communities—in learning to build community for themselves. There are currently no homes for sale in Ten Stones.

Earthaven Ecovillage
Mission: Learning sustainable culture
From www.ic.org/directory/earthaven-ecovillage/:
Earthaven is an aspiring ecovillage founded in 1994 on 329 acres in the mountain forests of western North Carolina, about 50 minutes from Asheville. We are spiritually diverse, and value sustainable ecological systems, permaculture design, elegant simplicity, right livelihood, and healthy social relations. We have both vegetarians and omnivores, and some of us raise livestock for food. We hope to become empowered, responsible, ecologically literate citizens who model bioregionally appropriate culture for our time and place. We intend to become a village of at least 150. We use a modified form of the N Street Consensus Method for decision making, and have paid for and own title to our land. We are in the process of restructuring our legal arrangements, and we pay annual dues. As of 2016 we have 51 members. We have built roads and bridges, community buildings, members' homes, multi-household residences, gardens, constructed wetlands, and off-grid power and water systems. We are developing a small village-scale economy. Some of us work in small, onsite businesses or nonprofits owned or run by members, including Useful Plants Nursery; Culture's Edge, an educational nonprofit; the School of Integrated Living (SOIL), an educational nonprofit); or by offering services such as tours, campground lodging, carpentry and home construction, home care, child care, and healing arts. As a learning community dedicated to sharing our resources with the public, we offer workshops in Permaculture design, natural building, consensus decision-making, Sociocracy, creating new ecovillages, herbal medicine, health and healing, and women’s mysteries. We also host large events such as the Continental Bioregional Congress (2005), the annual Southeast Regional Permaculture Gathering (2002-04), and a Village Harvest Festival (2008-2009) We welcome students and other learning groups, and support homeschool parents of children at Earthaven and nearby. We are seeking hardworking, entrepreneurial people, including but not limited to organic growers and farmers; people with solar system, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills; healers, artists, and families with children.
Earthaven Ecovillage of North Carolina
Ecovillage Life Blog: Living Sustainably and Creating Community
Follow Earthaven on Facebook: News, events, photos

Dragon Belly Farm
Mission: Sustainable Living
From www.ic.org/directory/dragon-belly-farm/:
We wish to build intentional community amid the greater community in Jefferson County on 39 acres, 17 miles south of Pt. Townsend, 30 miles and a ferry northwest of Seattle on the Olympic Peninsula. The land has a variety of ecosystems: about half forest, some of which are wetlands; a quarter meadow on glacial moraine; and a quarter pasture on wetter bottomland. There are two creeks and two ponds. We expect land owned in common with some form of private ownership of home and home site. We prefer environmentally sensitive, ecologically sustainable building materials and design. Current growth limitations may require multifamily housing with shared kitchen. Our values include sustainable organic agriculture, conscious eating of a natural-foods diet, and a recognition of how dietary choices involve/affect planetary economics and the environment. We prefer open communication with regular community meetings and other shared rituals, shared activities, and shared reality. The form and timing have changed. The owners have been living in California, building suburban community, accumulating capital, seeking partners, and now that they have retired are ready to return....at least part-time. There are caretakers on the land. We need partners with capital to own and build. We have considered building a retreat/resort center as an alternative community if a residential community does not manifest, or an active senior community. Fall 2008: With new pressure from the county, we need to install septic and start building houses, at least one house and one ADU so that there is a permitted place for our caretaker to live…and for us to get ready to be there. We want to design a strawbale house. Spring 2010: We have just put up a barn to store equipment and further visioning for the future.
Winter 2015: We are in the process of building a house on the land. We are also looking at a property just down the road with a wonderful lodge building, a huge barn, and other buildings that could be added to our project for a retreat center....with the right partners.
Wikimap for Dragon Belly Farm
http://www.greensolutions.org/dbf.htm

Burlington Cohousing East Village
Mission: The mission of Burlington Cohousing East Village is to sustain our community strengths and to create and share better ways to live as neighbors – towards a way of living that welcomes diversity and fosters social connection, affordable living, environmental stewardship, and a smaller ecological footprint.
From www.ic.org/directory/burlington-cohousing-east-village/:
Burlington Cohousing East Village is a lovely community in the heart of the city. We are an example of one path to a sustainable future that includes affordable living, decreased automobile dependence, and harmonious sharing of resources along with ample opportunities for privacy. We nurture people and the natural environment. Our location is within walking distance from downtown Burlington, the University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and the City of Winooski. It is convenient to live here without a car, although it is OK to have one or share one with a neighbor. We are a relatively new community; construction was complete in November 2007. There are 32 private homes in a variety of building types. We have "flats" in a large building with indoor access to our common house, townhouses, a duplex, and two detached single-family homes. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. We are a mixed-income community. Nine of our living units have down payment grants for income-eligible folks; the remaining units are for market rate buyers. It's important that you go to our own website: www.bcoho.org We have a community building for optional group meals (every other day)and many other activities. A large outdoor area is used for outdoor play, socializing, and gardening. The land borders on a conserved natural area with hiking trails through a mature forest. The residents manage community governance and tasks. Everyone is expected to participate actively. Please contact us to learn more. You should also check our "real" website at www.bcoho.org.
Burlington Cohousing East Village: Lots of photos and detailed information
Burlington wins national 1st place award - using Burlington Cohousing East Village as an example of their work.

Common Ground Community
Mission: Community, ecology, humor
From www.ic.org/directory/common-ground-community/:
We are 13 like-spirited adults in various stages of membership. Our 3 original children, now adults are flung far. One has applied for adult membership and is moving along that track. We have a defined process for application and integration of new folks into our community. It is exciting to be stewards of the next generation of community members. Our purpose includes harmony with our environment, nurturance, celebration of spiritual diversity, and social change. We created the Gaia Land Trust to hold the title to 80 acres that are then leased to the community, Common Ground. Long term residents of Common Ground are eligible to become trustees of Gaia. The trust's purpose is to own and preserve land and improvements, promote community, honor ecosystems, and prevent abuse of resources. The community pays monthly rent to the Trust. Community members each pay dues and rent equally, and in-kind service is an option, with each member being economically independent. The trust pays taxes, fire protection, maintenance, etc. With no community members, the land would devolve to a party committed to preservation of the land. We gather monthly for what we call a Work-Play Day, a pot-luck and a business meeting (using modified consensus). Working through difficult decisions and writing our guidelines have developed deep trust and extended family. Most of us are now living on the land full time; others live nearby or are traveling. We live in owner-built structures heated with wood and solar, and passively cooled. Most homes have air conditioning. Power varies from solar to conventional to mixed, but conservation is key in all. We are not open for drop-in visits, however, we enjoy visitors who are expected. People interested in exploring membership in our community may contact us. We may invite them to participate in our monthly WorkPlay day where we work on the land. Summer WorkPlay days often revolve around our lovely spring-fed pond. Music and theatrics are other forms of play.

Pioneer Valley
Mission: We do not have a mission statement
From www.ic.org/directory/pioneer-valley/:
The Pioneer Valley Cohousing set out to create a living environment that encourages a strong sense of community, supports our need for privacy, makes life affordable, and provides a secure and enriched setting for children and adults. We have a place where people know their neighbors in a meaningful way, a neighborhood where different traditions and values are respected, and where we can all have a sense of security and belonging. Even after so many years together, we are still a work in progress, continuing to get better and better at living our values and goals. Our group purchased a 23-acre meadow site in north Amherst where we built 32 units and a large common house, moving in June - September 1994. We built a clustered mix of single, duplex, and triplex buildings on seven of those acres. The rest is field and woods, surrounded by town lands. Residents own their own homes, as well as a share of the land and the common house. The common house is a place for community dinners, meetings, entertainment, and other public and private functions. It includes a large kitchen/dining room, children's playroom, guest rooms, laundry facilities, library, sauna, exercise room, and recycling center. We have optional (but well-attended) dinners two nights a week, gardens, play and work spaces, hiking trails, and other shared amenities chosen by residents have social and economic advantages. The community is a short walk from a municipal lake; a recreation park with tennis, swimming, and playing fields; a small shopping center; a library; the university; and public transportation.

Winslow Cohousing Group
Mission: Cohousing village
From www.ic.org/directory/winslow-cohousing-group/:
Winslow Cohousing is located on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound, 35 minutes west of downtown Seattle by Washington State ferry. Tours are scheduled at mutually convenient times. Email Lori at info@winslowcohousing.org to set up a tour. We are organized as a stock cooperative with 30 dwelling units and a common house on nearly 6 acres with woods and gardens, within walking/biking distance of schools, shops, library, and medical offices. Unit types range from studios to four bedrooms. All units are self-sufficient, with kitchens, dining areas, living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The group formed in 1989, started construction in 1991, and moved in early in 1992. We are a multi-generational, caring, supportive, consensus-based community, seeking to live lightly on the land, valuing participation in our community and meals together, which are available five nights a week using organic food that we grow. Our woods are in a conservation easement.

Muir Commons
Mission: Muir Commons co-housing is an inclusive, multi-generational, self-managed, participatory, consensus-based community, intentionally sharing time, space and resources. We are a caring, safe place for children and adults. We share skills, knowledge, tools, help, rides, meals, stories, celebrations, traditions, and concern for each other, our community and the planet.
From www.ic.org/directory/muir-commons/:
Muir Commons was the first cohousing community newly constructed in the United States and was modeled after communities in Denmark. After several years of planning, ground breaking took place on November 1990 with the residents moving in during the summer of 1991. Most of the homes were constructed as affordable housing.

EcoVillage Ithaca
Mission: Our mission is to promote experiential learning about ways of meeting human needs for shelter, food, energy, livelihood and social connectedness that are aligned with the long-term health and viability of Earth and all its inhabitants.
From www.ic.org/directory/ecovillage-at-ithaca/:
Located in the beautiful region of New York's Finger Lakes, EcoVillage at Ithaca has three thriving cohousing neighborhoods. The village features cooperative dining in the common houses, a swimming pond, neighborhood community gardens, hiking trails, play spaces, eighty-five energy efficient homes, a common house with 15 apartments, all in a multigenerational village-scale community. The pedestrian village is surrounded by woods and open meadows. We have a 10-acre organic fruit and vegetable farm on site that provides produce for residents as well as the wider Ithaca area, and a 5-acre CSA berry farm that has delicious organic u-pick berries. We also host a 10 acre teaching farm, the Groundswell Incubator Farm, which offers support for beginning, low-income farmers. Our goal is to build a replicable model of a cooperative, environmentally sensitive village that can also serve as a demonstration site for teaching principles of sustainability and permaculture. Our nonprofit educational organization, Learn@EcoVillage, is affiliated with the Center for Transformative Action at Cornell University. In addition to giving tours to over 500 visitors a year, our developing educational program provides hands-on training in community life, building sustainable communities, and green building techniques for building and planning professionals. We have helped to initiate and contribute to a sustainability movement in our locality that is bringing about profound changes in the region. EcoVillage is located on 175 acres, two miles from downtown Ithaca, and three miles from Cornell University and Ithaca College. Ninety percent of the land is preserved as green space for organic agriculture and wildlife habitat. For more information about EVI, read Liz Walker's book, "EcoVillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture," New Society Publishers, 2005. It is available from our website.

INACTIVE!! White Buffalo Farm, a Farm-Based Ecovillage
Mission: Restoring our food, our earth, ourselves.
From www.ic.org/directory/white-buffalo-farm-ecovillage/:
White Buffalo Farm is one of Colorado's oldest organic farms and a virtual paradise of fruit trees nestled in the foothills of the West Elk Wilderness, yet is an easy bike ride to Paonia. The farm is traversed by the North Fork of the Gunnison River and two irrigation ditches. The farm is USDA certified organic and its founders pioneers in the organics movement. Established in 1974, the farm's founder has years of experience growing food and community. White Buffalo Farm is evolving with the times. We are ready to engage wonderful new trends in organics, slow food, sustainability, slow money and relocalization. If you are would like to explore living on the farm, please consider coming to the farm as an intern, apprentice or in a “staff” position. For 2014, we seek a kitchen manager, an artisan cook, a vegetable farmer and a CSA coordinator. We also need a part time administrative assistant/bookkeeper. The farm is home to thousands of fruit trees, several acres of vegetables and three high tunnel greenhouses. We grow cherries, European and Asian plum, peaches, d'Anjou and Asian pears, and apples. We grow tomatoes, squash, greens and a wide variety of other herbs and vegetables for our CSA. We also raise laying hens, guinea hens, turkeys and peacocks. WBF sells wholesale to the Front Range, direct at Farmers Markets and thru our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Our core values are strengthening organic family farms, growing food for others, eating holistically and locally, placing goodness before money, faith in Spirit/God/Universe, being kind to the earth and ourselves, living in gratitude, being service-oriented, honoring creativity and art, honoring equity, demonstrating tolerance. Growing food is healing, rewarding and feels great! It's a great time to become part of White Buffalo Farm!

Earth Re-Leaf
Mission: Consensus, sustainability, vegan, spiritual
From www.ic.org/directory/earth-re-leaf/:
Earth Re-Leaf (continually refining) is a cooperative-consensus organic farm and nature sanctuary focusing on several areas including but not limited to: (1) refining consensus council; (2) evolving relationships; (3) responsible consensus childcare; (4) raw-foods vegan; (5) evolving life and language beyond polarity; (6) nonviolence; (7) self-sufficiency, sustainability, and co-op business; (8) land trust; (9) spiritual evolution. Our foundational council agreements are: (1) short silent period before speaking; (2) all get uninterrupted three-minute speaking rotations; (3) divisions into groups of 12 or less; (4) decisions and actions based on 100 percent agreement. A permaculture orchard plus a few small private shelters and community buildings is situated on one acre of land at 800 feet. Another two acres are nearby at 5,000 feet. We seek to attract a core group of self-reliant, grounded, country-farmer spiritual pioneers that grows and divides into supportive splinter families. Our simple council guarantees freedom from control and domination. Call, email, or write with questions.
earth releaf: natural life and health
loranyne's slide show of hawaii: includes a few pictures of earth releaf and sonja's place:
carey's slide show of earth releaf: pictures of earth releaf with captions

Sonora Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing in urban Tucson AZ
From www.ic.org/directory/sonora-cohousing/:
Sonora Cohousing is a neighborhood of 36 homes on 4.8 acres in urban Tucson, near the University of Arizona and downtown. Common facilities are of straw bale construction and include dining, kitchen, lounge, kids’ room, pool, laundry, craft room, guest room, and multipurpose room. The community garden includes organic produce, and poultry. Community is multi-generational with residents aged from 4 to 89.

Songaia Cohousing Community
Mission: The Songaia Neighborhood strives to collaboratively create a vibrant, rewarding, and sustainable community.
From www.ic.org/directory/songaia-cohousing-community/:
The Songaia Neighborhood is located about 20 miles north of Seattle, where our 17 homes are surrounded by a small forest, organic gardens, orchards, and a meadow. Our multi-generational community was established in 1993 and is still expanding; we currently have about 40 residents and are recruiting for the purchase and development of additional land. Songaia is well-known for our activism within the communities movement, and we welcome others who aspire to have a connected and sustainable lifestyle. Our community life is active; we gather for five shared meals per week and celebrate, work, and pursue learning together. As a result of these many connections, we have grown to be a strong web of friends and neighbors. We have an ethical commitment to hearing all voices in our community and therefore use a consensus decision-making process and rotational leadership. In community processes, we aim to create a space that is a supportive environment for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. The Songaia Neighborhood is actually composed of multiple intentional communities. Our original property is the Songaia Cohousing Association, but over the last few years we have expanded to include two additional communities; Life Song Commons and New Earth Song. That being said, for most practical purposes we function as a single unit. The Songaia Cohousing Association has 13 member-owned 1-to-3-bedroom duplex units (including several studio apartments) which are clustered around a common green space. New Earth Song is in the process of developing their half-acre with a single-family house into seven residential units. Life Song Commons is located on 1.3 acres with a large house and small cottage, and functions as a shared household. We are planning to grow our neighborhood, so if you might be interested in joining us please visit our website for more information. Our desire for sustainability inspires us to share resources and skills whenever possible. Members and Associates (including non-residents) have access to our extensive facilities and land. The common house includes eating and meeting spaces, two guest rooms, laundry facilities, a playroom for our children and much more. Our barn has a greenhouse, food pantries, tool shop (woodworking, electrical, auto), ceramics room, and storage. The land includes a small forest, wetlands, several organic gardens, two orchards, a central lawn, and a meadow. We also aim to connect with local, regional, and national communities. Because of our work to create self-sustaining food sources on our property, we have become involved in the local permaculture and organic agriculture movements. Our community is also devoted to education; we host a vibrant internship program that attracts volunteers through WWOOF, Bastyr University, and University of Washington Bothell. Songaia has provided land and support for the Rites of Passage Journeys, which runs programs that connect people to the wilderness and assist them in life transitions. Additionally, we are active participants in the regional and national intentional communities movement. To learn more, please review our website where you can contact us to arrange a visit or ask questions about our plans for growth.

Monkton Wyld Court
Mission: Education centre for sustainable living.
From www.ic.org/directory/monkton-wyld-court/:
Monkton Wyld Court is an educational charity managed by a small team of resident community and volunteers. The 11-acre grounds include a 14-bedroom Victorian rectory, a converted stable block and other outbuildings, a large organic vegetable garden, terraced lawns, fields, woods and stream. Facilities available by arrangement include a library, art hut, workshop and baby grand piano. We generate income through a programme of educational courses, hosting events and our B&B, hostel and camping accommodation. We are committed to making continual improvements to our levels of ecological sustainability, and our usefulness to the local and wider community as an educational resource. We welcome volunteers to work with us for two weeks initially, and to return for longer visits if agreed. Monkton Wyld Court's mission is to: a) Promote for the benefit of the public: ways of living sustainably using methods that respect the limits of the planet's environment, resources and biodiversity; b) Advancing the education of the public in: sustainable living; the protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment; c) Preserves for the benefit of the people of Dorset and the nation at large the buildings of special architectural and historic interest.

Woodburn Hill Farm
Mission: Earth Based -- Economical Living
From www.ic.org/directory/woodburn-hill-farm/:
Woodburn Hill Farm is a unique sanctuary for her busy residents. Founded in 1975, WHF’s 128 acres of fields and forest rest gently among neighboring traditional Amish farms. Yet, located in southern Maryland about 40 miles southeast of the nation’s capital, we have the opportunity to experience its social, cultural, and political diversity. Lifestyles here reflect our values of cooperative and ecological living, diversity, and nonviolence. We meet regularly to conduct necessary business and occasionally to share our hearts and concerns for better community process and communication. Decisions are made through consensus. We often celebrate earth cycles at equinox, solstice, cross-quarter days like Samhain and Beltane, etc. Presently our eclectic, multiracial group brings many talents home. We are artists, teachers, acupuncture and massage therapists, and chimneysweeps. And yoga instructors, antique dealers, RNs, and musicians. Some are activists, writers, and environmentalists. We hold the land through a Chapter S corporation. Residents are encouraged, though not required, to become shareholders. All pay a monthly “rent” that usually covers our operating costs. Our six residences run the spectrum from 50-year-old Amish farmhouses to renovated chicken houses to modular geothermal-heated dwellings. While WHF is an established cooperative, we seek to grow more sustainable. With this awareness, we strive to become better in building community and are in search of like-minded innovators. We are open to youthful energies of all ages—singles, couples, families. Our preference is for inquiries from people who live nearby in VA, DC, and MD, especially folks who value cooperative living, ecological and social justice, spirituality, and collaborative working. Please call or email us to explore more about Woodburn Hill Farm. And check us out on Facebook.

Wiscoy Valley Community Land Cooperative
Mission: We value good communication, the consensus process, creativity, organic land management, renewable energy, and fun.
We are a land cooperative of around 21 adults and 1 pre-teen living on 358 acres in southeast Minnesota. We share the land in common, but housing, incomes, diet, schooling, etc., are each individual's choice. 85 ac of land is planted to native prairie, 5 ac in perennial fruits, with the remainder in woodland and wild areas. Land is managed organically. Homes use grid and solar energy. We have very little turnover at our land co-op and find replacements by word of mouth.

The Vale
Mission: Learning to live in community.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-vale/:
The idea for The Vale began in 1946 when Jane and Griscom Morgan invited a family to share their home on 40 acres of land two miles south of Yellow Springs. In 1950 the second house was built and more followed. Now there are 11 homes and 20 members. The group incorporated as The Vale in 1960. Gris and Jane felt strongly that land should be shared, and not used as a commodity, so in 1980 they donated the land to the Community Service, Inc. Land Trust, from which it is leased by The Vale. Seventeen of its wooded acres were put into a conservation easement, so they would never be built upon. Each family lives in its own home, but many share space with additional people. Most families earn their livelihood outside the community. The land, (woods and common areas), utilities, and a half-mile gravel lane are managed together. Gardening is important to many members. Prospective members must live at The Vale for at least one year before applying for membership. At the moment The Vale has no openings for renting or for building. Business is decided by consensus. Business meetings are usually every month, with the addition of weekly and seasonal get-togethers (potlucks and soup suppers, and an annual retreat).

Morninglory
Mission: Live simply, respect all Life. Morninglory is a community where: 1) we have the freedom and opportunity to grow and flourish though living our individual and collective dreams, and 2) where we share a commitment to cooperating with, understanding, respecting and caring for one another, the land, its inhabitants and the natural rhythm of life.
From www.ic.org/directory/morninglory/:
We are a village of separate households of single people and families scattered over 100 hilly wooded acres. We homestead in varying degrees, living off-grid using some solar electricity and heating with wood. We grow organically much of our fruits and vegetables; some eggs and meat. We've spent 46 years learning how to be good neighbors, which has been a worthwhile process. Most of our children were home birthed and are homeschooled; ages two years to nineteen. Swimming in our pond, trampolining, tobogganing, snowshoeing, new-moon women's circles, music jams, and potlucks are some of the things we do for fun. We all share a love of nature and the arts. A multi-generational community, we are all involved with the surrounding and supportive rural community in varying degrees. Guests are welcome if they arrange in advance and help out while they're here. Please write us describing who you are and why and when you would like to visit us. Also please let us know what skills and experience you would like to contribute to the community, and what you would like to learn here. Permission is required before taking photos, videos or audio recording. Organic growing practices, composting, Humanure composting, sustainable forestry, carpooling, cooperative food buying, non-violent comunication, light footprint on the land. May all people find harmony with Earth and each other!

Monan's Rill
Mission: shared land and values
From www.ic.org/directory/monans-rill/:
The goal of Monan's Rill is having a balanced and diverse community reflecting a variety of ages, occupations, marital statuses, and family structures (some households have children and others do not). Our ages range from young children to people in their eighties. We work as teachers, psychotherapists, administrators, nurses, medical technologists, cabinet makers/contractors, artists, social activists, and parents. Our legal structure is a partnership, and as such, none of us holds individual title to the houses or land. Each member contributes an initial monetary investment and a monthly fee. Families or individuals live in their own homes. Additionally, we share an organic garden and orchard, a large community center, a play area, a woodworking and maintenance shop, and a small barn and stables. Twice a month we gather for a community potluck dinner, business meeting (consensus decisions), and workday; however, informal smaller gatherings occur frequently. We try to recognize and cherish the different skills and insights of each individual and are committed to helping and encouraging one another.

The Mariposa Group
Mission: Conscious Friendship Joy Fun. Making a contribution to life while having fun at the same time. Deep satisfaction with our lives as lived.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-mariposa-group/:
The Mariposa Group is about deep friendship along with physical and financial security—our land is paid for. Houses are being paid for as they are built. We are developing ways in which time, personal energy, and financial resources can brought together so as to minimize the personal risk that any individual may experience in the areas of physical and financial security. We focus on personal and interpersonal resonance, comfort and self-esteem, and emphasize and practice methods of self-knowledge, meditation, friendship, intimacy, interpersonal communication, and interaction that promote respect, comfort, and trust between individuals, such that relationships have their basis in these qualities. We value freedom for higher levels of personal & spiritual development interacting together in a loving, down to earth expression. We explore, develop, and promote ways of joyfully enhancing fully free personal development; in short, to create a community space where there is more opportunity for people in a loving, supportive, free, and responsible environment to truly and fully enjoy life. It's about manifesting "Love, Truth, & Joy" in our community environment and making a contribution to the world at the same time.

Magic
Mission: Valuescience for common good
From www.ic.org/directory/magic/:
Magic is a residential service-learning community. Some residents operate an educational, charitable organization by the same name. We establish the Magic community and the service organization upon a yet-to-be widely recognized connection between science and value: Ideas about value entail prediction; science is the sole demonstrated means for making predictions better than can be made by chance. We perceive that valuescience is key to accurately discerning and realizing value. Magic residents and friends who sustain the service organization are aiming to improve our own and others' lives by honing valuescience practice and contributing to others' doing so. Readers wary of "science" may be reassured to learn that we are also deeply "religious" in a literal sense (re- = again and lig- = connect). We see ecological science as the basis for unifying religion, with which people from diverse backgrounds can reconnect to other humans, other life, Earth, and cosmos. Core themes in Magic community life and public services are: (1) valuescience; (2) health/awareness; (3) cooperation; and (4) stewardship. We view the Magic community as both laboratory and demonstration. We're aiming to ever more fully "walk our talk." Magic services to the general public include lectures and seminars about valuescience; life-planning workshops; swimming, running, bicycling, and hatha yoga instruction; youth mentoring; mediation; community organizing; planting and caring for trees and other vegetation; water- and land-management planning and advocacy; neighborhood design; and publishing. Though few in numbers, we address diverse issues at many levels and in an integrated way. We do groundbreaking research, results of which we've published in top-tier scientific journals. We also perform hands-on demonstration projects. For example, we've established thousands of native oaks and tens of thousands of perennial understory plants on public-access open space nearby, and we've reconfigured streets in several neighborhoods to reduce short-cutting and vehicle speeds. Our research and demonstration projects have received national and international recognition for excellence in fields ranging from environmental law to dispute resolution. We aim to strike a balance between utilizing the extraordinary resources of our Stanford University/Silicon Valley surroundings and maintaining contemplative, modest lives. We welcome opportunities to meet new people and to explore how we may interact to mutual benefit.

Laurieston Hall Housing Co-operative Ltd.
Mission: collectivity
From www.ic.org/directory/laurieston-hall/:
This co-operative of around 18 people adults is now embarking on its fifth decade. We live in and around a huge Edwardian main house, with its walled garden, stables and cottages, surrounded by 135 acres of beautiful woods, pastures and marshland which stretch to a loch in the north. Trees we planted are now being coppiced. Living spaces use wood for heating and cooking. A hydro supplies much of our electricity. In 2016 from Easter to October we run a programme of events (music, self-help, creative, gay, etc.), called The People Centre, which brings up to 70 extra people a week. We grow as much fruit and vegetables as we can, keep cows, pigs, hens and bees, and do most of our own maintenance. All of us pay a large portion of our rent in unwaged labour for the co-op. This means ideally spending about two and a half days a week doing what we call “workshare”. Issues that affect everybody come to a weekly co-op meeting in which decisions are made by consensus. Co-operation is our common ideology; under that umbrella we lean this way and that, are generally better at dealing with tomorrow than next year, are supportive of each other as individuals as well as co-op members... and we try to have a good time! There are several ways of visiting us. You can book on a People Centre event; you can come on a Maintenance Week, (there are only three per year, so book early to avoid disappointment!). Information and booking on either is via the newsletter - see below if you would like an e-copy. You can also come as a working visitor. For a maximum of two weeks the first time, but longer once we know you. If you’re interested, email us at visitlh@gmail.com. For any other enquiries, or for an e-copy of our newsletter (which comes out in early January), please email enquirylh@gmail.com We are not actively seeking new members, but are not closed to them either. Joining this community can be a long process.

Julian Woods Community
Mission: Respect and sustain our selves and our living environment
From www.ic.org/directory/julian-woods-community/:
Julian Woods (established 1975) is a diverse group of 17 adult members and several residents/potential members on ~250 acres, mostly hilly forest. The common land is in School of Living Community Land Trust, and there are 68 acres of adjacent land also in the trust. We are located 15 miles from Pennsylvania State University. Members may own or lease home lots after a capital investment in the larger land and infrastructure. Families are autonomous, are financially independent, and own their own homes. Community decisions are made by consensus of a 5 member Board. We own and operate a living machine in two greenhouses that constitutes our wastewater-treatment system with almost year-round growing space. We have many gardens (and many deer), a recreational pond, and an interest in finding others to continue to build our community, especially young adults. Although there are currently no open building lots, that may change, or already existing homes could become available. We are artists, teachers, carpenters and builders, an accountant, a forester, and a mechanic/designer. Tom's Community Woodworks repairs and refinishes furniture. Barbara has created a beautiful space for meditation and yoga in O-AN Zendo. Debbie grows flowers in and outside the greenhouses for the local farmers' markets.

Greening Life Community
Mission: Growth in spirit; balance in life, emphasis on simplicity and cooperation with one another. We govern by consensus.
From www.ic.org/directory/greening-life-community/:
Greening Life was established in 1972 on a 135-acre farm in south central Pennsylvania. We are a planned, intentional community. Most past and present members built their own homes, roads, and water system. We follow organic-farming practices on our 50 acres of tillable land and in our two-acre garden, which produces some of our vegetables. Our small orchard is providing us with fruit and we have about two dozen chickens that belong to the members of the community. Individual households have a small number of farm animals such as pigs, turkeys, goats, cows and chickens. The effort to create a balance of cooperative living, with time for individual and family has been a rewarding struggle. Growth in spirit, both individual and community, is an important part of our life together. We respect all persons and value their opinions as a voice to help guide us. We are open to share our spirit and resources with other individuals and groups. It is unusual for us to have member and home openings since the community is stable. We do not have any homes open for purchase at this time.

Bryn Gweled Homesteads
Mission: Our intention is to curb housing speculation, reserve the environment and live and work cooperatively with our neighbors to provide a vibrant lifestyle within Bryn Gweled and in the larger community.
From www.ic.org/directory/bryn-gweled-homesteads/:
Bryn Gweled (Welsh for “Hill of Vision”) is made up of a diverse group of people who share a way of life. We are young and old families, single parents and individuals who have chosen to live together on our wooded oasis and work cooperatively to maintain the place we call home. There are 76 two-acre leaseholds, 74 with homes, on 240 collectively owned acres in Upper Southampton, Bucks County. Our woods are a habitat for foxes, owls, deer, hawks, and many other species of animal and plant life. We share an organic community garden, a community swimming pool, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a community center where many activities are held. All of these are enjoyed and maintained by our members. BG is a not-for-profit corporation owned by its members, each of whom is expected to contribute in some way toward the maintenance of the community. Each member is encouraged to serve on at least two volunteer committees, the names of which show the many ways we work together. They include Grounds and Planting, Health and Welfare, Children's Activities, Community Activities, Property and Utilities, Roads, Community Center Maintenance, Swimming Pool, Environmental Stewardship and others. The elected officials of the community include a Board of Directors and three committees. The President and Vice-President are elected from the Board. The Secretary is appointed by the President. Treasurer is a long term position, usually filled by a committed volunteer when it goes vacant (the present Treasurer is the fifth in 75 years). One of our elected committees, Membership, meets with prospective members and introduces them to the opportunities and responsibilities of living here. The committee oversees the arrangement of small gatherings in members' homes for the applicants to meet and learn more about the community and their prospective neighbors, and for both the applicant and community members to decide on goodness of fit. The applicant must finally be approved for membership by a 4/5 majority of the members. Our other two elected committees are Housing and Nominating. Housing oversees home ownership transfers and works with Membership on mutual concerns. Membership and Housing are key to the functioning of the community because only leaseholders are members, and vice-versa, and while homes are individually owned, the owner of the home must also be the leaseholder of the lot on which it sits. We consider all members our neighbors, even if they live at opposite ends of our roads. We are fortunate in being an ideal size for such a community; large enough to have a rich social and cultural fabric, and small enough for everyone to know each other. Although large projects such as road repaving are done by contractors, the community does not employ anyone except summer lifeguards, so all of the work of managing our multi-million dollar corporation is done by volunteers. Getting these jobs done properly is occasionally something of a burden, and hiring a manager, either full or part time, is being considered. The first Saturday of each month is the best time to visit and see Bryn Gweled in action. Visitors and available members are welcome to join in a work party from 9:00 until noon. Typical work party projects include maintenance of the buildings and roads, clearing invasive plants on common land, planting trees and shrubs and managing our deer population. In the evening we gather for a covered dish supper, sometimes called a potluck, and after that a business meeting. These meetings democratically cover the operation of the community, and include a wide range of topics including fun things such as celebrations and other activities to strictly business such as budget priorities. There is often heated debate, but issues are usually resolved by compromising in good community spirit. Sometimes there is a short “closed” portion at the beginning of the meeting to discuss membership issues, but otherwise visitors are welcome. Since Bryn Gweled began we have committed ourselves to being an open and diverse community. The nature and extent of diversity shifts with time, but our goal remains constant. While our age diversity is strong, racial, cultural and ethnic diversity remains a challenge. We welcome people of all races and backgrounds, and have recently accepted new members of same-sex orientation as well as people of Hispanic and middle eastern origins. At one time we were more than 10% African American, but with more housing opportunities for people of color in recent decades, that number has dwindled. Our political and social views are predominantly progressive, but there is a conservative element of our membership as well.

Breitenbush Hot Springs
Mission: To provide a safe and potent environment where people can renew and evolve in ways they never imagined.
From www.ic.org/directory/breitenbush-hot-springs/:
We are an intentional community and worker-owned cooperative that operates Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center, hosting 25,000 guests annually. Sixty miles east of Salem, Oregon, Breitenbush sits on 155 acres in ancient forests of the Cascades. Our community ranges from 50 - 90 adults and children. We are off the grid, using hydro and geothermal, and practice low-impact Earth stewardship. The members of the worker-owned cooperative make major decisions about community and business affairs at annual meetings, and elect the board of directors from their midst to oversee operations. The business, financial and marketing directors all work as a team and report to the board. To be a worker-owner, a community member must be employed for one year, be an employee in good standing, and purchase a membership share of $500. The community lives across the river from the retreat center in an ecovillage setting. We have regular community sharings, and three times a year we close for a four-day community renewal where we join together for training, fun, and community building. We live a rich, full life here. We delight in an abundance of diverse people, innovative ideas, healing practices, friendships, and challenges. From our credo: "Our primary service is to provide a healing retreat and conference center that promotes holistic health and spiritual growth. We mutually support and respect each person's dignity, and awaken to the Spirit within each of us that acknowledges we are all One… It is our hope that the thriving Community which we create will be an inspiration to others in their exploration of lifestyle and community. We also extend ourselves to the greater society in which we live, the world community, and commit ourselves to being socially, spiritually, politically, and environmentally responsible.”

Birdsfoot Farm
Mission: Learn/Grow, good food and friends
From www.ic.org/directory/birdsfoot-farm/:
Birdsfoot Farm is a consensus-based agricultural community founded in 1972. Our farm is located where the St. Lawrence River valley meets the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Though the area is quite rural, the presence of four colleges nearby brings cultural diversity we appreciate. Our 73-acre farm has fertile loam soil, woods, a stream, a large community house, three comfortable homes, a schoolhouse, two barns, and a small cabin. In order to grow we need to build new dwellings. The land and buildings are owned by the community. Members share monthly living expenses, purchase equity in the property, and participate in community work projects. We care a lot about each other and find time for many kinds of sharing--such as communal meals, rituals, parties, etc. Each person follows his or her own spiritual path. Individuals are active in social and environmental issues. The new-member process includes a one-year trial period. We welcome new members, including children and elders. Our vegetable business grows two acres of certified organic vegetables for the community, wholesale, CSA, and farmers market using low-input techniques, intensive spacing and cover cropping. Little River Community School was started in 1998. The school now serves 39 students in grades K-12 with four full-time teachers. The school is founded on the belief that children are inherently motivated to learn about their world and should be allowed to proceed at their own rate. See the school on the web at http://www.littleriverschool.org. The farm and school provide income to some of the community members and others work off the farm. Each year the veggie business and school seek interns. For more information about our community, or internship programs, please send a letter.

Permaculture-inspired Farming Community
Mission: Live by the Golden Rule
From www.ic.org/directory/future-egalitarian-community/:
Do you want to live in an intergenerational, farm-based Community? Seeking people to form an agricultural, resource sharing, crowd-funded intentional community in New England What’s your 5 year plan? What’s your 20 year plan? Whats your “retirement” plan? What are you going to do when your parents or the elders in your life can no longer take care of themselves? Do you want to enjoy the honest and healthy work of farm life while not having to stress about the financial burden of owning your own farm? Do you want to be able to spend quality time with your friends and family but have doubts about doing so in the dominant socio-economic paradigm? Do you want to collaborate with other farmers, permaculture practitioners, eco-entrepreneurs, justice seekers, land healers … and share a community with them too? If these questions excite you, then keep on reading! We can’t keep waiting for the community of our dreams to just appear. WE need to build it ourselves. There is no template for how this will work. There is no cookie cutter community startup process. This is something new. Lets think big. We have epic farm-topian dreams of living together, taking care of our young and old, growing the best food possible, and creating sustainable, economically viable, mutually beneficial micro-businesses that have positive impacts outside the community as well as inside. So, what’s different about this proposed community startup? Here’s three major factors that make it unique: 1) Transparency, 2) Crowdfunding, 3) Income Generation 4) Long-Term Vision Transparency: We will go to great lengths to hash out any/all important details of the future community. We will make it as transparent as humanly possible. It begins with a core group of people who truly trust each other and are committed to cooperation and open communication (this could be from 5-15 people… we’ll know when it feels right). Through due diligence, we will create bullet-proof, transparent founding documents/by-laws based on our shared mission. These by-laws will of course be flexible and fluid, but they will also form the processes for how we will make decisions moving forward. In this phase we aim to address such topics as: location (where? zoning laws can greatly influence this consideration), acreage, choice of property (wooded forest, degraded farmland, existing infrastructure?) housing, common/shared land, shared facilities, decision making processes (consensus? majority rule? 90% majority?, councils? subgroups? mandatory or non-mandatory meetings?), conflict resolution processes, membership processes, finances (partial income sharing? a hybrid of income sharing and financial autonomy?), suggested and/or mandatory labor contribution to community (20 hrs a week? 30 hrs a week?), how do we deal with oppressive behavior?, How do we incorporate our elders into the community? (especially when they might have different values than us young, idealistic, radical folks), visitor processes, how do we allocate money for community infrastructure? (common agriculture space, grazing land, commercial kitchen, dining hall, hospice infrastructure for when elders need extra care, educational programs, etc), whats our policy on tiny/mobile homes? (this would largely have to do with zoning), population capacity (would depend on size of property we acquire), what type of labor counts towards community labor-hours (cleaning your room vs. working the field), what about when people are too old or sick to work? These questions and many more will be addressed in the initial phases with the core group to the best of our ability so that we will have a clear process for addressing future issues as they arise in real life. We may also choose to form a non-profit in this phase as well. Having non-profit status is a great advantage for a community. Crowdfunding. Many people are now familiar with Crowfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Go Fund Me, Indiegogo, We The Trees (a cool new permaculture-based platform), Barnraiser, etc… What not many people know is that through these different Crowdfunding platforms, in the year 2014 alone, an estimated $65 BILLION dollars was raised for various projects around the world. Yes, you heard that right: $65 BILLION dollars. Folks, this is a significant game changer. Let’s dream big. Lets dream bigger than big. Lets envision the world we know is possible, and lets not stop till we get there. The key with successful crowdfunding campaigns is: a good idea that solves a problem, a clear and powerful mission, a solid team of enthusiastic and trust-worthy solicitors, well-produced media and videos, and ample lead-up time before the launch date so that the project can be sufficiently hyped and go viral. This is really where the transparency piece comes in huge. Also, this is our chance to show the world why this is needed; what problems it solves, how it benefits the world outside of the community itself, and how this could be a replicable model for other groups to employ. If we really work hard on all the fine details (some of them mentioned in the transparency phase, above), and create a bullet-proof, nay-sayer-proof, crowdfunding campaign, there is absolutely no doubt that this is not only possible, but it HAS TO HAPPEN! Income Generation. If we be economically viable as a community, we aren’t going to last very long. As briefly mentioned above, filing the community as a non-profit will be important. This can help for tax reasons, accepting donations, limiting our liability, and adding to the resiliency of our transparent structure. In other words, it will help prevent power-grab dynamics. The idea that the executive director could be fired by the board of directors keeps things in check and keeps hierarchies of power at a minimum. But just because its called a non-profit doesn’t mean that we aren’t going to make money! Its just that all the profits go back into the community. It is very exciting to think of all the possible income generating opportunities we will have when we pool our resources and work together. For instance, we could really scale-up our farming operations so that they are not only profitable, but feed more mouths than just the ones in our community. Farming is hard work. But as anybody who’s worked in the fields will tell you, it can make all the difference to work alongside other like-minded individuals. This turns chore work into fun work! Nowadays we can look to many great examples from books and farmers demonstrating that farming can actually be profitable… and ecologically beneficial! We don’t have to re-invent the wheel here. Here are just some examples of income generating agricultural enterprises that we can employ: Pick your own, Farmstand, Farm Store, CSA (or a twist on the CSA model that doesn't restrict lower-income people), value added products! (since we will have a commercial kitchen, we won’t have to fear the board of health!… jams, jellies, skincare products, herbal products, tinctures, fermented foods, ready to cook semi-prepared foods, snacks, cider, beer, wine, the list goes on and on), Edible Landscaping services, Farm Camp (educational farm stays for all ages), other forms of Agritoursim like Air B&B, Educational programs (permaculture design courses, farming workshops, etc.), Nursery business, online store (selling books, seeds, tools, etc), this list could go on and on as well. One other thing worth mentioning in the area of income generation is that we want people to feel encouraged to be entrepreneurial. As long as people meet their quota of community-labor-hours (whatever the community decides that is), what you do with the rest of your time is up to you. So if you want to have an outside job, thats fine. Or if you want to start your own business here at the community, all the power to you, so long as you aren’t hindering or getting in the way of the community. One great example to look to in terms of labor is the Federation of Egalitarian Communities (FEC). Each community in the FEC has their own policies regarding labor, income, etc. But in general, at each community, each member is expected to do X amount of labor hours for the community each week. And all hours of labor are valued equally (an hour cooking is the same as an hour doing carpentry, etc) Once you meet your quota, then whatever you do with the rest of your time is up to you. So if you have an outside job, thats fine. Lets say our community decides that each member will do 30 hours a week of community labor. Lets say theres a person who wants to work 20 hours a week in the community and then 30 hours a week at a cushy outside job where they make $30/hr. They could then pay the community the difference in amount of hours times the minimum wage. So in this case, they would only owe the community 10 labor hours of minimum wage (roughly $80-$90), and then they'd be able to keep the rest of what they made at their outside job. This way, people’s autonomy is not compromised and they are also free to be entrepreneurial if they so desire, as long as they meet the minimum community-labor hours. Long Term Vision. This seems like a no-brainer. But when we really think about it, many communities haven’t figured this part out yet. What carries a community through the long term? We would say that its the ability to be intergenerational. This means having entire families involved: kids, parents, grandparents, etc. This is extremely important. We need to have the infrastructure and the capability of taking our elders in when their time comes. Otherwise, what else will happen? Either they will go to a nursing home (the average cost of a nursing home is $80,000 a year), or you will be forced to leave the community to take care of them, thus compromising the community and your own sanity. We know there is another way. Twin Oaks Community (in Virginia, also a member of the FEC, mentioned above), has done a fantastic job at addressing this issue. As their average age is increasing, so is the need for a handicap-accessible hospice facility. So, they have built just that: an entire wing off a building that’s looks and acts like a nursing home. Its so important to not overlook this aspect. We all will get old some day. What’s your retirement plan? Do you want to be old and alone while your kids are too busy to care for you? Or do you want to live out your last days with family, friends and a sense of purpose? Long Term Vision also includes how we lay out our community. No need to re-invent the wheel here either. Its been demonstrated that through permaculture/key line/regenerative design principles, we can design our farms and communities to be productive, long lasting and aesthetically beautiful. Lets plant thousands and thousands of trees! If not for us then for the generations to come! This is what the long term vision is about.

Intentional Community Spain
Mission: An intentional, secular, co-housing, inter-generational community settlement for people who would like to live mortgage free, growing some produce, swimming outdoors, enjoying nature, working hard, living in a mutually supportive neighbourly environment, sharing skills, knowledge and experience.
From www.ic.org/directory/kindred-spirits-spain/:
Looking for like minded individuals, couples or families interested in co-housing in semi-rural, southern Spain. To join forces/ funds/ resources to purchase land / old farmhouse / out buildings to set up an intentional, self-sustaining intentional community, with people of mixed ages, backgrounds and interests. I'm a part Spanish, educator & maker interested in setting up a residential centre where paying guests can come and stay, access a range of arts & well-being courses within a rural tourism context. A couple of us have been exploring the Granada & Alpujarras region to discover a cortijo ( farmhouse with land) to purchase and use as a base from which each of us can go on to build our own dwellings on communal land. Pooling resources together means we can afford a larger site with arrable land to grow on. Currently based in Bristol, UK but intending to sell up to release finance. Seeking doers as opposed to mere dreamers to set up a viable project which could involve building our own homes using sustainable materials. If this is a lifestyle you would like to explore, do get in contact.

Earth Harmony Habitats
Mission: To create a micro-community of affordable homes that are aesthetically pleasing, affordable, and uses only the electricity, water and vegetables than can be harvested from the land.
From www.ic.org/directory/earth-harmony-habitats/:
What if you lived in a house that captured all its own energy, harvested all its own water, and grew all its own vegetables? For starters, your electricity and water bills would be zero. Your produce cost for vegetables would be zero. Living in a home with zero net impacts means your pollution contribution from heating, cooling and operating your household is net zero over the course of a year. But probably most important, you would be one of the few folks in the Industrial world to flourish in a home that lives within its equitable share of earth’s carrying capacity. Zero pollution, zero adverse impacts. The project consists of 4 octagon‐shaped structures – small in footprint, but whose design results in comfortably sized homes living as an intentional community. The homes are designed to be affordable for present and future generations for two reasons: 4 homes share a lot conventionally made for one home and two, the land is not owned by the homeowner but held by a local Land Trust. Designed for today’s ecoconscious urban families, couples, or individuals seeking a way to live sustainably, the Earth Harmony Habitat harvests all its own electricity and rainwater, capture and compost all its own wastes and water, and grow all its own vegetables within an annual basis. The homes represent a way to flourish within an equitable amount of earth’s carrying capacity without sacrificing the comforts of modern life.

Eco-village Moldova
Mission: Affordable, green co-housing
From www.ic.org/directory/eco-village-moldova/:
We are a diverse group of people, striving for a more sustainable lifestyle and committed to building an organically evolving eco-community in rural Moldova. An important aspect of our community is a social and educational focus. Since 2014 we've built a residential eco-house for the first 2 pioneer families living on site and a straw-bale common house for public events and small-scale trainings (up to 25 participants). Two families are trying the co-housing model on site and another family built a wooden house with a thatched roof in the neighborhood. We hope these pioneer families would become an 'anchor' and a resource for future members interested to join and develop Eco-village Moldova. With that in mind, we are investing in public spaces for common activities and in organizing training events. In 2015 we've organized a number of organic gardening and eco-construction workshops, as well as hosted interns and volunteers interested in sustainable lifestyle and community-building. In 2016 we plan to build the Environmental Training Center (low or zero Carbon) with a capacity to host trainings for up to 50 participants at a time. Built from natural materials (wood, reed, clay, lime), the Center would have a big training room, dining area, well-equipped kitchen and some accommodation facilities for training participants and volunteers. Here we will hold practical workshops focused on environmental awareness and action, natural construction, eco-system restoration, and community building. As more families decide to join, our concept of community will be expanding to include more co-housing units and members living in eco-homes spread throughout the neighboring village, but sharing similar values and principles. For the cohousing units, we aim at small, but comfortable, energy efficient, affordable homes, built from natural materials with extensive shared facilities for adults and children. We are also trying to incorporate principles of permaculture in designing the green spaces between houses. In parallel with design and construction, we're still working on our group cohesion and developing internal structures and processes. Some of the photos below are from one of our site visits during the summer of 2013. The others are from our experiments in eco-construction materials.
Eco-village Moldova (main site)
Eco-village Moldova (facebook)

Freeriver Community
Mission: Living in peace and harmony
From www.ic.org/directory/freeriver-community/:
Hi There! We are a group of people who are looking to set up a community of people who wish to live together in a free, peaceful, loving environment that is creative, and real. Our intention is to offer a space for people to live in peace and find what is right and true for them. A place for people to reflect on life and feel their way. It will be a place where people can really be themselves, to live creatively, freely, openly and honestly. A place that welcomes and invites true expression and 'realness'. A place where people can choose to live simply, with nature, cultivating their garden and watching the clouds drift by. There will be the possibility for people to stay for short periods, or for long periods of time and for people to make Freeriver their home. Life will become very simple and natural, like a tribe people will begin to become a family and develop close meaningful relationships. We've added lots of new things to our website and have some new members on board, please see for more details- freeriver.org Freeriver is a charitable venture and looks to offer all that it can for free. With help from donations, and contributions of skills, together we can create something truly beautiful. If this sounds like something you wish to support please email freerivercommunity@hotmail.com for more details. Peace and love.

Coweeta Heritage Center
Mission: CHC's mission is to teach strategies for self-reliant living in order to reduce impacts on our environment. This is best expressed by the term Voluntary Simplicity or learning to live with less. As I mentioned the second goal is to help heal the earth and each other. Eventually this might include becoming a retreat center and offer programming for those interested. The organic garden here produces lots of greens and other produce which helps provide healthy local food for our community. The 1/5 acre garden can produce as much as 50 pounds of salad mixes, greens, onion, garlic and more weekly. The garden is also a resource for those interested in learning to care for the earth and heal oneself through organically grown foods and working intimately with the environment. More on what it means to come here: Coweeta is a place of healing. It pure spring waters, the sounds of water flowing, birds singing, clouds sailing by are music to your soul. Coweeta is a place to get lost and found; tucked away in an intimate valley with little human activity. It is the perfect place to rediscover who you are and your place in the natural world. It is a place where cell phones don’t work and your watch may lose time. It is a place to park your car and walk. Coweeta’s beyond organic gardens teach you to nurture yourself and the earth. Each year tons of leaves are incorporated into the soil to feed the hordes of micro and macro organisms that feed the plants that are grown. Nourish your body and spirit with food you help grow and harvest. Coweeta’s gardens also help feed the local community and this is the perfect place to connect with folks and share the bounty of the earth and invite them to come to Coweeta to visit. Coweeta is a place of sharing. Coweeta is a place to gather your energies to do the work that nurtures your spirit and contributes to the good in the world whatever this may mean for you. Coweeta is a place of spirit, in the trees, rocks, animals, water and air. Drink in the beauty and spirit here to nourish your soul. Quiet your mind and be open to the spirit and energies of life around you. Coweeta is also a place to engage in meaningful work. With your hands you can help create a place of shelter, paths to walk on, beds to grow healthy food in, contributing to a welcoming community. Yes, this takes work and some sweat and tears at times. Coweeta is a place that will grow in you and you will grow in it. Caring for something means that you become part of it. This can be as simple as picking up branches that have fallen on roads or paths, building a rock wall that will last a century or more, gathering leaves for the garden each year to enrich the soil, or just sitting quietly in a spot you have chosen. Coweeta is a place to learn new things and apply what you learn to doing the “good work” of living simply so that others can simply live. It is a place to learn to feed yourself from the earth. Coweeta is also a place of cleansing. Of giving away habits that may keep you from living as free and healthy a life as you can. Let the peace and quiet and companionship of the world fill your heart. Give yourself entirely to the earth and it will fill your needs.
From www.ic.org/directory/coweeta-heritage-center/:
Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm is a school, working farm and homestead. Our goal at CHC is to help preserve the cultural history and natural beauty of this area. A second goal is to become a healing community for both the earth and each other. I am looking for long term volunteers or permanent members. Please contact me if you are interested. I will consider individuals as well as families. CHC are located in the Nantahalla Mountains of the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 10 miles south of the town of Franklin, North Carolina (120 miles N.E. of Atlanta, GA and 70 miles west of Asheville, NC). The center's 32 acres lie in the heart of a small valley with a stream fed by numerous springs and surrounded by national forest. The stream provides water for our hydro-electric system. We are off-the-grid. The area is home to wild turkey, deer, bear, and has one of the largest diversities of plants anywhere in the world. Huge chestnut stumps, remains of 1800 log cabins, mill raceways, spring houses, century old farming roads, and old still sites, are reminders of a people and a way of life based on an intimate knowledge of the environment and those skills needed to survive. Paul is a former teacher of Industrial Arts and Technology Education and is well versed in woodworking. He is working on developing appropriate building techniques that incorporate the log construction styles of the past, as well as alternative energy systems. The center has its own saw mill to provide lumber for building projects which may eventually include cabins, a workshop, and a small conference center for retreats and programming. Daily life includes organic gardening, aquaculture (trout), basic building skills, wildcrafting, preserving foods, off the grid living, permaculture, crafts (wooden spoon production), saw milling, and other practical living skills for sustainable living. I currently don't have goats but would be willing to have them again with others to help care for them. The chickens went with my wife. I would like to have chickens again with others help. My current goal is to invite others who would be interested in starting an intentional community. I'm open to discussing what this might be and hearing the ideas of other interested folks. It would be a work in progress and I am trying not to have an agenda starting out. Temporary housing would be needed if other wanted to join. Permanent housing could be built as needed. My focus has been and will continue to be on education, growing healthy food to share with the community through our tailgate market and health food stores. I currently work with the county summer camp program teaching wood working with kids. It is lots of fun. This summer I will teach with the Little Middle Folk School at John C. Campbell Folkschool. This will be my 13th year doing this. I also participate in heritage festivals, the Foxfire Museum, and craft shows. I recently led a program on Humanure composting with our Eco Forum monthly at the Unitarian Fellowship in Franklin. I have conducted tours of our property and gardens for many years. I have suspended our very short term volunteer program until others become involved to help with the program. It has been a real blessing as well as a challenge to work with many young people who have come and stayed with us over the past 12 years. I am open to year-long internships with the possibility of joining as a permanent member. I hope to have short term volunteers in the future. I welcome folks who would like to visit. </div

SpiritServ Senior Cohousing
Mission: We are Christian senior persons of peace, rooted in love to live an ecumenical co-housing which enhances each individual’s ability to help each other within the our community. Our neighborhood concept includes both private home ownership and rental properties, respecting personal privacy, sensitivity to environmental concerns, and is designed for seniors. In sum, we seek to live simple, independent lives of prayer and outreach where we are available for others in wisdom and grace.
From www.ic.org/directory/roanoke-prayer-and-service/:
This SpiritServ Senior Cohousing community is formed around prayer and service in the Roanoke VA valley area. This is being modeled after Elder Spirit in Abingdon VA. We will have about 20 individual patio homes 1 and 2 bedrooms and about 10 apartments.

Bohn Farm Cohousing Community of Art and Farming
Mission: This community is newly combined with Bohn Farm Cohousing Community: 40 homes and CSA farm and commercial kitchen on a site commercially zoned including art-making spaces. New mission and values not yet completed. Previous Artists Cohousing Mission: To live, work, and share art in a supportive sustainable artists cohousing environment. To share art resources and the art experiences with others. Draft Values: New VALUES 2nd draft July 2014: 1. Living, working, and creating art, including commerce supportive of artists 2. Valuing community, family, and individual comfort, autonomy, and privacy 3. Respecting different spaces: Private, Shared Art Spaces, Village Commons, Public 4. Community outreach to support artists and create art opportunities 5. Affordability -- Include low-income artists 6. Including visual arts, performing arts, music, fine crafts, film, literary arts 7. Economically sustainable co-housing community and living practices 8. Consciousness about our environmental impact 9. Sharing duplicative resources 10. Being an Art Destination.
A cohousing community not just for permaculture farming and for artists and art-lovers too: music, visual arts, performing arts, theatre, media, literary – all arts. An arts and farming village is becoming a reality in 2017 in beautiful Boulder County, Colorado. This is a cohousing community -- a place to live as a community and share interests and resources. Potential permaculture resources include a 2 acre CSA farm. Art resources include art-related home businesses and community businesses, kilns and workshops for sculptors, studio space, recording studio, stage, gallery, art events, practice and performing spaces. Call to find our more and to get involved. Sign up for our Meetup at www.meetup.com/artists-housing-community.

Amabel
Mission: New Earth Living creates vibrant neighborhoods that connect people to one another and our shared earth, providing spaces for trust, purpose, play, and ease. The Amabel Pocket Neighborhood is one of those places. Amabel addresses the need for low-carbon living, healthy and delicious food, energy and resource renewal, and meaningful social connections. To this end, New Earth Living will build 30 fee-simple homes on individual parcels to create a neighborhood that fulfills a need for privacy and tranquility along with supportive, enlivening relationships; conserves natural resources; reduces greenhouse gases; and produces food.
From www.ic.org/directory/amabel/:
The Amabel Pocket Neighborhood project will provide 30 single-family homes on a gorgeous piece of land close to downtown Ithaca, the beautiful Cayuga Lake, Buttermilk Falls State park, the Ithaca Farmers’ Market, Greenstar grocery, shopping, restaurants, and many other destinations reachable by walking, bike, canoe, or kayak. The houses are arranged to allow private enjoyment of the site’s exquisite natural beauty while simultaneously creating opportunities for interactions among residents and visitors. Growing and enjoying food, solarenergy production, and community-building practices are also key components of this cuttingedge neighborhood. The Amabel project is a venture of New Earth Living (NEL) LLC, a real-estate development company founded by Susan Cosentini. New Earth Living previously built the highly successful Aurora Street Pocket Neighborhood in the City of Ithaca.

PDX Commons
Mission: Proactive adults living in a collaborative, sharing, loving community where our goal is to generate a rich experience for everyone for the next third of our lives.
From www.ic.org/directory/pdx-commons/:
PDX Commons is an urban cohousing condominium development in one of Portland's great neighborhoods. This is a four-story new building situated around an enclosed garden courtyard and common house. There are 27 units (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms) ranging from 650-1250 square feet. The neighborhood includes grocery stores, trendy shops, popular restaurants, music venues and brewpubs. It's the ultimate in walkability (95 Walk Score). We sit directly on the #15 bus line for excellent public transit. The Sunnyside Belmont neighborhood is a vibrant, dynamic place in the inner heart of Portland, constantly rated as one of the most livable cities in the US. Designed for active adults, we are a 55+ community. The units and building are designed for age-in-place and age-in-community. Many of our Commoners still work in their professions but are close to retirement. We are teachers, nurses, therapists, doctors, lawyers, developers, financial expert, consultants, environmental specialists with an international sommelier to sort out our wine choices. We are generally liberal leaning (as one might expect in Portland) though it is certainly not a requirement. Members began moving into the building in July, 2017. The project is currently sold out. A waiting list is available. Come check us out. pdxcommons.com

One New Man - Kingdom Of God
Mission: Shalom! - Hello and Welcome. Do you want to help start a, USA based “One New Man – Kingdom Of God” Christian Kibbutz and Tiny House Eco-Village? If Yes, you have come to the right place. Please read all the information that follows, then if you agree with our our unique end times vision and beliefs, come join us in this united effort today! Imagine a group of Believers in Yeshua/Jesus that includes both Saved/Born Again Hebrews and Gentiles [Christians], who choose to be trained in and live out Bible based “One New Man – Kingdom Of God” Principles together [Ephesians 2:12-20, Acts 2:38-47] in preparation for His soon Second Coming and our 1000 year reign as Kings and Priests. This group has three major goals; First to build a US based Kibbutz/Eco-village and Tiny House/Co-housing style spiritual community/family. Second, to start a local Church Fellowship. And third, to establish a School that teaches Kingdom principles. Together, these goals will allow us to live, learn, work, play, worship, minister and serve together as one under Jehovah/God. If you too feel called to this "One New Man - Kingdom Of God" lifestyle, then we welcome you to join us in this effort. It is only by working together, in the name of Yeshua, that we can build something wonderful. We look forward to your participation and if you have any Prayer needs, Praise reports or are ready to Fellowship in person, please let us know. For lots more info see our Community Description on this page, then visit our Main Web Page by clicking the link provided on this page or copy and paste into your search bar the following URL: http://somacommunity.wix.com/kingdomofgod (Note: check your “Spam Folder” for our initial E-mail and mark as “Not Spam”) Thank You and God Bless! Elder - Kevin Pray for the Peace of Israel and America. ~ the One New Man – Kingdom Of God community ~ " Where Hebrew and Gentile are One"
From www.ic.org/directory/kingdom-of-god/:
Founding Members Wanted - We are actively seeking other believers in Yeshua/Jesus from around the world who are interested in establishing the Kingdom of God/Jehovah, on earth in the here and now [Matthew 6:33] by living/working together [Acts 2:38-47] in an Intentional Community. Whether you are a Christian or Jew, Hebrew or Gentile, Messianic or Independent believer and/or go by some other Biblical name, as long as you follow the One True God/Jehovah and believe that the Bible Covenants, old and new, are the one inspired/written Word of God, that Yeshua/Jesus Christ, is the fulfillment of the promised Messiah/Savior and that we are living in the last of the last days – then you are the Chosen Bride – the “One New Man” [Ephesians 2:12-20] prophesied for the end times and are welcome to join us. This community will consist of a US based Kibbutz/Eco-village and Tiny House/Co-housing style spiritual community/family. It will have individual Tiny/Small Houses/Trailers, and Tents/Yurts plus a shared Dorm House all with moderate membership and living fees, required weekly work hours, sensible rules and regulations, and a regular membership process. In addition there will be several Business Enterprises, a Community Center, a Kingdom School and Temple/House of Worship. Other facilities will include: a kitchen, dinning hall, bathrooms, work sheds, bathing house, recreation facilities plus gardens, a small farm, animal husbandry, barn, groves, vineyards, classrooms, multi purpose hall and prayer/meditation gardens, gazebos and more. We will also offer opportunities for visitors to come for: special events/feasts, weekend market shopping, attending classes, volunteer work days, retreats, open houses, church services and conferences. Initially, we are looking for believers with special community skills like; green building, gardening, fitness training, nutrition, teaching – all aspects of the spiritual life and community living, medical, conflict resolution, security, cooking, landscaping, construction - all trades, animal husbandry, farming, mechanics, group consensus and __?__, you fill in the blank. If all this Resonates and you are a true Believer who has God inspired ideas, spiritual gifts, practical talents, special perma-culture skills and/or you have land, equipment or facilities that you would like to offer/donate (currently we have no land or facilities) or you have a home in which we can begin meeting and planning, then please get in touch. The Last Days are upon us and our Messiah is coming soon… it is time for all of us to become the Kings and Priests we are meant to be… so join the “One New Man – Kingdom of God“ community today! For lots more info on our Church Fellowship and/or Bible and Eco-Village School, please visit our Main Web Page by clicking the link provided on this page or copy and paste into your search bar the following URL: http://somacommunity.wix.com/kingdomofgod (Note: our initial E-mail might appear in your “Spam Folder”, please check and mark as “Not Spam”) Thank You and God Bless! Elder - Kevin Pray for the Peace of Israel and America. ~ the One New Man – Kingdom Of God community ~ Where Hebrew and Gentile are One To see our "Intro Video" copy and paste into your search bar the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3BvoeApBzU To be Saved/Born Again copy and paste into your search bar the following URL: http://youtu.be/-wrnUcrD05c

Ecovillage Kostunici
Mission: Eco food, and village tourism
From www.ic.org/directory/ecovillage-kostunici/:
Ecovillage Kostunici is located in the middle of Republic Srebia. Mountain lake, small wooden houses for rent, only natural products, village have restaurant, lake, spa, accomodation in 10 wooden houses. Ecovillage Kostunici is nice and clean, with forest and river. Eco food is made in village. Visit us, i enjoy in nature.

KC ARTS Ecovillage Project
Mission: Urban Arts Mixed-use Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/kc-arts-ecovillage-project/:
Vision Statement We are a community incubator for practical ideas and experimentation that leads to more intentional living and more environmentally sustainable knowledge for members and the Kansas City community as a whole. Interconnectedness, respect, open mindedness, and eco-conscious ideas guide our collective evolution. Mission Statement The KC ARTS Ecovillage Project seeks to create one or more intentional living communities with our three core principles in mind. Core Principles Community We want to live together as a community and as part of the larger KC community. We want to work in collaboration with other existing and forming groups and initiatives. Sustainability We want to explore ways to live more sustainably in an urban and/or rurban environment, both as individuals and as a community. Arts We believe that art and play brings people together and that it can transform community and help create a sense of place in an urban location. Objectives Attracting a diverse group of individuals and families who are excited, energized, and committed to implementing the Vision; Devising governance that allows members to share responsibilities and decision making Create financial structures that allow for and foster the participation of a diverse group of people who are committed to living harmoniously with each other and the natural world; Building connection among community members through the sharing of some meals, resources (non-monetary), music, art, dancing, and creativity Confronting realistically and creatively the legal, financial, and interpersonal challenges to creating such an Ecovillage, and by infusing joy into the process of working and playing together to overcome all challenges Identifying critical ecological problems, finding solutions and implementing them in our Ecovillage Consider the environmental costs of our choices of what we use, and by reducing our use of non-renewable energy and other resources Design and build structures that are attractive and inviting, sustainable, artistic and integrated into the natural environment Project Status After solidifying our vision and finalizing our legal structure, the community is currently working on the following items: Determining our price range/buying power Documenting assets and constraints/limitations Creating a high-level budget Determining and solidifying sources of financing Inviting additional members into the community Researching local zoning, codes, and permits Investigating and selecting a physical location for the community
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Template Homestead
Mission: Human Purpose & Spirituality
From www.ic.org/directory/template-homestead-2/:
The Template Homestead, an intentional community, was established in 2003. It is a residential community, set on 129 acres, in rural Decatur, Tennessee. Its members are also members of the Emin Way, a not-for-profit, and non-denominational, spiritual educational organization (501 c 3). It is a community, an international gathering of individuals from all walks of life, who are in concert with the belief that human life is a purposeful, spiritual arising, out from an ordered and growing universe. The understanding of the human’s high purpose is a lifelong discovery process, both as individuals and as a species. We gather around the belief that the universe, God, and the human are an intertwining, evolutary process, each dependent on the other for its progression and refinement.

Fairy Forest
Mission: We CHANGED our NAME! We are no longer "Creative Sanctuary and Freedom Farm" This idea of building a sustainable village in the forest began when I was a 10 years old. Since then I have been many places and done many things, and now I am finally ready to fullfill my childhood and lifelong dream. I never even knew why I had this dream, really, just did. Then six months ago I met someone I could clearly tell was a clairvoyant, and she told me that I am a fairy. She told me as if I should know this already. She was actually shocked when I told her I didn't know! So, I went home and learned as much as I could about REAL fairies. I read online articles, then I read Doreen Virtue's book about incarnated fairies and now everything about me makes sense! NOW I am SO READY to connect with my encarnated elemental brothers and sisters to demonstrate what living in harmony with nature looks like, and help to inspire the world with our other creative passions! This is why we are here. Come, and stay as long as you like.
From www.ic.org/directory/creative-sanctuary-and-freedom-farm/:
Step by step, this is to become a retreat from monetary economies and a sacred space to awaken and experience spiritual discovery in environment full of life, love, and inspiration built to inspire a new way of thinking, living, and creating. Its humanity's time to thrive on Earth. We are currently looking for creative individuals that are truly optimistic and ambitious about making a positive change in humanity as well as spiritual healers and aspiring healers to come and build a strong community of unconditional love for all. We want to share plant knowledge and earthen-house building as a form of meditation. We are attempting to free ourselves from a monetary economy, so others who are on the same path are welcome to come and share ideas on instigating a resource-based economy. We are very peaceful and open-minded people, and we believe that we must be the change that we see in the world. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! Peace, love and naked squirrels!

Spirit of Nature Global-Natives at Mt. SoNNoS
Mission: Healing via Huna, Higher self connection . meditation, prayer Organic Community, Spirit of Nature
Global-Natives at Mt. SoNNoS is part of an interconnected network of communities, most in the early formative stages. The core of these communities' philosophy is the BIOversity - a place of alternative teaching and learning that promotes alternative, we consider more fruitful and fulfilling, ways of living with a deeper, more respectful and spiritual connection with Mother Earth. We are very few permanent residents, but many more transient visiting Global-Native tribal members from across the globe. People often stay from just days to weeks to months, but hopefully we can establish a larger core of more permanent years-long members. We aspire to become more self-reliant but not isolating or insulating ourselves from broader, more conventional society. We maintain completely open doors and, at this point especially, strive to plant seeds of inspiration in the hearts and minds of all visitors, whether from the local, national, or global community. By Western standards, our lifestyle appears very simple, with minimal electricity, appliances, hi-tech gadgetry, or amenities. But our lifestyle is rich and, in many ways, deeply complex as we rediscover our cultural heritage of intimate, community-based living, more connected to our so-called natural environment, striving to daily better understand the daily rhythms of the human and non-human worlds and the beautifully complex plant and animal worlds.

Golden Girls on The Hill
Mission: Small rural residential homestead in the start up stages.
From www.ic.org/directory/golden-girls-on-the-hill/:
We are a small group of women (and our men or families) who live on a 1/4 acre homestead. We have 2 residential buildings with the 3rd on the way (build to suit). As our name suggests we tend to be mature females who are living and drawn together to support and be there in our golden years. We tend to be active, artistic and spiritual while enjoying living, planning, playing and planting or tending to our lives and families. We are active in the town's greater community which lends itself to our way of living. We are socially involved and are seen by the locals as great examples of an alternative lifestyle. We are located in a quaint and established neighborhood in a small rural town about 45 miles east of Austin, TX. We are called the Queen of the Hill, as the neighborhood is called "The Hill" (Mt. Pleasant) by the locals. When the 84 households enter The Hill they must pass this house which happens to be located on a corner of the only 2 streets that come and go from this neighborhood. Also the house is located above the street level and while we are sitting on our porches we view all who come and go from our 'queendom'. Too funny!

Bay State Commons
Mission: Traditional Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/bay-state-commons/:
Bay State Commons is a new cohousing community currently forming with plans to build a 30-unit building in the Boston Metro North suburb of Malden, Massachusetts. We hold an Option to Purchase agreement for the American Legion site at 368 Pleasant Street in Malden, MA. We are actively seeking new members as we apply for our permits, with the goal to being construction later this year, and move into our building by mid-2019. The location is 750 feet from the Malden T stop, 20 minutes to downtown Boston and a short walk to groceries, restaurants, public parks, and public and charter schools. It is one mile from the Middlesex Fells, a 2,200 acre state park. We intend to create a cohousing community which fosters group cohesiveness and serendipitous social interaction between neighbors. We envision a community in Boston's Metro North area with a small-town character and an emphasis on beauty in both architecture and landscape. We value a balance between the private and the shared, with individually-owned homes supplemented by extensive common facilities and shared green space. We seek a diverse, multigenerational community with residents who are eager to participate in both design and governance. Please see our website at www.baystatecommons.org or contact us at baystatecommons@gmail.com to learn more and get involved in this exciting project - now is a great time to get involved!

In Lak'ech Village
Mission: Sustainable Eco-Community
From www.ic.org/directory/in-lakech-village/:
We are located on 10 acres just outside of beautiful Mazunte in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. We have purchased the land and as of January 2014 are just starting to build. In Lak'ech Village uses a co-housing ownership model whereby community residents have ownership of the ground on which their home sits and fractual ownership of all communal land. The idea is to build a concious community that values our relationships, our land, and our world. We will also be building a retreat centre on the land and offering yoga, meditation, and other retreats. We have good water, numerous fruit trees, ocean views -- it's paradise. Come visit, volunteer, or live!

EVO: The Emerald Village in Vista, CA
Mission:
The Emerald Village is a chosen family of healers, educators, and creators building space for heart centered community. Our vision is the creation of a home for our members in which everyone contributes, utilizing natural abilities while developing new skills, and sharing the responsibility to maintain the sacred nature of the space. As a group we strive to support each other’s personal, spiritual, and economic growth, to be in service to our greater community, and to be good stewards of our land. We do this because we are passionate about creating a sustainable, conscious environment in which to raise families and deepen our connections with each other, because we believe in the importance of innovation, and because we wish to live a life in which celebration and love are important components of our work.
From www.ic.org/directory/evo-the-emerald-village/:
Community Culture Statement and Application Process The Emerald Village is a multi-generational community whose focus is a practice of living from higher guidance to be of greatest service to ourselves, our families, our greater community and the planet. We practice the following as part of our personal and spiritual cultivation: Non-violent/ compassionate communication and radical responsibility Mindful meditation Qi gong, yoga, dance and flow arts Monthly men’s and women’s groups Regular sweat lodges Sharing community meals Regular group process meetings Land and Animal Care Those who intend to stay with us should be prepared to participate fully in the aforementioned activities as a part of integrating into the fabric of our lifestyle. Application Process For those who are serious about wanting to become a seasonal resident (due to the rigorous nature of living communally- physically, spiritually and emotionally), we have compiled a comprehensive list: Must be 21 or older (we currently do not have housing for families), no substance abuse or active recovery (min. of 5 years sobriety). No pets Complete the online application including $50 application fee (to cover background checks) 2 professional/academic references Willingness to undergo background check Interview either in person/Skype/Hangout Attendance at 2 community meals* Pre-payment of two week trial stay at $375 (includes room, food, laundry, utilities and administration) Attendance at one of our monthly work days* Proof of Driver’s License & Car Insurance (if you have vehicle) Non-violent communication intro* Attendance at one of the following: sweat lodge, men/women’s group, qi gong/ yoga/ movement class* *Can occur during trial stay
EVO: The Emerald Village: Our main website
EVO Facebook Page: Our facebook profile.

Harrisonburg Cohousing
Mission: Our vision is to form a community of neighbors interested in knowing each other on a deeper level than typical American neighborhoods. We value our privacy, but recognize that our western culture and lifestyle isolate us from each other and make it challenging to build meaningful long-term relationships with those around us. In building this neighborhood, we want to recapture aspects of a traditional village: knowing each other's names, eating some meals together, sharing and celebrating life together with planned and spontaneous gatherings. In addition, our group strives to live more simply and more lightly on the earth.
From www.ic.org/directory/harrisonburg-cohousing/:
Thanks for looking into Harrisonburg Cohousing! We can't build a neighborhood without neighbors. We need you! If you'd enjoy living in a small neighborhood with connected neighbors who enjoy some meals and planned and spontaneous activities together, in a place where children can easily run to a friend's house or the neighborhood playground, please visit our website for more information. www.HarrisonburgCohousing.org. October 2017 we secured our site close to schools and shopping, and we are excited to continue growing our membership and moving forward with the site process. We have our site planning workshop coming up January 27-28, 2018, so this would be a great time to join and help design our neighborhood!

The Tribe of Kelta
Mission: We seek to build understanding between ancient and contemporary life ways by blending modern technologies and proven traditional skills with a natural tribal social structure. We are for any who wish to support or be a part of an autonomous association of like-minded, free-thinking individuals and families bonded by oath to each other and united voluntarily in body & spirit as the Tribe of Kelta. For the purpose of not only mutual support and protection but to belong to something greater than one's self and become family as sons and daughters of the Keltan tribe for the generations to come.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-tribe-of-kelta/:
The founding of a modern tribe. If you are a prepper, survivalist, disgruntled vet/patriot or one of the disillusioned, disenfranchised, angry and oppressed masses who no longer claim loyalty to self serving governments and their corporate slave system. You are not alone. I've been working on an idea for a group for a few years. The group would consist of individuals, couples and families who take a personal oath of mutual protection, mutual support, loyalty to each other and to the tribe. Socially it would have a tribal structure and it's members would function as an extended family. A group (tribe) of this nature would easily absorb the best ideas and methods of other successful groups into it's own culture making it stronger and more efficient. In any situation whether it be a economic collapse, earth changes, political unrest, societal breakdown or just the daily problems and stress of life, the tribe will be there to give help and support. Through our work and play, good times and bad, our oaths to each other and the tribe as a whole will be an unbreakable bond. This will establish an environment to provide the group support necessary for every member to attain his or her highest potential for happiness, security and personal growth. In addition to forming the tribe and building our unique culture, our goal is to acquire land by purchase or donation to establish a tribal community for our members who wish. Over time we hope to build a regional, national and eventually a global network of connected, self-sufficient communities. In these communities we will practice permaculture to live in harmony our environment and have as little unnecessary permanent impact on the land as possible. Our communities will take advantage of all useful technologies and products available such as solar, wind and water power systems, Aquaponics, Internet, communications, etc. to optimize our efficiency, comfort, and effectiveness. Through our daily interactions, social interdependence and devotion to tribe and self, we will foster a viable lasting culture for our children and generations to come. I'm currently in the beginning phases of this endeavor, and seeking interested open minded individuals, couples, and families to join and participate in its forming or just help by brainstorming this vision with us. Tell us about yourself, skills, past experience, and any other things you can offer to the tribe during its forming and infancy. When replying please note any helpful knowledge or experience in the following areas. 1. Social Media ( Facebook, YouTube etc. ). 2. Non-Profit Organizations ( Establishing, Operation, Fund Raising, etc. ). 3. Finance/Marketing. 4. Business Management. 5. Real Estate/Property Law. 6. Any work with Intentional Communities. 7. Civil/Criminal Law. 8. Security/Military. 9. Bushcraft/Survival. I have set up a forum ( http://tribalistic.proboards.com/ ) for those who are interested in neo-tribalism and to aid in the communication and networking between people interested in being a part of this or who are just curious and want to add to one of the topics.

Madrigal
Mission: A Place for Inspiration
From www.ic.org/directory/madrigal/:
Intentional, Artistic community located in San Diego, Calif. ( La Mesa area). Seven building situated on one acre (3 art studios, one small cottage, 3500 sq. ft. house, office) walking distance to the village and public transportation.

Harbourside Cohousing
Mission: Senior Cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/harbourside-cohousing/:
Harbourside Cohousing’s mission is to be a sustainable senior cohousing homeowner community that promotes healthy aging in place. The physical structures as well as the social fabric of our community nurture an innovative culture with lively connections to the larger society. While respecting personal privacy, we foster cooperation, social connection and affordability through design and through mutual support. Our 2.7 acre waterfront site in downtown Sooke, BC includes 31 strata-titled homes in 3 duplexes, 3 fourplexes, a three-storey apartment building. A beautiful resort building was adapted to reuse as a 4,000 sq ft Common House. We have land for gardens, additional indoor and outdoor common spaces, and a commercial-style wharf offering moorage to residents’ boats. We developed our community to be affordable, aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly, and socially/culturally supportive, allowing members to flourish through mutual support (co-care) as we actively age in place and in community.

Washington Commons
Mission: For people who value relationships and quality of life.
From www.ic.org/directory/renaissance-village-homes/:
Washington Commons Cohousing A group of enthusiastic community members are working to advance a walkable urban multi-story project across the Sacramento River from Downtown Sacramento. Our goal is to create a strong community open to all ages with a blend of privacy and community for those working, recreating, and wishing to live in the Downtown core. Early participation in our community will give members an opportunity to help shape the character of the community and the design of our project. Our project site is in the historic Washington neighborhood two blocks from the river, its trails and parkways, just north of the Tower Bridge. The neighborhood is part of the exciting, emerging riverfront district on both sides of the river. Downtown Sacramento, Old Sacramento, the State Capitol, and numerous museums including the Crocker Art Museum, restaurants and event venues such as the new Golden 1 NBA arena are a short walk across the bridge from the site. On the West Sacramento side of the river, in addition to parks and trails, Triple A baseball Raley Field, event venue The Barn, West Sacramento Community Center, Yolo County Library branch as well as shops and restaurants, are within walking distance. We are growing and expect to begin the architectural design process soon. We are working with national cohousing expert, Kathryn McCamant, CoHousing Solutions. Come meet with us and explore becoming a member of our community. As a member you will help us shape our community and project. Check our website for upcoming events.

Foundational Living Colony of New Eden
Mission: TO HELP THE PUBLIC GAIN THE CLEAREST UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO COMMUNE WITH FELLOW MAN, WOMAN, AND GOD AS ONE KINGDOM UNDER HEAVEN The Foundational Living Colony stands for the "Foundational Truths" found in the Word of God, specifically the book of Genesis Chapter One, where it speaks about CREATION, the SIX DAYS OF CREATION and the DAY OF REST to recover. The Theme of CREATION will flow through the Community as each Day of Creation is emphasised; the "Living" we are promised as Children of God, as Yeshuah the Lord said, "I have come to give them life, and life in abundance!" with the attitude that we are "colonists" on this Earth, who have no permanent "Home", but seek a greater Homeland; the freedom of creativity, enjoyment, education, teaching, encouraging, entertainment, discipline, and especially SERVICE to God and one another through SHARING with one another what we have, and especially our excess with any in need; we stand for all the ancient practical vocations in life that make it self-sufficient and self-generating which will ALWAYS be in demand for the human body; Because we grow our own food, medicine, collect our own water, and produce our own children, teach our own children, we are thus able to be completely self-sufficient without the need to buy or sell anymore anything from the store with money, or associate with any dangerous influences or trouble or terror anymore. It is self generating and foundational from the ground up, and includes every establishment necessary for fullness of life, and the self-sustaining life for all of us in the pastoral environment.
The Foundational Living Colony stands for Creation, fullness of life, enjoying life to it's fullest extent, the way it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Foundation stands for the foundational things that make life life, where we are "living" creatures, having many gifts, talents and abilities, working together as a "team" for the building of a habitation of Rest for all people, a self-sustaining, self-generating community, and "colony" is a gathering of people who are "pilgrims" on earth, and like an ant colony works together to build their ant hill, the Colony works together as a team, nobody greater or lesser than the other, but for the sake of equality we work, and are servants to each other. The greatest here will be the servant of all. Service and a life of service is what the Colony is all about. The Living Colony is to have eleven establishments encompassing the full nature of life in enjoyment that will be built. It is a University Campus in form with educational opportunities for all, with a classroom environment and "hands-on activities for each hour of the day, an hour each day set aside for each subject: music, gardening, livestock, carpentry, art, Physician Healing Arts, Bird and Fish environments, military training and discipline, teamwork practice, and Theater and Entertainment: 1. The Resting Deer Lodge- The Lodge is the central hub in the community, where all gather for rest, for a cup of tea, mate, or coffee, to relax and listen to calming music, where people can speak, read poetry, lecture, and be heard. It is a place of meditation, rest and healing for all. 2. The Morning Star Music Hall- The music hall is where all gather for hearing the choir, the musical instruments, and where all dance. 3. The Garden and Greenhouse- The Garden will consist of all 12 vegetable families, the Orchard with Apples and the Vineyard of Grapes; while the Greenhouse will grow the Meditteranean Trees like the Olive tree, Pomegranite, Date Palm, Coconut Palm, Fig tree and more; a medicinal garden of herbs also with Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Lavender, Valerian, and more 4. The Physician's Healing Center and Apothecary- This center is to have access to all the trees, herbs, and medicines, Gemstones, with Frankinsence and Myrrh, to have all necessary medicines to heal all diseases, give massages, footbaths to release toxins, and more. Vegetarian nutrition is encouraged, the most universal health care for all people. 5. The Architectural Construction Center_ The Construction Center is to have the necessary saw-mills, tools, and instruments for the construction of the Livestock Stables, chicken coops, dog houses, posts, beams, rafters, chairs, furniture, and other items. Universal construction method is the Joint and Tennon method, the most secure and stable method. 6. The Military Training Facility- The Training Facility will train people for military discipline, respect, fitness, teamwork, and good morale among all. There will be excercises, salutes, marching, and battle strategy and battle re-enactments, team sports like basketball, capture-the-flag, and flag football. 7. The Astrological Space Center- The Space Center will teach people the stars, constellations, signs, seasons, calendars, and the beauty of the Heavens. The twelve constellations of the zodiac will be taught and studied, and the other 88 constellations of the universe. 8. Livestock area and sheepfold- The livestock area will include all necessary livestock: sheep, goats, cattle, and all pets, horse stable with horses. There will be no slaughter of animals, but only the milk, wool, and horse-power will be used. No death of animals will take place but they will be used for what they are. 9. Fish Marina and Bird Sanctuary- The fish will be stocked in a central pond and a swale or trough dug around the campus, where fish will be. There is to be a continual flow of water sourced by fountain pumps and water wheels to collect water. The central water source is to have a fountain and enclosed by the Resting Deer Lodge in the center. Birds shall have relative confinement but the freedom to fly as the please. Tame birds like parakeets and parrots are encouraged, yardbirds like cardinals and finches also encouraged and fed daily. 10. Entertainment, play and skit Amphitheater- The entertainment center will be for the entertainment of the people; where plays are enacted, skits, martial arts demonstrations, stories read and characters given lines and parts then enacted in plays. It will bring refreshment to all and lighten the mood for everyone involved. 11. Resurrection Burial Chambers- Preparation for our dead is necessary and vital. Proper care of any who die is a standard. Bodies are "embalmed" (preserved) with the preservational medicines of Aloe Vera and Myrrh Gum by dipping strips of cloth into an Aloe/Myrrh mixture and wrapping the bodies with that. This is done once every week. We are to care for the body even after death. Burial Chambers are to be built similar to a root cellar, yet with more eloquence. Chambers can be built with concrete slab foundation, cinder block walls, cedar or pine or acacia wood for the roof, and six feet of earth piled on top by a buldozer or a team of shovelers. The Chambers are to have a double-door entrance where those who embalm the dead can go freely in and out at will. This is the standard for all who die and proper care of the body after death. These are the eleven establishments for the Foundational Living Colony. All are welcome, young, middle aged, and elderly, all gifts, talents and abilities also encouraged. No one should be left out, but all welcome to engage in this great learning, building, and fellowship practice here. This is for the good of all people, all races, all ages, all men and women both; there is no partiality here. Come one and all and enjoy this process with me. Let us enjoy life again to it's fullest extent and be not hindered by anything. You are free to serve, you are not slaves. Welcome, and come soon!

Quetzalcoatl Community
Mission: We heal the Earth as we heal ourselves.
From www.ic.org/directory/ascension-hill-community/:
This community is forming for those who are ready to heal themselves, others and the Earth. Each member has already apprenticed with a shamanic tradition or is in the process. We offer an apprenticeship for those who would like to live here and have not yet experienced the shamanic tradition. We grow organic food together, cook meals for each other on occasion and enjoy ceremony to heal the Earth. The property has some of the best water in the country. Members can rent or buy adjacent property. The rural lifestyle in a quiet, fairly isolated area surrounded by National Forest, requires participants to have some source of income. We are working on a couple of businesses that eventually will employ more people. Smoking cigarettes is not allowed on the property.

VEGANICCOHOUSING
Mission: VEGAN / VEGGY COMMUNITY
From www.ic.org/directory/veganiccohousing/:
VEGAN / VEGETARIAN COHOUSING COMMUNITY GROUP STATUS : Forming OPEN TO NEW PEOPLE : Sussex residents only please We are in the process of forming a small vegan/vegetarian cohousing community in Brighton in Sussex in the UK and are now inviting more people to join us to make it happen. We're looking for people who live in Brighton and are already fully committed vegans or vegetarians, passionate about animal rights and who share our core eco values and left wing world view. We need people with different kinds of skills such as gardening, permaculture, building, legal, people skills, herbal medicine, computer etc and who can give time and energy to all aspects of this project and form a close and sharing community. Ecological concerns are very important to this community and these would be the driving force behind the installation of high quality solar thermal or photovoltaic panels and or a domestic wind turbine with a feed in tariff, incorporating rainwater harvesting, underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and a communal fruit and veg growing area using permaculture. Where renovation and development are necessary, recycled and or locally sourced building materials will be used together with maximum energy efficiency measures. There will be composting and there could be a compost toilet. Rescued chickens and domestic animals as pets will be welcome. If you are interested in joining veganiccohousing you must be vegan or completely vegetarian which means no meat or fish at all and you must live in Brighton . . . For more info, including a schedule, property and buying options please visit our new website : veganiccohousing.com

EdenHope
Mission: Edenhope is a space for living in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Our way of life is simple. This is a place to come home to the stillness of being. A sense of integrity and inner responsiveness to the needs of others is key in such a space, and essential to maintaining a sense of peace and harmony.
From www.ic.org/directory/edenhope-nature-preserve/:
Nestled in the upper reaches of the Palapa River on the pristine West Coast of Espiritu Santo, is the magical location of the spiritual commune EdenHope. In 800 Hectares of lush green valley and mountain ranges, lives a vibrant community of visionaries, artists and contemplatives, gardeners and plant healers, fruitarians, mystics and indigenous peoples.

Ravens' Roost Cohousing
Mission: Vision: Our neighborhood is a vibrant, diverse community that plays, lives, and works together to create a sustainable and enriching life. See our Values and Our Commitments to Each Other under "About Us" on our web site.
From www.ic.org/directory/ravens-roost-cohousing/:
Ravens' Roost Cohousing is Anchorage's first and only cohousing neighborhood. Phase 1 was completed November 2016 and Phase II was completed in March 2018, bringing the total number of units to 35. Ravens' Roost housing community includes a large common house with kitchen, dining room, library, kids' play room, laundry room and two guest rooms. On the property are also a well-equipped workshop, Ski and bicycle maintenance stations, sewing/craft room, exercise equipment and gardens on 6.2 acres of land. Large portions of the property include native spruce and birch tree forest area and some open lawn areas. The site is conveniently located in southeast Anchorage with easy access to arterial roads and shopping, yet still nestled in the quiet foothills of the Chugach Mountain Range. The property is 1/2 mile from a variety of shopping, services and restaurant options; and within one mile of public elementary, middle and high schools. There are also a number of private and charter schools nearby. Also nearby are world-class Nordic ski, mountain biking and multi-use trail networks, and a paved bike path that connects to other paths throughout Anchorage, an equestrian center and a small Alpine skiing area. Much of our membership enjoys the many outdoor activities that Alaska has to offer. The community founders are long-time Anchorage residents and more-recent members hail from across the U.S. and the East Coast. We currently have 32 member households representing all ages and a very diverse collection of professions and backgrounds. Detailed bios are available on our website. We are actively seeking new members to join us and we welcome inquiries at ravensroostcoho.org. We currently have two, brand-new, townhouse-style units available for sale and immediate occupancy, plus one additional unit available for re-sale. These are the final opportunities to join the only co-housing development of its kind in Alaska!

Mt. Joy Ecovillage
Mission: A community of neighbors committed to sustainably sharing life toward the common good.
From www.ic.org/directory/ascending-spiritwind-ridge-cohousing/:
We are located in Lewis County, Tennessee, approximately an hour from Nashville and 30 minutes from Columbia. It consists of land along a private road with a gated entrance and includes a land co-op with members owning their own housing structures and a share of the co-op. The co-op is designed for 20 homes plus RV spaces and common facilities. Private acreage is also available as part of the community. All community members can share common facilities at Mt. Joy Ecovillage. The property directly adjoins a large retreat facility and is part of a 400+ acre development of communities. It is located near The Farm community in Summertown. We would also like to create an urban companion community in Nashville. Some of our members have homes there, including a small group home.

Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary
Mission: Animal rescue and rehabilitation. Intersection of animal rights, human rights and the environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/black-sheep-animal-sanctuary/:
The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary is a recently established animal sanctuary working with neglected/abused native and introduced animals. Our main focus is on rescued farm animals. We have 26 acres in the Otaki Forks area, just over an hour from Wellington. The sanctuary is strictly a human-vegan space. Queer/lesbian/gay/trans/bi/intersex friendly essential. We have a main house and are working towards sleepouts and other housing options. Currently 4 adults and one teenager permanent residents. We run 3 fundraising opshops/charity stores that help pay for the mortgage and animal care. Residents pay their own (communal) food costs. Currently over 160 animals residing at the sanctuary - pigs, goats, cows, sheep, cats, dogs, geese, chooks, ducks, a horse and more!

Ralston Creek CoHousers
Mission: Ralston Creek Cohousers seek an intentional community where decisions come from the collective genius of its members talents and experience. We desire to live in a net zero energy community where geothermal and solar energy replace all fossil fuels.
From www.ic.org/directory/ralston-creek-cohousers/:
The Ralston Creek CoHousers have chosen Geos as the ideal partner for an exciting cohousing project that fuses the best of intentional neighborhoods, healthy living, and green technology. Cohousing choices range from studios to 2 bedroom condominiums in a 3 story, mixed use building with a common house. We are meeting now to develop our vision, grow our community, and plan our space. Groundbreaking has begun on townhomes and single family homes in the Geos development. (http://www.discovergeos.com). The developer and the location within Geos for cohousing has been determined. Geos is slated to be a net zero energy community containing around 250 residences in Arvada, Colorado. The Geos neighborhood already has 8 completed units, where the modern, clean architecture pairs with state of the art solar, geothermal and air exchange. Superior craftsmanship and tight standards regarding heating/cooling loss make these homes comfortable and cozy. With easy access to the Ralston Creek bike path, and overlooking open space suitable for a community garden, the planned “Gatehouse” cohousing building will be 3 stories (elevators) above a parking garage with 20 or fewer individual units and a common area suitable for shared meals and activities. A shared outdoor courtyard will encourage gatherings. Old Town Arvada (also along the bike path) has a light rail station with free parking, a summer Farmer’s Market and local independent shops and restaurants. Within a few miles, art, music, dance, theater and classes for all ages are all housed in the Arvada Center and multiple recreation centers cover all aspects of sport, fitness and aquatic classes and drop-in opportunities. Multiple grocery stores, restaurants, banks and big box stores are also close by. Six families have committed to building this unique intentional community and we are seeking others to move the project forward to an architectural design stage. The current core group has attended national and regional cohousing seminars, networks with other communities and have hired a cohousing consultant and web designer to make our dream a reality. With a core group of 12 or more families, decision making can begin on all aspects of community building and the projected timeline of 2 years to move-in will begin. Cost is projected to be $300 per square foot and commitment includes financial obligations as well as participation in all aspects of planning and implementation.

Snow Lake Keep
Mission: We are an off-grid, organic, permaculture-based homesteading community committed to living in harmony with our natural environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/snow-lake-keep-organic-farm-community/:
Snow Lake Keep is a small queer-positive community situated on the North Mountain in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Our group of 7 adults (6 members and one non-member resident) strive to be the best stewards of the 140 acres of forest we call home. We operate a collective homestead and market garden, employing the principles of permaculture. We place a heavy emphasis of self-sufficiency, producing the bulk of our own food supply (vegetables, meat, dairy). During the growing season, when time allows, we retail our products at market to offset our operating costs. We also carry on a regenerative forestry program, supplying us with fuel wood and timber for milling. Our community is off the grid, with some solar for our minimal electricity needs. We are currently offering 10 shares (4 remain) in our enterprise. Shares entitle each member to a home site and collective ownership of farm and forest. Our intention is to gather a group of like-minded folks, with complimentary skills together in an "extended family" situation of interdependence, to work within the larger community around us, creating and fostering a more ecologically responsible way of living on our land.

Machaseh
Mission: A community of believers living out the love of God in tangible ways.
From www.ic.org/directory/machaseh/:
Have you ever felt drawn to something different than the status quo? Does the American dream not quite ring true for you? Do you dream of a community of peaceful Christ followers that live simply, do good, and love others without all the dogma and legalism? Are you passionate about Jesus and want desperately to find a group of believers who want to return to the love and passion of the early church but don't feel comfortable with the denominations you've been a part of? Maybe it's time for something new. I personally have an undying passion for Christ and his church, but I find that every time I'm "church" I feel like I’m watching a production, and once I'm away from the noise and the lights and music, I feel emptier than ever... my vision is an intentional community of believers that strives to reflect the early church. I’m not quite sure what it will look like, but here are a few ideas. • Co-housing and daily communal prayer and worship. Shared chores and at least one meal daily. • Ministering to the community in areas of homelessness, social work, maybe eventually a food pantry. • various outreaches • sustainability and ecological stewardship • A diverse, multicultural, group of Jesus lovers from all walks of life! There have been a few to attempt what I’m dreaming up, but before you write it off as another cult, look up Jesus people and the simple way, some others have the same idea and are doing it right! Together we can make this happen! If you like what you’ve read and want to start a dialogue email me at machaseh@yahoo.com (it’s Hebrew for refuge ^_^)

A Growing Playce To Practice Collaborative Community
Mission: Our mission is to encourage, guide, and give field experience to efforts in collaboration that helps to create social, environmental, and financial sustainability (often via alternative economies), with continual efforts to be inclusive and diversified. We live intentionally to care for each other and the environment and over the years to acquire housing in close proximity to one another with common spaces for community activities. We are committed to learn how to be a community that identifies itself as a "natural support" for a sustainable number of marginalized individuals who live in the community (and more outside the physical community) by engaging them in programs of social agriculture (or care farming), creative self-expression through the arts, micro-enterprises in the arts, urban farming and marketing, and the hospitality aspects of operating a retreat center that provides residencies to artists and activists who come to develop their work in collaboration with a person who has a psychiatric label or is disenfranchised from society though such label. The artists' only obligation for this no cost residency is to include a mentally disturbed resident in need of community recognition and engagement in some phases of the development of their art or performance. We hope to support one another as residents seeking permanent community in comfortable safe housing areas that include some of society's most vulnerable.
Presently we have many features of an established intentional community and are working toward sustainability around growing food, raising chickens and bees, and supporting both residents and non-residents with emotional challenges to express themselves and heal through the arts. We also have a therapeutic miniature horse, and engage people in social agriculture or "care farming," in which a mini-farm is used to create and maintain community with disenfranchised individuals. We hold meetings and a "creative movement group" in New Orleans with occasional extended retreat weekends in Bay Saint Louis designed to help us develop consensus skills, practice collaboration, identify our common values, objectives and covenants, and to establish our bylaws. We are presently four Bay Saint Louis residents and four non-residential members in New Orleans. Some of us wish to own our own homes, while others wish to remain renters; there is a plethora of housing stock either contiguous to the Bay Saint Louis properties, located in "Old Town," or within short walking distance of it. We would like to acquire adjacent properties in the neighborhood. Two residents live in a self-contained house with a studio apartment in the rear for another resident, who is also the farm manager. The house next door is reserved for "retreats" in which artists come either in groups or individually to do their own creative work and to share it with a person with mental challenges to engage that person's in self expression. In the future, we hope for shared office space, personnel and a performance venue where micro businesses, social entrepreneurships, or cooperative businesses will emerge. People who live in the community must be open to inclusion of people from all races and backgrounds, and over time, they must be willing to include and offer natural support to a few individuals who have special life challenges or have been marginalized. Presently a cooperative is forming within this community among people who are using the arts and a Buddhist model for "being present" with people who are experiencing what is called "psychosis" in the medical system. The aim of the cooperative is to offer an a more compassionate form of healing or a place of sanctuary from the brutality associated with undergoing conventional "treatment." At this time, this group is called "The BeWith Community," and it is also the model used by artists in residence working with those who have psychological maladies. Objectives: We need people who can buy or rent residences so we can create a nearly contiguous pattern of properties that will make community life viable in a small urban setting. But anyone is welcome to apply who wishes to participate in building a community where a variety of micro-businesses or social entrepreneurships will emerge in urban farming, renovation and building with salvaged materials, social agriculture, holistic mental health, and the operation of a well-needed retreat center for urban artists (New Orleans artists will have first consideration), designed to host workshops in performing arts, healing retreats, InterPlay events (www.interPlay.org), and other convergences in the arts for social change. Social agriculture” (care famring) is one such entrepreneurship that will quickly grow to a business in the larger community, but a pre-vocational training program in the gardens is already in use on the community grounds to engage adults and children from the outside community in caring for plants and animals while they acquire a sense of belonging, purpose, and interdependence of all life on earth. Right now there are only four of us in the social garden space, which is used also for gatherings--for “play” or social purposes that build community. Social agriculture is inclusive, creative, and playful. It offers alternative activities for healing mind and body. We grow food. We grow community. We grow well. Come home to A Playce that creates its sustainability through interdependence, artistic expression, and commitment to belonging and purpose for everybody.

Zephyr Creek Crossing
Mission: Work together as neighbors - for the common good.
From www.ic.org/directory/zephyr-creek-crossing/:
Zephyr Creek Crossing is a three/four family community located in central Kentucky in a beautiful, semi-rural area on a year-round state highway halfway between Richmond (home of EKU) and Berea (home of Berea College) Kentucky approx ten miles off I-75, 40 miles south of Lexington - close enough to commute to work and shopping but still out in the country. (Our nearest neighbors are about a city block away). Andy and Sue B purchased a cute country cabin on five acres in 2008 with an interest in creating an intentional community in their retirement. Two additional living spaces were added and are now occupied and one more is in process. Communal areas include a shared laundry room, workroom/storage area and organic gardens. The community arrangement is loose and we function under a rental agreement. Rules are minimal - common sense and consensual. We meet together occasionally for meals but chat daily over coffee or tasking. Opportunity exists to co-own with $$ and/or sweat equity, however, ZCC is presently more of a chance to experiment in intentional living before having to make a huge commitment - but the possibility exists. Fees equal approx $575-600 a month, plus residents are asked to put in a min. 4 hours per month into the development of the community. WIFI is included but cell phones don't come in well so a land line is shared. Our long-term community goals include self-sufficiency, working together for the common good plus becoming more socially and environmentally conscious. Residents should have a regular income source and your own transportation (we occasionally share trips - but there is no public transportation). Our organic gardens now contain strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and goji berries, a small fruit orchard and large vegetable gardens. Chickens provide eggs and occasional meat to residents plus we also sell eggs and use their manure in the gardens. Occasionally we do have vacancies - if you are interested - contact Sue Peterson Blyth at sweetsue49 @gmail.com or call 859 328 3805.

Aldea 506 Ecovillage
Mission: Sustainable ecovillage
From www.ic.org/directory/aldea-506-ecovillage/:
Below was the old intro related to the project. Currently (Oct2018) we're on hold trying to reshape the idea and launch another initiative in the near future. Hello world We are launching a dream starting-up a group to develop a Costa Rican Eco-Community of devoted nature lovers. We do not have a membership guideline yet since the idea emerge just a few weeks ago but there is already some people showing interest to join. The crucial goal is to use all the knowledge, experience, skills and resources of the community members to create a sustainable living environment with comfortable but environmental friendly home standards. Aldea 506 Ecovillage will be a project focused on preserve for ever a beautiful rainforest property but also will include some areas for the development of a self sustainable community with a certain number of members sharing a permanent or temporary residence space and a new model of life with full respect for the rich biodiversity of this Costa Rican paradise. The property is located in San Carlos, north of the country and already includes a 49 hectares (120 acres) of primary forest, river and facilities such as an acceptable road access electricity and potable water, but we could also consider some plans to adjoin more land in the future for additional purposes or new projects. Additionally to the main idea could be also very interesting for the mid term phases encourage the project as a permaculture model and/or experiencing with organic production. While the supply of electric energy and water is already available we also like to explore alternatives such as rainwater harvesting and wind/solar as clean energy. The property is also positive located in an area rated with the lowest level of disasters impact recently updated by the CNE (Government Emergency Authority) where there is not mayor danger of earthquakes, flooding, tornados or hurricanes. Other important added value for the members of Aldea 506 will be the opportunity to share a living place among others with similar vision and philosophy building deep and strong friendship relationships were respect and principles will be the foundation of this inner culture. At this moment we are pointing out our expectations to find a member profile passionate by culture, arts, eager to learn and share knowledge, willing to help each other but also as mentioned above a nature lover person who clearly understand that we must do all possible to preserve the earth for the future. As of now and while we continue working to shape in detail how the profile of the project will be, please feel free to contact us with any question you may have.

One Community
Mission: Our Purpose, Vision, and Mission Page: https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/purpose-mission-values/
From www.ic.org/directory/one-community/:
One Community is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization practicing a philosophy for The Highest Good of All as the foundation for all our decisions. Our purpose is global transformation and our approach is designing and open source free-sharing comprehensive sustainability components so people have access to these resources anywhere in the world. Please visit our website for complete details on what we are creating, who we are seeking, and how to get involved.

Wildflower Ecovillage
Mission: Organic rural east Dallas TX
From www.ic.org/directory/wildflower-ecovillage/:
An ecovillage community is forming in an area east of Dallas. We will locate in a rural area within reasonable commuting distance to Dallas-Fort Worth--probably in Hunt County. Our main purposes are community and sustainable living. We grow all or most of our own food--always all organic--no chemicals are used on this property. We will share some buildings, optional meals, some tools, and live as a helpful community. Homes: Our homes are affordable, super energy efficient, zero-energy with solar electricity, solar hot water, and rainwater harvesting. Members own their own home and we do not share income. We will build from compresses earth blocks (adobe). We have had the earth in this area tested for strength. This means that much building can be DIY if that is your choice. The ecovillage is laid out following Permaculture principles and practices. Water: Our water is secure. We have diverse water in an area with 40" average annual rainfall: Rainwater harvesting, well(s) from a clean aquifer, pond(s), swales, and other Permacultue Earthworks There are several nearby large reserviors for recreation. Community: This is a community with diversity of ages, races, and religions. Farming: We farm organically via Permaculture zones, community gardens, private gardens, and food forests. Land: We have the finances to buy land now and will buy land in 2013 in order to start working the land. Building in 2013 is not required, though. Learning and Training: We have had, and will continue to have, classes and hands-on experience in topics such as organic farming, growing fruits and vegetables, food forests, earthworks, green building, Permaculture, solar hot water, solar electricity, building with compressed earth blocks, rain water harvesting, off-the-grid living, and many homesteading skills. You can reach Terry for more information by calling 972 251-1532
http://facebook.com/dfwecovillage
http://www.facebook.com/dfwecovillage

SoFair Farms
Mission: SoFair Farms has a modest mission; create a small eco-village living in harmony with its environment and neighbors. The 20-acre plan is well designed using permaculture principles and intelligent community land planning for small homes.
From www.ic.org/directory/sofair-farms/:
SoFair Farms Intentional Eco-Community Currently Interested in Accepting Investor-Memberships with Included Home Site Selection as available. Shared Farm Ownership for 8 members each with a Tiny House homesite, 3 private property members and 4-6 future co-housing members constitute the maximum membership. For a limited time, you are invited to visit SoFair Farms and see for yourself how this new Intentional Community is breaking ground with the introduction of Tiny Houses. SoFair Farms's mission is to create a model eco community living in harmony with its environment and neighbors. The 20 acre farm, located just south of Fairfield and Route 34, is one of the most beautiful you will ever see in this area. The perfect marriage of climate, soil, local community, and abundant resources, all set the tone for the possibilities at SoFair Farms. The purpose of SoFair Farms is the creation, building and on-going promotion of a mixed-use ecologically designed community, where residents live within a working organic farm. As a model for sustainable living, SoFair Farm’s goal is to create a community that is both ecologically and socially enriching. The greater farm will be comprised of working gardens, integrated animal systems, orchards, ponds & natural features, and nurseries & greenhouses. SoFair Farms, utilizing Permaculture design, is an organic farm/community that is offering people an extraordinary opportunity to co-create their own neighborhood. We seek people who are friendly, conscious, talented, and who will compliment our harmonious vision. Our 20-acre organic farm is as beautiful as it is bountiful, and its ideal location provides access to Interstates, shopping/amenities, and the vibrant community of Fairfield with the MUM campus and is equal distance to downtown as is Vedic City. We seek those who possess greater awareness and emotional maturity than the average person because SoFair Farms is designed to exceed average expectations. With the wealth of critical skill sets already assembled, we are destined to become a model for sustainable living and inspire its participants as well as the wider society. We seek investor-members with integrity, character and courage, who will be great partners as well as neighbors. $22,000 Village Membership including homesite. For investment-membership or information contact Tom at 610-659-7532

Wissahickon Village Cohousing
Mission: Wissahickon Village is a cohousing community in Northwest Philadelphia PA. Our goal is to create an urban home in Philadelphia woven into the surrounding neighborhood, committed to sustainable living and intentional community. We are actively exploring properties in Mt Airy.
From www.ic.org/directory/wissahickon-village-cohousing/:
Wissahickon Village Cohousing (WVC) is an urban community in the early stages of development. We're currently exploring renovation possibilities of an existing building in Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA. Please visit our web site for the latest information about our progress. WVC is striving to create a social and physical network that encourages community for all ages and abilities. We hope to maximize sustainable building practices and community interaction opportunities throughout the site; as well as opportunities for urban gardening. We're growing, seeking new members, and investors.

Earth Tribe
Mission: Helping People Build Community
From www.ic.org/directory/earth-tribe/:
People are like fingers of a hand, who work together to accomplish great things. Earth Tribe’s purpose is to remind people how to thrive with each other. Healthy Individual, Healthy Community, Healthy Planet! We can live cooperatively with Earth and each other. We can live peacefully, happily, full of vitality, wonder, freedom, and fun. Let us create and share a way of life which is enriching, exciting, and sustainable! We’re Building a Community of Our Dreams… A group of good friends are looking for farming and community land in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, etc. Generally somewhere remote in the mid-atlantic area, with mountains, great water sources, plenty of forest, and luscious soil that receives solid sunshine! Organic food cultivation will be integral. Energy will also be harvested from nature in non invasive ways. Sustainability and self-sufficiency will be cornerstone values to the pursuit. There will be a school integrated into the community so that there is continuing education available for all ages in an unlimited variety of fields based on the input and interests of the members of the community, who teach most of the classes, along with visiting teachers. The school also helps by hosting retreats, as well as classes offered for work/trade or paying visitors, and guests from other communities. A form of barter through knowledge and teaching, which continues to enrich, nourish, strengthen and renew the tribe. It starts with a core group and the right opportunity. There are at least a hand or two of us who all know each other very well and who want to do this together, plus many others who could be called upon in order to embolden and expand on projects when they are ready. We are willing to live on your farm or land through an agreement to help you turn it into a community, if we share a similar vision. Connect to Earth Tribe! If you would like to connect to our project, to offer any ideas, assistance, or advice, please message below or email Connect@Earth-Tribe.org. You can also hear from us and reach us on Facebook! Thank you! NOTE: We do not yet have land, please do not email about a place to stay or to rent, because there is not one yet. This is a dream that we are working towards putting in place by around 2020.

The Metahive Project
Mission: Eco Village,Artist colony, WWoofer's favorite place to visit. To be a place of harmony with all Earthlings and the planet Terra.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-metahive-project/:
The Metahive Project(MP) will be a partnership with people and organizations whose common wish is to build "Kins Domain"/ecovillage/holistic Healing centre, and alternative living space in harmony with each other and nature. We have registered with "Start Some Good" (startsomegood.com) a "Peer Funding" site and in February will start a campaign to raise Start up costs and then continue to raise operations and to buy our land. If you have land in BC or any where else in Canada we wish you could donate it to the project. Please contact me via email. Our wish to be located in the Okanagan region in BC, Canada. We wish to find any area of land suitable and good people to help make the project a reality. If you have land or know someone who is wishing to donate a few acres or would like to be a part of the project or can help in anyway please email me. Through the FB page we wish to nurture an online community and create connectivity to share ideas, experiences, knowledge and wisdom with all those who share our common, goals, values and beliefs. In our world there is an awakening to a new paradigm shift that we need to work with understanding, love, and harmony & with one another to solve all our challenges. There is a shift in conciseness happening all over the world and People are awakening to realize that old “society” and ideals of “Fear and Consumption” have to change now. Please come be a part of the Metahive Project.

Iowa City Cohousing/Prairie Hill
Mission: eco village. multigenerational
From www.ic.org/directory/iowa-city-cohousingprairie-hill/:
Iowa City Cohousing is developing a green community of 36 units on a 7.8 acre infill site in a city of 70,000. We have broken ground, and we have architectural plans for all of our homes. The first homes are scheduled for occupancy in the fall of 2017. Our development, called Prairie Hill, is located on bus lines about a mile from the University of Iowa and downtown Iowa City. There are numerous restaurants and businesses within easy walking distance of the community. Our common house will include four apartments for sale, and the community will be a mix of single-story townhouses, two-story duplexes and fourplexes, or stacked flats, with two units up and two down. Nearly four acres of our site has been reserved for gardens and orchards where some of our food will be grown, prairie, and open space. Committed to being a diverse, inclusive, multigenerational community, we are especially interested in attracting families with school-age children. Iowa City Cohousing has been awarded grants and state tax credits to build some affordable workforce homes. We also have grants to provide down-payment assistance for a few homes for income-qualified households. Current members have skills in design, housing finance, green building, landscape architecture, mediation, marketing, electrical engineering, healing arts and more. Many of our members are or have been teachers. Living sustainably for Prairie Hill Cohousing means building LEED-certifiable homes situated to utilize solar energy, practicing permaculture land-use principles, maintaining storm water on our site, sharing resources from table saws to pet-sitting, and relying on alternative transportation. We have received grants and low-cost loans to support our on-site sustainable stormwater management practices. Iowa City ranks high in many national ratings of desirable communities, including 2nd best place to live in America, according to the 2017 Livability.com index. It has top-ranked public schools, a world-class university hospital and a VA hospital, a thriving arts and entertainment culture, and Big Ten sports. It is the only UNESCO City of Literature in the United States. The Iowa City unemployment rate is just 2.3 percent, and it remained low during the recent recession. Iowa City and the University of Iowa have silver ratings as a bicycle-friendly community and university, respectively, by the League of American Bicyclists.

Walden Prepper Homestead Survival Farm
Mission: Create and sustain a highly self-reliant off-grid community, composed of good, positive, friendly, compatible-enough people.
From www.ic.org/directory/walden-farm/:
I'm interested in forming a rural community in Saskatchewan. Land not yet acquired. It must be bought or leased. I want to create a quiet, natural, peaceful, safe, fairly remote, private place which emphasizes prepping and self-reliance. Chickens, farm animals, honeybees, organic gardens, greenhouses, off-grid energy, wilderness skills, hunting and gathering, pioneer practices, old time knowledge, skills and tools, modern methods and gear, etc, etc. The best of what is old and new to help us make living on the land very possible and comfortable as we like it to be. There can be no doubt that we are heading into rough times and hard times. I think the best and most sustainable living to be had will be in isolated, cooperative, rural communities with high levels of independence from the outside world and DIY ideas, skills and attitudes, as well as goods and services to sell and barter with others. But working for money is also necessary for many of us until the collapses come. Ideally, the land we acquire has woods and also clearings. Near a lake would be nice, too. I prefer mostly separate homes, cuz I like my private space as wwell as being with others, but members can do as they choose. Alternative construction methods welcome. Community named after Thoreau's book "Walden", due to themes of 1) Retreat 2) Respecting, Admiring and Learning From Nature 3) Increased Self-Reliance (Increased Self-Sufficiency) 4) Objective Analysis Of Everything 5) Introspection, Self-Discovery and Questing for Wisdom. Not a shared-income community, but the costs, work, planning and vision must of course be shared. This started out as an idea about the way I want to live and it's still that, but now it's also my idea of how we will HAVE to live, in my opinion, dues to deteriorating global economic, environmental and social conditions. Cooperative, wholesome, intelligent, joyful, creative, practical, sustainable, secure living is the goal. Sense of humour required and high tolerance of varied politics, culture, ethnicity, spiritual beliefs and practices, and of people with no politics or spiritual beliefs. I don't like being with people who all have the same few narrow ideas and can't stand diversity, but obviously we have to have enough common ground to make it work. Good if you have some rural skills already, but willingness to learn is the main thing. I grew up on a farm and still live on one. I have a fair bit of rural know-how and I study homesteading topics, collect books, etc. Potentially anyone can survive what is coming to the world if they have the right attitude and gain some good strategies. Lots of space in this region, lots and lots of land and a low population, and lots of natural beauty and natural resources. Currently, we have four distinct seasons here. (Meaning that Weather Weirding is increasingly a factor everywhere and is changing normals.) Winters are long, but can be enjoyable. There are many interesting, enjoyable, useful things to do in wintertime in this part of the world, indoors and out, but you need a good dwelling and some other things. Summers are normally nice, with up to 20 hrs of daylight. Many types of vegetables, fruit, berries and many other things grow well here. Nothing for Walden Farm has been started, so far, so discussing things is the first step towards any possibilities, plans, acquisition of land, etc. I will update this when things get rolling.

Collectif Creatif du Castellas
Mission: Community in village, France
From www.ic.org/directory/collectif-creatif-du-castellas/:
Our community is five years old with 3 adults. It was founded March 2012. There are openings for 10 to 15 members. We have purchased a huge building in Besseges, France (Gard), have begun the first phase of renovation and have started our veggie garden. We have bees and 10 chickens. We have also started an artist residency and our cantine is open for organic, vegetarian noon meals for the public. We have weekly work days and organizational meetings every weeks based on consensus. Our community offers living and work space for permanent members or only work space for members living in the area. We have a sewing workshop, metal/wood workshop and a forge is being developed. We are searching for ideas to have cottage industries. Private quarters will remain small and the community spaces will include a kitchen, a laundry room, bathrooms, library, two multi purpose spaces for exhibits,workshops meetings, theatre, concerts, office space for the association... The founding members have created an association which owns the building. Permanent members loan money to the association while living and working within the community. If they decide to leave they will be reimbursed without interest after leaving. Supporting members also loan money which enables us to auto finance the renovation. But we will also be looking for various subsidies. We have been able to purchase the building with membership loans so far. We do not intend to use bank loans. Permanent and active members pay a monthly contribution to the association to cover expenses : food, water, electricity, insurance, taxes ... And of course we renovate ecologically : wood burning furnace, solar, natural insulation... For more information please consult our site (in French). If you are interested in our project please e-mail contact@collectifcreatifcastellas.org

Care Collective
Mission: Build Community and Freedom and be more caring
From www.ic.org/directory/care-collective/:
Hello my name is Dan and this page is about my endeavor to create community and how to be more caring in our dealings with others and the lives we touch. Currently have a 13 acre wooded property that a gentleman has moved onto and has started clearing out the land and preparing the spot for more people and creating a large garden for everyone. He has been involved with communities for nearly 40 years so he is helping to form this community there. He has a candle making business and a nonprofit called the plowshare project where they teach kids how to garden at school. Connect with me on here or by phone 302-601-1395 and we can talk about how we might be able to live/work together in the future. Our long term goal is to be sustainable and live in a more natural setting, perhaps setup a few ecovillages where we can do so. Btw, if you are just curious about community, join the facebook forum so that others in or around Delaware can connect about community: - - P.S. Einstein has been on record as seeing the benefits of social Solidarity: http://monthlyreview.org/598einstein.php

Headwaters Garden & Learning Center
Mission: Headwaters works to provide the people who live here with a nurturing community, and to provide the public with an educational, recreational, and healing program to help support sustainable livelihoods. We strive to grow a lot of our own food, live in harmony with nature, and model what a permaculture community can be.
From www.ic.org/directory/headwaters-garden-learning-center/:
Headwaters Garden and Learning Center is built around a shared ethic of land stewardship, reverence for nature, mutual support and respect, and a sustainable life. We strive to build a resilient web of relationships between our community, ourselves, nature, and spirit. We want to cultivate food, energy, and our human spirit to honor all our relations, and thereby eliminate impoverishment and exploitative relationships with Earth and humanity. Our shared work on the land, in our neighborhoods, and in our local and global community will build a healthy environment to support our children and grandchildren for many generations to come, and we aspire to make all our decisions with future generations, all beings and relations, peace, and justice in mind. We have received a permit for eight homes and one tiny house, and four of the homes are now completed and another one will begin in Summer of 2016. It is a condominium form of ownership - people buy a home site, not a lot, and build their own house. We hope to have a tiny house to rent for people who want to try life with a smaller footprint or visit the village for a short time by Summer of 2016. Camping visits are possible as well, and we have a small guest house.

Little River Tenancy in Common
Mission: Land stewardship
From www.ic.org/directory/little-river-tenancy-in-common/:
We are currently 6 families living on 132 acres of forested land, on the Olympic Peninsula. We founded the Tenancy in 1974, and have since granted an easement that made our property a part of our local land trust. We each live in our own homes, have both individual and shared gardens, woodlands, orchard and tiny vineyard, and we share some equipment. We see ourselves as stewards of our land, taking care of it while it takes care of us. We live next door to Olympic National Park, and the Little River runs through our property.

Bay View Ecovillage
Mission: Bay View Ecovillage was established to provide a model of micro-community life in an urban environment. Living arrangements are designed to align people, planet and pocketbook by creating opportunities for individuals to build sustainable social, environmental and financial systems.
From www.ic.org/directory/bay-view-ecovillage/:
The Bay View Ecovillage is a diverse, urban intentional community focused on social connections and environmental action. Located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, only blocks from Lake Michigan, we believe quality of life increases as our "footprint" decreases. Representing multiple different decades of experience, we have 14 members/residents living in two duplexes.
Bay View Compass: Article describing the Bay View EcoVillage
Bay View Ecovillage: Bay View Ecovillage - Home Page
Google Docs: 5 year anniversary article!
Google Docs: Article as posted in M Magazine

Bosque Village: San Galileo
Mission: Bosque Village is an experiment in developing a human culture which can live without destroying the earth. It is a permaculture farm and a growing intentional community.
From www.ic.org/directory/bosque-village-san-galileo/:
The Bosque Village is located in a safe area in the highlands of Michoacan, Mexico near Patzcuaro. We are collecting independent and responsible people who lead a healthy active lifestyle to add to our little group. We have solar panels, rain capture, composting toilets, solar ovens, solar food dehydration, food forest gardens, chickens, rabbits, an art studio, wood fired sauna etc. We build with cob, and would like to make examples of most types of eco-construction. The current options for living with us include: * Coming as a participant. Optimal candidates have skills we need, have a self-motivated working attitude, and are driven to help the Bosque system succeed. We are focused on producing videos to share our cultural experiments. All participants must apply. * Developing your compatible business here. You could use the Bosque space to do your yoga or meditation workshops. English teachers and Spanish teachers could offer their services. Leading retreats and providing guest services. Your could teach permaculture or ecobuilding courses. What vision do you have to create? * An Alternative: Become a neighbor. There are properties and houses near the Bosque which are available for rent or purchase. This area is full of interesting people and is becoming a large community of environmentally-minded folks! Foreigners can legally own land in Mexico. (Except on the coast, but we are in the highlands.) The best way to get involved is to visit the Bosque as a participant to see how you like the area, the forest, and the people.

Clearwater Commons
Mission: We share an intention of living a lifestyle that sustains a balance between individual and community needs and the natural ecosystem.
From www.ic.org/directory/clearwater-commons/:
Clearwater Commons is an intergenerational residential community, with participants ranging from small children to elders. We began forming in June 2006 when a group of families purchased a 7.4-acre site on North Creek, 11 miles north of the Seattle, Washington, city limits. The site includes wetlands, wooded spaces, and a salmon stream. As of March 2016 there are six completed and occupied homes, one home under construction, a common shop, shed, garden and a 300sf passive guest house. When complete the community will have 16 residences (a mix of two and three-bedroom town homes and single family residences) plus a common house. Six families currently reside here; one home under construction and eight home sites are available for sale. The physical design of the community represents our underlying values of community and low-impact development. Pedestrian walkways, community gardens, benches, shared shop, tool and storage sheds, and play spaces reflect our desire to interact with neighbors through the natural course of our days. The inspiration for this community grew from founding members’ involvement in The Clearwater School, located across the street. Our shared experience with the school encourages us to allow the structures for community meetings, gatherings, and events to evolve through our daily interactions, rather than follow a preset or mandated framework. We take on a responsibility to act as stewards of our land—-restoring and enhancing the natural environment, including the stream, wetlands, habitat, and wildlife. We value relationships between individuals, families, and our environment, and promote a lifestyle that will sustain these relationships. We trust each family to make decisions that are aligned with our intent of sustainability and that balance individual autonomy and community needs. We expect that the specific commitments of our community will change over time, and we wish to avoid hard and fast rules. We value communication and discussion and take the time needed to voice, discuss, and understand diverse perspectives in order to reach informed and conscious decisions.

Kingfisher Cohousing on Brookdale
Mission: Our mission is to create Cohousing in our Brookdale Ave property, as described in the book "Cohousing" by McCamant and Durrett, with the following characteristics: Architectural design that facilitates interaction, with a central courtyard Parking separate from homes A common house with shared facilities Member managed Shared work load Common meals This is a market-rate model, with a combination of rental apartments and condominiums for purchase with significant down payment required. We are not organized around any political or religious philosophy, only the desire to eat together, have a sense of community with good communication, and take care of our property.
From www.ic.org/directory/kingfisher-cohousing-on-brookdale/:
formerly North Oakland Cohousing. I hope to create a community with people who are committed to collaboration, good communication, consensus-oriented decision making, and respect for each other. I have an 8-unit apartment complex with a common house, built around a charming courtyard, in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, a few blocks below Hwy 580. The plan is for members to move in as the existing tenants naturally move out over time. As of April 2018, 4 units are occupied by the tenants who were here when we purchased (very nice neighbors, and two are interested in being part of cohousing), I am also living on site, and 3 units will soon be available for cohousers, two as condominiums for sale and one rental. Whether this develops into cohousing or just a friendly complex depends on who moves in here. To find out more see our web site and contact us at Kingfisher-Info@yahoogroups.com.
http://www.meetup.com/ebcoho/pages/Kingfisher/

Cohousing Vinderhoute
Mission: Cohousing in Vinderhoute (Belgium)
From www.ic.org/directory/cohousing-vinderhoute/:
We started in November 2006 and have build 18 new low energy and passive-houses.

Available Space
Mission: Living well, resilience, ecosystem, mutual support, sustainability, appropriate technology
From www.ic.org/directory/available/:
Updates: The duplex at 429 and 431 N. Hamilton Avenue, 46201 is for sale. It is the next building to the north. Here is a link to details: . Also, there is a newly refurbished house a short walk away on the 400 block of Jefferson Avenue. Here's a link for a three bedroom rental/rent to own: . A not for profit is in the process of acquiring abandoned housing in our neighborhood to restore and sell to home owners. Several of us are assembling a group to integrate appropriate technologies into these sites. Examples are photovoltaic, passive geothermal and greenhouses. We have yet to make definite designs. Available are bedrooms with shared common spaces ($320 - 450 monthly). The landlord is in touch with nearby landlords who might have vacancies in entire apartments and houses that are for rent and or for sale. By the way, nearby Phoenix Urban Farm is making tremendous strides with its gardening, hoop house and Fifth Friday Art Shows https://www.facebook.com/events/1602650446529737/ . Current projects: early planning to fix up and occupy nearby abandoned duplexes, building repair and maintenance (especially gutter work and minor roofing), food forest development, getting rental bedrooms and housing occupied, gardening, and mutual support (e.g., facilitating one each others goals, barter, finding nearby housing for quality neighbors). Additional concerns: starting a local internet service, finding buyers for nearby housing, and bringing in and starting businesses. Permaculturalists, edible landscapers and foraging experts are very welcome. Also, fundraising activity is invited to enhance the economic, agricultural and ecological activity. I would delight in having green and community minded people live in the nearby rentals and housing that is for sale. Bedrooms with shared common spaces are for rent in the duplex. WWOOFers (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) are encouraged to consider collaborating here; shelter and food can be worked out. ---------------------------- Greg is willing to help place quality people in bedrooms, apartment and houses. Development of the community's direction is ongoing. === Of ongoing concern to Greg is how to make the neighborhood better without the negatives that can come with neighborhood improvement. We need to raise up everyone. Any social workers or social work minded people interested? Ecological matters, including education and advocacy, are vital concerns. === The physical boundaries of the community are intended to be broader than building's site. Nearby is the Green Shepherd project, Fruit Loop Acres farm and Basic Roots Community Foods distribution, and a community garden. === At minimum we would be a group focused on the well being of our members. === Greg's foci are to be landlord, farmer, facilitator of community and advocate for ecological matters. Members, and supporters, are invited to collaborate with him. Some complimentary services that he suggests are: a bike shop, online sale of bike parts, grant researcher and writer, fundraiser, bookkeeper, hauling, building improvement, landscaping, soil improvement, internet service, foraging, an arts center, permaculture courses and consultation, an agricultural apprenticeship program, and a nature conservation and restoration corps. === Minimum requirements for residential membership: 1. Concern for the impact of our ecological footprint. 2. Willingness to engage in enhancing our quality of life. 3. Payment of monthly bills for housing, utilities, and enhancements. Typical price is $300 - $450 monthly per bedroom. Barter can be included. The four bedroom apartment rents for around $700 per month; utilities are not included.
Simple Living Group of Indianapolis
Sustainable Footprint Community
Campaign for Sustainable Economics: A website that advocates for ecological economics, the steady state economy and like minded approaches.
Campaign for Sustainable Economics: Facebook page for Campaign for Sustainable Economics

Gainesville Cohousing
Mission: Gainesville cohousing, an intergenerational green community.
From www.ic.org/directory/gainesville-cohousing/:
We are looking for young families to fill the last two spots for our intergenerational cohousing community within the city limits of Gainesville, FL. We own a 4.75 acre property where we intend to build 24 homes with an extensive common house, gardens, fruit trees, a playground, a pool, and a large dining hall that doubles for a dance floor. Groundbreaking was on February 3rd, 2017.

ElderSpirit Community
Mission: Our mission is to be a participatory community of mutual support in which all spiritual paths are respected and encouraged.
From www.ic.org/directory/elderspirit-community-at-trailview/:
ElderSpirit Community is a cohousing community for mixed income elders (55 and over) located on 3.7 acres alongside the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. Its distinctive intentions are mutual support through the aging process and late-life spirituality. Members believe that spiritual growth is the primary work of those in the later stages of life. Agreeing that freedom of religion is fundamental, we encourage one another in the search for meaning and commitment to the spiritual path of our choice. Through face-to-face relationships, we offer and receive support, express our needs and convictions, listen carefully to each other, and strive to act responsibly, considering our good, the good of the other, and the good of the community. Thirteen of the cluster homes belong to owners; sixteen apartment homes are for renters, who must qualify as low-to-moderate income. The Common House is used for meals, meetings, entertainment and gatherings of all kinds. There are laundry facilities in the Common House. The Spirit Center is a special place for prayer, meditation, and celebrations. Each member serves on at least one committee. Monthly meetings of the Members Association are run by consensus. Visitors who are interested in our community are welcomed. To learn more, visit our website www.elderspirit.org. Retreats and workshops are available for groups who have similar goals. For more information on retreats, contact Monica Appleby at 276-698-3289 or write mappleby@elderspirit.net. Dene Peterson addresses groups and meets with individuals who want to build cohousing communities in other locations. She can be reached at denepete@bvu.net. For more information on starting elder intentional communities check the website www.elderspirit.net.

Sacramento Suburban Cohousing
Mission: We’re an intergeneratonal cohousing community actively looking for others who share our vision to join us!
From www.ic.org/directory/sacramento-suburban-cohousing/:
We are building Fair Oaks EcoHousing, a neighborhood of 30 families in Fair Oaks, eighteen miles east of Sacramento, California. We started construction in December 2017. The homes will be completed in Spring 2019. Our vision is for an inclusive, earth-friendly community that fosters supportive relationships based on respect, cooperation, and fun. We have purchased 3.7 acres of land in Fair Oaks. The site is close to the American River Parkway, Fair Oaks Village, Sacramento Waldorf School, Rudolf Steiner College, and Bannister Park. We are working with award-winning architect Chuck Durrett of McCamant & Durrett Architects and development consultant Katie McCamant of CoHousing Solutions. For more information, please visit our website at www.FairOaksEcoHousing.org.and/or contact Marty Maskall by email or phone. We'd love to have you on board!

Oran Mor Community
Mission: We live harmoniously with the land, loving and respecting all its inhabitants.
From www.ic.org/directory/oran-mor/:
Currently Seeking: Interns and Apprentices with knowledge of Natural Building and Permaculture or a willingness to learn! We are a small egalitarian community and organic farm established in June of 2003 and situated on 113 acres in the hills of Ozark County, MO. The terrain is rocky with several creeks and we enjoy four distinctly, beautiful seasons. We raise dairy goats, rabbits, egg chickens & ducks, geese, guineas, dogs n cats, and lots of vegetables using local organic inputs and no-till design. We grow extensive herb gardens and fruit trees. We work to put the principles of Permaculture into daily practice, using clean energy resources and recycling our waste as best we can. We are striving to minimize our reliance on fossil fuels and electricity as much as possible. Our commitment to living simply translates to many lifestyle choices here. Our main communal building runs on solar power and has few ammenities. We have a trailer connected to the grid that powers the rest of the farm. We do all of our cooking on woodfires year round, which means cooking in our outdoor kitchen in the warmer months. Our laundry is done by hand and dried on clothes lines. Our dishes are done by hand using rain water heated on our woodfire. Our shower water is also heated on the woodstove. These are some central differences to what most folks are used to. It is a commitment of time and effort, and we feel it is rewarding and pays off. We love life and we have fun with our commitments. We offer a wide range of skilled and unskilled work experiences in gardening, cooking, canning, fermentation, sustainable construction, milking, cheesemaking, forestry, salvage, maintenance, and more. We have an ongoing need for alternative, ecologically aware construction, organic permaculture style gardening, home and land improvement, and hard workers with thoughtful conversations. Length of stay is entirely negotiable. We are accepting new members. Meals are communal. WWOOFers will be expected to attend daily priority meetings and to take an active part in chores and projects. Opportunities are available year 'round. Very limited transportation is available. Children and pets are welcome with prior approval. Alcohol is enjoyed occasionally. Some of us smoke. Please read our website for more info - www.oranmorcommunity.org

Fresno Cohousing (a.k.a. La Querencia)
Mission: an intergenerational community
From www.ic.org/directory/fresno-cohousing-a-k-a-la-querencia/:
Live in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley. La Querencia is a 28-home community on 2.8 acres in Northeast Fresno, in the heart of California. The community is close to good schools, churches (next door to the Unitarian Universalist Church and the Buddhist Temple), shopping, and bike and walking paths. Fresno offers a cornucopia of cultural activities, including festivals, events, galleries, concerts, opera, and theater, and ample outdoor recreation opportunities. Fresno is within an easy drive of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Pacific coast, and the California wine and gold country. Eco-friendly features include: photovoltaic solar panels on every home; passive solar features on the pool; whole-house fans; Energy Star appliances; natural light; dual-flush low-flow toilets; low-VOC and high-recycled content in flooring, paint, and work surfaces; dual-pane windows; advanced framing techniques; cellulose insulation, and more. Additional amenities include: gym, pool, accessibility lift for pool, spa, community-wide WiFi, workshop, organic vegetable garden, common house with gourmet kitchen, water and waterfowl view, guest room, children's playroom, youth room, lounge with fireplace, front porches or balconies and trellises. CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AVAILABLE UNITS
Fresno cohousing blog: The random day to day activities and events in Fresno Cohousing, La Querencia. A gathering of people living in community, sharing resources and creating a better world, one neighborhood at a time.
New Community Video: Residents created a video which gives an overview of life in the community.
Fresno Cohousing: Please visit our site for photos, architectural drawings, information about Fresno, etc.

Ashland Cohousing Community
Mission: sustainable, affordable, caring about one another
From www.ic.org/directory/ashland-cohousing-community/:
A community of 13 townhomes existing since 2007. The property includes a "common house" and garden. The homes are passive solar and have other green building features. The members acted as their own developer, entailing considerable commitment of time and money. Homes are affordable for our area. Located one mile from downtown Ashland near parks, schools, and a bike path, this is in-town housing in a small town. We have several families with young children, as well as single and older members. Biographies are available on our website, along with a values statement and other tidbits. Homes range from one to four bedrooms and all have small private yards. All homes have many south-facing windows, passive ventilation, radiant heat, and superior insulation, and they qualify for Earth Advantage, our local sustainable building certification. We worked on this project for four and a half years. Since we acted as our own developer, all members contributed substantial time to the project. We practice facilitation and group process skills and are committed to clean communications, caring about each other, and having fun. As a small community, we place a premium on getting to know people before they become members. In the event a home goes up for sale, we maintain a list of interested buyers for sellers to use.
Ashland Cohousing Community: information, bios, etc - soon to be updated

Mosaic Commons
Mission: cohousing
From www.ic.org/directory/mosaic-commons/:
Mosaic Commons is a cohousing community sharing land with Camelot Cohousing in Berlin, Massachusetts. (Both communities together are "Sawyer Hill Ecovillage.") Construction was completed in summer of 2009. As of the beginning of 2014, we have several income-restricted homes for sale. http://www.mosaic-commons.org/40b Mosaic Commons includes 34 townhouses and flats, ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms in size. Our guiding principles include a commitment to creating a supportive, diverse community; affordability; and environmental consciousness. Our homes are superinsulated, meet many LEED standards, and are built with as many low-toxicity sustainable materials as possible. We're committed to open, green space. Almost 30 acres of our land is preserved as conservation land. Clustered duplex and triplex buildings leave most of our remaining 35 acres as open space. Our community includes ages ranging from 1 to 73; people of many spiritual and ethnic backgrounds; gay, straight and bisexual members; singles, couples and families. Our Vision & Values * A Vibrant, Dynamic and Sharing Community * A Green, Lasting Community * A Diverse and Inclusive Community * A Community of Many Voices * A Supportive and Healthy Community Berlin is a small mostly rural town of about 2600 residents, conveniently located between Worcester and Boston.
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Emerald Earth Sanctuary
Mission: Emerald Earth Sanctuary supports a resident community that cares for this land and holds it as sanctuary for education and cultural transformation.
From www.ic.org/directory/emerald-earth/:
Emerald Earth is a 26-year-old intentional community in rural Mendocino County. We have 189 acres of mixed redwood and hardwood forest; open, south-facing meadows with majestic oaks; two springs; a pond; and a seasonal creek. The land is held in trust by a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Our values include sustainable living, simplicity, social and environmental justice, and reverence for the Earth and all living things. Our mission is to develop and demonstrate a model of living in harmony with the land and with each other. The original founding group was and is committed to developing our spiritual connection to the Earth through ritual, song, and seasonal celebrations. We teach short workshops and longer professional training in natural building (including cob, strawbale, slipstraw, round pole framing, adobe floors, natural plasters, etc.) and permaculture. We are developing the infrastructure for 20 permanent residents plus guests, interns, and students. We use natural materials and our own labor to keep costs and environmental impact low. We are off grid, with solar and hydro-electricity, a cell phone, and satellite internet. We share meals, meet, and socialize in a common house that is still under construction. Each family or individual will have a small private cabin (six have been completed). We're also working on gardens, permaculture food forest, nursery, more ponds, etc.

Dancing Bones
Mission: Simply Living, Interdependently.
From www.ic.org/directory/dancing-bones/:
Dancing Bones is located in the Baker River Valley and the entrance to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Connecticut River is a 20 minute drive and the Appalachian Trail is 1.4 miles from the end of our driveway. There are many other ponds, streams, lakes, hiking trails, rock climbing and camping opportunities close at hand, to say nothing of the wintertime activities. The nearest gas station is ten minutes away and the nearest major shopping destinations are 30+ minutes away. The community is situated hillside, amongst 40 acres of deciduous forest. A 16x32 cabin functions as our community building with shared kitchen, shower and laundry. For overnight visitors, we have indoor, four season accommodations available. Peppered throughout are a handful of residential cabins. Each cabin is given a name that reflects the character of the person/people who originally built it or the function it serves. All residences and public privies use a humanure composting toilet system. The land is held in a community trust. The trust is made of nine members, three from Dancing Bones and six from the greater community. The trust leases the land to Dancing Bones residents. All residential decisions are made using consensus. We are ever striving to increase the interdependence of community relationships. Participants are emotionally, economically, ecologically and/or morally reliant on and responsible to each other. While the residents of Dancing Bones are diverse, there are common values and interests we share. These values include deliberate decision making and action, personal responsibility and social inclusion and involvement. As a result, our interests tend towards unschooling, attachment parenting, alternative technologies and construction, non-mainstream diet and hygiene, temperament theory, voluntary simplicity and an appreciation for the undomesticated aspects of life. Once a week, we have a shared meal following our business meeting, both open to all visitors. We are *always* seeking new community members. We're looking for adaptable, committed, hearty folks who respect the consensus process and seek interdependence.

Valley Oaks Village
Mission: Mixed Age Community Living
From www.ic.org/directory/valley-oaks-village/:
Completed in 1996, Valley Oaks Village is 28 homes on approximately five acres, plus 4 associated neighbors. We have six different floor plans and unit sizes, attached in varied configurations in a large oval, with a central Common House, lawn and pool. All are linked by pathways through a park-like setting of oaks and sycamores. We are located near 3,600 acre Bidwell Park, which serves as a protected bikeway used by many residents to bicycle to and from work and school. We have an active social calendar with events planned throughout the year. We share evening meals about twice a week and residents take an active role in planning and maintaining the community. Other amenities include a tot lot, workshop, arts and crafts room, sauna, bike sheds, gardens, orchard, gazebos, and tree house. The Common House includes a kitchen, multipurpose dining room, laundry, lounge, game room, teen room, and guest quarters (with shower). Environmental design features include highly insulated homes, solar electric panels and solar hot water for the common areas, drought-tolerant landscape with drip irrigation, recycling and compost areas, and storm water swales for ground-water recharge. For residential/membership info, email chicocoho@yahoo.com or see our web site at www.chicocohousing.org

Homewood Cohousing
Mission: Intentional neighborhood organizing effort
From www.ic.org/directory/homewood-cohousing/:
We are an intentional neighborhood organizing effort in an existing, racially mixed city neighborhood two miles from downtown Minneapolis. We have cohousing-like goals and are currently inactive as a cohousing community but are active as a block club. Occasionally houses become available. Write to Fred for details.

East Lake Commons CoHousing
Mission: Organic Garden
From www.ic.org/directory/east-lake-commons-cohousing/:
East Lake Commons is a cohousing community located five miles (eight minutes) from downtown Atlanta, and several miles southeast of the Little Five Points neighborhood. Completed in 2001, it includes 67 townhomes with 10 rental apartments attached, a 4500-sq-ft common house with classroom, office, playroom, media room, woodworking room, workout room, and guest rooms. A playing field and children's playground surround the common house. About half of the 20-acre site is dedicated to housing and parking on the perimeter; the remainder includes natural woodlands, wildlife corridor, and an organic garden with beehives, blueberry groves, shiitake mushroom logs, and a spring-fed pond. Homes are clustered around pedestrian courtyards and walkways. Children can run and play with their friends in a safe and nurturing environment; teenagers have supportive role models; and seniors are actively integrated into the community. We are an intergenerational community with diverse religious, ethnic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and differently abled. What binds us together is knowing and caring about our neighbors. We manage the community ourselves using a consensus decision-making process. A backup voting procedure is also in place, with each owner getting two votes. Core community values include sustainability, visitability, diversity, affordability, and community.
Village Habitat Design: Site planning for East Lake Commons
East Lake Commons website
Gaia Gardens: the organic garden at East Lake Commons
Pimsler Hoss Architects, Inc.: Architectural design for East Lake Commons

Heartwood Cohousing
Mission: Harmony with people and Nature
From www.ic.org/directory/heartwood-cohousing/:
Heartwood Ranch Cohousing, 350 acres in southwest Colorado (Durango / Bayfield area). Completed in 2000, and happily rolling into our 17th year! Located twenty minutes east of Durango (and 3 miles NW of Bayfield), Heartwood Cohousing has 24 private homes on private lots, a large and beautiful Common House with open air terrace and "Village Green", a separate workshop and greenhouse, all clustered snugly on 7 acres, surrounded by nearly 350 acres of community-owned woodlands and open space, including 50 acres of irrigated pastures and community gardens. We share our land with various numbers of chickens, turkeys, horses, cattle, pigs, and llamas, as well as the occasional black bear, bobcat, mountain lion, rattlesnake, elk, deer, waterfowl, eagles, hawks and many song and hummingbirds. Residing at 7100 ft elevation, where the high red-rock deserts of the Four Corners region merge into the majestic, 13-14,000 ft San Juan Mountains – we thrive in one of Colorado's most stunning regions. We also typically enjoy 300 or more days of sun annually, so keep your sun-hat on!! While many of our residents work professionally, off-site, we also host multiple home-based businesses and associated resources that support a culture of personal and professional creativity and innovation, from back-to-the-land family farmers – to thriving 21st century web-based business successes. Our resident population numbers have generally hovered around 70 individuals, with ages ranging from newborns and toddlers to well north of 70. On-site home-schooling numbers have ebbed and flowed over the years; we also benefit from excellent local schools, with a variety of options to choose from. And nearby Durango is host to Mercy Regional Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, acute care hospital and medical campus. Presently, we have a limited number of ownership and rental opportunities; please visit our website to see what's available. Whether your goals are the deep connection of community, dirt-under-the-fingernails home-grown simplicity, an active outdoor lifestyle that includes world-class hiking, road and mountain biking, skiing, kayaking and rafting, weekend trips to the desert or the high mountain wilderness, or an evening of excellent food and entertainment in nearby Durango... Heartwood is the place to live, love, put down roots, raise your family, grow together, prosper and change the world, one neighborhood at a time. www.heartwoodcohousing.com and www.facebook.com/HeartwoodCohousing Where the high red-rock deserts of the Four Corners climb into the stunning San Juan Mountains Durango – Bayfield, Colorado

Cornerstone Village Cohousing
Mission: Urban Cohousing Community
From www.ic.org/directory/cornerstone-village-cohousing/:
FROM OUR VISION STATEMENT PURPOSE ~ We have come together to live in cohousing because we believe that people living in community live richer and happier lives. We value the cooperative process of operating our own community. In today's world, many neighborhoods do not serve the supportive function that they did in previous generations. An intentional, collaborative community can contribute to an individual's sense of belonging and their ability to contribute to the well-being of others and society as a whole. FINANCIAL/LEGAL DESCRIPTION ~ Structured as a condominium all of our 32 units, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to 3 or 4-bedroom two-story apartments and townhouses, are owner-occupied. There are a few very rare rental opportunities, usually sharing a unit with others. All pricing is comparable to the standard Cambridge market. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ~ We are located in a diverse neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, stores and open spaces such as the adjacent Linear Park, for both pedestrian and biking use. The community design maximizes open shared space, such as gardens and play space. A central common house offers room for shared dinners and other community activities. We also have two dens, an exercise room, arts & crafts room, and a kids' playroom. ACCESSIBILITY ~ The community is fully visitable/accessible for mobility disabled persons, both residents and visitors. COMMUNITY ~ Physical design encourages spontaneous interaction. Besides regular resident-prepared community meals, we create community through shared activities, work, play and joy. Learning and teaching of skills between members, especially across generations, is encouraged. Interdependence and mutual assistance are promoted as an integral part of daily life. Many of us are involved in the neighborhood as well as the wider community. We use the consensus as our mode of decision-making. DIVERSITY ~ The community promotes cultural, racial and economic diversity through a broad outreach, the inclusion of affordable units and a welcoming attitude. We welcome families with children, singles, married couples, empty nesters and same-sex households. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ~ Cohousing allows for a lighter, less consumer-oriented lifestyle. Economies of scale abound, including sharing of tools, child care, and guest rooms. We recycle, compost, conserve water and try to be as environmentally responsible as we can.

Milagro Cohousing
Mission: To demonstrate and develop skills in community and ecological living
From www.ic.org/directory/milagro-cohousing/:
Milagro Cohousing is a multigenerational neighborhood of 28 households clustered on eight of our 43 acres in the Tucson Mountains. Our mission is to create community living which values consensus decision making in a nurturing environment, encouraging the contribution and growth of each individual. We value living in an environmentally friendly way that is sustainable.
Milagro Cohousing: Facebook page
http://www.milagrocohousing.org/

Trillium Hollow Cohousing Community
Mission: We, the members of Trillium Hollow Cohousing Neighborhood, commit ourselves to the creation and maintenance of a supportive, enriching, and purposeful community that fosters the spiritual connection among ourselves, others, and the earth through simplicity, cooperation and service.
From www.ic.org/directory/trillium-hollow/:
We are a suburban cohousing community nested in 3.6 acres of lush, forested wildlife setting, with a creek and evergreen firs. Trillium Hollow is located minutes from downtown Portland, within walking and biking distance of mass transit, parks, schools (Beaverton school district), shops, and medical facilities. Our community includes 28 self-sufficient apartments (studios, one-, two-, three-, or four-bedroom units) with one stand-alone unit, all 29 owned as condominiums. Our common facilities including a 3,600-sq-ft Common House with three guest rooms and generous dining/meeting spaces; indoor and outdoor play areas for children; a workshop; hot tub; 24/7 internet; community laundry facilities; native-plant landscaping; and organic community garden. Our shared community life at Trillium is active: Members gather frequently for meals, work parties, celebrations, and social activities. Our regular celebrations include Winter Solstice, Talent/No Talent Show, Founders' Day, summer bash and Halloween. We are a caring, supportive, consensus-based community, seeking to live lightly on the land, working cooperatively with our surrounding neighbors, valuing participation in our community, and living simply. Our vision is to create and live in a community that fosters harmony with each other, the larger community, and nature.

Nyland
Mission: Our Vision: Nyland builds and celebrates conscious community. We honor connectedness, sustainability, integrity, participation, creativity, and the sacred. We empower individuals to manifest their dreams to benefit themselves, Nyland and the greater community, with respect for our agreements and differences.
From www.ic.org/directory/nyland/:
Nyland is a cohousing community of 42 private homes in a rural setting outside Boulder, Colorado, with an expansive view of the Rocky Mountains. Our community consists of approximately 140 residents with varied backgrounds, careers, ages, and views. Yet, we all share the same desire to live near neighbors we know in a small neighborhood. We offer each other support and friendship, while respecting our needs for privacy. Our common vision is a physically and emotionally safe community where children play on the pedways, neighbors lend each other a hand, and nature coexists peacefully in our open spaces.

Maharishi Peace Palace Fairfield Iowa
Mission: Increased Happiness, Increased awareness , Stress Release, Good Non-GMO Organic Food,
From www.ic.org/directory/maharishi-peace-palace-fairfield-iowa/:
We teach all aspects of Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi Ayurvedic Approach to Health. We have a commitment to establish a permanent group of 7,000 people practicing the Transcendental Meditation Program, and Advanced Programs to establish World Peace. We are also committed to developing an organic food source, Non-GMO, for all our students and local community.
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Marin Cohousing
Mission: Committed neighbors seeking balance Our intergenerational community will form on the six cohousing principles: (1) Participatory Process, (2) Neighborhood Design, (3) Common Facilities, (4) Resident Management, (5) Non-hierarchical structure and decision-making, and (6) No shared community economy
From www.ic.org/directory/marincohousing/:
Marincoho.com About Us… Design workshops kick off Febrary 2018! First...Site Programming. We're here, at last. Novato Cohousing Now is a core group, ten households of active adults and families, has been meeting regularly to make sustainable, intergenerational cohousing a reality in Marin. We've learned a great deal about site availability and cost models, and have teamed with CoHousing Solutions to move forward. We have our target site and kicked off our credibility phase with a Getting It Built Workshop on March 12 & 13, 2016. Early Beginnings… John Caye and Judy Slater are project co-founders. They met on the last day of the National Cohousing Conference in Durham in May 2015. They discovered they lived three blocks from each other and were eyeing the same property. Ever since then, they've met regularly to dream, scheme and plan the perfect cohousing community for Marin, gathering additional committed members along the way. Cohousing development dovetails nicely into both their ambitions. John is a graduate of the Katie McCamant's 500 Communities Program launched by CoHousing Solutions, and Judy is fulfilling her Leader Quest through her Coaches Training Institute's Leadership Program. Judy made a list of all the qualities she wanted in a co-leader and John had them all (and still wants to know what they are!). John calls Judy his instigator and together, he plans and manages the site and financial aspects of the project while she works to promote cohousing to local government officials, coordinate the social dynamics of group building and keep the project moving forward.

Forming, need founders
Mission: ~We are a diverse group of families, partners and individuals of all ages who are united in our commitment to live a more sustainable, self-sufficient and wholistic lifestyle. We apply this commitment to our environment, society, economy, and all other relationships.[1] ~We strive to reflect this in our bodies, minds and spirits by living together through Mutual Aid and employing permaculture principles[2] as we balance our shared communal land, amenities and facilities with our individually owned parcels.[3] ~While focusing on education, we endeavor to become a productive, successful example, of living in harmony with ourselves, our fellow humans and our Earth Mother.~
From www.ic.org/directory/forming-need-founders/:
**We're looking for a few one-of-a-kind, super founders, very specific folks. Someone with extreme drive, laser like focus, unstoppable determination, magical vision and awesome organizational skills. Folks with precise communication, intense skills, serious resources, and/or finances. I can't stress this enough...We are extremely picky right now (the very beginning) but later will be much more open and accepting once we have created the container to do so... If after you read through this material and you feel like you are the 1 in 1,000,000 who we need on our team right now at this stage, please write us telling us why you think you might be that person...... Our community is forming, although some of our information is written in present tense. Please keep in mind- there is no land and no infrastructure yet! This is the original visioning document. It is simply a summary of what we hope and dream our community to look like in the nearest possible future. It's our goal. The actual details and systems are laid out in other documents. Return of the Tribes- Sometimes when I close my eyes, I'm taken to another place, another time. I'm writing this down once more as a map of my journey. This is a place of Peace and Joy, a time of Love and Happiness. Here there is an abundance of Life, fields of green and amber flourishing with grain, fruit and vegetables. Healthy, vibrant forests wrap around a beautiful, clean river valley. The scents of wildflowers and fragrant herbs bathe the senses. The sounds of children’s’ laughter and people singing and drumming as they tend the fields carry on the wind. As you come closer, as if drawn in by magnetic attraction, you see cabins, cottages, greenhouses and earthshelters dotting the countryside, encircling the fields and pastures. People smile warmly, welcoming you home. This is Tribe, this is Community, this is The Garden- our true home, where we belong. As you wander down a small road, winding its way past family dwellings and farm buildings, there stand wind turbines, a wood gasifier and solar panels harnessing natural energy in a natural way. Everywhere can be seen people happily going about the day. You see the Building Crew, creating a new home for one of the families off to the East. Over there you notice a group of children leading their teacher on a class excursion tracing the edge of the forest, tracking animals and exploring plants. Ahead you see the Permaculture Crew planting seeds for the future and a group tending to the various farm animals. There are children everywhere as the road winds closer to the community's center. The children here attend a school taught by various community people for a few hours a day. Another lesson is spent visiting the different crews in their daily rounds, whether it be the Food prep.Crew, the Farm Animals Crew or another. This way each child gets real-life exposure and interaction with every part of life, as well as plenty of time to play and explore. Continuing down the road following the smells of fresh-baked bread and cooking food, you approach a large dome shaped building, looking as if it is pulsing with Life; and it is. This is the Community Lodge, housing the Central Fire. Here, meals are served each day, prepared by the Food Prep Crew in the adjacent community kitchen. This is also a gathering place for meetings, ceremonies and entertainment. Elders tell stories, music is performed and children act out plays. By celebrating the many facets of Wholistic Tribal Living, the people hold this place dear to their hearts. The people are truly happy here because they live the way humans were created and evolved to live. Conflicts are resolved peaceably by a dynamic communication the people here strive for. Everyone chooses their own type of service to the community, according to their skills and talents. Some are teachers, some are healers. Some work the fields or the kitchen. Some are builders, artists or craftsmen. All are needed integrally and equally. Many tools and crafts are produced in the community- boots and footwear, felt hats and gloves, rustic furniture, pottery, clothing, hand tools, the list goes on. These items are then distributed throughout the community to whoever has need of them. Any surplus is traded with the sister communities for things they produce-food items, tools or specialties. Since each community is "self-sufficient"(but actually co-dependant upon sister tribes) they produce all the whole, natural foods necessary to support the community. Permaculture principles are employed to organically grow vegetables, sprouts, grains, nuts, fruit, meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, honey, herbs, etc. The storehouses are full and excess is used to barter. Walking down a small trail weaving through the woods, you come upon a serene lake. Nestled in on its shore is a beautifully landscaped building, blending naturally in harmony with the surroundings. This is the Healing Center. Many forms of healing are practiced here, from various types of massage and acupuncture to herbals and emergency medicine. Community people are treated freely by community people, since each contribute to the Whole Tribe. Each has their own skill or passion to offer the Whole. Everyone is fed good whole healthy food, everyone is educated well, everyone is healed, and everyone is both benefited and benefits others. We are one. Also, each Community Tribe specializes in certain areas of skill or knowledge, and therefore functions as a learning center, a living university of sorts. People are free to travel back and forth between sister Communities, seeking out new learning and teaching experiences. You may wonder how order is maintained and who makes the decisions. The people themselves make the decisions through the respective councils. For example, the Permaculture/Aquaponic Crew decides when, where, and how to plant, tend and harvest the fields and greenhouses. The Education Council organizes the schooling of the children. The people who make up these councils and crews are composed of anyone who feels drawn to them. These and other crews work together closely with the Council of Elders, the main facilitating body. These elders are exemplary people in the community, noted for their wisdom and ability to put the good of the whole above their own. They guide the tribe to come to decisions on all pertinent issues. In this way order is maintained and each voice is respected and honored. Because actual goods and services are produced here, money is (eventually becomes) meaningless in this barter system. An extensive trade network exists between the sister communities with outreach busses navigating back and forth, on a constant circuit, picking up and discharging people and trading goods while teaching classes and workshops across the country. There are many community outreach services provided to include the searching public in the nearby big cities- a community run natural cafe, community store offering the many crafts and products made by the tribe and a school offering many classes and workshops. At this community, there are provisions for guests and visitors to stay and a trial period for longer. Reaching out rather than isolation is our goal, living by example and lending a helping hand to the masses. All the people here know that it is not enough to just have a "spiritual" community; brothers and sisters just a meditation or a phone call away. Rather, True Community, Wholistic Community must exist on all levels equally, INCLUDING THE PHYSICAL!!! The physical aspects of Wholistic Community are all about living cooperatively and in harmony with children, young people, adults and Elders. They also include taking part in and understanding all of the processes that support physical life and health! Some of the more critical examples are: Planting, tending, harvesting and preparing living, growing plants. Preparing, storing and cooking naturally organic, whole & healthy foods. Building naturally energy efficient homes. Harnessing Naturally pure energy in a natural way. Birthing, raising, lovingly caring for food animals. Caretaking the Earth while gathering and harvesting needed materials. Hunting, fishing and wild crafting/gathering when necessary, in a balanced,sacred manner, as has sustained all natural tribal cultures close to the Earth Mother for eons. The list goes on. Without these interactive processes, true community cannot exist in its fullest state of teaching life's most important lessons and passing them on to the next generation. True community is WHOLISTIC and has many integral support systems that are inextricably bound together, mimicking the balance of Nature. As in Nature, take one piece away, and the Whole eventually collapses. The people here know this, they live it, the people here remember what life is really about.

perma Nomadbase north lower Austria (osterreich
Mission: looking for you, to live together. with 2-4 people or more people. For the New-Eco-spot near Hardegg, habinger house. small- Nomad base-forming-from spring next may/june 2016 Ghandi said, why get you food (and the rest of your stuff you need from far, while we can make it our self ! SWADESHI dana (economy) society - Dharma, and NAMASTE The 2Gether team, Learning by doing (exploring sharing is giving live without (less) money, more 2gether (self) sustainable/sufficient off the grid
From www.ic.org/directory/a-new-habinger/:
What do we just have just almost all in common, our desire to live in Austria. And share perhaps the wish to live in north europe summers and winters south. In order to set up -and live, life, work in- an ecological village together. there are convergences we organise in holland and (austria in the future) We are looking to start with 1-2 extra persons, next summer in austria. for the south europe part (winters) We are still in the initial phase and think that at this point it is essential that the group expands. 3-6 are enough first to set up an ecological community (and later perhaps it could be in a network a ecovillage. working together with surrounding projects. For this we are making a tour in february 2016 around 5-10 (nomad) bases in north and central portugal Join us, the greater the chance will be that our dreams will come true! we are a group of all ages ! all with the wish, to live together, in the nature more. ! Communication is very importanted ! Do you know somebody, who have these ideas, or dreams as well ? Ecological (permaculture / ((bushcraft living off the land) We dont want to live disconnected from the rest of the world Try to be so sustainable as possible, 7-10 hours working together in a week.

Umphakatsi Peace Eco-Village South Africa
Mission: Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage is looking for volunteers to participate on projects around community sustainable development on job creation, permaculture, indigenous knowledge systems, renewable energy, training on conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage promotes gender diversity, equity and equality for all. If you are interested in participating in our projects contact Didier Estressangle on 072 1725085 or email didierentressangle@vodamail.co.za
Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage is looking for volunteers to participate on projects around community sustainable development on job creation, permaculture, indigenous knowledge systems, renewable energy, training on conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage promotes gender diversity, equity and equality for all. If you are interested in participating in our projects contact Didier Estressangle on 072 1725085 or email didierentressangle@vodamail.co.za

Freedom Farm
Mission: Our main focus is harmony, unity and self-reliance. A place of Peace and Tranquility. We are Spiritual but Not religious. Please indicate how you are willing to contribute to ZION.
From www.ic.org/directory/thefuturenow/:
I have decided to change the dynamic of the community. I have 40 acres in Helena, Montana I am seeking 5-10 people who can contribute $25K-$50K to the development of the property. This would be for creating dome housing, planting fruit tree orchards and a greenhouse and more. The funding received will get you a spot on the land, fresh clean water, fruit in season and all the other amenities. The land is mostly raw so this would get you in on ground level and you would be a part of the initial creative process. Please feel free to call me 406-949-0231 Jeremiah

INGENIUM Expressive Arts Village
Mission: Ingenium is a co-housing inspired village where expressive artists share their talents and passions, and inspire each other to cultivate their healthiest, most creative selves.
From www.ic.org/directory/ingenium-expressive-arts-village/:
Ingenium is a small-scale cohousing inspired community, supporting eight+ expressive artists and their families. We are located on 48 private, wooded and very beautiful acres, just two miles from downtown Nevada City, California. We have several residence cabins, a common house with shared facilities & gathering space, a large garden, hiking trails, swimming pond, and an art & workshop space. There are also future plans for an indoor spa/hot-tub sanctuary, a carport housing a solar electric system, and additional living structures. We are open to creative souls of many types: writers, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, dancers, painters, sculptors, potters, thespians, craftspeople, even organic garden designers, alternative builders . . . people who have one or more creative passions that they generally practice on a regular basis. We have the common goal of cultivating personal growth and vitality through healthy and clean living which would include cooperative communication and decision making, an absence of substance or media dependence, aesthetic individual and group environments, and holding a compassionate and supportive mindset. Our intention is to form into a close, yet individually autonomous group - developing common grounds, a common house with shared facilities, shared studio and workshop spaces, special gatherings and collective projects; combined with individual housing, independent personal economics, independent spiritual persuasions and the like. We consciously acknowledge the creative process as a vehicle towards enhanced sapience, specifically the development of heightened perception, sensitivity, intuition, insight and innovation. We recognize that inspiration derived from practicing the expressive arts promotes deepened interpersonal commonalities as well as physical, mental and emotional health. Our primary goal is to both model and practice a lifestyle where fostering our personal creative spirit, especially in the context of an on-site, supportive, like-minded group, encourages growth in our natural aptitude, social connection and holistic well-being. Along with several residential cabins opening late fall 2018, we currently have an opening for a caretaker. Caretaker duties would include maintenance of structures (handy-man tasks), landscaping, trail work, house cleaning and ongoing land and building security checks. Some tasks might also include some pond work, garden work, and care of livestock. Rent for the private caretaker's cabin can be compensated by 8+ hours work per week for someone with professional skill & seasoned experience; or 12+ hours for a semi-skilled worker. The Caretaker would contribute $200 per month to the Community Fund (ask about how to receive 50% discount!), and they would contribute to common utilities and cover personal utilities for their dwelling. All prospective and current members participate in "Compassionate Communication" training sessions, and are aligned with the Ingenium vision as outlined in the "Knowing More About Our Vision" page on our website, http://www.expressiveartsvillage.com/more-about-our-vision

Peace Trail International
Mission: Logos Academy Inc is a non-profit school with a vision to prepare future generations for world-wide economic, climatic and social change. Through education and community service we equip people of all ages with the skills necessary to provide for themselves and others both food and water security and alternatives to transportation and fuel use. We stress the use of appropriate technologies, a love for the earth, sustainability, and a community spirit. Logos is the educational arm for Peace Trail International an organization dedicated to set people free from a failing world-wide economic system by re-connecting them to the earth and each other. Peace trail's main focus is to establish Aldeas (settlements or outposts in Spanish) which are sustainable, food producing community portals created by an army of talented and loving volunteers.
From www.ic.org/directory/peace-trail-international/:
-Costa Rica- Beaches Piedras Blancas Preserve Food and Water Secuirty 500 acres of off-the-grid paradise located at the foot of the Piedras Blancas Rainforest Preserve in the Southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. We are a farming community and all residents are “shareholders” in a working farm managed by a non-profit university teaching Sustainable Science. With a goal of food and water security, minimalist living, and international cross cultural experience Huella Pequena (“Small Footprint” pronounced HooWAYya PayKAYnya in Spanish) offers a low-cost, affordable, Earth-friendly alternative to the typical Gringo Western-copy of the dead-end housing development. Primary Rainforest The Costa Rican government has bought up all the land in and around the Piedras Blancas National Park in order to protect forever the Rainforest from development and we have one of the few private properties left in the entire region. Surrounding approximately 125 of farmland is our 375 acres of Primary forest, meaning it consists of never-have-been cut forest filled with Jaguars, White faced monkeys, Howler monkeys, Toucans, Amazon parrots and a host of other tropical birds and mammals, super rare! Rio Esquinas River The property fronts the Rio Esquinas river, a clean fresh water river that flows from the highlands of the Piedras Blancas preserve and we also have beaches on the Golfo Dulce which National Geographic says is a worldwide phenomena of incredibly deep waters famous for fishing and a only short boat ride from the historic French Banana town of Golfito and the other amazing national parks like Corcovado. see this link

Emerson Commons Cohousing
Mission: Emerson Commons cohousing plans to create a diverse, welcoming community that lives in harmony with one another and with the earth.
From www.ic.org/directory/sheeflee-cohousing/:
Emerson Commons is a cohousing project based in Crozet, VA, a small town near Charlottesville. The property is already zoned specifically for cohousing and an 1870s farmhouse with attached log cabin will serve as the common house. The property has 6.3 acres and a pool.

Alliance of Intentional Communities Australia (AICA)
Mission: About Grwoing Sustainable Communities of the Future, Today Description AICA aims to: • Foster an organisation dedicated to healthy and sustainable relationships between people and the Earth based on love and reverence for all life. • Provide individuals and businesses with the education, knowledge and skills to establish successful, workable, long term intentional communities. • Encourage investment groups to help fund Intentional Communities’ projects, establish communities and research and development of appropriate technologies. • Assist current Intentional Communities in their plans for ongoing improvement and long term sustainability. • Promote the lessons of successful Intentional Communities to each other and the general population. • Help build fairer and more resilient local economies. • Assist in resolving the poverty and homelessness crisis experienced in our communities. • Encourage and invest in enterprises that support and build environmentally sustainable and resilient communities. • Assist in creating a shift in cultural thinking of communities towards a life style that leads to satisfying human needs through harmony and balance with all of creation.
From www.ic.org/directory/icadelaide/:
About: The Alliance of Intentional Communities Australia (AICA) is an independent, not-for-profit association established to bring together and assist individuals and groups in their pursuit of developing fulfilling, sustainable lives within and supported by the wider community. We believe this vision can be achieved through intentional communities (IC) which accept that all living things are connected. These IC co-create healthy environments, practicing the values of caring, respecting, cooperation, taking responsibility and encouraging the highest human potential. They are examples of how we can contribute to improving the health of our world. Description Our aim is to share information on successful intentional communities and explore alternatives to find more harmonious ways in satisfying human needs through achieving a balance between the physical, spiritual and the environment. To foster existing and create built environments which provides for our basic needs such as food and shared resources in a way that enhances the health and well-being of the natural environment and the community through an optimised work-life balance. We aim to enhance existing and co-create much needed spaces within the metropolitan area that will contribute towards enhancing energy for ourselves, others and the planet. - AICA will be supporting communities that aims to live in balance with our planet. Our non for profit group consists of those who are passionate, motivated, ready and have the expertise and connections to participate in the visioning, planning, building and celebration of these communities. As a group we will consciously support the creation and manifesting of preferred lifestyles based on satisfying our human needs in a manner that reflects our responsibilities as stewardship partners with all of creation on this planet. We welcome those who share these beliefs and feel that they would like to get actively involved in the projects that are forming in Adelaide and surrounding area. Join our page for project updates, upcoming meet-ups and future workshops and contact us on how to get involved. Website: WORK IN PROGRESS

Noldorath Forest Community
Mission: Live and work in Nature, in harmony with Nature and each other. Personal responsibility.
From www.ic.org/directory/noldorath-forest-community/:
Intro. I am willing to share my 20 ha of old growth forested land with others like minded. People who wish to live and work in native forest, to work with Nature (no poisons, no bulldozing), to work to make this forest a delightful and supportive place for people live in, to build a sense of community, and to cultivate a spiritual practice supportive of these important things. My community proposal is for people without capital to buy and develop land. Accommodation. Live outdoors, in the forest, using tarp roofs (details under “Housing”) Principles : No drugs no alcohol. Keep the forest unburnt. This means : RAKE and maintain the perimeter firebreak and no unsafe fires. Develop the organic vegie garden and orchard. Share costs like – land rates, diesel to shops, tools, phone and internet. Aspirations : cultivate good relationships with others, relying partly on sharing spiritual and healing practices. Meet to share music, meditation, healthy shared meals, therapeutic massage, Tai Chi, perhaps even co-counselling. Spiritual Practice. Learn forest meditation to reconnect with the Ancient Mother, cultivate contentment, appreciation and joyfulness, and cultivate Presence and Being as Eckhart Tolle uses these words. Work with Presence and without rush. Practice “mindfulness” in the Buddhist sense. Integrate spiritual practice with healing. Study spiritual writings relevant to these objectives. Campfires at night instead of electronic screen entertainment. More details on http://noldorathforestcomm.weebly.com

Healing Hearts Sufi Dargah
Mission: To reach to your true heavenly self and live a life conducive with the real purpose of our creation.
From www.ic.org/directory/healing-hearts-sufi-dargah/:
A Sufi Dargah is a clean place to reach to your Divine station, your true heavenly self. The Dargah currently consists of a prayer room/mosque practitioner room for massage and alternative healing therapies, two attached houses that will soon be offered as temporary quarters for short term visitors/travelers and many properties around the Dargah that can be rented or purchased.

Phoenix Commons
Mission: Independence Through Interdependence: Phoenix Commons is designed to maximize its members' health, happiness, autonomy and interconnectedness as they age in a supportive and caring environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/phoenix-commons/:
Phoenix Commons is a cohousing community for active adults aged 55 and above located in Oakland’s Jingletown neighborhood along the estuary at the foot of the Park Street Bridge to Alameda. Open for residence since March, 2016, in 41 units built with universal design principles, Phoenix Commons was the vision for aging well in community of Chris Zimmerman and Lauren Zimmerman Cook, co-founders of Elder Village Development. We the members of this intentional community are learning on the job the principles of participation, collaboration and consensus decision-making while working together and through committees to address community needs and concerns in such areas as wellness promotion, facility and common space management, finance, governance, landscaping, social and community engagement, and twice-weekly common meals. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and geographies, contributing their skills and talents to create a dynamic and socially engaged community. They have various reasons for choosing to live here, in community with others, as we age in place together. Many of our members still work full-time while others are active in a variety of recreational, cultural social, civic and political advocacy activities. All are committed to building and sustaining our community and the social connectedness that has been associated with health and well-being in older adulthood.

Quimper Village
Mission: Quimper Village will be a condominium cohousing community designed specifically for 55+ adults. Our Vision Statement We are a group of couples and individuals planning a co-housing development that addresses our needs for living and aging successfully in community while enriching our private lives. As we move along this path, we are endeavoring to maintain respect and consideration for one another, understanding that building community is a fluid, evolving process to which each of us contributes. We look forward to many discoveries and course corrections, and plan to do this with healthy consensus, growing grace and good humor.
From www.ic.org/directory/quimper-village/:
A senior cohousing condominium development - for ages 55+; We will built as greenly as we could afford. We are 28 homes, a Common House, artist studio, woodworking shop and gardening facilities. Our land was purchased in 2014; our contractor was hired in February 2016. We began living together in October 2017.

Rawtreat
Mission: Our community focouses on living in harmony with natures laws, eating raw foods. In addition we also focus on natural learning for our kids and adults, teaching them that true happiness is achivied by being close to nature, not in artificial things like drugs and material things.
From www.ic.org/directory/rawtreat/:
Rawtreat is our poject name! We are planting many fruit trees and veggies to become self-sufficient... and many of our trees have already started giving us fruit! Our farm has some children of different ages living in it and we would love to have more families so we can homeschool together. Our diet consists of 100% rawfoods and we are very passionate about healthy, simple living... We often have potlocks and work together on the different projects. Our farm is truly spectacular place with pristine air and water.. We are already completly off the grid in water and energy! We began working the land and planting fruit trees 13 years ago, but until last year our core group of community members joined! Now we are looking for other passionate individuals and families who want to share our passion to become self-suffient!! We have different accomodations from tents sites, hammocks, community house rooms, to a very nice family cabins with breathtaking ocean and mountain views!... if you are passionate about farming and living a community life please drop us an email...

Village Hill Cohousing
Mission: VILLAGE HILL COHOUSING aspires to be a diverse, multi-generational community committed to compassionate living—through respect, kindness, and generosity for one another, the land, and the wider community in which we live. Village Hill is a community committed to promoting inclusiveness and respect for all. Members welcome a diversity of cultural and religious backgrounds, race, ethnicity, national origin, family status, veteran/ military background, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, and abilities. The goal is for all to feel included and comfortable.
From www.ic.org/directory/village-hill-cohousing/:
VILLAGE HILL COHOUSING (VHC), has begun construction and is now accepting applications for spring 2019 household vacancies. Subsequent construction phases will continue through approximately November 2020. VHC is an inclusive, multigenerational community 28 homes located one mile from the vibrant downtown area of Northampton, Massachusetts, next to Smith College, and surrounded by wooded conservation land. Healthy living, personal growth, mutual support and ecologically sustainable practices – together with personal privacy – are among the major benefits Village Hill Cohousing offers. Walking and bike paths, plus nearby bus routes, make VHC the perfect location for eco-minded families and individuals who want to live lightly on the land in a forward-thinking larger community. The group current core members of ten households has worked with project developer Sunwood Builders and Fitch Architects to cooperatively design the community. Village Hill seeks new members who wish to lead a life centered in community involvement, ecological sustainability, and supportive friendships. About Village Hill Cohousing: The entire infrastructure of the Village Hill Cohousing site will be energy-efficient construction, balancing a greatly reduced ecological impact with sustainability and livability. Core values: • Compassionate living, sustainability, community and connection • Working towards building a diverse, multi-generational community • Energy-efficient homes and common house • Permaculture principles and design, including edible trees, bushes and plants • Green space, gardens and beautiful views, surrounded by protected woodlands Features of VHC: • Variety of unit sizes, types and prices • A short walk or bike ride to downtown Northampton • Close to restaurants, entertainment, arts, music, education (hub of the “Five-College” area) • Close to bike rail trails, hiking, snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, waterways, and many rich opportunities for outdoor activities • Local bus line stop and rail trail spur are in the neighborhood • Bus and Amtrak service to major cities; 45-minute drive to Bradley International Airport • Centrally located in New England: about 4.0 hours to New York City, less than 2 hours to Boston About Northampton: A city of 30,000 people, Northampton is a unique and special blend of urban and rural, historic and contemporary, intellectual, artsy, athletic, and entrepreneurial energy. The area hosts five colleges and universities. For more information, visit: http://www.northampton-k12.us http://www.explorenorthampton.com http://www.visitnorthampton.net http://www.northamptonma.gov If our shared values of compassionate living, sustainability, and community and connection resonate with you, we look forward to speaking with you.

Enriched Earth Ecovillage
Mission: To build an inspirational Educational Eco Village in Northern Ireland on the principals of sustainable living. To lead, demonstrate and spread environmental innovation. To promote community development for social change. To develop a practical renewal of traditional culture and heritage for the times we live in and for the times to come.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-cauldron-community/:
Enriched Earth Ecovillage is an exciting project aspiring to create a pioneering and educational Ecovillage in Northern Ireland. For residents, guests, the local community, nationally and internationally we seek to become an inspiring example of best practice in sustainable living. We are registered as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company and intend to run series of cooperatives and other social enterprises within this legal framework. Our Vision A co-housing scheme, incorporating a community centre, shared facilities and social areas Eco-education facilities and activities Renewable energy technologies Community allotments Facilities and support for small business enterprises Community festivals and events Facilities for visitors and eco-tourists Our Values Exemplify best practice for sustainable living Promote social inclusion and integration Promote culture and heritage Seek ecological, social and economic sustainability Lead, demonstrate and spread environmental innovation Promote community development for social change and peace and reconciliation Provide for life long learning Devise and adopt appropriate legal structures so as to facilitate and co-ordinate the development of the overall enterprise. Enriched Earth Ecovillage shall be a place of learning; harmony, transformation, prosperity and a place where each individual shall be sovereign over themselves while working in concert with their community colleagues through shared values and vision. Low Impact Co-Housing We are founding members of Co-Housing NI and aim to build a series of low impact, sustainable houses. We wish these to blend into the land, with a grass roof and also to be ornate through the inclusion of indigenous style artwork. We intend to build using Hempcrete as having excellent thermal mass. These houses shall serve as homes for residents and also as guesthouses for responsible and sustainable eco-tourism of the site. We shall also have a camping and glamping area for guests and tourists and hostel accommodation. Community Hub We will have a Community Hub for workshops on sustainable living such as agroecology, for community meetings, for celebrating traditional seasonal festivals e.g. Lughnasa, for hosting an annual Early Gaelic Harp festival, a Poetry Festival, Community Theatre and a wide range of cultural enrichment and cross-community activities such as set dancing and yoga classes. The Community Centre will have an adjacent cafe and shop to sell local and organic produce and regional arts and crafts. This will be a place of genuine social and cultural integration, were all are made welcome regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability. True traditional hospitality shall be part of our legend! We will have a community library and also a natural outdoor amphitheatre. Eco Education Interactive Adventure Trail The area around the centre will be made into an outdoor Eco Education Area in the design of a labyrinth all presented in a very imaginative, fun and interactive way. The core themes of the very successful Green Flag Eco-Schools Program (with which we are in the process of piloting formal afffliation) will be referenced for example the topic of Litter will be explored via ‘The Island of the Legendary Litter Monster.’ It will be designed as an enjoyable place of education for all ages from nursery school to OAP and a great, healthy, enriching and rewarding family experience. We intend for this Eco Education area to become in itself one of the ‘must-see’ visitor attractions in Northern Ireland. Economic Benefits It is envisaged that this exciting initiative will not only serve to enrich the lives of its residents and guests but will also be a boon to the local economy and community through its cultural program, unique small business enterprises and through attracting the ever-growing eco-tourism market sector. One of our primary case studies is Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland, which brings in an incredible £2,500,000 in annual revenue, also Sólheimar Ecovillage in Iceland which is extremely prosperous and hosts 35,000 guests per year. We also have case studied the Eden project which has brought in an over £1 Billion to the local Cornwall economy. We are a not-for-profit Social Enterprise but we do intend of have our Ecovillage as a place of prosperity in all ways. Synergised Social Enterprises We also seek to promote traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, pottery, soap making and willow weaving through a series of interlinked small business enterprises. We will also have a music recording studio and a multi-media suite. Forest Gardening and Renewable Energy We shall grow our own ‘forest garden’ food, keep free-range livestock and aim to power the site through passive solar heating of homes and renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind and water turbines. Wild Outdoor Spa Area The site will also feature a wildlife and meditation pond, a natural swimming pool, an outdoor sauna, outdoor hot-tubs, a sensory garden, a wildflower meadow and an herb garden.to facilitate health in mind, body and spirit of residents, guests and the wider local community. We Need You! We need people who seek to be residents and also we need seed-investors in this cutting-edge social and rural development project. We are also exploring and open to a variety of available public aid and funding options and will run a crowdfunding campaign. Are you someone who wishes to be part of a vibrant, ecological community cooperative? Are you an ethical investor who can see the potential for growth in this ever more relevant market-sector? Are you a public servant with a duty to ensure the welfare of your nation and local area? Then please do not hesitate to get in touch! Every ingredient is essential in optimizing the potential of this potent enterprise of ecological inspiration! Let’s learn to enrich the earth together as we move into an era of actually dealing with Climate Change as one of the greatest threats to our species and other environmental and social problems via this cutting edge and sustainable model of good practice. Our children and our children’s children deserve NI to have an Educational Ecovillage and it is not too soon… not too late. Be part of the solution… Yours in service to All John-Paul Patton (Founder and Director) Enriched Earth Ecovillage CIC no. NI636983

Communikindred re-forming
Mission: Eclectic, con-sense-u-all, generative, preparedness, Commons/privacy equitable, natural future model. We kin do it. mission/vision: We Kin, do this! To honour and cultivate the component character of self-elected individuals with diverse skillsets and dialoged/demonstrated common values, including an ecological, permaculture and biodynamic focus. This can facilitate a highly viable alternative of creative and truly affordable living in a large , natural , common space, while attending to basic needs for survival, at a minimum, towards thriving , ...regardless of societal changes. We would endeavour to explore the best of private/personal space in the midst of a shared, eco-sustained Commons and site-appropriate infrastructure. In free association, we encourage co-generative enterprise both for profit and the benefit of the Commons, in a sustainable manner. Largely off-grid ,some but hydro/septic zones optional, we remain open to more appropriate ways of harmonizing with natural/cosmic cycles, respecting water, atmosphere, soil, and woodland. Our progressive eco-village experience will concurrently be an income/educational forum and/or retreat for any who seek the same expansive forum.
From www.ic.org/directory/communikindred-in-ontario/:
Ongoing personal and online dialog, outlining and documenting common parameters of like-mindedness in variants of con-sense-us governance, features, mission/vision sustainability, affordability. Rugged acres are still available since our website initiation 3+ yrs. ago, in mixed-forest regrowth. Once acquired, this will be a pioneering effort, largely offgrid but with a few optional hydro near a 4-season rd. We hope to be on the land in 2018, gradually developing according to resources, as our financial pledges increase. There is currently room for about 10-20 dwellings...mostly offgrid.. plus community centre with hydro, and other commons buildings/and gardens. Would-be incorporated shareholders can access all relevant info. from or via our website or subsequent email contact. There are varying levels of membership, from: reserving a future space, camping/retreat, part-time or fulltime resident....tinyhouse-on-wheels, or earth-fixed dwellings. Complementary onsite private and Commons entrepreneurial generation is encouraged, and Organic/Biodynamic/Permaculture protocol for food production required.

Upper Langley
Mission: Upper Langley is an intentional neighborhood that celebrates community, nature, ecological sustainability, and simplicity while providing perpetually affordable housing in the city limits of Langley, Washington. In the spirit of service, we benefit in the sharing of ideas, time, skills, tools, and responsibilities. We enjoy communal time while respecting individual and family needs. We honor our connection to the earth, to our neighbors both on the shared land as well as our wonderful town of Langley, and the world community.
From www.ic.org/directory/upper-langley/:
16 families have joined to share and care for 10 acres of forest and meadow at the edge of Langley town on South Whidbey Island, walkable to Salish Sea shore (Puget Sound) and one hour north of downtown Seattle (including fifteen minute ferry ride). Each family income qualifies at medium or low income level to own a 2000 sq. ft. lot (plus their equal share of the remaining 10 acres) on which to design/build their own home, under 975 sq.ft. There are 6 homes built and inhabited, 3 more homes in building phase and the Common house currently being designed to be built in 2018. Homes and lots will remain perpetually affordable.

Valley of Light
Mission: The Valley of Light is a sustainable spiritual community dedicated to the Principle of Peace and to the Universal Laws of Truth, Love, and Light.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-valley-of-light/:
The Valley of Light is a micro-community founded by members of The Oracle Institute, a 501(c)(3) educational charity and think tank which serves as an advocate for Peace and a vanguard for Conscious Evolution. Oracle operates an award-winning publishing house, a multi-faith spirituality school, and a global peacebuilding practice. Recently, Oracle organized the “Building the New World” conference at Radford University, which FIC co-sponsored. The Valley of Light (“VOL”) is a sustainable, spiritual community located in a high energy region within the New River Valley of Virginia. VOL is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a small town called Independence. We have 22 stunning acres along the New River, which is the oldest river in the Western Hemisphere and the third oldest river in the world. VOL Members are aware that the world is on the verge of a major paradigm shift, the likes of which we have not witnessed in 2000 years. The worldwide resurgence of religious fundamentalism coupled with emerging New Age theosophies are just two indicators that we are in the midst of intense spiritual confusion and a looming sociological transformation. VOL Members also are cognizant of the many unprecedented factors contributing to this turbulent period, including: global warming, food and water shortages, pandemic indicators, terrorism, energy limitations, and a lack of visionary focus by political and business leaders. We therefore believe that the key to a smooth transition into the 21st Century is the adoption of a new way of living based on an awareness of the interconnectedness of all life. To that end, Oracle and VOL are committed to creating a model micro-community using the most advanced community on the planet as our template: The Federation of Damanhur in Italy. Currently, VOL is building the “Peace Pentagon,” our community center and headquarters for our charity, The Oracle Institute. From the Peace Pentagon, we will expand our peace programs to include a multi-media “HUB.” VOL is designing the HUB with Barbara Marx Hubbard and a team of IT experts. Ms. Hubbard has visited the Peace Pentagon and supports a bicoastal HUB network, with the East Coast HUB at the Valley of Light in Independence, Virginia, and the West Coast HUB in Berkeley, California. If this brief description of our community and mission resonates with you, please contact us to explore whether you arrived at this critical juncture in human history to help build the Valley of Light!

Valley Veg Cohousing
Mission: The Valley Veg Cohousing Committee is working to establish a vegan cohousing community in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. This project is being initiated under the auspices of Valley Veg, Inc., a non-profit community organization which is an alliance of animal welfare, healthy eating, and environmental advocates.
From www.ic.org/directory/valley-veg-cohousing/:
This vegan cohousing community will have multi-family and clustered dwellings, including residences suitable for older vegans. It will include a common house with a dining room and kitchen, and other shared facilities such a library, guest rooms, exercise room, and gardens. The community will be planned, owned and managed by the residents – who can share in decision-making and social activities. We are currently gathering potentially interested community members and searching for a site in the Northampton, Massachusetts area.

Anahata Village
Mission: To offer a place where residents can express their essential gifts and guests may learn new ways to help to re-balance their health.
From www.ic.org/directory/anahata-village-2/:
Anahata Village is currently in creation stages. At the moment, but we are hoping to find land just outside of lovely Eugene, Oregon. We have a small, but growing group of kind and caring people who share the dream of creating this special place to live and offer services. Our Vision: We imagine a community which will function in several layers. The first, being an intentional community which does not stand in judgement of religion, disability or lifestyle, but accepts people into the group based on how well they mesh with the others in the community as well as their enthusiasm about our goal to help others. Anahata Village hopes to become self-sustaining, paying for itself and offering a salary for its members. We plan to do this through a holistic retreat which will offer many services to the public in order to help others to maintain health or to bring it back to a state of balance. Our focus will be classes and seminars for those with chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, but we will also offer ongoing classes for health maintenance, such as yoga and meditation. A labor of love: Anahata would like to offer work to its residents which they might feel passionate about doing. If you have always wanted to teach herbal classes or yoga, build cob houses or greenhouses, work with animals or cultivate organic gardens, we hope to offer you a way to earn your living doing those things that you really love. We will also have room for volunteers and workers who are not Anahata residents, as well as residents who prefer to keep the job they had before they moved onto the land. However, we would like to see some contribution to the whole if you choose to live with us. Otherwise, you might be happy living elsewhere as we want people who are excited about what we stand for and want to help. What we will offer our guests and community members: *Meditation *Yoga *Tai Chi *Qi Gong *Reiki *Massage *Quantum Touch *Herbal Tinctures (to buy and instructional classes) *Organic, alkaline meals as well as alkaline cooking classes *Art Therapy *Organic gardening for health *Medicinal and gourmet mushroom education *Products to avoid for better health *Tiny house and cob house building We will offer apprenticeships for those interested in the possibility of becoming a member. Also, coursework credit may be given for volunteering with us. We are currently working on our 501(c)3 and business plan, as well as finishing up our website. If you are interested in joining with or helping us on any level, please contact us here or on Facebook at Thanks!

Catalyst Ecovillage - MORE MEMBERS NEEDED NOW!
Mission: Catalyst Community is a forming ecovillage and green business-incubator education center in Warwick, NY. Our energy-positive residential and agricultural buildings will be visually-inspiring and as ecologically-friendly as possible. We aspire to share our lives so as to make the load lighter for everyone around food, finances, child and elder care, employment, and personal support. Various on-site land-based businesses will support the members and community non-profit to fulfill its mission to exemplify green living and help educate others who wish to build and live sustainably.
From www.ic.org/directory/catalyst-ecovillage-2/:
NOTE: We are closing on the purchase of 75 acres by March 15th and need a few more people to contribute to the downpayment and help us with loan repayments to the local Farm Credit Bureau! Come join us now! We are doing this! Email: teaganblackburn@gmail.com immediately with any questions! Vision Statement Catalyst is a forming intentional community and eco village in upstate New York. We aspire to live and demonstrate a lifestyle of deep ecology and social cohesion. A zero carbon, fossil fuel free, energy positive community that enriches its surroundings. A community where neighbors are family and family is tribe. Each supporting the others to make a lighter and more loving load for all. A community that serves and nurtures its members so that they in turn may work hard to better serve the world. THE PLACE Our community will have clusters of individual eco homes, a large workshop for creation and maintenance, and the group house for low income housing and the large community center building will be the focal points of the social community. They will be artistic and bold. The property we are currently considering is about an 1 hour and 15 minutes northwest of the city. Its 75 acres, including 5-10 acres for building and landscaping, 40 cleared acres for farming and livestock and 30 acres of forest. The property has living space for 3 founding families, plus a 10 horse stable, workshop, and large gathering space. Biking distance to two towns. Our buildings will be aesthetically beautiful and designed to excite and inspire the soul. They will be made of natural and clean materials that are common to the area. They will feature passive and active solar, geothermal, living roofs, radiant floors, composting toilets, water catchments, constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, recycled materials, and year around indoor plant growing. Our shared Community Center will be a shared common space for community dinners; meetings; parties and movie nights; workshops; retreats/yoga/meditation; childcare; office space for entrepreneurial incubation; a date night room,; and other common interests of the community. It will have an outdoor hot-tub. Our Group House will have multiple bedrooms and apartments that will be available for permanent low-income co-housing and space for visitors and guests of our retreat center. Our clustered smaller-footprint Eco Housing Units will be available for purchase by members wishing to join the community. The will be organized into pedestrian-centric villages and feature private kitchens and living rooms. THE PEOPLE We are CURRENTLY SEEKING 1-4 other founding families/couples or individuals that are interested in joining us in purchasing the property. These would be people who have the resources and credit to take a home loan or own a home that they would be willing to sell. We are also seeking designers, engineers, permaculturists, natural builders and architects that can help us design our utopia. We are also seeking lawyers with property tax experience, and bankers/lenders/investors with vision and people with Community Land Trust knowledge. Our community will be open and welcoming to conventional and non-conventional families of all configurations and individuals of all races, genders, economic backgrounds and sexual preferences. Our community is based on non-violence and non-violent communication. We seek kind, compassionate, intelligent, creative, smart, and rational people that share its vision and can participate in consensus decision making. THE LAND Our community will have several greenhouses and will grow organic food and algae year around. The algae will be used to make fuel for the community vehicles. Our community will use community and conservation land trusts to permanently preserve both farmland and wild nature on our site, and take advantage of those tax exemptions as well. Our community will host a biodynamic community supported agriculture project to grow our own organic food and herbs. We will grow our own and/or lease space to local farmers. Our community will keep livestock or create partnerships with local farmers in order to have local milk and eggs. Our community will have an permaculture orchard for fruit and nuts. Biodynamic principles and permaculture design will be joyously implemented. Our community will have a large and well-equipped wood and metal shop that will be used to build, and maintain the property and also to create art and beauty throughout. Artist studios too. SELF RELIANCE Our community will create jobs and income through: farming; gardening; keeping horses and renting stables; hosting workshops and retreats; arts and music events; and an eco bed and breakfast. Our community will have a vibrant mixed-ages homeschooling group (4-11) with a dedicated classroom and a certified teacher hired by a pool of parents, inside and outside of the community. It will be play-based, experiential, Waldorf-inspired, largely outdoor education and have intrinsic opportunities for cross-pollination with the elders, farm chores, and for local community service projects, while integrating the NYS homeschooling academic benchmarks. Our community will found an assisted care elder-care program for members as they age and for members’ aging parents and relatives, creating onsite paying jobs for our members who are nurses, healers, and health care practitioners. Our community will seek to document all that it does in hopes of replicating and helping to create a better model for sub-urban and rural development, especially in the surrounding area. Some members will travel as part of a consulting business to start new ecovillages all over this country and in others. Our community will have a have a blast making a difference!

Terra Frutis
Mission: We hope to help individuals to escape the monetary fiction and consumer culture. In addition, we hope to be a positive influence on local farmers who have no problem slashing and burning thousands of hectares of forest to grow corn and cows.
From www.ic.org/directory/terra-frutis/:
Terra Frutis is a fruitarian "unintentional community" and permaculture food forest located near Gualaquiza, Ecuador, in the pristine tropical rainforest. With superb climate, streams, river access, and a remote location, there is much potential for a thriving community and excellent fruit.

Ubuntu Ecovillage
Mission: Vision: -A world in which all people, human and non-human, and plants live in a balanced, equal, and completely sustainable relationship. -A world in which all people contribute to each others spiritual, emotional, and mental development by supporting each person's authentic expression and playful exploration. Mission: -To create a sustainable ecovillage which functions as a base for people to live in balance and compassion while fully expressing their authentic selves. -To create a space for people to visit and learn about sustainability and spiritual development. -To live neo-tribally as a mindful and compassionate community which supports each member with each step on whichever life path they choose.
From www.ic.org/directory/ubuntu-ecovillage/:
Ubuntu is a Zulu word which translates roughly to mean "human kindness," but the first time we ever heard the term it was explained to mean "I am because we are." Either way, it is the philosophy around which our community is based. Ubuntu Ecovillage is a forming ecovillage (a community based around sustainability) that is committed to community based living and mutual spiritual and philosophical growth. We share common spiritual practices based on New Age, Earth-based religions, Eastern religions, and New Thought. Our common living practices are inspired by Daniel Quinn's New Tribalism, and are focused on a responsible, equal, and natural human relationship with the Earth and non-human people (animals). As such, our diet is ovo-vegetarian, and all members are committed to a practice of compassion toward all living things.

Flower City Cohousing Community
Mission: Flower City Cohousing Community (FC3) is an intentional cohousing community in an urban setting which values the sharing of resources, sustainability, and simplicity. We are committed to cooperation, consensus building, and diversity. In the larger community, we strive to be a socially and ecologically responsible neighbor.
From www.ic.org/directory/flower-cty-cohousing-community/:
Flower City Cohousing Community is in Rochester, New York. On the southern shore of Lake Ontario, we are a 3-hour drive from Toronto and 65 minutes from Niagara Falls. Our goal is to live together in a multigenerational, urban community by 2018. We meet regularly for social events and, as a whole group and in committees, to develop our community. Our members include educators, retirees, business owners and artists. • We value sharing resources, sustainability and simplicity. • We are committed to cooperation, consensus building and diversity. • In the larger community, we strive to be socially and ecologically responsible neighbors. We are committed to living in or near Rochester on a 1-2 acre site with 20-30 housing units. Our community will include duplex/town homes and a 3-story building containing condo units and common house facilities. Housing units will range from studios to 3 bedrooms, each with a full kitchen, bathroom(s) and living room. The common house will include a large kitchen and multi-use room suitable for community dinners and meetings, as well as shared tool and equipment space, laundry room, guest room and play area for children. We are a supportive community and anticipate including design features that enable residents of diverse abilities and ages to thrive. Our community will be located in a remarkable region noted for its outstanding arts and culture (including the Strong Museum of Play, Garth Fagan Dance, GEVA Theater, The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester International Jazz Festival), 17 colleges and universities, quick access to the world-class Finger Lakes Wine Country, excellent health care and many growing high-tech or health-related businesses. We welcome people of diverse ages (including children), abilities, sexual orientations and ethnic/racial backgrounds who would like to join us as we identify a site and plan our community.

Walnut Grove
Mission: the dejedhi code
From www.ic.org/directory/walnut-grove/:
Star Wars Meets Star Trek Gothics/Pagan/Wiccans/Freaks/Geeks Transgendered Steampunk Gothic (off the grid)

South knowlesville Landtrust
Mission: affordable access to land, organic land management and an open and diverse membership process.
From www.ic.org/directory/south-knowlesville-landtrust/:
Working to develop a small, dense, rural neighborhood where urban and rural sensibilities can be brought together to create a wellspring of opportunities for the inhabitants and surrounding community. We are an off-grid community in rural New Brunswick who steward 120+ acres of beautiful land in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. We are a group of individuals and families living on personal lots within a greater plot of land. Much of the land is designated communal wild space and communal agricultural space. We practise permaculture and work to protect the land. We have been working to create a functioning sustainable (or better) community.

Aria Cohousing Community
Mission: At the heart of the Aria Denver neighborhood, we are a multi-generational group of individuals and families living together to support and enrich the lives of each other and the community beyond. We are committed to sharing talents, resources and responsibilities and to live in a healthy way, leaving a small footprint on the land.
From www.ic.org/directory/aria-cohousing-community/:
The Aria Cohousing Community is built on an authentic commitment to one another and to the community beyond. Cohousing is a type of intentional, collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their community. The current Aria Cohousing members share a common commitment to living in a healthy, sustainable community. The former Marycrest convent at the heart of the larger Aria Denver was redeveloped into a 28-unit inter-generational cohousing community. Eight of the 28 units are designated as affordable. Only two units remain! Please visit http://ariacohousing.com for more information. An eight-minute drive north of downtown Denver, Aria Denver is a 17.5 acre transit-oriented, mixed-use, mixed-income development located within the Chaffee Park neighborhood. Aria Denver is designed for urban-minded people who share a vision for being part of a close-knit community. Aria Denver, in partnership with Regis University and the surrounding neighborhoods, has created the Cultivate Health Project to support the health and wellness of the entire community. This project, which is funded by the Colorado Health Foundation, will create infrastructure and programming that encourage an active lifestyle, increase access to healthy food and offer integrated health services. The project will bring a one-acre production garden at Aria Denver, improvements to pedestrian and bicycle routes in the neighborhood, new adult exercise zones at Aria and Zuni Park and many more exciting projects in the Regis and Chaffee Park neighborhoods.

CoHousing Houston, Houston, TX
Mission: We don't have one yet. But it will have all the attributes of cohousing and include something about a practice of silence of some kind even if its staring at the wonder of trees.
From www.ic.org/directory/wonder-village-houston-tx/:
We are a group of people interested in developing the first ever cohousing community in Houston, one of the most wonderfully diverse and dynamic cities in the country. To help make this happen, in November, 2017 Katie McCamant and husband Chuck Durrett of CoHousingSolutions and McCamant and Durrett Architects will come to Houston to put on their "Getting it Built" workshop. See our website, www.cohousinghouston.com, for details. The Friday even before the weekend of the workshop, Katie and Chuck will talk to Houston about cohousing. The talks will be held at the Asia Society Texas Center, a beautiful and exciting venue. Again, see our website for details. CoHousing Houston is one of several groups who are planning on building cohousing in Texas. Visit the cohousing directory for details. (http://www.cohousing.org/directory) Finally, visit us the Black Lab in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston each first Wednesday of each month to learn more about our group.

Many Tribes - New Tribalists Australia
Mission: To form a "nation" of cooperative tribes creating sustainable lifestyles and abandoning commercialism, capitalism and hierarcical government concepts.
From www.ic.org/directory/many-tribes-new-tribalists-australia/:
OUR VALUES * We value the lives and rights of all creatures equally, not just humans. We believe an animal should only be killed, either to eat or because it was attacking you or someone you are charged to protect. * We value the natural world and believe it is healthier for our bodies to follow natural cycles. As such, we tend to celebrate seasonal cycles like spring time or the full moon. * We value survival skills and believe that the skills needed to build shelter, find food and water and protect yourself and you family from whatever threat, are skills that all creatures need, even humans. We recognise the possibility of a major war or natural disaster and we want to be as prepared as we possibly can be for it. * We value emotional bonds and community above material pursuits. We believe that doing daily tasks (cooking and gathering food, planting etc.) with people who have a vested interest in each other strengthens the spirit and builds trust. We think that people need to rediscover their own personal value to society. Everyone needs emotional security, why not give it to them? * We value consent and believe that everyone should be offered the chance to say "no" to anything that impacts their own body and have their wishes respected. The kind of consent often talked about is sexual, but there are many other things that are done to us in the external world, non-consensually. Schooling and education, pollution, fashion and nudity, medical treatment, communication (the right to peaceful protest) and a multitude of trivial or social rules made by external entities to control every tiny thing, all come into this.

spectrum garden
Mission: Community rural living. Organic and healthy sustainable agriculture, small business enterprise and skill training.
From www.ic.org/directory/spectrum-garden/:
There is another listing on here, the original spectrum gardens of which I lost all my user name info password etc. refer to that for now until more info is posted We have been living off grid for 2 years now and finally coming together to build this farm and living communit Land is fully owned nothing owing and ready to build on

South of Monadnock Community
Mission: This group strives to live well together in a way that supports and challenges us to live into our best selves, collectively and individually. We are working towards our best vision for the future and to honor this property’s history by building authentic community consistent with Quaker practices and principles that prioritizes purposeful, joyful living, peacework, place-based education and Earth stewardship, including diverse, sustainable agriculture and wild-space conservation.
From www.ic.org/directory/south-of-monadnock-community/:
As the purchasers of the Meeting School property, this group strives to build authentic community that is consistent with Quaker principles and practices, and which honors the Meeting School legacy of place-based education, peacework, spiritual seeking, simple living, and long-term commitment to Earth stewardship, including diverse, sustainable agriculture. When we gather, we do so with an understanding that there is a truth greater than any individual. We gather as a community to listen to each other and to listen for the best and right direction, not merely relying on the superficial form of Friends’ business practice, but honoring these as structures that give space and dignity for decisions that are obedient to what is true, above what we want either collectively or individually. While some members recognise the Divine as the root of our seeking, and others do not, we respect worship, and non-worship, in all forms. We value a diversity of perspectives in all things because we strive to be open to the truths that may come from any voice among us. We hold education as a core mission of this community. As witnessed by the best work of the Meeting School, education extends well beyond the classroom. Learning should not be limited to any age; truth can arise anywhere; and any of us can be the student, any of us the teacher. The best education is place-based, attuned to natural cycles and wisdom, and serves to cultivate and empower a stronger, more thoughtful, responsible, cooperatively-minded citizenry. We commit to being open to the sharing of ideas and knowledge within and beyond this community, and, as we are able, to supporting educational projects or enterprises that might arise within our membership. Furthermore, as a group, we recognise the inevitable limitations of our small residential community; we value wisdom from outside of our immediate membership, and commit to seeking expertise and support from outside of our community that will help us better live into all aspects of our mission.

Millrace Cohousing
Mission: An INtergenerational community in northern INdiana dedicated to INtentionality, INterdependence and INclusion.
From www.ic.org/directory/millrace-cohousing/:
We envision an intergenerational, diverse Association of 14 households committed to supporting each other and to being responsible for our residential environment. We seek to be renewed as a cooperative neighborhood through celebration and interaction, while at the same time we respect and give space to the life and individuality that members have beyond cohousing. We strive to relate beyond our physical space and Association and to intergrate and interact comfortably and responsibly with the surrrounding neighborhoods, city and region. Our guiding principles include elements of: process, design, accessibility, ecology, common facilities, diversity, decision making, structure/management and "getting things done" (active participation).

Lovare Homestead
Mission: Lovare Homestead is being created to bring community back into the big picture by focusing on producing organically grown food and educational experiences for the locals in our area. It’s a group based farm and living acreage for homes in De Graff, Ohio (about 50 minutes from both Columbus and Dayton). Lovare will be open to hosting a stable group of 6 tiny houses year round. Each of the houses will be on the Lovare board. After showing their commitment to Lovare, we’d like them to live on the land like it’s their own and possibly even owning a share in the homestead. After many meetings with the local government, we have been legally approved for both tiny houses built on wheels and on foundation. We want this to be home to a group of people who have chosen to live together with a common purpose, working cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects their shared core values. Our core values are sustainability, ecology, self-sufficiency, recycling, composting, permaculture, organic gardening, grey water systems, reducing our carbon footprint and incorporating community into daily lives. We’d like to have a community barn, organic garden and orchard, six tiny home sites, chickens and goats. If one of our board members has a passion, we’d love to come together to make it happen for them at Lovare homestead. In addition to all of this, Lovare Homestead aims to have a big outreach to local and like-minded communities around the country. We hope to have open farm days for our seasoned farming friends, families, and ever-expanding circles of enthusiastic newbies in our surrounding area to come out to the homestead. We'd like to actively engage with the community by sharing labor, meals, knowledge, and belly laughs. At Lovare Homestead, we think it’s very important to teach others the how-tos instead of doing things for them.
From www.ic.org/directory/tiny-house-community/:
We are a Tiny House community. The master plan is to have 6 tiny houses at Lovare. We have a few spots remaining and are accepting applications.

God's last church
Mission: We want to be free from depending of the state in water and electricity. Grow our own food and feed animals to sell and for our meat. I eat only chicken and fish and want to lower the eating of dark meat as much as it can be done. Grow our own fruit-trees. Create work for people that come back to us in finacial help when people see what we are doing. We also work against animal cruelty by educate people. Our community goal is to be a rowmodel how to do things with solarsystem and satellite system.
From www.ic.org/directory/gods-last-church/:
I work close to God Almighty and He is the true leader for this Community. I try to not do anything without God tell me what to do. I was visiting Kenya in 2013 and they liked me so much so I got a property where I want to built a Temple for pray and healing. Together with GOD did I healed people and they gave me 3 houses in the area close to Uganda. When I was in Kenya did God tell me that this church, the last church should be built by poor people.... poor both in money and in the spirit but will wealthy later on in the spirit when see and hear how God step closer. I have a school for refuses and orphans kids and need to build a reak school and dorm for them to sleep in and be a big family. Teaching our kids about what we are doing so they can help people in Kenya to understand how to be independed.

Wheelock Mountain Farm
Mission: To support local, regional, and global non-violent activism and to sustainably steward the land on which we live.
From www.ic.org/directory/wheelock-mountain-farm/:
Wheelock Mountain Farm is a non-profit education center and intentional community situated on 650 acres in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. All but 22 of the acres are held in Trust to protect them in perpetuity from development. The land was donated to the non-profit in 1996 with the intention that it become a popular education resource center to empower people to take non-violent action in pursuit of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. To this end, Wheelock Mountain Farm has been collaborating with activist groups from around the region and from around the world—regularly organizing and hosting convergences, retreats, meetings, skillshares, naturalist programs and camps for the last 20 years. We steward the land responsibly--preserving it as a refuge for people and wildlife, and cultivating it to help sustain our programs and residents. Wheelock Mountain Farm is a 501(c)3 that utilizes a consensus decision-making process. The Board is comprised of both resident and non-resident activists and educators. Most day-to-day work and decision-making is done at the household level, and residents hold weekly dinner meetings to make plans, delegate tasks, and coordinate logistical follow through while the Board deals primarily with the programmatic aspects of the farm. It is a balance built on long held mutual trust and respect. Members of Wheelock Mountain Farm are active in a variety of organizations in the area including The Buffalo Mountain Food Coop, The Swap Sisters, Rising Tide Vermont, Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance, and Migrant Justice. Residents meet their monetary needs, including paying rent to Wheelock Mountain Farm, in a variety of ways--teaching, farming, developing programming at the local library, administrating an alternative healing practitioners' office, and co-directing an international non-profit focused on children. Wheelock Mountain Farm's land includes a 300+ tap sugarbush, a 100+ acre pond with nearly undeveloped shoreline, large parcels of mixed hard and softwood forest, 12 acres of pasture, and one of the finest Northern White Cedar swamps in the state. We have 2 four season homes with one more currently under construction, a three season cabin for long term guests/interns, a beautiful stone house/dormitory to accommodate shorter term summer guests, a greenhouse, and a small barn. We are currently in the process of expanding our programs and number of residents in order to better fulfill our mission.

Ecovila perto de Serra Grande
Mission: Family focused Permaculture land practices Co-ownership Financial independence
From www.ic.org/directory/ecovila-perto-de-serra-grande/:
We are a group of families who are forming an ecovillage near Serra Grande, Bahia. Our basic core values consist of permaculture, family, and close friendships. We also don't conform to any one religion, or even world view...other than we need to take care of the world around us. You can get to know us online in our regular global webcam meetings, and transition to Serra Grande when ready. Those of us in Brazil have found prime land and are currently closing on several small parcels of a 108 hectare property. If you are interested in purchasing land and forming a new community, get involved with our facebook group or email us directly. Feel free to post in English or Portuguese.

Village Hearth Cohousing
Mission: To create a caring community of LGBTs, friends, and allies with the infrastructure to age in place, balancing the privacy of a smaller sustainable dwelling with opportunities for social engagement and the support of the larger community.
From www.ic.org/directory/village-hearth-cohousing/:
Village Hearth Cohousing is the first LGBT-focused 55+ cohousing community in the United States. Our members include LGBT couples and singles, straight couples and singles, still working and retirees (and our pets). We have 15 beautiful acres in progressive Durham, NC and will soon begin construction on the accessible, single-level neighborhood that we planned with the guidance of Katie McCamant and Charles Durrett. Only a few homes are still available and we are so pleased with the way our community has come together. Our members are committed to mutual support and bring a wide variety of skills and interests to share. We look forward to eating the food grown in our gardens, building things to enhance our homes and community in the woodworking shop and the art studios, going on hikes, bicycle rides, and kayaking trips at the many nearby natural areas (including access to North Carolina’s Mountain to the Sea trail directly from our land), staying fit in the exercise room, meditating in our woods, or just enjoying each other’s company on our front porches and common house terrace. For more information, visit our website, www.VillageHearthCohousing.com, follow us on Facebook, or join our Meetup group (Durham Village Hearth Cohousing). Contact Pat or Margaret at VillageHearthCohousing@gmail.com.

The WingSeed IC Project
Mission: We're on a multi phase path to an ultimate goal Finally picking up momentum and VERY excited about it! 1) We're currently establishing a group residence in Eagle Rock. We've currently consolidated our group to two houses in the same neighborhood. 2) Our next step will be to stabilize a group fund which will go towards purchasing property. This is being done through a combination of personal endeavors, group projects, and fund raising events. 3) Once our financial goal is reached we will reevaluate and determine whether we will first buy a house in Los Angeles or buy rural property elsewhere(the ultimate goal is to buy the rural property regardless of whether we buy an urban/suburban house or not). 4) We will purchase a piece of land that will be shared among all members of the community. There we will establish our final residence where we can farm our own food, build our own society, and finally feel comfortable having and raising children.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-lab/:
We are a family. Perhaps one can better refer to us as a tribe. We usually all spend our Friday evenings together either working on projects, discussing philosophy, sharing meals, spending quality time together. We host regular meetings that anyone is welcome to attend; Tuesday night open lab(where we build solar panels, mesh networks, etc), Thursday night discussion meetings(where we usually discuss philosophy), Sunday morning art classes(figure drawing/painting, etc), and many other events in between(Including a monthly dinner outing to get to know one another). We're working towards establishing our community one step at a time through a series of community building events and fund raisers. Come see what we're about: http://www.meetup.com/wingseed/ https://www.facebook.com/thewingseedcollective/

Ohio Homestead Community
Mission: Our mission is to form a healthy community in which members respect individual preferences while reinforcing group values of nonviolence, equality, and cooperation. A community committed to the well-being of all members, to live, work, play, and grow together harmoniously.
From www.ic.org/directory/ohio-homestead-community/:
Ohio Homestead Community is forming to offer a more simple life in a self-sustaining, family oriented community in which we can care for our children, learn, work, and grow together. We welcome everyone with similar values and a strong commitment to the community regardless of age, sex, nationality, religion, sexual preference/identity, etc. We do not currently own land or have infrastructure. We are searching for the right property to buy and hope to have others join us in the decision making process.

Family Focused Sustainable Homestead Community
Mission: Seeking families to join together in an effort to create an off grid, self sufficient, sustainable community.
After chasing the American Dream and living a normal suburban life my wife and I now believe that modern society and economics are both unhealthy and unsustainable. We have decided to "opt-out" and create a safer, healthier, and happier life for our children. To that end we are seeking like-minded families to join together in an effort to create an off grid, self sufficient, sustainable community. This is a ground floor opportunity for those interested in being part of forming a new community. We are currently located in Kentucky but are very open minded for the final location as long as it makes sense (climate, growing season, etc.). The final decision on the location will be a group effort. Our vision is to purchase a plot of land as a land trust with each family having their own home site and the balance of the land being used to growing crops, raising animals, and preservation.

A New Home Project
Mission: Our focuses are intentional community, housing alternatives, and permaculture.
From www.ic.org/directory/a-new-home-project/:
Our purpose is to create community and housing which meets needs and utilizes more natural technology and sustainable and efficient energy and agriculture to create a solid foundation for all who live there. We want to create a healthy example of how a community can work together and share our earth, for families who need, want, and are willing to work for a brighter future, a stable home, and a strong community. What we offer is unique because we will be using new technology, strongly encouraging people to follow their passion, and focusing on building strong ties between our community members. We are seeking interested community members to create intentional community in the area, perhaps through the purchase of land. Concept: Unique natural-built homes each with their own 2 acres to grow crops, raise animals, and create their vision. We are still looking at locations, but one that we like is in nearby Westwater, Utah, a great value situated on the Colorado River, with a beautiful sandstone bluff, a well, and power already.

Temple Druid Community
Mission: Our guiding principles An understanding of the interconnectedness of all life A deep respect for the natural world A belief in learning through experience, creative engagement and enquiry An acknowledgement of the value of stillness and awareness The uniqueness, potential and intrinsic value of each individual
From www.ic.org/directory/temple-druid-community/:
Temple druid community formed in the spring of 2014, when they heard that Temple Druid house and land was going to be sold. They formed a company with the express interest in purchasing Temple Druid and of developing a year round source of high quality organic food and therapeutic holistic retreat centre for disadvantaged children/families and vulnerable adults. Our long term goals include having several new members joining us over the next 5-10 years, developing sustainable ecological housing though restoration of barns, out houses and self builds. Community members began living at Temple Druid in the spring of 2015, and have begun in earnest to clear and regenerate the grounds and house. There is much to do! All of the community share an interest in the preservation of the Temple Druid land, sustainability of the Estate and in creating a mutually supportive community for all those who visit or live here. Jan 2015 1We hope to offer access to an inspiring, nourishing environment in order that people have the opportunity to participate and explore that which brings meaning to their lives through interaction with the natural world and each other. Our community mission; is to be a year-round source of high quality organic food and therapeutic holistic retreat centre for disadvantaged children/families and vulnerable adults within a sustainable farm and woodland environment. The principles guiding the Temple Druid Community activities are: An understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, A deep respect for the natural world, A belief in learning through experience, creative engagement and enquiry An acknowledgement of the value of stillness and awareness. The uniqueness, potential and intrinsic value of each individual Our community group aspires to be a living demonstration of these principles in all its activities and operate with a secure income generation base. Key Aims for 2015-2020 We will develop a range of innovative educational/therapeutic/ fun/ developmental activities based on a sense of Temple Druid as a special place. We will grow and sell organic produce “Temple Druid Organics”. Ensure the land is managed using sustainable practices through recognised schemes such as organic accreditation, environmental stewardship. Encourage and support creative, innovative contributors and have an open door to individuals and groups from all faiths or none. Enhance the main house, redundant buildings and landscape at Temple Druid through active use and Developing an Estate Management Plan.

Finca Morpho
Mission: Our Mission is to spread the seed of permaculture using love, compassion and understanding for everyone and everything. And to tend the seedling as the idea of permaculture flowers into a beautiful new world by openly sharing all knowledge and skills.
From www.ic.org/directory/finca-morpho/:
Finca Morpho is a small tight knit regenerative educational experimental permaculture community on 4.2 hectares, close to the OSA peninsula's point of Cabo Matapalo, 14km south of Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica on the road to Matapalo, the only purple gate. We are morphing ourselves and others to be more sustainable, creative, free, happy, at peace, and open-minded to all ideas and ways of lives. Being surrounded by an indescribable primal energy from the rainforest and the ocean has inspired us to "Be the change we wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi. By using biodynamic regenerative agriculture we are creating a system that will continue to make top soil for years to come on it's own and able to sequester carbon. We have integrated a zero waste policy and we are using all forms of human disposal and waste to enrich the environment around us. Plant and animal care for us is treating all plants and animals the way most people treat their house pets, with lots of love, attention, activities, and healthy food. We are striving towards a sustainable and self-sufficient model for others to learn from and to show others visiting the area how they can add some of these practices into their lives with little to no work involved.

Charlotte Cohousing Community
Mission: We, the forming members of Charlotte Cohousing Community, share a desire to tap the life-giving forces of Community, to live in responsible harmony with the Earth and each other and to be a positive influence in our City.
From www.ic.org/directory/charlotte-cohousing-community/:
We intend to create and sustain an urban, multi-generational cohousing community of about 30 households (including singles, couples, families, elders, children, pets) with dwellings of varied size and cost and shared common areas for gardening, recreation, guest accommodations, community gatherings, and emerging interests of members.

Pope Street Reserve Cohousing
Mission: Enjoy food, wine, friendship, laughter and good living together
From www.ic.org/directory/pope-street-reserve-cohousing/:
Estate style format with gatehouse, barn, and main house in cohousing ownership framework

The Vandwellings
Mission: People should be free to live in vehicles that they turn into homes. Box trucks and buses have plenty of square feet, and creative DIY can convert a vehicle into a happy home. When authority asks, you can call it an art space, a sculpture, or a flightless bird. Let's get together and buy a place to park, so we can have a place to become our true selves.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-vandwellings/:
"The Vandwellings" is only a concept. I want to turn a box truck into a house. I want to gut a van, and turn it into a hangout pod. I want to split the cost of land with like-minded wingnuts. Do you want to own some space where you can build a vehicle-based home? Do you want to live on a bus? Do you want to stop wasting money on rent and start having a garden? If any of this sounds interesting, then we should talk or type to each other. I want to find a few other people with similar ideas to start talking and formulate a plan.

Ecovillage Charlottesville
Mission: Mission: To create a vibrant community that fosters the EcoVillage Charlottesville Vision by: Attracting a diverse group of individuals and families who are excited, energized, and committed to implementing the Vision; Devising governance and financial structures that allow for and foster the participation of a diverse group of people who are committed to living harmoniously with each other and the natural world; Confronting realistically and creatively the legal, financial, and interpersonal challenges to creating such an EcoVillage, and by infusing joy into the process of working and playing together to overcome all challenges; Identifying critical ecological problems, finding solutions and implementing them in our EcoVillage, demonstrating effective solutions we find, and widely disseminating information about those solutions.
From www.ic.org/directory/ecovillage-charlottesville/:
Ecovillage Charlottesville is a community space and future residence promoting and demonstrating ecological, social, economic, and cultural sustainability. Small businesses, events, and educational programs will also be incorporated to the ultimate design and use of the property. It is 6.5 acres of mostly wooded land on Rio Road, in Albemarle County, one mile from the Charlottesville downtown.

Bundagen Co-operative Ltd
Mission: Bundagen community is a rural land sharing co-operative and wildlife sanctuary. We see our community as having essentially a caretaker role for this piece of coastal land and aim to create only low impact development.
From www.ic.org/directory/bundagen-co-operative-ltd/:
Bundagen is an intentional community established in August 1981 with three guiding principles: social harmony; environmental responsibility; and economic independence. We are a rural land sharing co-operative and wildlife sanctuary. We see our community as having essentially a caretaker role for this piece of coastal land and aim to create only low impact development. Regeneration of native vegetation in environmentally fragile areas is a focus, as is an emphasis on organic gardening. THE LAND Bundagen Co-operative owns and manages a total of 313 hectares of private property on the mid-north coast of NSW, just south of Coffs Harbour. Bongil Bongil National Park forms all our boundaries including a headland and ocean beach. Bundagaree Creek runs through part of the land and we have two freshwater lakes. A percentage of our land has high environmental value, approx 50% of which is protected and managed under a formal Conservation Agreement. Our land sits within the Gumbaynggirr nation. THE PEOPLE There are approximately 180 members, of whom about 110, with their children, are living in the twelve village areas. Bundagen is independent of mains water, sewerage and electricity. We rely on dams and rain-water tanks and use alternative technology, such as solar power and composting toilets. All residents pay a weekly levy which finances the community’s needs including shared equipment such as a tractor and fire tanker. As well, we have a library, food co-op, meditation space and community house where a café is held each week. Villages each have their own areas of interest; some share a common bathroom, gardens, mowers, trailers or water pumps. Apart from meetings and regular working bees, café and the beach, members come together to play volleyball or soccer, for yoga, chi gong or to sing, play music, or to meditate. We have an active weeding group and land care projects underway. There is also a playschool in the renovated dairy bails where our youngest residents get together each week. Older members now meet to plan for ‘The Last Resort’. DECISION MAKING All decisions are made on the land. We aim at reaching consensus but have our own form of modified consensus. We have monthly community meetings, which deal with everyday matters, and four general meetings a year to address major concerns. Bundagen newsletters keep members informed of our evolving agreements, topics of debate and all hatches, matches and dispatches. A group of fifteen annually elected co-ordinators, meet monthly and take responsibility for specific areas of administration such as secretarial, treasury, legal liaison, environment, membership, building, fire, water, roads etc. MEMBERSHIP Each member, whether resident or non-resident, has an equal parcel of shares in the Co-operative. Membership gives the individual access to the land and a voice in decision- making. The right to build and reside on the land is decided by community agreement. Our legal structure, as a rural co-operative, means that the community owns all improvements on the land rather than individuals holding freehold title. MEMBERSHIP IN BUNDAGEN IS CLOSED HISTORY In the early 1980s, a development company planned to buy two farms and bushland at Bundagaree Head for a tourist development and golf course. Local environmentalists, concerned about the loss of valuable forest, secured the first options to buy and called for support. Bundagen was initially formed as a company and it asked for individual loans of $3000 from those hoping to prevent the development. Meetings were held on the headland and in Sydney as the dream of saving the land spread quickly through alternative networks. When the purchase price was realised we bought the land and soon after added a neighbouring property. The legal structure of the company was then changed and Bundagen Co-operative was formed. Those who had made the loans became the first shareholders. Some came to live on the land while others remained as non-residents, many living in Sydney. In the 1980s, there was some turnover in membership however the community consolidated as village areas were settled and the sanctuary areas protected. An adjoining parcel of land was eventually also purchased. Here, sand extraction had left two freshwater lakes fringed by littoral rainforest. In the 1990s we campaigned for the neighbouring state forest to become national park rather than developed for housing and we celebrated when Bongil Bongil National Park was declared. Bundagen also seeded the establishment of two new intentional communities on the mid-north coast of NSW. In 2010 we finally secured much of the community’s forest under a formal conservation agreement. After thirty years we know and love the land well. Our villages provide stable and continuing homes and our orchards and gardens provide us with fresh organic food. Some who came in the first years with small children, now have grandchildren growing up here. We have a burial area and take pride in managing the end of life rituals as well as the births. Living on community can also be hard work. It is not just maintaining our own water and power and communication systems, or the battle with weeds, it is the work of getting along together which can be both exhausting and rewarding. Our decision-making and conflict resolution processes often seem cumbersome and we tweak at the edges as they slowly evolve. Bundagen might be seen as a microcosm of the macrocosm, with all the dramas of the wider world played out on our small stage.

Three Arrows Co-operative Society, Inc.
Mission: Three Arrows Cooperative Society is a cooperative summer colony located in Putnam Valley, NY. It was founded in 1936 by members of the Young People's Socialist League, from whence its name and emblem derive.[1] The Society owns 125 acres of land which comprise 75 individual home sites as well as several communal buildings and access to Barger Pond. The colony, sometimes known as Camp Three Arrows, was imbued with socialist and communitarian values and offers a wide range of cultural, educational and leisure activities.
From www.ic.org/directory/three-arrows-co-operative-society-inc/:
Founded in 1936 by members of the Jewish labor movement, Three Arrows has evolved into a diverse and welcoming multi-generational membership which encourages participation in the life and work of the community. The members and families in our 75 houses seek to create a sense of cooperation in a world that increasingly promotes isolation. This is primarily a seasonal community, with 20% or weekend occupancy.

Family Friends
Mission: The goal for our family would be to create a place where we can all pay as little as possible to live and eat so our resources can be used in other ways, like traveling, spiritual retreats, hobbies, and FUN! We are not religious but are respectful of religious beliefs.
From www.ic.org/directory/family-friends/:
We are one family in a beautiful community of like minded folks. We have cohoused before and enjoyed many aspects of it. We have one home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. We also have an RV that we plan to live in if we can find the right group of people to join us. We are very ecologically conscious. We have grey water and are working on getting our greenhouse finished. We have chickens for eggs and goats for milk. Ideally we would like someone or several people who can help us with the garden, the fruit trees and some light construction. The rent for the large house is 1000.00 plus 300.00 in labor per month. Or any other arrangement similar to that.

Living Earth
Mission: To create a beacon of light for the world through a temple and thriving Eco village on the north shore of kauai
From www.ic.org/directory/living-earth/:
On the north shore of kauai, come help us create a temple of light, to honor the earth and start gardens of abundance. We are formed as a 501c3 operating under a land trust "living earth" which owns the land and holds the intention for the community.

Fern Hollow Ecovillage
Mission: We are creating a village of like-minded families and individuals dedicated to living in ecological, social, economic, and spiritual harmony. We embrace the principals of permaculture, holistic healthcare, and compassionate communication.
From www.ic.org/directory/fertile-roots-ecovillage/:
We're creating a haven where we can seek the still peace of nature to rediscover our roots. We strive to create a culture of compassionate communication and open mindedness. Our community encourages personal responsibility and emotional maturity. We strive to give back to the earth what we take and to be an example of balance to the world, as we endeavor to achieve balance, ourselves. Our land will be inhabited including the principles of co-housing, to encourage cohesion. Members will build their own homes using alternative building methods, passive house standards, and/or reclaimed and sustainably harvested materials. We will, also, utilize a system of time banking to encourage giving and receiving between members. We are so blessed to live in the the oldest mountain region in the world. Imagine the wisdom we can glean from communing with our world's matriarch! We have the fortune, as well, to live close to an veteran intentional community, a vineyard, 30 min from a city and 30 minutes from an artist community. It doesn't get too much better than this!

Mission Peak Cohousing in Fremont
Mission: We come together to create a neighborhood that is a multi-generational intentional community, living among caring neighbors of similar interests and agreed-upon values with whom we can share our lives. We are committed to participating actively in creating and maintaining opportunities for frequent interaction and sustaining meaningful relationships with each other beyond our own individual households.
From www.ic.org/directory/mission-peak-cohousing-in-fremont/:
We began general outreach and education in September 2014. Since then, we have been meeting monthly to build community and move toward establishing a multi-generational cohousing community in the Fremont, California area within 4-5 years. We have completed Eris Weaver's workshop on group process and McCamant & Durrett's "Getting It Built" workshop. We are actively searching for a site, continually educating ourselves, and welcoming potential members.

Green Grove Cohousing Community
Mission: Our Vision: Green Grove Cohousing is a cooperatively governed community of independent households committed to creating a harmonious, sustainable neighborhood, guided by our shared values.
From www.ic.org/directory/green-grove-cohousing-community/:
Progressive co-housing core group seeking new members interested in environmental sustainability, social justice, community service and the arts to join our vibrant, fun-loving, intergenerational community. Building on five-acre semi-rural setting close-in to a historic college town in the wine country of NW Oregon with Mt. Hood view and abundant wildlife, 26 miles from Portland. Large, lovely historic common house newly refurbished with geothermal heating and cooling, plus energy efficient features. Established trees, landscaping, community art studio, orchard, garden, wood shop, and outbuildings with easy access to wooded trails, and lots of open space for additional outdoor amenities. Development has been approved by the City, and first free-standing homes under 1400 sq. ft. completed and two more are currently under construction.

Gemeinschaft Tortuga
Mission: We want to be happy, healthy, loving, we just want the good life! That is why we’re founding this community, because in capitalism we just don’t fit in, we hate it here, we can’t stand that horrible society and we want such a different life. We want to go live on the land, put our hands to work, love, learn, do all the important things. We want to determine our own lives, together and not be determined. We want to share property, money, work, … for the benefit of everyone involved. We believe that the way we want to live is only possible in an intentional community on the countryside, neither in the city, nor alone.
From www.ic.org/directory/gemeinschaft-tortuga/:
We’re founding an intentional community located in northern Spain. At the moment we still live in Leipzig, Germany. Our main principles are: * anticapitalism * anti-esoteric / anti-spiritual / anti-religious * antisexism * communal economy * consensus * ecology * freedom of domination / non-hierarchical structures / anarchy * freedom in love (love who and how ever you want to) * self-determined education * self-sufficiency * transparency

Goldenrod Land Co-op
Mission: Vision A working circle of friends thriving through the care of the land that provides for family and community. Mission Statement To create a neighbourhood scale community where people live, work and have fun together. To live a low impact life that meets our needs, with as little harm to the earth as possible. To deepen our connections, learn, grow and inspire others. To create and maintain a refuge for our community now and in the future.
From www.ic.org/directory/goldenrod-land-co-op/:
We are 3 families who have been meeting regularly to create a land co-op with the intention of buying land (70-160 acres, within 2 hours of Regina to the East/North-East). We have recently completed the legal documents involved in becoming a non-profit co-operative, learning to use consensus, looking at land, exploring financing options, developing business plans and getting to know each other better. We envision for the future: buying land, building a community center/temporary housing, then spending some time developing the property, building homes and transitioning to living out of the city (part or full time). We are looking for 2-9 more families or individuals to join us in this. The project of working on the membership structure of our Co-op and the application process is ongoing. As prospective Co-op members emerge we hope to continue to refine the contents of these documents. Rather than present our ideas as fait accompli, we encourage new members to join in making our Co-op a living entity that changes and grows as we do.

COSEC (Central Ohio Sustainable Equitable Community)
Mission: To develop a living renaissance in the heart of Ohio.
The goal of COSEC is to create an intentional community within reasonable commute distance of Columbus, Ohio. COSEC will be financed by a proportional ownership model that will allow individuals to tailor their investment level to their interest and ability level while still leaving room for low-income members who can join the community for a low-cost share and either pay traditional lot rent or contribute for their stay through sweat equity. COSEC will be a community that encourages microhousing and sustainable architecture but will also accommodate cabins, rvs, trailers and more traditional housing structures.

Renaissance
Mission: Sustainable living with organic farming and low carbon energy sources. Craftsmanship, art, integrity and creating a positive business environment that does not rely on capitalizing on the poor financial situations of others. Hospitality in an enchanting environment, opening the eyes of the world to a different way of living.
From www.ic.org/directory/renaissance/:
We are a renaissance themed destination resort village. We are creating a environment that does not rely on investors and corporate control, if you contribute you will be welcomed and appreciated, if you are a craftsman you will have a place to work, live and sell. The community will be creating a TV show to fund development and hospitality to draw customers and publicity. (please visit the website for more info)

North Bay Cohousing
Mission: Committed Neighborliness
From www.ic.org/directory/north-bay-cohousing/:
North Bay Cohousing, in collaboration with CoHousing Solutions and the 500 communities program, is beginning project outreach for a new community in the Petaluma area. If interested in helping launch a core group, please send us a note at Northbaycohousing@gmail.com

Three Little Birds Eco-village
Mission: Love, peace, and fresh produce.
From www.ic.org/directory/three-little-birds-eco-village/:
Greetings all, We are currently looking for members to form a self-sufficient, sustainable eco-village in the sunshiny state of Florida! :) Below is the ideal vision for this community. Ideas listed are naturally progressing to suit the ever-changing needs of the Earth and its inhabitants. Please e-mail me if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We advocate love and peace, operating under the "do unto others as you would like them to do unto you" philosophy. We practice non-judgment, compassion, and forgiveness, and strive to live in harmony with the Earth and its creatures. We strive to restore the health of the Earth -- its soil and ecosystems. We use permaculture practices such as edible landscaping with perennial fruits, vegetables, and bushes. We use water harvesting and management, mulching to suppress weeds and prevent moisture loss/erosion, and we create rich biomass through composting (including humanure composting). We also seek to provide habitat for animals, insects, and other critters, and practice the holistic management of animals. The structures onsite will be made of made of non-toxic, natural materials: cob, straw bale, bamboo, and sustainably harvested wood. These structures will be equipped to harvest passive energy, including rainwater collection, shading (with trees), creating a wind draft in the buildings, and natural lighting. We will harvest energy using wind and solar power, and ideally be completely off the grid. We will also create water filtration systems using plants (drinking water and greywater filtration). The mental health of our members is important to us, and we advocate positive thinking, being proactive instead of reactive, self-realization, and acting out of love instead of fear or scarcity. In addition, we feel it is important to value yourself and others as divine expressions of life, and express genuine kindness -- listening, caring, and sharing possessions, time, and ideas. We foster right speech: speaking in respectful and uplifting ways to one another. Overall, we want members to feel safe and respected, and for everyone to respect personal space of others. Physical health of members is also important, as it greatly affects one's quality of life. We wish to grow all of our sustenance with permaculture techniques, in rich, nutrient dense soil which is never treated with chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides. Ideally, members will practice natural and holistic methods of healing, such as use of medicinal herbs, food as medicine, fermented foods, cleanses, sauna, nutrient therapy, reiki healing, and acupuncture. Exercise is important too, and we encourage members to treat Earth as a playground! Tree climbing, dancing, yoga, t'ai chi, qi gong, etc. The spiritual health of members will be nurtured by designated areas for meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Silent retreats and Karma Yoga retreats are events we would enjoy holding. Music and the arts feed the soul too! We advocate creativity in all of its various forms, and will also hold retreats and artist/musician residencies for creative peoples to practice their craft in a healthy, carefree, stress free environment. Self-sufficiency and interdependence are important to us. We wish to create eco-friendly/plant based goods, repurpose "trash", make functional crafts (basket weaving, ceramics), make non-toxic soap, learn earth skills (sewing, knitting, wild edible foraging), beekeeping, chicken keeping, and food and drink processing (fermented foods, hard cider/mead, vinegar, jams), etc. Overall, we want to provide members, friends, family, and visitors a safe space to deeply appreciate nature in all of its beautiful manifestations, to practice gratitude and love, and to purely enjoy their time on Earth!

Bristol Village Cohousing
Mission: Bristol Village Cohousing is working to create and sustain a vibrant, multi-generational neighborhood in the heart of Bristol, Vermont –- to be neighborly in the best sense of the word, with each other and the wider community. Our housing will be surrounded by gardens of flowers, fruits and vegetables and built to meet high standards of energy efficiency, reflecting Vermont's and Addison County's spirit of self-reliance. We welcome interested people of all ages and income levels. We share resources, meals, community work and decision-making. We are grateful for the opportunity to be good stewards of our little corner of Vermont, and a positive model for sustainable living. Our Ten Values: • We value design that promotes community and partnership with the natural world. • We promote sustainability, energy efficiency and a smaller ecological footprint. • We embrace the advantages of living in Bristol village: walking to shops, eateries, parks, medical services, schools, library, and civic events. • We understand that privacy and community must be built into our design and community agreements. • We welcome the joy of common meals and regular gatherings. • We practice self-governance with a modified consensus decision-making process. • We desire to live simply while sharing our resources and talents. • We are committed to affordability and diversity, and a community that understands the importance of laughter, working together, and celebrating our differences. • We believe in regular, respectful communication with members and neighbors and healthy conflict resolution techniques. • We support opportunities for continued learning and creative outlets.
From www.ic.org/directory/bristol-village-cohousing/:
BRISTOL VILLAGE COHOUSING IN VERMONT www.bristolcohousing.com 802-734-0798 LOCATION • Located in the center of the village of Bristol, Vermont, 15 minutes from Middlebury College and 40 minutes from Burlington. • Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, schools, library, town offices and performance space, public transportation and outdoor adventures. • Situated on 2.45 acres, across from the town green CURRENT STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT • Construction is complete and families have moved in. • Historic Italianate Common House was built in 1863. Received an award from Preservation Trust of Vermont for out contribution to the downtown streetscape. • The homes are built to high performance energy efficiency standards.

The Transcendent Zeitgeist Movement (TTZM)
Mission: Simple: a chance for true happiness. Peace, Love, Respect, Trust, Togetherness The following is a link to some FAQ regarding (TZM) http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/faq
TTZM is currently forming, we are now a small group of people who have been handed some lucky cards. We have a large source of Income to start a Self Sustaining community we are currently in the process of securing a large portion of land around 100+ acres. We currently own 36 acres and are looking to start a town or city depending on how much additional land we can buy in the surrounding area. At this link there are 2 DVD's that are free and are suggested to gain a complete idea of what we are doing (http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/tool-kit) The movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems that plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, absolute scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" or other commonly held assumptions of causality. Rather, the movement recognizes that issues such as poverty, corruption, pollution, homelessness, war, starvation and the like appear to be "symptoms" born out of an outdated social structure. While intermediate reform steps and temporal community support are of interest to the movement, the defining goal is the installation of a new socioeconomic model based upon technically responsible resource management, allocation and design through what would be considered the scientific method of reasoning problems and finding optimized solutions. This “Natural Law/Resource-Based Economy" (NLRBE) is about taking a direct technical approach to social management as opposed to a monetary or even political one. It is about updating the workings of society to the most advanced and proven methods known, leaving behind the damaging consequences and limiting inhibitions which are generated by our current system of monetary exchange, profit, business and other structural and motivational issues. The movement is loyal to a train of thought, not figures or institutions. The view held is that through the use of socially targeted research and tested understandings in science and technology, we are now able to logically arrive at societal applications that could be profoundly more effective in meeting the needs of the human population, increasing public health. There is little reason to assume war, poverty, most crime and many other monetarily-based scarcity effects common in our current model cannot be resolved over time. The range of the movement's activism and awareness campaigns extend from short- to long-term, with methods based explicitly on non-violent methods of communication. The Zeitgeist Movement has no allegiance to any country or traditional political platforms. It views the world as a single system and the human species as a single family and recognizes that all countries must disarm and learn to share resources and ideas if we expect to survive in the long run. Hence, the solutions arrived at and promoted are in the interest to help everyone on Earth, not a select group. It is recommended to do some research on Peter Joseph and his Ideals. Because we have the same vision currently we are seeking families as well as educated individuals as follows: Engineers, Mechanics, Carpenters, Botanists, Doctors, Teachers, Electricians, Plumbers and many more. The deal is we will provide everything you need. We will build you a house and a school for your kids. But we need ground breakers as well as people willing to help work. We are accepting applications now. Please contact Aaron with any questions. Thank you and We Love you:) Note: will update this page as progress is made. (http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/mission-statement)

Kids Gardening in Eden/ Itopia
Mission: Educate The Youth, Build A Better Future, Help The Planet, Live Lightly With The Land, Love Everyone 100%
From www.ic.org/directory/kids-gardening-eden/:
We are conscious young families striving to make a difference in the world, by educating our children about a 'new' way of life, living in harmony with the land, giving a hand up to our friends and neighbors, and respecting our beautiful Mother Earth! We are looking at purchasing 160 acres near Williams, Oregon, to build a sustainable, off-the-grid community and start a Healing and Educational Center for our own children and other youth! We are committed to teaching the world's children, about sustainable living, organic gardening and agriculture, living lightly with the land, natural building, compassionate care of wildlife, conservation of natural resources, edible wild plants, natural medicine, yoga and personal wellness, nutrition, spirituality, interpersonal relationships, effective communication, and so much more- concerning real-world skills to prepare them for their futures. Our Dream is to make the changes necessary for a positive difference in the future of our World! Our initial plans include a handful of natural dwellings, we are looking at Yurts, Cobb and Straw-Bale houses to start with, with the possibility of a larger communal space that includes a library, dining hall, temple/yoga space, and kitchen, where we would prepare nutritious meals that are 100% organic and grown on-site! Some of the other goals we have for the beginning of this project are rainwater collection, recycling gray water via a filtering garden system, solar heating and cooling, composting toilets, solar bathing facilities, and utilizing wind and/or water generated energies. We are beginning this year to grow a large enough organic, GMO-Free garden to generate most if not all of the food for the families on-site, as well as traveling to local farmer's markets and the possibility of our own CSA. This is a dream we have all been compiling for years, to exist outside the confines of traditional society and 'get back' to a more harmonious way of life. Help us prove the possibility of an existence without mindless consumerism, and of a symbiotic relationship with our wonderful planet. Because, right now, our Earth needs it! Thank you so much for reading about us! For more information, contact us at tulsi.flower859@gmail.com; we look forward to hearing from you!

Breathing Rock
Mission: Our long term goal is cradle to grave security for every member of the tribe, and to make sure everyone is at the enough point. Meaning that no one should be allowed to do without. We aim to live a better life through cooperation and collaboration.
From www.ic.org/directory/breathing-rock/:
Breathing Rock is a tribal community. Our long-term goal is cradle-to-grave security for every member of the tribe. Some of us are long term friends who have known each other for years. Some of us have only known each other for less than 2 yrs. This began with a dream and a push.

Kumah South Florida!
Mission: Kumah South Florida!’s mission is to create a meaningful life through cooperative living. Our vision is to form a collective of people who are consciously committed to creating a pluralistic, intergenerational retrofit cohousing community, with the intention of working towards social, economic and ecological sustainability.
From www.ic.org/directory/kumah-south-florida/:
As a part of a growing global movement for a more sustainable world, our community will integrate a supportive social environment with a low impact way of life. It will connect individuals through active and deliberate social participation in a vibrant, progressive social context. It will strengthen and repair the individual, the family, society by developing a system of mutual support that is becoming more difficult to achieve within conventional social systems today.

Quetzalcoatl, Shaman's Community
Mission: It is our purpose to heal ourselves and our world, by the grace of Spirit and Nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/quetzalcoatl-shamans-community/:
Quetzalcoatl Community is being designed so that energy, water, waste recycling, and landscaping all work in harmony with Nature. We are making the systems we use to be socially and environmentally responsible and promote health and prosperity for the residents and all our relations. Members determine the living situation they are comfortable with, whether it is renting a house on the land we own, bringing in a yurt or RV; or buying adjacent land and building on it. Please see the "Members" page of our website to help you determine if you would resonate with this group.

Desert Willow
Mission: To live in a neighborhood of mutual support and authentic connections. To live simply and meaningfully through sharing some common areas, daily activities, friendship and food. To create a neighborhood with a nurturing balance of privacy and community.
From www.ic.org/directory/desert-willow/:
We are forming a co-housing grouping in the St. George area of Southwestern Utah. We are looking for culturally creative people to design a village-style neighborhood that fosters friendship, fun and community support. This location provides outdoor activities year round for an active lifestyle.

Fiori Hill
Mission: Mission Statement: “Fiori Hill creates a legacy for home ownership through respect-for-sustainability, socially diverse, and community-oriented residences that strive to balance the private comforts of home with the larger connections created by utilizing pocket neighborhoods. The community is designed for people of all ages because of its universal live-in-place home design and integrated neighborhood character.”    Seldom does a small community create such a big impression. We listened to what people really want and recognized that a large gap existed between what many building companies supply and what folks really want, need or can afford. Lifestyle and home is more than a house on its lot. “Fiori” is Italian for “flower”, and this tree & flower-filled hillside community is reminiscent of the old village charm nicely tucked away in Hillsborough. Fiori Hill is bringing the reality of homeownership and community to the front and center with its design, integration, unique community amenities and purpose.
From www.ic.org/directory/fiori-hill/:
Fiori Hill, located on 17+ acres in Hillsborough, is a new, planned neighborhood of mixed-size homes dedicated to create a sense of place and true neighborhood. Conveniently located just west of the Forest Ridge community off Hwy 70 Business and ¼ mile east of Hwy 86, with close proximity to the I-40-85 corridor, shopping and restaurants, Fiori Hill awaits. It offers a feeling of home that incorporates the vision of a true “Village Pocket Neighborhood”. Designed around the principal elements of timeless community, Fiori Hill has been carefully created to preserve the natural elements on the site including large open spaces, mature trees, and creeks so often forgotten in most communities. Walkable trails are planned to connect the neighborhood to local amenities. Homeowners will share common spaces, inter-community trails, and gardens that build community, activity, and security, and allow residents to enjoy the neighborhood in its truest form. Fiori Hill homes will vary in size from 1200 to 2300 SF with integrated design, energy efficiency, well-crafted construction, authentic styling and discreet parking. High-quality construction, charm and affordability will enhance the neighborhood rather than volume, repetition, and separation. Many of the homes will incorporate energy-efficient flexible basements in the building design and provide storage and potential for living expansion.

EcoVillage Dungeness Valley
Mission: To create a sustainable community that is an asset to the local community and the people that live in it. To live and learn about the fun and friendship gained by living in an intentional community.
From www.ic.org/directory/ecovillage-dungeness-valley/:
We are a new Ecovillage forming with the design of CoHousing where each family will own their own property in clustered housing in the Sequim Dungeness Valley. Our goal is to purchase 20-100 acres with the vision of some or all of the following: Educational and Healing facilities, incorporating the latest in technology for self-sufficiency, like hydroponics, solar energy, small-scale hydroelectric supply from river or creek, self-composting toilets, organic farming; learning/lecture hall; outdoor survival workshops, Co-op businesses including Restaurant and much, much more. We are interested in 38 acres to save an old diary farm. It has one huge beautiful barn, 1 wood milking barn, a metal milking barn, 2 exiting homes that are livable and a variety of dairy supported building including a huge silo. The land has an irrigation ditch running through it also. There are many possibilities as Sequim is in the sunblet of the Olympic Mountains.

Intown Neighborhood Place
Mission: Adult urban cohouse community that wants to age in place.
From www.ic.org/directory/intown-neighborhood-place/:
We are an adult (age 50+) micro community dedicated to encouraging, supporting and nurturing each other as we age in place. We believe in sharing resources to lessen life's challenges. We want to be environmentally responsible and financially responsible by building an affordable urban community. If you have similar interests, we invite you to our monthly meetings. Contact us through email for updates on our status. Website is under construction.

Intentional Living NYC
Mission: Intentional Living NYC is a multi-generational group, with strong features of sustainability but not very dogmatic - no religious, political or heavy duty eco-vegetarian ideologies. the idea is more tolerant, diverse, shared, supportive people living in community...something of "small town life in the big city." It is expected to be a cooperative venture with an affordable rental component.
From www.ic.org/directory/intentional-living-nyc/:
Intentional Living NYC is a cohousing community that aims to combine *ecology with economy *sustainability with innovation *community when you want it with the privacy of your own home *multi-generational ==> child, pet & elder friendly ...making our neighborhood a place of neighborliness ...because that's where we want to live And we're looking for committed people to join us...

Pura Fruta
Mission: To re-create our natural habitat, including not only abundance of our natural raw-vegan foods, but also our natural tribe of well detoxified and reconstructed family members living an exemplary nonviolent life through our language, spirituality and food choices, while educating and healing others to help all living beings becoming free and fulfilled.
From www.ic.org/directory/pura-fruta/:
- To engage in setting up a permacultural fruit forest, aiming self-sufficiency in the shortest time possible. - To co-create with Nature a safe environment where we can live in harmony and simplicity. - To help each other and grow together in profound respect to ourselves, each other and Mother Earth. - To become an example of how to live in a sustainable way in all aspects. - We don't support any animal suffering or killing, consumption of drugs, chemicals or harmful products for our bodies or the environment.

The Retreat at New Covenant
Mission: We desire to create a community of 36 families who desire for “All of Us will be there for the One, and Each of Us will be there for the All!" For each One of Us… and All of Us… we desire to bring good news to the afflicted and be a safe haven for support for those inside and outside of the community.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-retreat-at-new-covenant/:
The Retreat at New Covenant welcomes all people in order to create a multi-ethnic, cross-generational, mixed-income, green / Eco-friendly neighborhood with innovative design features and safety technology. It is envisioned that the Retreat at New Covenant will attract families who desire to create a community where families will live, laugh, play, protect, share gifts & talents … and serve one another … not only within the Retreat at New Covenant Community, but throughout the West Boulevard Community.

Sunflower Cohousing
Mission: Encouraging others to understand the benefits of following a healthy, mutually supportive, sustainable lifestyle.
From www.ic.org/directory/sunflower-cohousing/:
Sunflower Cohousing currently has four members, and we are looking for others to join us in an environmentally conscious cohousing project. We have recently purchased a property in a small hamlet near Champagne-Mouton in France, where there is an infant’s school, doctor, pharmacy, post office, and supermarket. The property comprises a modernised 2-bedroomed house, with stone barns on both sides and a hangar, all facing into a central grassed courtyard. We have started to convert one of the barns into 2 small, self-contained cottage-style houses. We also have consent for 3 additional houses, and plans for 2 larger family dwellings. Each house will have its own private garden space to the rear, and a semi-private patio area to the front, facing onto the courtyard. The new houses are all highly insulated, with solar heating pipes under the tiles of a sealed roofing system, and with wood-fired back-boilers producing heat and hot water from regenerative sources. One section of the barns will house a community building, with a larger kitchen and dining/meeting area, craft room, a laundry, office space, and additional bedroom space for visitors. There is also an existing workshop area, machinery bay, and garden tool workshop, all of which will be incorporated into the community space. We have started to create a community vegetable garden (our potager) and a new orchard in an adjoining 4 acre field which is also owned by the community. We intend to keep a small selection of livestock on this field, to complement the chickens and geese that already share our space. We are working towards an ecologically friendly lifestyle, and to be self-sufficient where possible, but we also recognise that true self-sufficiency is very labour intensive, and so we try to achieve a sensible balance in order that we may also enjoy life. We have a range of systems already in place – composting bins, worm bins, aquaponics, vegetable and fruit production – and are constantly looking at ways to improve upon our arrangements but also to minimise our impact on the surrounding countryside. ᅠ Between us, we have gained experience in developing permaculture systems and organic practices in the UK and Spain, in both wet and arid conditions and would be looking to introduce and expand upon those techniques as part of the production of food for the community. We also have a wide range of practical and creative skills, such as building, IT, animal husbandry, fleece spinning, weaving and knitting, willow weaving, preserving, sewing, dying, and basket making. We are looking for others with a similar outlook on life to come and join us. Investing members will be asked to match our own investment to date (we are not looking to make a profit), and will in return receive an equal share and an equal say in the ownership and development of the community as a whole. We will also be constructing houses to rent for social members who will have an equal say and commitment to the community save for voting on capital expenditure.

Garland Ave Cohousing
Mission: Sharing meals, sharing space, creating community.
From www.ic.org/directory/garland-ave-cohousing/:
We are three queer families, 6 adults and 3 kids living in retrofit cohousing. Our community is still small, three units, but we are interested in expanding. Our grounds have several fruit trees, amazing vegetable gardens and a shared yard. Our community dinners are potluck-style, once a week, with a meeting and a work day once a month. We have been a community for since 2013 and we have great communication, mutual respect, and fun. We are located in Oakland, CA

Denton Cohousing
Mission: Forming group still defining details. Anticipate a multigenerational cohousing community.
From www.ic.org/directory/denton-cohousing/:
Forming group hopes to attract participants and develop a cohousing community in the Denton Texas area.

Michigan Ecovillage
Mission: Multigenerational intentional community integrated with an organic farm, using Consumer and Worker Co-ops as well as US DOL Registered Apprenticeships to deliver caring services to seniors, young families and children, demonstrating and providing educational programming on Climate Change mitigation, adaptation and migration strategies.
From www.ic.org/directory/michigan-ecovillage/:
HOW WILL YOU HELP CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE? Join Michigan Ecovillage Co-op! A cooperative multi-generational community in the making, bringing hope by demonstrating Climate Change mitigation and adaptation. Michigan Ecovillage is being established utilizing an inter-dependent network of cooperative businesses, for community development and replication. Cooperative businesses include consumer co-ops, housing co-ops, and worker-owned co-ops. Worker-owned cooperatives will provide ecovillage members with sustaining sources of income. Worker-owners will live in the Ecovillage with their families, and provide products and services for local as well as regional markets. Individual co-ops will leverage the economies of scale from the larger ecovillage consortium. The use of co-op business structures provides legal advantages for social investment, access to co-op organizational support and grants, as well as co-op bank bond offerings. Participate as a Founder, Co-op Board Director or Co-op Member: FOUNDERS Help establish community relationships, acquire land and develop the infrastructure. CO-OP BOARDS Help develop the cooperatives’ legal policies and procedures. ECOVILLAGE PARTICIPANTS 1. Live in the beautiful environment of the community, renting or buying a family home, or apartment. Enjoy the community center with cafeteria, exercise classes, meeting rooms, social gatherings, and quiet places to relax. 2. Join a Worker Cooperative and be an Employee Owner. a. Volunteer, work part-time or full-time at community cooperative businesses, including early childhood development, eldercare services, tree care, farming, gardening, food processing and meal production, and community educational programs about climate change mitigation and adaptation. 3. Young families may move to the ecovillage to raise their families in a supportive multi-generational educational environment, with child care and employment opportunities. 4. Retire to the progressive care community, enjoying the companionship of kindred spirits making a difference, as well as safety and an elegant quality of life while contributing to future generations. Aging in place, in community. a. The professional services provided to elder members will help financially support the network of ecovillage caregivers and the community activities. b. Move into an Independent Living apartment, with optional meal, housekeeping and personal Home Caregiver services. c. If needed, move to an Assisted Living apartment or state of the art 10-person “Green House Home” facility, with full meal and caregiver services. Michigan Ecovillage will be working with the MSU Product Development Center in 2016 on co-op business plans in preparation for investment offerings. Michigan Ecovillage is currently looking for Founders, Members, and Partners, including: 1. Co-op Members 2. Co-op Board Directors 3. Financial Officer 4. Experienced Long Term Care Administrator 5. Experienced Organic Market Grower Michigan Ecovillage Karl & Gaylyn Kaufman 28404 Alger Blvd., Madison Heights, MI 48071 810-241-5240 karl@miecovillage.org www.miecovillage.org

Urban Village CoHousing
Mission: OUR VISION Our design will facilitate spontaneous connection, and a balance between private and community needs. Our community will be located in an urban setting walking distance to public transportation, cafes, shops, and green spaces. Our community will be inclusive and welcoming to all people. We will be a cohesive community focusing on care, respect and helpfulness, sharing resources for elder and child care. We foster participation by all through shared meals, joint projects and group celebrations. We support an ecologically sustainable lifestyle that reduces our carbon footprint through energy efficiency. We promote good communication and conflict resolution through group decision making.
From www.ic.org/directory/urban-village-cohousing/:
URBAN VILLAGE COHOUSING We are a new community (Fall 2015) forming in the Greater Boston Area. We are seeking an urban site to build on or an existing building suitable to rehab into 25-30 units averaging 1000sf. We hope to be a multi-generational community.

Tortuga Bay
Mission: Building a counter-weight to centralization, mindless consumption, global decline, without losing sight of modern achievements such as the internet.
From www.ic.org/directory/tortuga-bay/:
We decided it was time to stop watching the global decline and to start acting. So we are emigrating to found an ecovillage community. Our goals are: 1) counter-acting global centralization, 2) preserving nature and local resources 3) become as autonomous and resilient as possible 4) build a haven where people are free to diversify and create, without having to fear for their livelihood. To do this, we need people of like mind. We anticipate the transition-town is going to combine EarthBag structures, diverse agriculture ranging from traditional forestry to modern aquaponics, community-owned energy, heating and water infrastructure and (of course) internet access. The plan is to keep the community below ~120 people to not exceed Dunbar's Number and thus maximize the ease of self-governance. When it comes to rules, we prefer a hands-off approach. Cultivation of nature and tolerance towards each other are usually enough, no cultural or societal norms need be set. We are also considering joining an existing community or village to have an easier start, if we can find one that matches our ideals. (Communities that try to enforce a certain way of life are usually not a good fit.) If you think you know a place, we look forward to hearing it. And if any of this sounds interesting to you, we're looking forward to talking to you.

The Orchard
Mission: Social justice organizers, environmentalists, teachers, and activists.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-orchard/:
Multi-generational cohousing community. Five Families. Four units plus a common space (two families share a unit). Quarter-acre lot with lots of fruit trees (hence the name). Solar panels, rain catchment, greywater, urban gardening, etc. Lots of children. Some of us go back to college days living together in shared rentals. Did the same for many years in San Francisco. Then in Berkeley. Finally bought a place together in Berkeley where we lived as a co-op house for quite a few years. But the goal had always been full cohousing, so after about a 10-year process, we achieved that in wonderful Oakland, California.

The One Second, One Year After community
Mission: To learn about the past and prepare for the future
This is about building a community with the books ONE SECOND AFTER & ONE YEAR AFTER by William R. Forstchen. If you have not read the books, this group is not for you. If you have and want to create a group to thrive in the event that what transpires in the book does happen, this group is for you.

Delaware Street Commons
Mission: Mission To create an old-fashioned Kansas neighborhood in a new way. Vision We feel connected with and responsible for our residential environment. We share the value and practice of ecologically responsible living. We respect and give space to the life that members have beyond cohousing. We are renewed as a cooperative neighborhood through celebration and support.
From www.ic.org/directory/delaware-street-commons-lawrence-ks/:
We began organizing in the fall of 1999. It took us seven years to build the neighborhood. We are an inter-generational neighborhood. We have edible landscape throughout. We get together in the Common House as a rule on Sunday evenings for dinner. We also have a number of other gatherings planned and more spur of the moment throughout our time together. Compared to many Cohousing Neighborhoods, Delaware Street Commons is affordable. We have a mix of owners/permanent members and members who rent. We have found enrichment from both types.

Sunburst2
Mission: Our vision is to create an ecologically sound, self-reliant community, combining the latest technological advances in bio-culture and energy efficiency.
From www.ic.org/directory/sunburst-2/:
Sunburst is a community whose ideology revolves around combining alternative-technology education with holistic living. We are an interconnected network of allied small groups of people living communally in New Hampshire, USA. We provide our essential needs for food, shelter, energy, healing, companionship and self-actualization by sustainable growing practices, by harvesting renewable energy for heat, electricity and mechanical work, by caring for animals, wild and domestic and by sharing life with each other. We commune with each other with shared meals, dances, optional spirit practices as well as regular meetings and shared work on the grounds. We generate value for ourselves, for each other and for our neighbors by selling extra food and plant medicine, education, forest products, alternative energy technology , natural healing and other business ventures. Our land {Each site} holds a group of private, personal homes, emphasizing small, energy efficient and simple buildings made from local materials, with centralized community space for dinners, music, dancing, lectures and movies. Natural healing is accomplished through the innate healing abilities of our bodies, assisted by practitioners of chiropractic, massage, meridian therapy, herbalism, reiki, counseling and yoga. For our purification, our community has facilities for bathing, swimming, hot water soaks, sauna and sweat lodges. Food production is from foraging, gardening, greenhouse hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaculuture, farming, permaculture and agroforestry. We intend our community to be an exemplary model of responsible living on planet earth, teaching others our culture, on site and on www. Visitors are encouraged to come and learn, for a few hours, a few days or a few weeks, with several options for exchange of value. Some of the interests and skills of current community members are solar and wind power, compost heating, filtered rainwater, natural-style parenting, greenhouse farming, homeschooling, music, and worker-owned cooperative businesses. The community plans to be self-supporting, providing jobs through intense aquaculture, hydroponics, beekeeping, internet business, recumbent-bicycle making, soap making and perfumes. Sunburst is a home for those who share high ideals and who know that tomorrow is built today. We are presently in the formative stages: We now own 140 acres (50 acres of farmland, 48 acres on a lake Lake Wentworth and 42 acres where we are building our home ), located close to each other . (We are joining another community with 42 acres on which to build our buildings and residential housing). We want our members to reside in "tiny homes" , members can bring their own or reside in ours. We are building the relationships and the organizational foundations of a community. We are planning on building a cluster of energy-efficient domes and developing a conference and education center which will demonstrate conservation of energy resources and sustainable agriculture. This coming spring (17) we are purchasing and constructing two large greenhouses, to house our tomato and vegetable crops. Also will be building/buying two "storage containers" where we will building a barn out of them. We welcome people who have "tiny homes and/or small homes on trailers" to join us at our community now. We are in the process of purchasing a community building where we will have meetings and group dinners. The community house will include a pro-type aquaculture system utilizing fish and vegetables. Also we plan to install a underground thermal storage tank for our compost heating system combined with our solar hot water and rocket stove's. This spring we will be putting up another greenhouse for our hydroponic gardens. In addition we will be building a "living pond" and constructing two sheds to house our rabbits and chickens. Like-minded persons who are ready to develop and explore themselves in a setting of openness and trust are invited to inquire about Sunburst, either as prospective members or as investors in a socially responsible alternative environment

ToyKalapawMi Rural Community
Mission: Spread a healthy organic farming community for good of everybody!
From www.ic.org/directory/toykalapawmi-rural-community/:
This is a small, rural community accepting volunteers for organic farming and those seeking rural living in tropical Philippines. It is at the foot of the Cordillera hills and about 20 minutes to the beach of South China Sea. Within the community, one can rent for low costs small huts or rooms and avail themselves of free, fresh herbal leaves that include soursop or Anona Muricata Linn, moringa oleifera, guava leaves that treat diabetic wounds, among others! One can also forage for available seasonal and organic fruits like mango, cashew & nuts, lomboy or Syzygium cumini, and many more! The farm community owner, Ernesto Tadeja is himself kept healthy even if he is diabetic, once tuberculosis-afflicted (due to chain smoking) with these foods and activities.

Quince Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing Community Eco/Social Justice
From www.ic.org/directory/quince-cohousing/:
Quince Cohousing is a newly forming community on 41st Street near Telegraph, in Oakland's Temescal district. The community has seven rental units, ranging from one to three bedrooms, plus a community kitchen, common space, and garden. Units are rented at market rates. Quince cohousing envisions a community where we: -- have positive connections with our neighbors -- both within and surrounding the community, -- have regular shared meals and other opportunities to gather socially, -- support each other in our personal and shared endeavors, -- agree to resolve conflicts peaceably with each other, -- make decisions together effectively, efficiently, and democratically, -- recognize that people will participate in and contribute to the community in diverse and changing ways, -- share values around ecological living and social justice. Move-in date for new residents is February 2016.

CohoMadison
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From www.ic.org/directory/union-corners-cohousing/:
CohoMadison is an intentionally inclusive community. We welcome people of all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, all cognitive and physical abilities, all ages, and any sexual orientation. We have designed a compact 45 unit building in a walkable urban neighborhood on Madison's East side. CohoMadison includes 11 affordable and 34 market-rate, one-to-three bedroom units, and 10 affordable artist studios. The site also includes Madison Circus Space, an educational, practice, and performance venue for the circus arts in Madison. We have identified a site and partnered with an supportive developer. We hope to break ground in late Spring 2018 and move in during the summer of 2019. We are working to create a joyful extended family!

Community for Mindful Living - Berkeley and Bolinas, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
Mission: Who are we? We are a community of people who feel modern society is going a bit too fast. While we accept it and live within the modern world, we also try to live in a slower, simpler, and more balanced way. We’ve created this website to lay out a vision for living in community and connect with other people who are interested in joining and molding our efforts. We are families, couples, and individuals committed to cultivating a practice of simple, healthy living within a modern community that we collectively create. It would most likely follow the model of a cohousing/ecovillage community (private units with shared common house, gardens, etc.), but with a deep commitment to being a place of personal and collective transformation, for both residents and visitors. For those of you familiar with the Plum Village tradition, one of the community models we admire, one could think of our efforts as a desire to create a year-round lay person Plum Village environment for us all – though not “religious” or tied to any single religious tradition. We feel the dominant cultural focus on the “individual” and “independence” has gone too far and we’re beginning to lose our innate understanding of how all things are interconnected. We choose to intentionally live in and build “community” – so that we can learn to be more “interdependent” and to better maintain healthy relationships with ourselves and others. We consider living in a supportive community a valuable opportunity for both personal and societal transformation. The benefits for our children, ourselves, our neighbors, and our planet are innumerable. Are we a Meditation Community? Meditation is a practice for many, though not all, of us. However becoming more present and insightful by cultivating mindful awareness of the present moment is something we all aspire to. What is Mindfulness? “Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience.” Psychology Today Are we a Spiritual Community? We believe building and living in community are in fact spiritual practices. We’re not affiliated with any specific religion, and most of us don’t consider ourselves to be “religious.” However, we do embrace various contemplative practices found in all religions, and many of us rely heavily on various Buddhist traditions, though we believe most of our mindfuless practices are common to all wisdom traditions.
We're committed to cultivating a practice of family-friendly mindful living within a modern cohousing community.  Residents own their living spaces and a shared interest in a large common house, gardens, and other communal spaces. We consider living in a supportive community a valuable opportunity for both personal and societal transformation.  The benefits for our children, ourselves, our neighbors, and our planet are innumerable. We are involved in three active initiatives. 1. Bolinas/Stinson Beach, CA Project. This is our BIG NEWS. We are in very early stages, but seriously looking at creating an intentional community on agricultural land in this beautiful seaside community, 50 minutes from San Francisco. If you have in interest in joining us, please let us know. 2. Berkeley, CA Project.  In 2011, we converted a well located 4 unit Berkeley, CA property into a small cohousing community with 8 adults and 5 children.  Currently, there are no openings, though we eventually hope to acquire the two adjacent properties, ultimately growing to 10-12 units.  Contact us to be alerted when openings become available. 3. Madrid Project. We have a small 5 unit cohousing prototype project up and running in Madrid, Spain with a high level or intentional living and mindfulness practices at our core. It is full at the moment but we regularly welcome guests from all over the world. We Are United By: 1) A Shared Insight that all things are interconnected. We inter-are. 2) A Shared Practice of mindfulness and living in the present moment as a way of cultivating insight and wisdom. The community’s success is measured by its effectiveness in supporting the growth and happiness of those it influences. We Embrace Two Primary Values 1) Communitarian – Living in harmony with others. We share the strong intention to live more collaboratively and closely with others in order to better understand ourselves and the world we live in. We see living in true community among supportive friends as an opportunity for, both personal and societal transformation. 2) Educational – Spreading knowledge and inspiring others. We find purpose in what we do by educating and empowering others beyond our core community. We endeavor to model an attractive, healthy, joyful, sustainable way of living in a compassionate, cooperative and less consumptive manner. Other Values Follow 1) Simplicity – Living simple lives in the present moment. We are living in fast-paced, distracting, chaotic times. It is increasingly easy, and hazardous, to lose our bearings in the modern world. We aspire to live simply, and slowly, in a supportive community that helps us stay focused on what matters most. 2) Ecological – Living in harmony with nature. We strive to live more sustainably by embracing permaculture principles. We pursue renewable energy, green building methods, the reduction of waste, compassionate consumption, and other methods of treading lightly on our planet. 3) Inclusion – We value and embrace inclusion. We are non-sectarian and deeply respect the many different cultural and lifestyle traditions. Our common thread is our commitment to cultivating an awareness of the divine in all things. We are open to everyone who shares this respect and see strength in diversity. Characteristics of our Community Include 1) Participatory process. Residents participate in the design and management of the community, help prepare common meals, and together solve problems and develop policies for the community. 2) Common facilities. Common facilities and open spaces are designed for optional daily use, are an integral part of the community, and are supplemental to the individual residences. 3) Non-hierarchical structure and decision-making. No one person (or persons) has authority over others, though we value expertise and seniority. As people join the group, each person takes on one or more roles consistent with his or her skills, abilities or interests. We use a form of modified consensus for all decision-making. 4) No shared community economy. Currently, the community is not a source of income for its members and typically work done by anyone will be considered that member’s contribution to the shared responsibilities.

Permala
Mission: We will set the example of how to live and thrive sustainably in Alabama through conscious networking, backyard ag, and both cutting-edge and traditional food-growing systems.
From www.ic.org/directory/permala/:
Permala is a Permaculture-based homestead that is poised to connect many yards around the local area into a network of neighbor-farmer-business owners.

Uruguay World Community
Mission: Our hope is to build a world community of people looking to settle somewhere beautiful, safe, and easy to emigrate to. We are flexible and open to all kinds of arrangements. As of right now, we would only lease the land to people we have come to know and trust. If you are interested in emigrating to Uruguay, get in touch with us and come and meet us. If we build a relationship and mutually agree that sharing the land would be a good option, we can then talk about legal options for living on the land. However, we expect this relationship-building stage to take some time, so do not expect to meet us online and immediately come move to the land. Alternatively, we would love for people to settle nearby to us on their own land, so we can share resources and build a community together. We are a family with young children, but would love to develop a community that represents all ages. We imagine a little village. One where we have our own individual homes and lifestyles, but can live in community with one another. Get in touch if you share this dream!
From www.ic.org/directory/uruguay-world-community/:
We are a family originally from Chicago that has chosen Uruguay as the place we will settle and raise our kids. Patrick (b. 1985) and Ashley (b. 1985) and Isabel (b. 2013) have 9 acres in the beautiful Uruguayan countryside in between Nueva Helvecia and Playa Fomento. Our land is 2 hours (by bus and ferry) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and 1.5 hours (by bus) to Montevideo, Uruguay. Our land is fertile, our water clean, and we are looking for people with whom we can share our abundance! Whether that means to share in living on the land, in agricultural production, sharing tools or animals, sharing in schooling children, or coming together to share knowledge and have fun, we would love others to come to come live nearby!

Expressive Arts Alliance
Mission: We come together as multidimensional, compassionate sisters and brothers preparing for the security of the next generation with attention to healthy education, nutrition through organic gardening, spiritual practices, and taking care of one other. The time is now.
From www.ic.org/directory/expressive-arts-alliance/:
In canyon, on a ranch or in a forested area near Malibu Artist Community: fine arts, music, healing Spiritual & Educational Retreat Center Gardens yomes animals children and families 5-7 Yomes on land and/or tree houses Sister community to find horn, damanhur and Sirius Preparation for change times Off grid, solar Seeking investors

Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Cooperative, Inc.
Mission: The mission of the Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community is to build a solid foundation of cooperation and community participation through cooperative home ownership (Ujamaa) that can serve as a model for community-building and neighborhood improvement and for breathing life into the Kwanzaa Principles. We get our inspiration from civil rights activist Ella Jo Baker, who committed her life to the building of cooperation and participartory democracy for the purpose of bringing about social justice.
The Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community is a multicultural association of individuals of modest means, with similar concerns, needs and history of community activism and fighting for social justice. We have deliberately chosen to live together and work cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba, better known as the Kwanzaa Principles.

La Bergerie
Mission: Combining Eden and Acts for His glory
From www.ic.org/directory/la-bergerie/:
Looking to focus on spiritual growth through Jesus. Sharing our experiences of the Creator with each other. Finding and using our spiritual gifts in ways not often taught. Putting that all to use in a community focused on off-grid self-sustaining life in the mountains growing highly nutritious food and sharing the good news and the excess with are neighbours all around. French and English fluent.

Shepherd Village
Mission: A welcoming cohousing community, supportive of each other, our larger community, and the environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/shepherd-village-2/:
A cohousing community of 30 households, now building, welcoming and inclusive, using planet-friendly building materials and practices. Embraced by the beauty of rivers & mountains, and nestled in a culturally dynamic, small university town Homes 904-1482sq ft. footprint, some with second floor loft and basement options. Community members share ownership of: • 4000 sq ft solar-powered Common House • walking paths through our wooded 19-acre site • community garden (and chicken coop) • shared woodworking and tool shop • bike & kayak and other storage • recycling shed Shepherd Village is ideal for empty nesters who are looking to downsize and simplify their lives in the Eastern Panhandle of WV while enjoying the gifts of intentional community. Shepherd Village is a 10 min drive to the MARC commuter train to Washington DC. The site is also a short walk from the heart of town, with its shops and restaurants, easy access to the Potomac River and many outdoor activities. Shepherd University offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities, and hosts the nationally acclaimed Contemporary American Theatre Festival every summer.

Harmony Lakes Cohousing
Mission: Cohousing community.
From www.ic.org/directory/harmony-lakes-cohousing/:
HARMONY LAKES COHOUSING is a new cohousing community being planned in eastern Independence, Missouri, adjacent to the Little Blue Trace Park and Necessary Road, just Northeast of the intersection of the Little Blue Parkway and RD Mize Road. This 15-acre site is large enough for both a senior cohousing community and an intergenerational cohousing community. This site offers direct access to the Little Blue Trace hiking and biking trail, and is close to dining and retail establishments along the 39th Street corridor in Independence and Interstate I-70.

Silver Leaf
Mission: Silver Leaf is a community of artistic, caring, and creative individuals committed to living cooperatively and harmoniously with our neighbors, the land, the environment, and the community at large. We are committed to living simply on a smaller footprint allowing time and resources for the pursuit of creative endeavors. Our values are cooperation, tolerance, trust, and responsibility.
From www.ic.org/directory/silver-leaf/:
Silver Leaf, an elder cohousing project, consists of a group of artistic, caring, and creative individuals committed to living cooperatively and harmoniously with our neighbors, the land, the environment, and the community at large. We are committed to live simply on a smaller footprint allowing time and resources for the pursuit of creative endeavors. The project will consist of twelve small, universally designed/accessible homes, and common amenities to include an organic garden, native landscaping, a wood-burning bread oven, and a common house. The common house will include space for a kitchen, dining area, multi-purpose room for social and educational gatherings, guest room(s), creative art/work space, a shop, laundry room, and space for exercise and yoga. Silver Leaf is located in Paonia, Colorado, a vibrant small town committed to organic farming and ranching, the arts, and spiritual, creative endeavors. Paonia is unspoiled and one of the most beautiful towns in Colorado.

High Desert Coho
Mission: Together less is more!
From www.ic.org/directory/high-desert-coho/:
There is no group yet! But my husband and I are serious about wanting to live in community on the outskirts of Bend, Oregon. We have a young daughter and are primarily looking for a few other small families to join us in living simply, sharing a lot of space, life and labor. Beyond that we would also love to have a variety of ages involved. Our ideal setup is small personal spaces and a large common house for most of our needs beyond privacy- cooking, playing, creating...this allows for comfortably working together on life chores and allows more time and resources for extracurriculars. Also, there can be frequent human connection and assistance without the scheduling and driving that modern life entails. Join us! Let's build a community!

Shiloh Springs EcoVillage
Mission: Shiloh Springs EcoVillage seeks to exist as an offering of hope to the world and faith in our Creator that there are better ways to live and work with one another and the Earth than are now commonly practiced.
From www.ic.org/directory/shiloh-springs-ecovillage/:
Here at Shiloh Springs Ecovillage (Shiloh Springs), our primary goal is focused on quality of life, character development, and spiritual growth within the foundational principles of Messianic Judeo Christian faith with traditional Biblical ethics. We also have some beliefs in Mormonism, however we have no ties to any organized external churches. To that end, we stand apart as an anatomist community, and with that said, we are looking for a core group of initial founders to set the standard of common unity of faith in the Savior of the World, Yeshua, Ha Mashiach. We have many goals toward sustainability, on-site electrical power generation, renewable clean-burning fuels, power economy, and eventually power independence, more sustainable agriculture, more effective heating systems and technology, more earth-friendly recycling and waste disposal systems. These things take time, work, and collective minds and energy to bring to fruition. It takes people with sincere desire and strong work ethic to courageously try new things, refine old but proven practices, and to develop and implement new ideas. We believe it takes the synergy of a community of willing people who can think outside of the box and work in this living experiment in social evolution to help find better ways, hopefully becoming a part in a this new human renaissance. We also embrace the wisdom that there is some degree of security in knowing how to live and survive outside of far-removed infrastructures and unstable economies. This kind of sustainability is also the goal of Shiloh Springs EcoVillage. At Shiloh Springs we understand that personal and spiritual paths are very individual matters yet we are all part of one another’s paths and experiences. People who gather here should believe that personal and spiritual growth and development are deeply important to every individual. For it is not enough to feed the body, we must also feed the mind and the soul. It is the goal of Shiloh Springs EcoVillage that we encourage each other in this growth. Only in this way can we ever come to understand how to live and work peacefully and effectively with one another, how to solve problems and resolve conflict, and how to become that change we wish to see happen in this world. Therefore we will meet together for practical purposes such as work projects, conflict resolution, and EcoVillage planning and business, for these things are necessary. But we also will encourage the planning of recreation, fellowship, charitable projects, celebrations, and social activities. After all, we are neighbors and brothers/sisters of the Messiah's Gospel. Love and trust come of both working and playing together. What we cannot offer at Shiloh Springs EcoVillage is a place to hide, from your brethren, yourself, or from the world. If you have criminal problems or a criminal record, social problems such as hostility, violence, addiction, or sexual predation or deviances from Biblical standards, these are not problems that can be resolved nor can they be condoned here. Shiloh Springs EcoVillage has a process for the consideration and admittance, as well as the removal or resignation of members and residents. When considering someone for membership, Shiloh Springs will require a completed written questionnaire we provide and a criminal/sex offender background check for the sake of the security and peace of mind of the entire community. As one of our primary industries is the growth and preparation of food for sale at the local Farmers Markets, member must be able to obtain a Food Handlers License. Having an infectious and or contagious disease many disqualify you from being able to join or live in the community. In 2007, after years and years of searching and praying regarding buying land, be were directed to this place here in Colorado. We purchased 70 acres in the county of Montrose, at the edge of the unincorporated town of Redvale. The land at Shiloh Springs EcoVillage is located on the rim of the canyon of Naturita Creek, which crosses the edge of the property some 500 hundred feet below. We are currently in the middle of construction of the community irrigation system. The plans for a micro-hydro plant are currently in development. We would like to build a common house for community gathering and to house facilities that would assist residents and be temporary housing for persons (such as student interns), with laundry and bathroom facilities. We also are looking to eventually integrate aquaponics into the greenhouses, and get a working permiculture-based system going regarding the gardens. This year we have introduction bee hives, vermi-culture (worm farming), and hops to the community. The land does hold a mortgage. It is not the intention of Shiloh Springs EcoVillage to give private ownership deeds to entering members or to break up the ownership of the land, but we do intend to place the land into a situation such as a trust, down the road when the mortgage has been satisfied. Shiloh Springs EcoVillage will offer short-term and, after a provisional period and member consideration, longer-term lot leases to residents. All members are required to work for the Farm Co-op, as a condition to retaining a lease to live within the community. Our desires are to have an ever-increasing emphasis on internal economy, through non-monetary forms of exchange such as barter, reduced or exchanged housing costs when possible, or paper-accounted trades between stewardships. Starting our own thrift store, herb shop, dry goods hardware, community cow and garden, and other home-craft enterprise is foundational to our success and will be highly encouraged. Our intention at Shiloh Springs EcoVillage is to move toward living off the grid, on renewable energy sources, producing fewer greenhouse gases, and living environmentally friendly in more unity with the land. We will seek to build using alternative techniques such as straw bale, hemp concrete bermed earth structures, attached south facing greenhouses, passive radiant heating systems, and passive cooling systems when possible. We encourage the development of additional types of cohousing and cooperatives within the community. We would also like to encourage implementing the use of vehicles owned jointly by the community itself, eventually ones electric powered, or ethanol and bio-diesel powered. We are dedicated to developing the ability of growing most of the foods we consume ourselves or to barter for them first, before outside food is purchased. We strive to be good stewards of our land, with much of our acreage reserved for limited agriculture, with vineyards and orchards, the pastures and common garden spot. In the river bottoms we will attempt to reintroduce native blackberry plants and medicinal herbs to help revitalize our region's bio-diversity, as well as add to our pasture land. Additionally, we have cut out lots of the dead juniper and winter-kill from our forest and would like to consider the planting of a food forest among the trees. We wish to restock the fish pond on the land as another sustainable community food source. Outreach and education is an integral part of our mission, rather than isolating ourselves completely from the mainstream society or others with similar beliefs, we promote Shiloh Springs EcoVillage as a viable alternative to the disconnected rat race that popular society has embraced. Shiloh Springs EcoVillage will have an Altruistic Society for community charitable and outreach projects such as a Gleening Society, local Food Bank projects, and participating in other similar activities. We encourage all members to volunteer their time as they can as these opportunities in brotherhood, service, and good will arise. We enjoy sharing all that G_d has so mercifully and amply blessed us with, with willing hands and hearts. If you are interested in Shiloh Springs, please email us and arrange to visit. We also have conditional memberships available for those who would like to come and live with us on a temporary basis, to see if this lifestyle is for them. And though we are not actively seeking new members to share our Community with, we are looking for those core members to actually establish our community with. We acknowledge that this path is not for everyone, our paths may take many twists and turns, and not everyone is destined to put in the effort needed to live this particular lifestyle, but for those drawn to such a lifestyle, please reach out and lets visit.

Takes a Village
Mission: A community of neighbors committed to sustainably sharing life toward the common good, to improve the life of our children to learn to live together.
From www.ic.org/directory/takes-a-village/:
Starting a new community to plan a cohousing site/ farm. To start meeting on a regular basis to develop a plan for choosing site/farm, which may include a combination of new construction and retrofitting. The idea is to start something around Redlands or San Bernardino mountains.

TaraEden EcoVillage
Mission: To create a community that works for all, while protecting and prospering our planet, being a shining example for the world to teach/ duplicate this sustainable lifestyle.
From www.ic.org/directory/taraeden-ecovillage/:
Hello, everyone!! So happy to finally get a public posting of our dream community! First off, let me introduce myself, I AM Niki Lane, Director and Visionary behind this huge endeavor. Yes, I believe I have lost my mind while at the same time being more sane than i have ever been! LOL. In the words of MLK, I HAVE A DREAM! And I intend with everything i am to get this ball rolling; someway, somehow it WILL happen! We are in what I would call the zygote state; we are not even in the embryonic state yet! In fact, It is kinda like the morning after conception! So if you are looking for a place that is up and running, a "turn key" step into perfection kind of situation well this is not it, keep moving. This is dirty, messy and so ground floor as to be almost subterranean! We are seeking the most intrepid, energetic and gregarious type of individuals to come be founding pioneer FAMILY members. We need souls that desire to have an intricately involved commitment to a project, who have visions of a more perfect world and who desire with a fire in their bellies to be a strong contributing factor in the creation of something truly GREAT and wholly INSPIRING, with the tenacity to see it thru to the end! (Plus any and all who want to come for a bit and share in the excitement and add their energetic footprint to a worthy cause!) If you are like me you have seen the dismal state that our beautiful mother Gaia has found herself in because of mankind's greed, unawareness and shortsightedness, and you see that if WE as a species ever want to manage to survive on this AMAZING planet, you see that MAJOR CHANGES MUST occur,,, and SOON! Now also you must realise that IF we are to ever get the majority of humans on board with the eco-balanced, sustainable and soul-fulfilling lifestyle that will facilitate the continuing survival of our species then you know that we are going to HAVE to take the eco lifestyle to a higher, more sexy and ATTRACTIVE level. This means moving it to a place that the MAINSTREAM population can view it as a truly VIABLE, ACCEPTABLE and DESIRABLE way of life. We simply must move our sustainability from the hippy, wonky, and primitive poop-in-a-bucket far left to a more moderate , clean and orderly way of things. Think about it, how can we shift all the great things being done in this emerging field into a cohesive, technically advanced, unifying, cyclical, waste-free, planet-protecting, soul-soaringly fulfilling, self-balancing, UNSTOPPABLE revolution? Well, SOMEONE has got to PUT IT all TOGETHER into a VISION that gives life to that possibility!! So to that end we have a CONCEPTUAL VISION description that paints a picture of what we are ultimately aiming for. This is a living document that grows and changes as we do. AGAIN, this is THE VISION, written in the present tense as if it already exists and is intended to SPEAK it into BEING! (Please be aware that this IS NOT what we have at the moment, it is what we are seeking to grow into! ) If after reading it you desire to grow WITH US, then PLEASE contact us for further exploration of your involvement! TARAEDEN ECOVILLAGE CONCEPTUAL VISION What We Intend To Create TARAEDEN is an intentional Eco Village of nearly 2000 acres of tropical paradise and lush beauty, located just outside of Vero Beach, FL. With 80 (+/-) fulltime and part time residents and an additional 100 (+/-) that are non-residential members. Who, together with local Businesses and Organizations are ALL working in HARMONY with nature and Mother Earth to provide a meaningful and fulfilled life in a close-knit and warm, family-like community. While providing and creating a wide array of handcrafted goods and services that “Do No Harm” to the earth or its inhabitants. Our focus is on building a world that works for everyone — Humans, animals and the planet! We are an off-grid, sustainable, mostly self-reliant, Permaculture, farming, natural building and Eco -Education community focused on building strong community and a robust internal economy. We are Home to the Nutrairian and Clean foods movement of the Treasure Coast, a member of Transition Towns of the USA and originator of the Eco-Vero initiative that turned a sleepy coastal town into a world renowned Eco example and Eco Tourist destination. Included are a Spiritual and Retreat Center, A Boy Scout and Native American experience with Camping, Hiking/ kayaking/Equestrian Tours of the adjoining Blue Cypress nature preserve and lakes, Where we also give Wild Edible tours and outdoor survival training. We feature a Green Weddings venue and guests accommodations in quaint Cob and earth-bag cottages, and host large and small Special events for private parties or nonprofit fundraisers, We have a Nutritional and Culinary educational center teaching Nutrarian, Raw, Clean and Vegan cooking. There is an in-town, Vero Beach Visitor center and Cooperative retail store with a live Aquaponic you-pick vegetable stand farmers market and a café featuring our crops, food stuffs and talented chefs in training. You can have a glass of our homemade Mead, Grog or Beer in the night club or stroll thru the Artist gallery and studios of our artisans creating works in blown Glass, Iron Forged items, Jewelry, Drawing/Painting, Basket/rug weaving, and Clay pottery to name just a few. All housed in the historic downtown Diesel Power plant building. Our alternative fuel Tour bus service out to the TaraEden property runs from here, 6 am to midnight daily. Our residents and members provide a full range of teaching workshops, retreats, and educational programs. From organic gardening & farming, to Aquaponic gardening & farming, permaculture design and certification, And a natural building school teaching Cob, Strawbale and Earth-bag construction techniques, The Spiritual center gives a full range of Evolvement and Self Realization classes and the ever so appreciated Retreats. Many of the businesses that operate from TaraEden's grounds are exceptionally good teachers of their crafts and we all benefit from the expertise they share through our Teaching programs. Here you will find a beneficial plants and wild edibles nursery, A mushroom farm, A world class Honey Apiary, numerous hand-crafted Artisan edibles including raw honey, grass-fed goat cheeses, aromatic breads, crackers, kale and root chips, sprouts, wheatgrass and juices, fermented foods and drinks, jams, jellies and preserves among others. There is an Artists co-op and a “Reborn” shop that creates wonderful things from found, discarded and repurposed items, and our very own Multi-media production facility producing films, documentaries, photos, audio recordings and Music. There is a library and video archives with weekly movie nights, Early morning Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Reiki, massage, movement and dance classes, Infrared sauna, game room with ping pong, pool, darts and Air hockey are located in the multi-purpose Founders hall. Our amazing innovative child-centered alternative school that uses the latest in advanced education and critical thinking is the pride of every parent. We are pioneering a generation of advanced souls to continue our goal of a sustainable and fair planet. The TaraEden grounds are permaculture with food-bearing, useful or medicinal plants, flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. And the cohabiting wildlife are plentiful and wondrous to observe, With majestic oak trees standing as Grandfathers of the land. There are decorative benches, arches, fountains and secluded meditation spots everywhere. Water is an ever-present element, and the ‘ole swimming hole? Well it gets a LOT of use and, if you can find our “Fairy circle” of mushroom chairs you can count yourself as officially blessed. A walkabout will remind you of why this place is named “TaraEden”, Tara= earth and Eden=paradise. Town center is referred to as the “Heart” of town and is literally a heart-shaped promenade with plenty of space for the weekly farmers markets, events and community gatherings. A place to go for an evening stroll; you can stop in for a frozen yogurt or cup of tea with friends. This is where the music happens, besides the scheduled talent who are invited to play here, you never know when an impromptu jam session, solo guitarist, flutist or breakout karaoke might erupt for your listening or participation pleasure. The certified Community Kitchen, Culinary school, Dining and lecture halls are all located here in the Heart of town, surrounded by an old-world-style market place with products and services that warm the heart and feed the soul because the vendors are all family. The Artists, performers, creative Writers, speakers and teachers congregate here to the delight of the entire community and our visitors from across the globe. The affordable housing consists of single family, co-housing, apartments, dorms and even some assisted living, with the larger lots and acreages featuring combo Agribusiness/homes. The natural building techniques and reused building materials utilized here makes mortgage-free living a real possibility for all. There is a place for YOU. The seven unique neighborhoods vary from a home-based business lane, to a kid-friendly family circle drive that surrounds our beloved Grandparents row, a senior-living complex and its RC boat pond and Butterfly gardens with the mentoring cabana where old and young gather to learn and share crafts, teach sewing, model building and crafting. And for those not yet ready for the rocking chair, the active adult enclave offers a kid-free street with plenty of socializing. There is even a Clothing-optional area for the Naturalist in you to live and play! We have an Artist Alley full of amazingly talented folks and the Hobbit hollow is a collection of tiny homes each with large characters that include rentals and builder models. Not to be forgotten, the “Back 40” is the heart of the food movement, being home to our wonderful farmers and livestock ranchers. Some of the things raised and grown here are, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, and Goats, free- range Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks and Game hens. Our pastures are crop/animal rotated and with our Poly cropping you will find Gardens full of every kind of food imaginable, too numerous to count! There are fields of beautiful, amazingly useful Bamboo, Hemp, and organic Cotton. We maintain community gardening and composting programs on site and within the nearby towns of Fellsmere and Vero Beach. TaraEden began with a Local Exchange Trading System known as “Letsus” that uses “Leaves” as virtual Crypto currency that Keeps our money local, while building community and promoting a healthy foods/Eco lifestyle. We are a Sharing economy, as such there is a Share house full of useful items to borrow and return, keeping consumerism down and avoiding a disposable mentality. The goal is to move toward more desirable Ubuntu movement. We encourage entrepreneurship, philanthropy and cooperatives. There are inventors, Bio technologists and researchers here, working to expand the capacity to live in harmony with the planet. We feature an in-house Makerspace where small startups can join and share in the small green manufacturing facility and a small business Incubator venture that facilitates economic development in fields that benefit the whole community. TaraEden is dedicated to demonstrating that we CAN live a vibrant healthy and fulfilled life without harm and to teach and spread that awareness far and wide! This is a place where civic leaders, urban planners and community builders can come to learn how to recreate the Ecological systems we are perfecting. Like our symbiotic and cyclical Bio gas/ Alcohol fuel production and waste management systems utilizing Fodder Beets and Cat tails for the onsite treatment facility that provides clean renewable energy. Plus our solar, wind, Mini Hydro and geothermal power sourcings are leading the way to not only impact-free utilities but to actual carbon-negative results. Tara Eden is a huge believer in the Human Potential; as such we provide our local community and outreach programs many cooperative efforts to assist people in need and teach them how to be more self-supporting. Thereby allowing them to realize their full potential, and where that can take us as a species. Our education center regularly hosts TED-like quality speakers and lectures on a plethora of topics such as Science, Nature , emerging technologies, Ecology, Life sciences, mind-body realizations, human interactions and world views, just to name a few. We have scores of community events, celebrations and host several popular festivals including our main fundraiser, The TaraEden goddess ball. Where teams of designers and wannabe designers try their hand at creating a whimsical real live characters dressed head to foot in regalia made entirely of plant matter and recyclable or reusable items, destined for the landfill. Then a panel of guest judges award prizes and a silent auction is held. Guests are encouraged to express themselves through similar costuming, the food is legendary, the Eco Décor divine. It truly is the highlight of the year! At TaraEden, we each do our part and with the many hands helping, we accomplish so much! The whole communities is involved and has a part in the day-to-day functioning by way of Modified Consensus governance, which bases all decisions from LOVE not fear. We teach cooperative effort, self-governance, non-violent communication and creative solutions. You will serve on committees and sit on councils, Voice your ideas and desires, vote on programs and adoptions of systems or agendas. You may choose to float in and out of the various areas of operation or as interns in one of the businesses or stay in a favored position within the community. What is certain is that you WILL become the greatest version of the grandest vision you have ever had about yourself! Your membership is so much more than a place to live and work, it is a way of life that sustains and fulfills beyond your wildest dreams. Here you will find that connectedness and peaceful co-existence that so many are lacking in today’s society, we help and encourage, teach and share, we grow and prosper TOGETHER as a human family. We are a FAMILY that CARES for each other and the World as a whole. Nothing would make us happier than to see your smiling face in our community, please come see for yourself soon! We believe WE must improve as humans, as a community, as a town, and as Nation. So that ultimately, the WORLD will live as ONE, in harmony and cooperatively WITH the planet, and even eventually,,,,,, the UNIVERSE! Well,, we can dream can’t we?

Hidden Meadow
Mission: To create a small community that will be a wonderful place to live now and play a strong positive role in a transition to genuine sustainability.
From www.ic.org/directory/hidden-meadow/:
We currently own the property in question and are looking to live there with people who share our commitment to creating a genuinely sustainable society. The building site is on a rocky slope that overlooks a small, sheltered meadow. This housing effort is part of a larger initiative to sustainably develop a 185-acre parcel in St. Albans, VT, on the Georgia town line. Vermont Organics Reclamation is currently operating on the site (see www.vermontorganics.org), and we are looking to undertake approximately a dozen other projects ranging from an agroforestry project that seeks to reproduce what may have been done here by native Americans to a green business center elsewhere on the parcel. By definition, unsustainable activities cannot continue indefinitely: sustainability is inevitable. What is not inevitable is the comfortable lifestyles to which we have become accustomed. We want to make significant contributions to a good transition to a genuinely sustainable and prosperous society and hope to find others willing to make positive contributions to some part(s) of this effort.

Antioch Village Pioneers
Mission: Living in a community that nurtures the vitality of Antioch and supports caring for each other, the larger community, and the planet we all share, and that promotes harmony, diversity, compassion and honesty
We aim to be intergenerational, diverse, self-governing, a caring community, connected to Antioch College. We plan to be environmentally sustainable - producing all the energy we use. We plan to have a very small footprint. Our housing will be as near passive as possible, and our energy will be produced by Solar panels to the grid and possibly some form of geo thermal. We have no garden but are connected to the college which as a small farm. We have ready and free access to nature through proximity to the 1300 acre Glen Helen Reserve and state and county parks. We hope to have a senior complex with full handicapped access. We hope to be governed by the principles of Dynamic Governance. At present we have 45 members and hope to expand to some 60 persons living in 24-34 units. We plan to be a sharing community that has a common space with kitchen, laundry, office, meeting room and outdoor area with play and picnic area, composting site, and floral gardens.

The Play Lands
Mission: The Play Lands is the funnest place to live.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-play-lands/:
The Playland is an ecosystem of joy, founded in the principles of conscious play. The core group runs a company called the play nexus that offers opportunities to use play and joy to individuals and organizations all around The world. We really banded together when we decided to try nomadic communal living and exploring following our highest yes in the Travel by Yes 2-year mission.

Glenora Farm
Mission: It is our endeavour to create an environment in which those who are in need of special care, and those who provide it, can relate to each other as companions, rather than as professionals and clients. Thus we make room for creativity and personal fulfilment in the context of each individual’s privacy and spiritual freedom. In the way we live together, in the way we care for the land and in the things we make, we intend to uphold the ideals of Camphill, in which each contributes what he or she is able to, and receives in turn what he or she needs.
From www.ic.org/directory/glenora-farm/:
Glenora Farm is owned and operated by the Ita Wegman Association of British Columbia for Curative Education and Social Therapy, a non-profit organization and a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. We are one of two Camphill communities in Western Canada and a member of the Camphill Association of North America.

Eden Community
Mission: God has called us together to be a family, an ecosystem of grace, not simply for the sake of ourselves but to be a blessing for the world. The following statements represent the specific ways that we are called to bless the world together as a family. Our Vision (The great need in the world to which we are called): To live in and for God’s joy as a vibrant family of Jesus so that such communities are cultivated in close reach of everyone. Our Mission (How our community can meet the need described in our Vision): To discover and embody what it means to be a vibrant family of Jesus – an ecosystem of God’s gifts – and to train others to share this way of life. Our Aim (What we are doing, near term, to fulfill our Mission): To take the steps necessary to purchase, build, and begin full-time operation of the Eden Center by January 2017.
From www.ic.org/directory/eden-community/:
The Eden Community is a Christian intentional community located in Abilene, TX. We are in the process of building an cohousing ecovillage, permaculture farm, and retreat/training facility called the Eden Center in the mesas of the Callahan Divide about 20 miles Southeast of town. Currently our community consists of three families, totaling six adults and four children, and we are actively pursuing new members who fit with our values, mission, and way of life.

Baba Yaga
Mission: Inspired by an innovative French alternative to traditional living facilities for seniors, a Toronto group is working to create our version to be made in Canada.
From www.ic.org/directory/baba-yaga/:
Baba Yaga Place Toronto is an innovative model of living, that will support community members to age within their own walls, through mutual care and surrounded by like-minded companions, while pursuing both their personal interests and commitment to the broader community. The foundation for Baba Yaga Place in Toronto will be based on the following principles: (1) Governance: A self-managed model where key decisions are made by the residents themselves; (2) Feminism: Commitment to equality, equity, and social justice, with a particular focus on the empowerment of women; (3) Interdependence : Respect for each other’s personal autonomy and privacy, while supporting each other; (4) Community engagement: Involvement with the political, social, and cultural life of the broader community; and (5) Environmental responsibility: Commitment to environmental sustainability and environmental justice.

Nama
Mission: Cohousing/ cooperative life: a Nourishing Supportive Home for families, elders, and youth, with events from time to time and inter-generational life.
From www.ic.org/directory/nama/:
We are a committed couple of artist-farmers, together since 2004. Seeking to Join or to Build a community supporting homesteading & wildlife, with open and wooded land, potential for livestock and a vegetable farm, growing veggies and fruits for our line of Nama's Farmhouse Preserves. We have been working with heirloom vegetables, and interested in seed saving and a small regional seed company of resilient varieties for a changing climate. We envision a healing bodywork practice there or nearby, and space for creative and expressive arts experiences. A land-based, TransitionTown-minded community life is our goal, and we are ready to open dialogue with people interested in building together. We would like to build our own home with super-local and sustainable materials. We have been raising vegetables, preserving foods, keeping a small flock of chickens, and selling our wares at farmers' markets since 2010. We have moved our farm three times in eight years of growing in Vermont. We have found we can grow food almost anywhere, but it's the people to live in community with that matter most. Nate is a professional massage therapist/healer, veggie grower, performer, and writer. Ama is a chef/ culinary creatrix, veggie grower, textile artist, graphic designer, and poet. Some values & goals of ours: Human Values and Ecological Values held in balance: Spiritual Connection & Relationship with Earth, a peaceful Home where All Beings are Respected Honesty, Love, Thoughtfulness, Intelligence, Artistic Expression and Appreciation. Diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, skills and talents. Knowledge of Nature's Wisdom & Science. Skills in caring for each other & children, the land, plants, animals, mutual property & ones own emotional/matters. Valuing one's own healing, humility, gratitude, self-knowledge, and spiritual development. We love Vermont, and feel this is an excellent place to stay and grow. The kindness and community resiliency following Hurricane Irene in 2011 was marvelous! We have made many friends here. However, it has been difficult to overcome the constant suction of "the machine"/digital communications and distractions of modern life. Most people seem too busy to take time to regularly connect. We would like to be present with and responsive to the natural world including our human connections. It feels clear the time is now to form or join a community. We believe that we can fulfill our personal need for connection and work purpose by living with shared goals and private life, based in the attuned working of soil and forest for food and fuel & building together, learning sustainable skills, making amazing meals, music, and art. Together we can be happier, heal our souls, and heal the earth we steward. One Love, Nate & Ama Nama Farm

SageHill Place
Mission: The cohousing village is a true creative destination; drawing people out locally and from around the region.
From www.ic.org/directory/sagehill-place/:
Our plan is to create a cohousing village for retired artists and teachers. This will be an arts based village designed and managed by the residents to encourage aging with purpose, sharing of talents, and mentoring South Salt Lake residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. The village will contain studio, rehearsal, and performance and exhibition spaces to serve residents and the community at large. Engagements in the arts will promote greater purpose, and cognition and creativity for the village residents who will be focused on enriching the lives of others in the community by promoting arts enthusiasm and social engagement. The village will be a conduit for lifelong learning in the arts, based on the understanding that this is healthy for older people, intergenerational mentoring is necessary, and establishing a role for older artists and teachers in the community is imperative.

Shekinah Eco Village
Mission: Shekinah Eco-Village is a vibrant neighborhood of clustered homes facing a common house and is based on principles of beauty, sustainability, and cooperation.
From www.ic.org/directory/shekinah-eco-village/:
Susan Manning, the founder of Shekinah Eco Village saw first hand as a real estate broker for nearly 25 years how much waste was created building homes, how shoddily built, even the most luxurious homes really were when it came to saving energy, and determined to do something about it. After many years of designing homes, researching new building methods and much trial and error, Shekinah Eco-Village was created. Shekinah Eco-Village is a net-zero highly sustainable, green, off–the-grid community. Most eco-villages look like a throwback to the 60's love child movement. Susan had a brighter vision. Eighteen homes will be nestled together with a common house on ten acres including four greenhouses providing all the electricity and heat each needs. Susan is all about sustainability, yet it will look like a modern, beautiful neighborhood with lush gardens, sparkling water and benches to enjoy it all that anyone would desire to live in. Privacy is valued in each private dwelling, yet the opportunities exist for a close-knit neighborhood. You choose how much to interact. Shekinah Eco-Village is based on personal freedom coupled with a collective wisdom that can only be had by active listening. We co-operate on many levels and work hard to minimize conflict, but are courageous enough to face it and work through it. Our community is beautiful inside and out. We intend a close-knit community through shared meals, gardens and work projects. Everything we do, we do with seven generations in mind: how will this impact them? The common center includes a commercial kitchen, dining area, library/music room, meditation room, rooms for guests, massage room, craft room, and exercise area. Working together we can be free of so much: utility bills, high food costs, loneliness, ill health, and stress. With such an expansive common center, homes can comfortably have smaller footprints and still live large. The ideal atmosphere is manifestation of the divine presence (the definition of the term Shekinah) and for our community it means whatever you deem "divine" to be, involving respect for the land, for one another and peace, joy, contentment and brotherly kindness. While it seems isolated, it is actually only three miles from shopping, a college, library, medical facilities and churches.

Chaparraíso
Mission: Self-sufficient, organic, off-grid living.
From www.ic.org/directory/chaparraiso/:
In 2012, sick of all negativity, we — Jasper (NL) & Steph (GER) — decided to look for something positive, and we made a trip through Europe. Visiting all kinds of places where people live in an alternative, off-grid and permaculture ways. During this trip we made short films about inspiring people who showed us their little paradises. If you want to have a look, check out our blog lemondrops.mobi. The trip finally led us to a beautiful piece of land on a mountain slope in the Sierra Nevada. In 2013 we moved from the Netherlands to Spain to turn this abandoned land into our self-sufficient dream place. The land was a blank page to us when we arrived, so we had to start from scratch to create the basic needs and some luxury. We have dug, built, planted, created and discovered a lot since we have moved. It is has been a truly inspiring and fulfilling experience. Since 2014 it’s not just the two of us anymore: Charlotte is our new mountain dweller. With her by our site we enjoy even more the time and freedom we have here in this new life. But we also realized that it would be great to have more families with young kids around. That's why we are looking for you!

Autumn Sun
Mission: Above all, Autumn Sun seeks to “Build Trust with Each Other.” Our goal and vision is to become an intentional, extended family, that is able to care for each other in perpetuity. Among others, we plan to develop and implement social and legal structures for continuing care of our land, facilities and community members for 100+ years. Further, we seek to develop a model that enables us to counsel others who have land to share on the successful concepts, methods, and tools we find most helpful in our ongoing efforts to provide sustainable solutions for affordable living.
From www.ic.org/directory/autumn-sun/:
Based on a 6-acre rural property outside the historic town of Ashland Virginia, the Autumn Sun Community is developing a master plan for an intentional inter-generational community, based around permaculture principles, community gardening, and practical green-building practices for constructing small, sustainable homes. The community property includes a single-family home, a large shared house, a log cabin studio, small business office, and 6,000-foot warehouse, all run on 90% renewable energy. Our master plan for the property includes the development of a 5,000-square-foot home for co-housing and shared caregiving, as well as a large greenhouse. We are tiny house friendly, and welcome occasional campers. We are an open and accepting community of individuals who enjoy art, music, exercise, and outdoor living. The community kitchen, garden, workshop, and outdoor fire ring are frequent gathering places that are open to all, and enjoyably used for fun and free-flowing conversation. Community members show respect for each other’s privacy, and spaces abound for quiet contemplation and personal reflection. Ours is a new community with a varied mix of employment. Individual and household income is managed by each family, with revenue-sharing potential for community projects. Community decision-making is made through processes best described as Sociocratic and Modified Consensus. Currently, “work trade” is an option in exchange for all or a portion of community members’ contribution for their portion of the shared living space. The Autumn Sun Community is filled with entrepreneurial-minded members. We encourage knowledge-sharing and group instruction. Community member revenue may be made through participation in collaborative workshops and shared community projects, as well as the individual use of the large workshop with shared workspace and tools. The same will hold for shared use of the large greenhouse once construction is complete. If you would like to visit Autumn Sun, please contact the original property owner, Ken Schaal, at 804-798-5371, or send an email to CWSolar1@Gmail.com or visit us at: AutumnSunLane.com.

Feralculture
Mission: To create and expand a global network of community land as a living laboratory for the ethnogenesis of a renewed hunter-gatherer culture and the regeneration of landscapes necessary to support it.
From www.ic.org/directory/feralculture/:
Goals (derived from mission statement) To liberate land from the agricultural-industrial State system by “purchasing” properties to protect with land conservation trusts. To shift anthropocentric lanscapes to regenerative wild ecosystems with permaculture nudges. To replace reliance on things and technology with earth skills. To remove ourselves from the commodified and industrial food systems. To remove ourselves from the economy based on abstract measures of value. To replace complex technologies with DIY tools individuals can make themselves. To shift human social existence from agricultural (control) norms to hunter-gatherer (play) norms.

Serene Light Gardens
Mission: Create an eco-learning center where 1 to 4 families can live and offer a space where alternative lifestyles can be shared and learned. We aim to have permaculture gardens, bioconstructions buildings. clean energies, yoga, meditation time.... have a look at our video on our crowdfunding page for more information: www.gofundme.com/serenelight
From www.ic.org/directory/serene-light-gardens/:
We are just a couple (yasmich.jimdo.com) that is engaged right now with this specific land although we have a whole network of interested persons who might join at some point. We still actively looking for co-creators, co-owners or focused and responsible volunteers.

Serenity Cabin
Mission: Our focus is Community Security. Our mission is to make our focus an adventure.
From www.ic.org/directory/serenity-cabin/:
We are a retired engineer with a background in law enforcement and a trauma nurse who is employed a few days a week at a medical center in Seattle. We are both in our early 50s and very healthy. We are building an off-grid compound on 6 wooded acres with forest service land on 3 sides of the property. So far, we have a main cabin (2-story A-frame) and a tiny house (80 sq. ft.) that we are using as a shed. We have solar power with battery bank and backup generator for power. We have hot and cold running water gravity fed from artisan well. We have washer/dryer, HBO, Internet, SunMar composting toilets, and much more. The spring, summer, and fall here are very nice. The winters are nice too but the snow can be a challenge. Harvesting firewood is a never-ending chore. We live here full time with our 22-year-old daughter and our two pit bull terriers. We are creative problem-solvers, we work hard, and we play just as hard. We are considerate and responsible. Politically, we align with the Libertarians. Spiritually, we align with the Christians. But we try not to label ourselves. We are gun-owners, we practice regularly. We are at the point now where we want to bring others in and start building up this community. A like-minded couple with the wherewithal to fund and build their own quarters, tiny house or otherwise, would be perfect. This is not a "live off the land" opportunity nor is it a "chop down my trees and build a cabin for free" opportunity. You need skills and gear to live in the mountains, funds to sustain your lifestyle, gumption to actually fall through with your plans, and a plan.

Southern Nevada Cohousing
Mission: Build an intergenerational community within an urban environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/southern-nevada-cohousing/:
Is it possible to grow community in the Nevada desert? Our small group of dreamers and schemers intend to find out. Established in 2015 by Kim Henry and Marta Thompson, SNV Cohousing has been slowly and steadily expanding in numbers ever since. Ours will be the first cohousing community in Nevada, so that means we are working hard to educate our future partners as well as prospective members on what it means. And, yes, when we hear the comment “So it’s like a commune, right?” we smile, take a deep breath and recite what cohousing really is. We’re currently 5 households strong and have already identified a site in the historic Water Street District of Henderson in the Las Vegas valley. We’ve gotten a warm reception from the owners of the property, the Henderson Redevelopment Agency, so are working hard to attract more members to take this project to the next stage. We envision a community of about 30 homes, intergenerational, with some commercial space fronting onto the neighborhood high street. We welcome inquiries from those living out of the area, as we know what an attractive retirement location Las Vegas is. And are willing to organize Skype visits if you would like to “attend” one of our meetings to find out more. Want to know more? If you don’t find the information you want on our website snvcohousing.com then shoot us an email. Kim, Marta or Michelle (snvcohousing@gmail.com) and one of us will get back to you shortly.

Middlesex Senior Cohousing
Mission: Our mission is to create the first senior cohousing community in New England.
From www.ic.org/directory/middlesex-senior-cohousing-initiative/:
We are a group of adult households in Metro Northwest Boston aiming to build the first senior cohousing community in New England. Our site search is focused on West Acton and Maynard, Mass., two up-and-coming, walkable villages that are 60 minutes west of downtown Boston and have good services, cultural amenities, and proximity to many nature and recreation areas. We are looking for three to five acres of land on which to build a cottage-style neighborhood of 20 – 30 units with porches and gardens clustered around a common house with extensive amenities, including a gourmet kitchen, Great Room, office spaces, and guest rooms. Our project was launched in March 2016 by founders Victoria Thatcher and Mayhew Seavey, who spent a year consulting with cohousing leaders, town officials, developers, and architects; and also running informational meetings and workshops. In January 2017 a core group was formed and began meeting regularly. That fall we hired Katie McCamant, the nation's pre-eminent cohousing development consultant (Cohousing Solutions, Inc.) to guide us. We are moving forward with growing our group, member commitments, site search, engaging professionals, getting training in Dynamic Governance, and growing our group identity and cohesiveness.

Tanglemoss Homesteading Community
Mission: Build a community in the woods together. Become increasingly independent.
From www.ic.org/directory/tanglemoss-homesteading-community/:
Nestled in the woods outside of Olympia, Washington, a group of friends are creating a space to become increasingly self-sufficient as an independent community. We are Tanglemoss Collective and we're hoping to get more people involved in our super rad project. Objectives (elaboration below) 1. Collectively buy land 2. Live communally 3. Become increasingly self-sufficient 4. Share skills Here are some ways you can support us and our project: - Share this info and share our crowdfunding page via social media. Print this out as an info sheet or zine and post it at your local library/info shop/food co-op. - Come live with us! We are five adult humans and a handful of non-human animals. We want to share this dream with a whole community of folks. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you. - Contribute financially. If you’re not interested or able to join us right now, but want to support the cause, contributions to our Indiegogo or PayPal are greatly appreciated. - Advice! Know anything about real estate, soil, promoting, recruiting, off-grid living, legal stuff for collectivizing, potentially becoming a non-profit or any other advice you think would be helpful? Contact us, we'd love to talk. - Buy eggs! If you\\'re local, you can help support us by buying organic, free- range eggs from us. More on our objectives... 1st Objective: Collectively buy land. This property must meet the needs of the current participants, have long-term sustainability (water, farming acres, etc.) for our goals of becoming increasingly self-sufficient, allow plenty of living space for future community members to build dwellings, and potentially allow space for visitors, educational work trade, skill-share camp-outs, and who knows what. We currently have secured financing and are looking at properties. As most properties are not set up to accommodate pet goats or more than a “single family,” we anticipate initial financial burdens that greatly exceed the monthly mortgage. We are trying to make a space for a larger community using the means of just a handful of current members, so to help alleviate some of the financial burden on the founding members, we are also pursuing crowdfunding. 2nd Objective: Live communally. Living communally reduces our need for manufacturing, transportation of goods and dependence on capitalism, and replaces that with the mutual aid provided by friends who trust and support each other. The community we are creating will be non-hierarchical. All decisions will be made by consensus. 3rd Objective: Become increasingly self-sufficient. Over time we want to make the property able to sustain its inhabitants without the need of outside resources. We will have electricity, plumbing, and all those luxuries, but we want to work towards not needing them, or being able to go without them indefinitely if we wanted or needed to. The climate in our area is projected to have heavier rain in the winter and drier summers, so we will build rain catching systems to help reduce the draw from our water well in the summer. We will, of course, grow our own produce, forest farm in our wooded areas, then over time start taking on more projects and mastering new skills. Some examples include growing our own wheat for flour, herbs for medicine, making oils and vinegars, building a stove out of bricks made from our soil, and spinning fibers. 4th Objective: Share skills. Humans are basically something of a terrible plague on the earth. Humans who lived here before us lived (and in some places continue to live) harmoniously with nature. We're hoping, with some expected trial and error, that it is still possible for us to live sustainably, without the need to import goods and resources. That's where we're hoping to get at some point. With this property, we aim to foster each others' efforts to decivilize and relearn skills for living which do not contribute to the destruction of the earth. Thanks for reading! We hope that you'll get involved or help us get the word out to folks who might want to get involved by donating and sharing!

Landsby Initiativ
Mission: We are two guys aged 23 and 24 who are looking to build a community with like-minded individuals who share an interest in creating something socially and environmentally sustainable (locally & globally). We are inspired by the works of people and organisations like R. Buckminster Fuller, Jacque Fresco (The Venus Project), The Zeitgeist Movement and many others who all share a holistic/synergistic and emergent "systems approach" to life. At this moment, this is a only a dream, but if you are interested, don't hesitate to contact us :)
From www.ic.org/directory/landsby-initiativ/:
We are two guys aged 23 and 24 who have been very good friends for about 7 years now, looking to build a village-like community structure. About Peter: I'm 23, always been sort of "on the run", never feeling like I belonged with anyone or anywhere. I'm a deeply concerned citizen of this planet. As far as my hobbies goes: I like to make things, I play guitar and piano, compose music, do traditional and digital art and many other things.

iYi TANGRA Alternative Community
Mission: We are looking for people, especially families with kids, who would like to be part of this dream and who would like a better quality of life for their children and themselves. We are a family looking for a sustainable way of living significantly, in tune with nature and connected with our inner beings. We are open-minded people, in constant growth and change.
From www.ic.org/directory/iyi-tangra-alternative-community/:
iYi TANGRA is located in the only populated active volcano crater in the world, the PULULAHUA crater in Ecuador, South America. Our land is within a Geobotanical Reserve with unique flora and fauna among which there can be found orchids, hummingbirds and other endemic animals. For this reason, there is no pollution or industrial growth there. We have three hectares in the valley of the crater, where a true silence and stillness can be found.

Badulina
Mission: Our Badulina welcome song: You and me, we're gonna live freestyle, At least for a while, till the day that we die, I know we shall find a place under the sky Where Love is the law and the truth cannot lie, Who you've been where you going Have you coming from far? It don't matter for us, in the present we trust. We know the worst criminal is a diamond covered in dust So welcome back to your long-lost home, You traveled from far but now you know you are not alone We are millions, billions Praying for change One day we shall unite, gather under this name Badulina Open up your gates Open up your mind Open up your heart [Badulina that's also title of the CD, book and beautiful song made by mystical music group. When new people arrive I introduce them with this song text.]
From www.ic.org/directory/badulina/:
Welcome to Badulina, a young intentional community in South Spain. We enjoy living together with heart, mind and hands. We are from all ages and hold this land for our children and their children to grow up in abundance and harmony. We like to be healthy and open-minded and we aim for self sustainability while also enjoying the advantages of modern technology. Badulina is organized as an association. Joining members become co-owners of the project. Where we invite you to choose an area to build a home and realize your part of the Badulina dream. We are living on easy slope of blooming terraces with fields of flowers on the fertile ground, taking a deep breath, cracking almonds, picking oranges, peaches, figs, apples and grapes already growing on the property, tasting the wealth of Mother Nature. Creating comfortable living spaces in the cooling shadow of the olive grove in a colorful mixture of creative buildings, people living and working together and hearing the laughter of our children. In average we are in-between 10 and 15 adults + children. We are currently 2 families with children, elders, visitors and volunteers. In the years the final goal is to reach about 25 members that have their own homes and private areas on the land. Our group is an international mixture of Dutch, Belgium, German, English and Polish people. Our common language is English. Badulina is organized as an association that governs the whole land. Joining members need to contribute financially to become co-owners of the project. Where we invite you to choose an area to build a home and realize your part of the Badulina dream. The place is about 9 hectares big, a whole hill with two river beds as natural barriers. We have about 2 hectares with 270 olive trees, 500 almond trees that need to be maintained and harvested and have 200 grape vines. Further a lot of herb land and over 100 fruit trees like: fig-, orange-, mandarin-, lemon-, apple-, pear-, walnut-trees, etc. We have chickens, bee hives and 3 cats. On the land there is currently nice house in good state with electricity, water, internet, solar water heater and other basic luxuries. It is our temporary communal kitchen, community office and tool shed. Outside we have an extra kitchen, big dining table, sofas, etc. We have also a 6m communal yurt as our communal space. We also have some nice private yurts and domes spread around. Still we are like settlers on this new land. Right now there are the communal facilities, some caravans, olive tree terraces and a nice atmosphere in nature but we need to improvise till we create facilities for the private places. We will not have fixed buildings for everyone yet. You need to build or arrange your own home on the land in time. We are planning a big communal building, dance floor, swimming pool, water reservoir and solar system to become as community self sufficient. On the chosen private areas members can build their homes (first temporary ones that do not require building permissions), get water, electricity and internet to it and make their spaces beautiful. We are at 500m above sea level and you can walk to the near town Orgiva. The climate is mild, it does not snow in winter, but there can be some frost in some mornings. There is almost no rain in summer and can be over 40 degrees in the midday hours.

YouTokia ILC
Mission: Like-minded individuals trying to create our own Youtokia. (:
From www.ic.org/directory/youtokia-ilc/:
We are an intentional living community 3 miles off highway 101. At the moment, working completely off the grid and making the best of what we do have. We want to move into the future with as few carbon footprints as possible. Being in a tight community most things are shared to diminish waste.

Purani Valley
Mission: Our mission is for each community member to become an individual with abilities and characteristics diverse from others, yet to express himself/herself in unity and partnership with others. We believe this to be our soul's mission on earth.
From www.ic.org/directory/purani-valley/:
Purani Valley is a community that began forming in the beautiful Matutu Valley in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It began to take root by a shared vision of creating a community where people can develop their own gifts from a base of love, creative expression, art, music, poetry, and self-development. With much attention to detail, the construction began over 15 years ago to create structures with recycled materials, beautiful gardens, and an overall atmosphere of serene practicality. The environment is such that one can cultivate his/her gifts and receive healing through yoga, massage, gestalt, ayurvedic, culinary arts, baking, candlemaking, papermaking, beekeeping, farming, herbalism, and aromatherapy. Multidisciplinary healing programs are created to revive the body, engage the mind and uplift the spirit. The environment is designed to accommodate groups for workshops and to promote authentic and true connection to each individual through music, dance, poetry, yoga, philosophy and education.

Flower Mound Senior Cohousing
Mission: Quality Senior Cohousing Community.
From www.ic.org/directory/flower-mound-senior-cohousing/:
Flower Mound Texas Senior Cohousing. We have a site and a developer, now need to form a group. Come join.

Followers of the Way
Mission: "Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality."
From www.ic.org/directory/followers-of-the-way/:
Followers of the Way is an outpost of the Kingdom of God in the Greater Boston area. We are a diverse, passionate, invested group of disciples seeking to follow the King Jesus in an urban setting. Our lives center around the constant proclamation of God's deliverance and regeneration of His people; this plays out in our meeting together, our sharing of goods, our working together, and our outreach to our neighbors. We have a sister church in Kampala, Uganda, which is engaged in similar work. God is calling serious disciples from around the world to greater trust and greater fidelity to his Kingdom; we are privileged to be on the forefront of this movement.

Odiyan Retreat Center
Mission: The mission of the Odiyan Retreat Center is twofold: 1) To assist in the protection, preservation and flourishing of all Buddhist cultures in Asia; and 2) To model as a living experiment the integration of Buddhist principles and Western thought through a live/work lifestyle dedicated to the benefit of our planet and all humanity. The focus is on using work as an effective spiritual exercise, a practice in mindfulness and the means of perfecting six spiritual qualities, from generosity to discipline and patience, foundation of vigor, concentration, and wisdom. This basic training is called Skillful Means and is based on a book of the same name written by Odiyan founder Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche. Rinpoche introduced Skillful Means as a way to help readers find greater satisfaction in work and life. Classes and study opportunities available for all residents in Tibetan yoga, Skilfull Means, classical Tibetan language and other aspects of spiritual community life. Resident volunteers who stay on beyond six months also have optional opportunities for engaging in community activities such as daily early morning meditation and other practices of the Buddhist tradition. Skillful Means points out how the discipline of work develops awareness, strengthens concentration, and stimulates energy.
From www.ic.org/directory/odiyan-retreat-center/:
Odiyan is an all-volunteer non-profit Retreat Center dedicated to meaningful work, wholesome living and the inner development of mind and spirit. The Odiyan way of life integrates creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens up your inner potential. Odiyan’s dual mission is preserving the Buddhist cultures of Asia and modeling a living experiment integrating Buddhist principles and Western thought for the benefit of our planet and all of humanity. Odiyan was founded in 1975 by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Tarthang Tulku. For over 40 years, volunteers from all over the world have been coming to Odiyan for six months or more to develop their own potential and contribute to the unique and holistic vision of enlightened knowledge for the benefit of all. Odiyan Retreat Center sits on 1,000 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in northern California about 100 miles north of San Francisco. About 150 acres are managed landscape including seven orchards, four vegetable gardens, ornamental gardens surrounding the Temples, ponds, forests and open land. As a resident at Odiyan, you will learn new skills, engage your mind and replenish your spirit in a wholesome, beautiful environment where accomplishment and learning about yourself go hand-in-hand. Living and working at Odiyan includes classes about Buddhism, a wide variety of work and sacred arts, vegetarian meals and a living allowance ($150 per month). The minimum commitment to volunteer is six months.

Eugene Cohousing Downtown
Mission: Downtown Cohousing Community
From www.ic.org/directory/eugene-cohousing-downtown/:
We are hoping to develop an Downtown Cohousing community, at edge of the Eugene, Oregon, downtown core. We have a site on Lincoln Street, just off of West Broadway, within walking distance of library, shops, restaurants, jazz clubs, theatres, etc. The housing units would be for purchase. Not for rent. COME AND JOIN US.

Vegan Hills
Mission: Why? Vegoa wants to lead by example promoting Veganism and Sustainability. How? Vegoans will live in cohousing projects, farm community gardens, create vegan associations, promote vegan events and local activities. What? Vegoa is a vegan transition movement, vegan community and platform for vegan initiatives. Where? South of Portugal. Social Organisation – Shared Resources (Commons), Transparency, Decentralisation, Equality Values – Veganism, Sustainability, Freedom
From www.ic.org/directory/vegan-hills/:
We are a vegan community, vegan village and ecosystem of vegan non-profit businesses in West Algarve, Portugal.

Radish Collective
Mission: Bananarchy
From www.ic.org/directory/radish-collective/:
Not totally, completely rad, yet. We're rad-ish. We'll post information here about good times to be had in the community. We maintain a safe space for queers, trans folks, POC, youth, women, elders and weirdos. We work together, dumpster together, and eat together...to create a community space for knowledge, skills, and fun sharing. If you are looking for a space to have a community talk, meeting, gathering, potluck, show, etc., let us know; the door is always open.

Creating Intentional Community
Mission: We provide networking, resources and education for those interested in community formation as well as those involved in existing or forming communities.
From www.ic.org/directory/creating-intentional-community/:
Creating Intentional Community is a networking and resource organization for the greater Asheville, NC, region. We assist those interested in community formation as well as those involved in existing or forming communities. We are using Meetup and Facebook as our primary networking tools at this time. Our purpose is to help communities find their people and people to find their communities. It is our hope to bring inspiration, education, and resources for nurturing a conscious and collaborative culture in our living and working environments.

Galt's Retreat
Mission: We share the principles and values of Voluntaryism and seek to live lightly on the earth while nurturing healthy community and independence. Plans include organic farming and agricultural businesses. Seeking individuals who share our values and want to live in a community of Voluntaryists. Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/286170261745393/ Who I am Greetings, my name is Dustin and I am 29 years of age. I'm currently a lifelong resident of central North Carolina. I grew up without being taught many of the things a man needs to succeed in life, and from an early age I took an interest in things like economics and finance, investments, technology, animals and philosophy (as well as a fair bit of videogaming!) I was always very interested in being self sufficient, and at an early age I began to explore these interests with the support of my grandparents. I ordered 100+ chicks from Mcmurray Hatchery and learned Chickens the hard way and had a blast doing it. I grew up comfortable with tools and with working with my hands to solve problems thanks to my grandfather, his wood shop, and his career as a master wood craftsman and furniture maker. While I sadly didn't pick up the finer points of making beautiful things, I did learn much. As I grew older and moved into the world of business and entrepreneur ism I always felt something was lacking in my life. It seemed everything was about tomorrow. Putting off today’s pleasure for tomorrows gain became second hand to me and I became very good at resisting the temptation to go and do or buy the things I wanted. Instead I built up a sizable real estate portfolio and retired at 27. FINALLY I get to do what I want! Turns out, that wasn't meant to be and my portfolio was lost due to criminal activity by my mentor and managing partner. After soul searching last winter I realized that If I wanted to truly find happiness, I needed to be happy with where I was and not just with where I was heading. I needed to surround myself with good quality people of virtue and character for companionship. I needed to have land in order to continue enjoying the little back yard projects I tend to throw myself into. I needed a way to create a living from this land and the freedom to build as I chose. After spending the year researching various ecovillages, co-housing, intentional communities, and the like. Galt's Retreat was born. Who we are Galt's Retreat, named for the famous John Galt (I won't spoil it) is a philosophical manifestation of this dream. For now it only exists in my head and in the facebook group of the same name. (Update: It has BEGUN!) A number of potentially like-minded individuals who seek freedom and virtue and simple good living among good people have gravitated towards this group. We currently are in research mode(Update: We live on property now and others are transitioning) as we seek out the right piece of land and discuss our options for going into this project together. As of 12/1/16 we are networking actively and welcome all with interest in Homesteading, Ecovillages, intentional communities, etc. What we are doing We plan on buying raw unimproved land, preferably via splitting up larger parcels for greater savings, and building out our own ecovillage, including homes, powergrid, and for those interested - farmsteading. I've visited The Farm in TN and Earthaven in NC and drawn inspiration and potential, and want to incorporate sustainable permaculture design into our lives. Allowing us to live in proximity to nature, and in communion with it. Why we are doing it I don't have to tell you there is something wrong with our culture. A large part of this push for an intentional community is cultural. We seek a place of peace and solitude and respect that is in short supply in mainstream culture and in the cities. For myself, this is as much a spiritual undertaking as health or business undertaking. But there are so many wonderful financial aspects to this that should not be ignored. There are even more health benefits to this lifestyle. Pros and Cons Imagine, just for a moment, that you could own a home, without borrowing money and without paying interest on that money for 30+ years. Imagine what kind of difference that could make in your life? As a primary benefit, our 'way of living' will be much less expensive than a typical lifestyle. We intend to build our own homes (Many of us already have experience in building or construction, electrical, plumbing, etc) using the best technology and technique of the modern age. I personally intend to use Compressed Earthen Block technology and build my home to last (I build things to last) Further benefits become synergistic and compounded when you consider the additional savings in reduced repair and maintenance costs, reduced energy waste, as well as the potential to easily learn to grow much of your own food supply (or even produce an income from your abundance!) This is truly a lifestyle, not just a move. There are so many ways to improve this that I haven't even begun to explore them all. There will be negative aspects. Rural living is slower, and while we fully intend to be close to civilization and employment opportunities, we will be living in a semi rural area, with space, privacy, and quiet more often then not. There may not be a starbucks on every corner - but the people will be friendlier. I encourage you to really consider the pros and cons of a rural ecovillage lifestyle in full before making any commitments. ---------------------------------------------- Breakdown This is a call to those virtuous people out there who seek a life of win-win. Not win-lose. For those who desire to live a life that heals, not kills. For those who want to raise a family holistically rather than chemically. For those who wish to produce, not just consume. For those world-weary souls who have never felt at home in the modern world, and longed for the days of simple village living (Without giving up your internet or technology!) For you, brothers and sisters, I made this video. For you, I invite you to learn about Galt's Retreat.
From www.ic.org/directory/working-title-order-of-the-phoenix/:
Updated 7-17 Bought land with other Voluntaryists (moved here, others haven't made the move yet!) Began building first structure, cutting walking paths, laying out plans for expansion pending additional help and bodies.

The Barnyard Homestead
Mission: Our mission is to live independently, but with community values and support on a Godly foundation. We are not opposed to worldly comforts, but we do believe that hard work, trust and honesty are core values that have been lost on many. Our goals are to build a sustainable micro farm and ranch that can cover all the living, building and property expenses of the farm. Every family will have joint ownership in the land and community buildings and have responsibilities on the farm. This farm will not be an attempt to seclude its members from the world but a place for some to fit into it in a way we understand. Jobs will be necessary for a time along with many other things. But in the end our mission is to create life long relationships with other families of like minds and develop a fully functional micro farm that sustains its members.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-barnyard-homestead/:
We are seeking to develop four homes with young families built ans sustained by our members along with a fully functional farm center on the goal of self sustainability and individual living. Co-housing seems to be the best definition we are working to develop. In 2020 we would like to buy our-right or put a down payment on 20 acres in the beautiful Flathead Valley of norther Montana where we live and jointly own and build it with three other families. The property will house each family a horse stable, pasture, both an animal and hay barn, a large garden space for community and market gardening, a large chicken coop and a few other buildings. Expenses can come from the farm and or outside work we are not opposed to modern convinces. The biggest reason we would like to see this collaboration develop is because we personal know how hard it is to grow a family in this day and age. Our economy is failing many of us and if you dream on owning your own home and living on an active and working farm this is the alternative way without inheriting or having hundreds or thousands of dollars to buy it. We are looking for the young struggling couples that wish to have a family, grow in the lord, home school there children and have community with neighbors that they can trust and rely on. We are one family of four. My wife and I and our two children. We want our children to grow old with life long friends that are not molded to society and the worlds way of life and belief. We hunt and fish for food, gather firewood for our homes and additional income and work hard to maintain strong connection with grounded living and moral principals. Our farm will consist of horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks rabbits, dogs, cats, pigs and most likely other animals that will come along the way. As this is a developing opportunity there is room for your say and in the next few years we hope that we find and get to know the family's we wish to development life long friendships with. Contact us and learn so much more.

Country Gardens
Mission: ““We are a rural eco-village community, cultivating supportive relationships with each other, the larger community, and the Earth.”
From www.ic.org/directory/country-gardens/:
We are at the early stages of forming. We are seeking like-minded, respectful, community-oriented, organically oriented gardening, permaculture, self-sufficiency, peace-loving co-founders to join with us in designing and establishing the village. We envision creating a rural eco-village community, cultivating supportive relationships with each other, the larger surrounding community, and the Earth. We have strong Environmentalist Values—potential new members must be comfortable with the expectation that this is an environmentalist community. Prefer members to be of a permaculture and organic mindset; for both gardening and farming animals. Location Our 95-acres of land are located in north central Oklahoma, which is in the center of the U.S. and part of the “Great Plains.” Our 95 acres is heavily forested in places and has some open pasture and farmland as well. We are 3 miles from a small town population 1,100, and about 50 miles west of Tulsa, OK. We already have a great deal that we do on our land, practices we have followed, and projects completed and in the works. We are open to the community validating or changing these as the group determines: 1. Permaculture principles such as Hugelkultur, deep mulching, terracing with swales and berms; and rainwater capture 2. Energy independence using solar, wind, water capture, and earthship greenhouse 3. Peace-loving, open-minded lifestyle 4. Organically certified gardening 5. Ranching, dairy goats for milk, cheese, yogurt and Kefir production 6. Poultry for eggs and meat production, as well as for pest reduction; 7. Wildcrafting/Foraging for greens, mushrooms, fruit, herbs, soapberries, etc. 8. Agricultural land use for potential produce sales income through the Oklahoma Food Cooperative (www.oklahomafood.coop) and/or a nearby Farmer’s Market. 9. Hunting in an excellent white-tailed deer habitat with limited bow-hunting for shared meat acquisition 10. Cob-Straw-bale building (in process) for multi-purpose community use, such as for meetings, a loft for WWOOFers, group music making and drumming, and health food store inventory and retail sales. 11. Cob-Rocket Oven and Shelter (in process) for outdoor community cooking use 12. Greenhouse (Earthship design, under construction) for seed-starting and winter greens production. Some of our core values, principles we would like to ascribe to, are listed below. 1. A Multi-generational approach to living and sharing labor and knowledge 2. Peace-loving attitudes with open-mindedness as a fundamental value 3. Tool and equipment sharing, for community projects 4. Egalitarian, Income-Sharing optional on communal farm enterprises (such as health food business, farm store, or organic produce sales) 5. Energy and self-sufficient lifestyle, (within reason--not from a paranoid viewpoint) 6. Communally engaged (while still respecting everyone's right to privacy) 7. Environmentally focused (respect and care for surrounding environment and the Earth as a whole) What we prefer to avoid: •Gun use other than for food acquisition •Extremist viewpoints •Using large farm equipment When contacting us please include: •What about Country Gardens interests you and what are your intentions for being here? •What does living in an eco-community mean to you? •What assets will you bring to the community? •What is your background so far? •What is your full legal name, address, birthday, and government form of identification? •If anything stated above concerns you, but you are still interested in being a part of our community, please let us know what your concern is and we can speak further with you in that regard. ----------------- Summary: Our 95 acres is in a rural setting, but only a little more than 1 mile off of state highways. Our property is forested with some open areas for gardening or pasture. Eco-Village /Co-housing Startup is located 50 miles west of Tulsa • 95 Acres owned – Beginning Eco-Village Design and Startup • Looking for like-minded souls to meet and design eco-village/co-housing in north central Oklahoma • Permaculture principles – Hugelkultur, deep mulching, terracing, rainwater capture • Land: Dense Forested Land + Ag Land + Native Prairie + Intermittent Spring + Pond • Energy independence: Solar; water capture; earthship greenhouse; • Peace-loving lifestyles • Multi-generational • Tool-Sharing; Equipment-Sharing • Gardening – Organically Certified Garden; sharing • Ranching: Milk Goats for Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Kefir production • Poultry: Chicken Egg Production, Guineas, Heritage Turkeys • Wildcrafting /Foraging: Greens, mushrooms, fruit, herbs, soapberries, etc. • Single-housing + Co-Housing; build your own eco-friendly home or join with others to create a co-housing; • On-site Health Food Store Business for personal ordering and potentially for income sharing • Agricultural Land – potential produce sales income with Oklahoma Food Cooperative + nearby Farmers’ Market. • Hunting – excellent white-tailed deer habitat; limited bow-hunting for shared meat acquisition • Cob-Straw-bale building—for multi-purpose community use (in process); • Cob-Rocket Oven + Shelter—for outdoor community cooking use (in process) ; • Greenhouse (Earthship design)—for seed-starting and winter greens production; • Egalitarian, Income-Sharing optional on communal farm enterprises • Spirituality—Freedom of religion… no extremist viewpoints welcome. Below are the list of values we found on another eco-village site and we believe this would be a good list to start with for us as well: 1. We find beauty and wisdom in nature’s design and seek to emulate it in our village. 2. We value caring and respectful interactions with members of our village, guests, the surrounding neighborhood, society, all living things, and the Earth. 3. We approach change and challenges with open-minded—rather than dogmatic—attitudes. 4. We have an egalitarian power and decision-making structure. 5. We make and honor agreements with great care and sincerity. 6. We balance participation in the village with individual needs, and welcome the opportunities for engagement, fun, and enjoyment the community life brings. 7. We steward and nurture the land on which we live, its natural and human communities, its productive farm, and its role in the ecosystem around it. 8. We balance the stewardship of our land with areas for food production, human habitation and recreation, and restoration of the native ecosystem. 9. We steward personal and community energy and resources responsibly with moderation, innovation, and sharing. 10. We engage in ecologically and socially sustainable practices to meet our needs. 11. We actively engage and participate with the surrounding neighborhood, city, and region, in education and work that nurtures and sustains our common society and environment. 12. We value diversity and invite all who share our vision to explore participation and/or membership in our village. 13. We strive to continually learn and grow in ways that support our vision and values.

Windy Hill Farm Cooperative
Mission: We would like to work toward self-sustainability utilizing permaculture principles and value creative exploration.
From www.ic.org/directory/windy-hill-farm-cooperative/:
We are a small mixed bag of folk who have worked to get the property to a functional state with many projects in the dream works. We have 3 greenhouses, a fruit and vegetable growing field, goats, ducks, chickens, a shop, a few dwellings, fruit trees, and a farm stand. We also already have a few cats and dogs and will not be accepting any more. We are very open-minded and would love to have people passionate about permaculture and more natural ways of living. In the past we had a lot of fun but got sidetracked when venturing into beer- and wine-making and problems ensued, so lesson learned, we are working to get back on track to our original vision and will not be accepting people with any drug or alcohol problems. We still plan on having fun but hopefully with music, food, and dance minus the drunken shenanigans. At the moment the property is not very child-friendly, but with the right kind of folks and property cleanup, that will hopefully change. We have lots of stuff for the creative person to mess around with. This year we would like to work on soil remediation and nut trees and redesigning our planting field in line with permaculture principles. Next year we would like to be able to have enough produce to sell at the local farmers market. We are not certified organic nor do we intend to be, but we do practice organic methods.

Our community vision
Mission: Harmony with nature, healthy interdependence and equality, gentle cooperative childcare, and food self-sufficiency are the underlying principles we are seeking in community.
****PLEASE READ: We are not currently planning to form a community, nor do we have an established community. Right now we are traveling across the US, looking at some communities we are interested in joining. Below is our vision for the ideal community. We still welcome email inquiries from folks who resonate with our vision!**** Our goal is to build or join an intentional community of families working towards ecological and social sustainability. The clear place to start is through finding like-minded, like-hearted individuals with whom we can embark on this journey. I hope that in sharing my vision, our family will either find an established community of families interested in our joining as potential members, or that we’ll find a group of families interested in embarking on the journey of creating an intentional community together. ABOUT US: We are a family of five humans. Joey is in his mid-thirties and I am in my mid-twenties. We have three children together – Peacy is 5, born in March 2011. Micah is 3, born in December 2012, and Ahmik is 6 months old, born last January. We currently live in northern New Mexico on a small and anything-but-sustainable homestead. We tend goats, chickens, rabbits, honeybees and a garden. We have a dog who lives with us, and three cats who live in our outbuildings, keeping the mice at bay. We have lived in a number of other places over the past few years as well – New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut … and some other temporary spots along the way. I am a natural childbirth (freebirth) advocate, a gardener, herbalist, baker… I love to work with my hands – to create beautiful things. I built a cob oven last summer, and it has taken a huge place in my heart – stoking the fire, kneading the bread, forming the loaves and letting them rise … and baking, and then finally eating them and feeling all that love made tangible. I have a newfound love for sourdough. I have a strong desire to become a master grower of brambles … to learn how to cultivate the BEST black raspberries ever … because what could be better than raspberries?? I am also incredibly in love with waterfalls, thunderstorms … stones, mountains, willows … moss, ferns, motherwort, yarrow, mint, roses … . I am learning how to be the best mother I can be – to be mindful and deliberate in my relationship with my children. This is my greatest challenge, but the process is so rewarding when I commit myself to it fully, and looking back, I can see in the last five years how I have made enormous progress in my ability to be a gentle, compassionate parent. Peacy is in love with flowers. She has big questions for a five-year-old, like “where does water come from?” “How are rocks made?” “Do crabs breathe air or water?” Sometimes I know how to answer her questions but usually we just contemplate them together… . She gets me thinking and I really love getting deep into things with her. She is very guarded around people she does not know, too. Micah is a very gentle soul … very internal, but really fun to be with. He likes to watch little creatures, like beetles and ants and bees, and to talk about them. He loves to share his joy. He also has a mischievous streak, and he loves the moon. Ahmik is so sweet, so open and bright and excited to be with others. She has an amazing smile, and a beautiful laugh. I can’t wait to see what she will be like when she is older. LAND: I know that the land I choose to inhabit will ultimately shape my life to a greater extent than any other factor. So in that respect, there are a few aspects which I consider essential in determining where to live. Firstly, nearby access to clean freshwater is essential. That could take the form of lakes, ponds, rivers, or year-round streams. (Ideally, they would be strong and consistent enough to support human use for washing, drinking and watering gardens in dry times. I would rather not rely solely on well-water for these purposes, although living with the right people is more important to me, so I would compromise on my desire to use surface water for our needs in exchange for the right community. I would also love to implement good, simple rainwater catchment systems for these purposes.) Secondly, the land would need to be fertile enough to easily support permaculture gardens, fruit trees, chickens and annual crops such as potatoes, carrots, beets, garlic, onions and greens. This would be taking into account composting of human manure to re-fertilize growing spaces. Thirdly, the land would need to be part of or somewhat near to wild, undeveloped places, with ecosystems strong and abundant enough to support sustainable, ethical hunting and/or fishing for meat and foraging for wild foods. There are other aspects of the land which aren’t by any means essential but which would provide an advantage that I’d consider either important or just simply ‘nice.’ Obviously they are not all compatible with each other, and obviously a community/tribe could thrive without any of these, so this is why I don’t list them as essential. These include lush pasture for rotational grazing of domesticated farm animals, salmon streams, a long growing season, abundant sugar maples, and ocean or a large body of water within walking distance. COMMUNITY VISION: My ideal for a community is one in which the members make a commitment to live and work together, with a common vision and with common values. A commitment to being together is essential. One of the main reasons for my dislike of the nuclear family model is that each family is working towards a separate goal of sustenance, making time spent together outside of the nuclear family rare. When we all have separate houses with separate meals to make, separate dishes to do, separate children to raise, separate gardens to tend, separate money to be made … where does that leave time to be together? If meals are usually shared, that means meal preparation and cleanup can be communal – and it means cooking and dishes can be more fun. If we raise our children together, we can share the responsibilities in ways that make sense for us and our children. If we work and build and grow food together, that can be more fun and more productive, too. Many hands make light work. The vision of living together does not necessarily mean many families sharing one home, although it could easily take that form and work beautifully. It could mean many small, simple dwellings centered around a larger common space, where food is usually prepared and eaten communally in the common space … this seems to be the model in many traditional tribal cultures. Making food central to community seems very important – food is central to our well-being, and with a shared vision of growing, raising and gathering our food communally – working together to nourish each other – it seems inevitable that we will see that we are all crucial to each other’s well-being. Because of this, in order to fully share meals, some overlap in dietary preferences seems necessary. It also seems like diet should be based on what the land can provide. It would be difficult to support a group of vegans in the arctic, for example. Emotional maturity and making communication a priority, even in times of conflict and difficulty, seems essential in community. Meeting many different needs simultaneously can be difficult, and conflict is inevitable – it should be planned for. If we can listen to each other with respect and speak honestly and directly when we need to express something, conflict resolution can be graceful. Without a commitment to everyday openness and vulnerability, the natural flow of emotions will be blocked and tension will inevitably build. So it seems crucial that all involved in a community are ready to articulate their needs, feelings, worries, etc., and at the same time be willing to really make the time and space to listen to others when they need to speak. It also seems necessary to give each other emotional space, with forgiveness and understanding that we are all on our own path of self-discovery, and mistakes in how we communicate are possible, not cause for creating more distance between each other, but simply cause for further, deeper communication. Nonviolent communication could be a very helpful tool. My philosophy on being with children also holds a big space in my vision for community. They need respect and cooperation on the part of adults in the same way that we need respect and cooperation from them. If they are to grow into healthy community members, they need to be treated respectfully as human beings, and not as property. I want a children’s culture – a place where children are free to discover the world around themselves together through their play and exploration, or to join in with the tasks and projects of adults if they are interested. Respect for our children’s choices and their organic learning process is so important to me. Forcing children to comply with school, or even forced compliance with simple things like cleaning up, does not resonate with me. Naomi Aldort is an inspiration for me in this regard. Radical unschooling is an inspiration as well – not that school is inherently bad, but that the choice to attend school should be the child’s. All that being said, boundaries seem very necessary, as adults have needs too. It also seems necessary to have some parameters around children’s relationships with each other, specifically in terms of their conflict resolution – it seems only fair to guide their conflict resolution in a nonviolent way if a child is resorting to violence. Otherwise, it seems best to be aware but out of the way unless asked for. Respect for children starts in infancy – honoring their requests for closeness, comfort, and care through co-sleeping, breastfeeding on demand, etc., and through to their transition to adulthood by honoring their choices, as long as their choices do not interfere with the sovereignty/well-being of other humans. Through a balance of respect for our children’s choices and a commitment to vocalizing our own parental needs and requests, my hope is that a healthy parent-child dynamic will ensue, leading to greater respect and freedom for all. Shared or communal childcare is also something that’s important to me, and something I am looking for in community. Love for the earth and a commitment to working towards true sustainability is also so important. If we took the time to look at every facet of life to see if there is a simpler more gentle approach, we could greatly reduce dependence on industrially-produced tools and appliances. Minimal use of modern technology would be my ideal, obviously including electricity and gas, but with an open mind and a willingness to take an even deeper look at more simple technology to see if it actually improves quality of life or not, and if it does, what is the environmental impact of that technology and is it worth the trade-off? This would include prioritizing simplicity through natural building, simple tools for gardening, simple tools for cooking/food storage/food preservation, etc. Another aspect of a tribe which I crave, but which would not necessarily be essential for me, is the regular sharing of celebrations. I am drawn towards pagan traditions in this regard, and would love to communally celebrate full moons, solstices and equinoxes, seasons, birthdays, weddings, coming-of-age, funerals… all of it. I feel like intentional celebration has the potential to greatly improve the health of a community! The issue of meat is also one that I feel would play a role in community. Our family is omnivorous. We would strive to eventually raise or harvest all of our own meat, whether through ethical hunting and trapping, fishing, or pasture-raising farm animals, which would mean that a good deal of time each season would be dedicated to projects related to meat – slaughtering, butchering, preserving, hide tanning… etc. Animals do have many more similarities to humans than carrots or potatoes, which makes it easier for us to empathize with them. But carrots and potatoes are living beings too, with an incredible intelligence of their own. In order for life to be sustained, it needs to feed on life, and although taking the life of an animal can be devastatingly sad, our truth is that it is part of the natural cycle. So, we are not vegetarians, but we would not object to living with vegetarians. How we deal with illness and healing might play a role in community life, and although I would be glad to live with humans with different philosophies on healthcare, I’d like to share my thoughts and personal philosophies in case they would cause conflict. I would prefer to, whenever necessary, have trust in my body’s immune system and ability to heal on its own. Susun Weed’s “six steps of healing” is an inspiration, as she starts out this way too – most of the time illness is caused by a physical or emotional imbalance that can be corrected through simple lifestyle changes or through emotional acceptance and release. If necessary, herbs can be a great ally. I would prefer to eventually grow and wild-gather herbs and tincture them, dry them, etc. to make an herbal pharmacy, with an emphasis of plants native to the region that I choose to call home, so as to be health-care self-sufficient. I have little or no interest in modern medicine, but I do have some interest in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and various healing modalities of native tribal people around the world. List of Interests/Inspiration/Community projects: -Humanure composting -Simple hand-powered types of construction & home building – cob, straw-bale, earth bag, cord-wood, etc. -Cob/Earth oven building -Sustainable cooking – high-efficiency fire cooking such as rocket ovens, rocket stoves -Sustainable home-heating – rocket mass heaters -‘Primitive’ skills including hide tanning, fire-making, home-building, hunting & trapping -Permaculture -Medicinal herbs – growing and gathering -Milk and everything it entails – cows or goats, butter, cheese, yogurt, cream… -Sheep, wool, spinning & weaving -Raining chickens for eggs and meat -Raising rabbits for meat and hides -Gardening with heirloom varieties -Herb and edible flower gardens -Beekeeping & honey -Maple-sugaring -Rainwater collection -Greywater gardens -No-till gardening -Root cellars, drying, canning and other simple food storage systems

The Garden of Autism
Mission: The Garden of Autism will be a non-profit organization and a home to 50 autistic adults living in an intentional community. See the video on our webpage and find out how you can help us and join us in our mission! Visit http://www.thegardenofautism.com.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-garden-of-autism/:
The Garden of Autism will be primarily a farming community where 50 autistic adults will live and work alongside support staff. There will be many other features as well and an emphasis placed on self-sustaining practices. Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania are being considered. It will be determined by the state that provides the most support in terms of Medicare and Social Security subsidies.

New Lebanon Mobile Home Park
Mission: Live together in peaceful, quiet, and vibrant community.
From www.ic.org/directory/new-lebanon-mobile-home-park/:
Hi! We are a community of people living in a mobile home park in New Lebanon. We have a wide variety of residents, some who have lived in the park since it was first built almost 70 years ago. We are hoping to build a stronger community within the park. Everyone owns their own home and is a permanent resident. In the past, the park owners have not fostered a strong sense of trust and community in the park. We are trying to change that. There is a large lawn for planting gardens, quiet and peaceful location, and a small town with plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurial minds. If you are interested in living here, please get in touch! It's the least expensive way that I know of to own your own home in a great community of people.

Gorge Cohousing
Mission: A collective of Columbia River Gorge residents, interested in creating and living in cohousing neighborhoods in the Gorge.
From www.ic.org/directory/gorge-cohousing/:
A collective of Columbia River Gorge residents, interested in creating and living in cohousing neighborhoods in the Gorge. We are getting organized and getting to know each other. Several groups may emerge as we discover our differing needs. Some will create cohousing in Oregon or Washington, in rural or urban areas. We currently meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday for our business meeting. We'll also meet once a month at a home for a potluck to get to know each other and newcomers. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday you can join us for coffee at Dog River Coffee, 1-4pm, in Hood River, Oregon.

Detroit Cooperative EcoVillage forming
Mission: Our goal is a 100% Renewable Energy, Self-Sustaining Cohousing/Ecovillage Vegan Community with a central organic cooperative. An inclusive, diverse group to create an oasis where there is now a food desert and be supportive of each other by providing child, elderly and disabled care. True integration, real egalitarianism. In addition, we seek to have a companion site in Florida to supplement Detroit and give us good, hands on ground experience which we can then transplant/export to the North when Florida becomes too hot and/or sinks.
We are in the very beginning of forming. At present we have a general idea and seek like-minded, progressive people to join us in our venture. The goal is a 100% Renewable Energy, Self-Sustaining Cohousing/Ecovillage Vegan Community with a central organic cooperative. An inclusive, diverse group to create an oasis where there is now a food desert and be supportive of each other by providing child, elderly and disabled care. True integration, real egalitarianism. In addition, we seek to have a companion site in Florida to supplement Detroit and give us good, hands on ground experience which we can then transplant/export to the North when Florida becomes too hot and/or sinks.

Add a lil Life
Mission: Our focus is to have our children grow up slow and able to be kids. To live passively and not leave a footprint. Teach others as we learn and have community.
From www.ic.org/directory/add-a-lil-life/:
Our community is just forming, we are a family with 3 young children 5, 3 and infant; we have dreams of living within a community that has other children and families. We want our children to grow up out in nature. We want to be self-sustaining. We are looking to buy an acreage and build some small homes. Our funds are limited so we would like to join another family so we can buy a larger property for a homestead. Please contact us for more info; we would love to hear more about you and see if our dreams mesh.

No Man's Land
Mission: We want the land to be a place for creativity and growth while aiming for a zero carbon footprint and taking to heart the principles of Burning Man. Here's a list of the principles for those unfamiliar with them. 1. Communal Effort 2. Gifting 3. Radical Inclusion 4. Radical Self-expression 5. Civic Responsibility 6. Leaving No Trace 7. Radical Self-reliance 8. Participation 9. Decommodification 10. Immediacy We want to make our everyday life have a positive impact on the world around us and future generations.
From www.ic.org/directory/no-mans-land/:
We want to be more or less around 6 families living there full time where they can park a home on wheels or build a small dwelling with natural or up-cycled material. While this is going to be on the side of an anarchist community, keep in mind there will be certain rules that will need to be followed. While most of the 18-acre land will be communal space, there will also be shared tasks that each member must fulfill one way or another. Some tasks will include taking care of the gardens, the livestock and maintaining the guest cabins, yurts, tree houses, and tent placements which will play a role in the community as rental income. We also will have a MakerSpace with several art and fabrication workshops for us to use which will need to be kept clean and organized. We want this to be a place for everyone and be an affordable artist/traveler resort. The land will be used for small festivals and fairs 3 times a year or so. There is only 5 or 6 acres of the land that is flat and cleared so the festivals can only be so small due to the lack of parking. Anyway, this will be our home so we don't want anything big, just a good party once in a while! Living in harmony with nature, creativity and self-sustainability while having fun is our goal.

Blueprint Geneva Downtown
Mission: Blueprint’s ongoing purpose is to demonstrate the market viability for co-housing developments and sustainable building methods. Blueprint's communities serve as demonstration communities for documenting the development process and costs. That information will be shared on an open-source platform for other developers to copy, use, revise, and improve.
From www.ic.org/directory/blueprint-geneva-downtown/:
This 14 townhouse community is centered around a 4000-sq. ft. community house in the middle of downtown Geneva, on the shore of Seneca Lake in the middle of the Finger Lakes Wine region. The community is currently accepting applicants and is open to residents of all ages, incomes, and interests. These 480-sq ft. to 960-sq.ft. homes are grid-connected but are completely self-sufficient for electricity, heat and water. They feature modern conveniences such as in-floor radiant heat, designer kitchens, vaulted ceilings, central AC, and maintenance-free exteriors. The community has shared resources including a community lounge, kitchen, dining room, theatre, storage units, workshop, and guest rooms. The community also will feature an electric-vehicle-sharing program.

Tui Community
Mission: Today 30 – 40 adults and children live in a beautiful place by the sea, Wainui Bay, on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand’s South Island. Among the many activities of the community, we grow an organic garden, organic orchard and share weekly communal meals. Families live in unique separate houses and people are responsible for the financing of their own accommodation. Some people work at Tui Balms cooperative and many have independent incomes and occupations. A main focus of community life is the building of genuine relationships based on honest and open communication. The Tui Spiritual & Educational Trust is a charitable Trust dedicated to the general promotion and enhancement of community life. The Trust gains much of its impetus from the working example of Tui Community and some of its objectives are realised by providing programs in which people may visit, experience and learn the workings of an intentional community. The Tui Events Park is currently holding events catering to Tracks and Tides Rites of Passage Foundation, Permaculture, Men’s & Women’s Gatherings & Heart Shares, festivals and markets. These events are either coordinated or administered by Tui Trustees. They are open to public participation and focus broadly on the healing and enhancement of individuals, through their participation in the challenges and nurturing of community.
From www.ic.org/directory/tui-community/:
Tui Community was founded in 1984 with the aim to create intentional community. The group purchased a farm consisting of 50 hectares (125 acres) in Wainui Bay. Over the years community people and processes have evolved. Now it is a blend of an “intentional community” and a “village” where people deliberately come together to share lives in a way that reaches out beyond nuclear family living.

Civil Bonobo's
Mission: The focus would be on finding ways to support each other spiritually, physically, mentally, and materially. Anything from art to science is supported as a personal way forward.
From www.ic.org/directory/civil-bonobos/:
So, I'm looking for people. There are some interesting possibilities around route 5 or at least a little east of route 5, northern California. I filled out some sketches of what interests me in terms of sharing a space together. I believe in an active community of listeners and communication heavy environments. Obviously there are times we all need/want to be alone... and finding that balance really depends on the people. I would like to find a group of eight people/couples.

Forever MicroRanch: A Community Living Project
Mission: Reclaiming Quality of Life: Intentionally empowering and advocating for the lives of farmed animals through a pro-intersectional model of sustainable community.
Forever MicroRanch: A Community Leaving Project is a diverse collection of human folk and nonhuman residents, acting together as co-citizens, who believe that farmed animal, environmental and human justice promotes health and quality of life for all. ​ We understand that our wellbeing as a community is directly connected to the kindness, compassion and respect we extend to nonhuman animals, humans and our natural environment, and we are dedicated to promoting a space of safety and comfort for all, here at Forever MicroRanch (FMR). ​ FMR's permanent resident farmed animals are an integral focus to our social justice work, with whom relational ways of being are explored and lived within a multi-species community. As members of this community model, we are committed to pursuing and advocating for a path of least harm toward all nonhumans, humans and the environment, which includes continual cooperative discovery and incorporation of accessible, attainable strategies to live as compassionately and sustainably as possible. Our organization is built upon the foundational framework of pro-intersectional veganism. If you feel you would like to grow with us, contact us at @ ForeverMicroRanch.com to discuss your plans.

Berkeley Moshav
Mission: Berkeley Moshav is a vibrant cohousing community that supports and encourages Jewish life.
From www.ic.org/directory/berkeley-moshav/:
Berkeley Moshav is a vibrant cohousing community that supports and encourages Jewish life. Our community nurtures residents' lives through daily social interaction, shared community responsibilities, spiritual expression, and a balance of communal and private living, in a physical environment of quality homes and extensive common facilities. The members of Berkeley Moshav are deeply inspired by Jewish values and openly express these values in the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of our intentional community. We are an inclusive community that respects and values diversity in age, family composition, economic circumstance, and Jewish observance. We intend to create a community of households that are both committed to Jewish life and diverse in Jewish observance. We recognize that this will require compromise and accept that we will all have to go a little beyond our comfort zones in order to create a truly inclusive and Jewishly diverse environment where those who practice and express Judaism differently can make community together. We welcome equally Jews from all backgrounds as well as non-Jews who wish to live in such a space. (Examples of the latter would include non-Jewish spouses/partners and participants in Jewish life who are neither formally Jewish nor self-identified as Jewish.) We will be a community that honors, respects, appreciates, and values differences in Jewish observance and expression. Jewish practice within each household is entirely at the discretion of that household.

Common Roots Co-op
Mission: We are looking for other people to be a part of designing our focus and mission. We're interested in compassionate communication, community building, permaculture, eco-villages, sustainability, micro-farming, etc.
From www.ic.org/directory/common-roots-co-op/:
We are currently 2 adults with 2 children seeking like-minded individuals to create a co-housing community in the DC area. Currently we are focusing our search in the Prince George's County area, where currently no other IC's exist. The easily available and relatively affordable rural land, yet close proximity to the city make it a great option for people working in the city who want a communal, sustainable, slower pace of life within a reasonable commuting distance to Washington DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. We would love to find more individuals interested in getting in on the planning! We seek to create a diverse community and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race or sexuality. We are flexible and diverse in our interests depending on the interests of the community. Personally we are interested in community building, gardening, sustainability, micro-farming and homesteading. We are seeking democratic and and community-minded people who want to come together to care for the land and create community through various interests and shared spaces (like community gardens, jam nights, camp fires, potlucks, board game nights, etc.). We're looking for visionary and energetic people who want to join us in the planning stages and be a part of designing our mission and goals!

Friends and Neighbors Adult Cohousing
Mission: Goals are  Create a sought-after “old fashioned” neighborhood of baby boomers and older adults.  Foster a culture of successful aging amongst mutually supportive friends and neighbors.  Have a trusting relationship with the neighboring areas; be recognized in our city as a “good neighbor.”  Create a sense of community pride by maintaining a safe, friendly, attractive, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.  Be a shining star in our city's “Community for a Lifetime” and an advocate for AARP’s “Age Friendly Community.”  Provide a positive model for future senior cohousing communities.
Adult Cohousing

Psytrance Bisexual community :)
Mission: Hi! Do you love psytrance? Are you bisexual? if you said yes to both questions, then here is a piece of pie for you <3 Why psytrance, you might ask, and why bisexual only, you might also ask, you sillypie with oh so many questions. I feel psychedelic trance provides the glue that will hold the community together. Psy trance has its own energy code we all know about and love. We can organize parties and why not our very own festival :D We know if we all love psy-trance, then we probably have much in common, apart from our sexuality. Then why bisexual only? Because... because! Yep, thorough answer to your questions. Let's grow together! and shine like buttercups <3 spirituality/shamanism allowed and encouraged. :)
From www.ic.org/directory/psytrance-bisexual-community/:
Ok I will use this to talk about logistics. I chose Dutch forests, because: They are in the midsts of beautiful nature, but also close to Amsterdam city. Not sure if we will live in the actual forest, but at least nearby so we can have awesome walks there and pretend we are hobbits and elves. We are a short flight away to most European cities like London, Berlin, etc, where the trance scenes are awesome. We are in Europe = Psytrance festival season in the summer wohoooooooooo :E Now, this community is "Open Source" so, anyone can suggest other alternatives, like, renting instead of buying, living nearer Amsterdam instead of in Veluwe, living in a big house versus living in small private houses, etc. what else? yes, bring a pillow for pillow fights

Blackinton Village Cohousing - FREE LAND
Mission: We will work on the mission statement as a community once formed.
From www.ic.org/directory/blackinton-village-cohousing/:
We are working with design/engineering and eagerly awaiting our 3 conceptual site plans on this south-facing site in the Berkshires, Ma. We are designing for 35 families. Solar PV and solar hot water energy systems will be incorporated into the design. The Land Is Free. You own it. Community members choose the floor plan and exterior design. Homes will range from 850 sf to 1650 sf depending on wants and needs. Common house will be 4000-4500 sf (3 levels). General consensus thus far is single-floor living with open floor plan. I do have an escrow agreement for the initial deposit to become a member. First in get to choose where they live on site.

Urban Coup
Mission: The Urban Coup will be a resilient, positive and diverse community that contributes to a healthier world, and one that enriches its residents' lives.
From www.ic.org/directory/urban-coup/:
Urban Coup (the 'Coup') is an initiative of a group of Melbournians who share a vision of creating not just housing, but community...but more than this, home is where our community is, our family, friends – the networks that support and nourish us. We are a cohesive community that is welcoming, supportive and inclusive of all individuals. We currently have two cohousing projects in development, driven by slightly different needs and the extensive shared knowledge of our memebership. Urban Coup also presents a range of opportunities for engaging and sharing with diverse local communities via supportive activities. This may lead to partnership, social enterprise or simply manifest kinship within our local hood via volunteer activities. Examples include: a food cooperative; local garden and food exchange; skill exchange workshops; upcycling activities and support for diverse local causes. We actively encourage the development of cohousing communities in Australia. We have more than 35 members so far, but are always looking for more, as these members are divided between the two current projects. We also hope to be able to incorporate some social housing into the mix of accommodation, however this will depend on opportunities. 'Near and Tall' Near and Tall is a high-density apartment development close to the CBD. This project is at an advanced stage of planning, with a partner architect and developer engaged, and is actively seeking participants as either owner/occupiers or investors. Members Contract Pack will be available for signature in late November, and a Terms Sheet will be available for investors five weeks later. Projected move-in date in December 2019. 'Far and Wide' Far and wide is a lower-density garden-st development in the middle to outer suburbs. The project is in an earlier stage and is seeking participants to further develop the plan. Real names for each project will be decided by the community based on the site, when it is secured. Urban Coup is a group of committed people preparing to purchase land and develop an environmentally sustainable urban cohousing community. We are a cohesive community that is welcoming, supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Both projects hope to purchase land and begin to build in 2017. Urban Coup was formed in May 2008, when a group of like-minded folk gathered to discuss their dreams of what living in such a community would be like. We found we had a lot in common and thus decided to work together to build first our group, and then the dream: a new co-housing community. We are now comprised of a healthy mx of couples, families and singles. The group is made up of people from many different backgrounds, with health professionals, graphic artists, architects, designers, urban designers, environmentalists, engineers - who are now becoming friends. Currently, we meet fortnightly and often socialise before or after the meeting. We also go away together a couple of times a year to enjoy being in community whilst we build our dream. In this time, Urban Coup has developed an extensive invetory of healthy group processes and proactive ways of dealing with conflict should it arise. We operate under a consensus decision-making model and our conflict-resolution processes are based on the non-violent communications (NVC) approach. Members are offered training in both these group processes. And the name? No, ‘coup’ is not a spelling mistake. The Urban Coup is our way of living differently to help ourselves to help the planet. Choosing to build a cohousing development is our answer to an age when global resources are being strained by modern living, urban sprawl is ever-expanding, and many of us in the city find ourselves isolated from real community in our current homes.

Lincoln Court: A Mixed Use Intentional Creative Community
Mission: In addition to the innovative mixed uses, including affordable and universally accessible housing and cohousing, is a higher purpose around creativity - creative aging, nurturing artistic entrepreneurs, cultural exhibits and performances in residence.
The LINCOLN COURT is a mixed-use intentional urban community. The project is a collaboration among Wyoming Community Media, Caddis Architects, Wonderland Hills Development and Dozzer LLC. In addition to the innovative mixed uses, including affordable and universally accessible housing and cohousing, is a higher purpose around creativity - creative aging, nurturing artistic entrepreneurs, cultural exhibits and performances in residence. Plans are to develop on the 20-acre Back 40 Subdivision on the West End of Cheyenne, Wyoming, consistent with the approved Missile Driver Corridor Plan. The property is adjacent to the former Hitching Post Inn site. The project name is homage to the Lincoln Court, a motor lodge that preceded the Hitching post, which fronted on the Historic Lincoln Highway (US 30). The project is planned to be a mixed-use development consisting of owner occupied (possibly some rental), universally accessible senior and inter-generational dwelling units – detached and duplexes with the "cohousing overlay", civic and community spaces and appropriate retail that would support the community such as a coffee shop, offices, live-work options. The project will be anchored by the proposed City of Cheyenne sports complex adjacent to the Ice Center. The LINCOLN COURT also is interested in innovative continuous care, including inter-generational "green houses" as championed by Bill Thomas for caregivers who could live "on site" in the cohousing community with their disabled family members who need more intensive and specialized health care nearby. The target market is wide open and consists of inter-generational individuals and families, as well as seniors over 50 years of age, who may be local or out-of-town "empty-nesters" and wanting to downsize, "vigorous retired" people wanting to stay active and age in a community setting. In support of this, the project will investigate compatible services such as personal care, urgent care. The project is a public/private partnership with strong private-sector partners and the affordable housing component involving participation by local, state and federal government agencies. The project is economically viable with a balance among strong equity from the public and private non-profit sectors, debt financing and sales/lease.

Sun Villages Queanbeyan
Mission: We believe that: * housing is the strongest form of investment * housing needs to be accessible * housing must serve residents' needs * more of your money should stay in your hands * architectural design affects well-being * people who have access to both community and privacy are healthier and happier. * personal and community empowerment comes from individuals understanding the relationship and interplay between the wide angle view of community development and the individually focused aim of real estate.
From www.ic.org/directory/sun-villages-queanbeyan/:
74 apartment homes have already been built and sold in a mainstream way. Stage three of the total development is called Sun Villages, which is an additional 25 units with social spaces, flexible architecture for changing needs, ownership by way of company shares, and long-term leases that are unprecedented in their tenure and security and which vary according to how much space you occupy. The Sun Villages model is an Australia first, with several components from places around the world including elements of co-housing. Our financial model is designed to keep more money in your pocket where you don't have to pay: solicitors’ fees, stamp duty, mortgage insurance, bank fees, interest on a mortgage and agent fees when selling to upgrade or downgrade.

Eashira Village
Mission: We are an intentional community built around multi-generational households committed to sustainable living and shared resources.
From www.ic.org/directory/eashira-village/:
There was a time when multiple generations of families lived together in the same household or the same community for both ease and economy. Over the past few generations this concept has been lost in American culture, and many feel we are worse off for it. Each generation is pushed out of the home they were raised in, to build their life from scratch, shouldering tremendous financial burdens just to replace the family home they left. Children are disconnected from their grandparents and other relations. Parents are often left to carry the load of caring for and raising their family, on their own. We understand the need for privacy and independence as generations mature, and our village can provide this without being so disconnected from other generations. Our homes and land are designed and arranged for both private spaces and shared spaces within a household. We even extend the multigenerational concept so that a household contains multiple generations of multiple families. This further enriches the lives of everyone in the community and it allows us to share resources, skills, and experiences. Our buildings are designed with “aging in place” features to accommodate families in all stages of life. This includes features such as wide doors, ground floor accommodations for mobility impaired family members, grab rails, easy to operate handles, minimal obstructions, and non-slip surfaces. Households have a variety of spaces for everyone from single adults, couples, or larger families, to accommodate everyone as their needs change. Having multiple generations of multiple families living in the same community, or even the same household has many advantages: • Family members experience the high level of emotional bonding and closeness across generations. • Older generations provide important role models in the socialization of children. Younger generations learn how to care for their elders. • Spending time with children can bring purpose and meaning to the lives of older generations. For example, the physical demands of keeping up with kids and helping with homework make them feel younger, more useful, and active. • Grandparents help grandchildren survive changes in their parent’s domestic structure by giving grandchildren undivided attention and helping when single parents are overwhelmed. • Multigenerational families have financial benefits for everyone involved. If grandparents are in good health and willing, they can help care for young children. Adult children living in the multifamily household can save money while going to school, finding a job or saving money to buy their own shares in the village company. • Family members provide constant companionship, as well as help reduce financial strain and stress. • Village members look after, help and support each other. • Bringing village members together can be a joyful time to treasure and share. • While you have the ability for solitary time to yourself, you are never so isolated as to feel lonely or on your own.

The Agrihood Project
Mission: We are a group of Calgarians seeking a more connected and rewarding life in a rural setting. Our dreams bring us together and help us create a vision that includes self-sufficiency, balance, and a deeper commitment to community and stewardship of the land. Our vision is to integrate our group into Rockyford and engage the residents of the Village and surrounding area in our projects. We want to actively and enthusiastically participate in the community while bringing the Agrihood to life.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-agrihood-project/:
An agrihood is a housing development built around a farm and often includes a re-skilling component. Residents work together, contributing their labour and skills to grow delicious, nutritious food and keep the cost of food affordable. This arrangement makes farm-to-table living a reality. Our plan includes three pillars. The first one is a Sustainability Centre, which is a demonstration site showcasing building methods and food growing in Southern Alberta. We will share our knowledge with others to build resilience and self-sufficiency. Our programs emphasize high-quality education and lifelong learning in both the Rockyford community and beyond. We also envision the Centre as both a demonstration site and a hands-on learning lab for program participants to connect concepts with real-world design. Programs are offered in tandem with the physical development of the site, allowing program participants to help design, build, and contribute. The second pillar is growing food. Food security is important to all of us, and much of the school ground is dedicated to food production. A large greenhouse enables us to grow food year-round. We envision providing high-quality produce to the citizens of Rockyford and surrounding area, giving the residents the opportunity to buy local and support the village. In addition, our goal is to model a resilient and adaptive community that draws agri-tourists into Rockyford. And the final pillar is housing. Our focus with the housing is to create highly energy-efficient and healthy homes constructed out of environmentally responsible materials. Once the housing is completed, we anticipate there will be approximately 16 – 24 units, attracting 30 - 50 new residents to Rockyford.

Cohousing Waasland
Mission: 3 major principles: - financial: bearable for everyone - social: be there for each other - ecological: take care of our environment
From www.ic.org/directory/cohousing-waasland/:
Group of 22 units, we hold all the building permits and start construction 9 jan 2017. 18 appartments, 4 houses and a common house.

Naturamata
Mission: Cerchiamo persone motivate e decise, disponibili subito, che vogliano trasferirsi in campagna, per condividere progetto di vita in autosufficienza. Non è un’offerta di lavoro, ma la ricerca di compagni di avventura che vogliono cambiare vita. Con capitale o senza capitale, non importa, ma bisogna almeno poter disporre per un paio d’anni di 300 -500 euro al mese per partecipare alle spese comuni. Dopo un primo periodo di assestamento la proprietà sarà donata ai partecipanti, che costituiranno un’associazione. Al momento c’è un agrumeto in produzione, un mandorleto in collina non irriguo da recuperare, molti ulivi sparsi in parte selvatici. Tutto quello che si realizza dalla vendita dei prodotti, verrà fin da subito condiviso. Il territorio, grande e vario, è quello di un antichissimo podere nella zona di Carlentini (SR), con caseggiati e vecchi impianti, un bosco di querce, panoramico, arieggiato e ricco di macchia mediterranea. Le abitazioni sono da sistemare, ma in parte abitabili subito. Molte persone provano e rinunciano, perché c’è molto da lavorare. La vita in campagna non è quella che si vede in tv, ma quella che ti sporca le mani e ti piega la schiena, per vedere crescere i tuoi prodotti genuini e un pezzo di pianeta diventare la tua casa. Perciò occorre essere determinati e forti, nel corpo e nello spirito, e soprattutto liberi da condizionamenti filosofici, etici e religiosi che impediscono l’armonia con una natura bella e crudele. Per maggiore chiarezza: il progetto è incompatibile con scelte vegetariane, animaliste, pacifisti.
From www.ic.org/directory/naturamata/:
Dall'etimologia borgo significa città fortificata e mercantile, torre, nell'uso comune è un quartiere della città, usualmente fuori le mura. In altre spiegazioni si legge anche la differenza fra borgo e villaggio, dove il primo può essere considerato una città anche molto piccola, ma importante ed autonoma, il secondo rimane spesso un'insieme di case e di persone privo di struttura economica e politica. Sta tutta qui la differenza fra il borgo rurale e l'ecovillaggio, come si suole chiamare una comunità di nuova tendenza nel linguaggio forbito dell' utopia contemporanea. L'ecovillaggio si rappresenta spesso come un'isola felice, al di fuori del travaglio e dei conflitti di una società in continua trasformazione, in realtà sono progetti rimasti sulla carta o esperienze travagliate come tutte le altre. Questo non è il progetto di un ecovillaggio ma di un borgo rurale. Il borgo mi fa pensare al maniscalco, all'osteria, al mercato, ai viandanti, alle botteghe artigiane, al disordine di gente operosa e libera, anche avventuriera o temeraria, ai contrasti stridenti fra ricchezza e povertà, allo scontro giornaliero fra la bontà e la cattiveria, fra l'arrogante ignoranza e la signorilità. Il borgo è un luogo dove convivono lavoro e passione, cultura e divertimento, regole e galera, natura e scienza. Ma andiamo con calma, non vogliamo costruire una città, non c'è lo spazio, anche il borgo sarebbe troppo grande. Del borgo prenderemo il dinamismo, l'assetto territoriale, l'idea delle fortificazioni. Abbiamo anche la torre e un alto promontorio detto il "poggio di progenio", da dove guardare le coste, nel caso che il nemico venisse dal mare. Ma in tempo di pace faremo l'orto, la carciofaia, pianteremo i legumi e i cavolfiori, le zucche, cureremo l'agrumeto, gli ulivi, i mandorli e i fichidindia. Faremo i contadini a tempo pieno, per coltivare la terra e mangiare da re, perciò saremo anche saggi, nobili e generosi, come i veri re. Verranno fuori le diversità, alcuni saranno miti e riflessivi, altri irruenti ed istintivi, qualcuno amerà la strategia, altri la poesia o la cura del corpo se non quella della mente. Il carattere forte ed equilibrato trascinerà quello più debole, quello smaliziato aprirà gli occhi al timido. Alcuni lavoreranno la terra, altri la esplorereranno, tutti insieme la conquisteremo, per strapparla ai devastatori e agli usurpatori; non ci sarà pace senza giustizia, non ci sarà libertà senza lotta. Il male non va ignorato o evitato, ma affrontato, sia che abbia le sembianze umane, quelle di una forza occulta o di una infezione virale. Non aspetteremo la buona sorte, andremo a cercarla ovunque si trovi. Il terreno è grande, bello e fertile, l'ideale per mettere su casa e lavoro, famiglie, singoli, coppie, alla fine un gruppo di amici che si organizza per vivere e produrre. Non inventeremo nulla di speciale: quando tutto sembrerà normale, sarà già speciale.

Armadillo Cohousing
Mission: We are a group of local artists and techies working to create a new housing alternative in Austin, Texas. We are planning a neighborhood based on the “cohousing” model, which started in Denmark and has now spread worldwide. There are hundreds of cohousing communities in the US, Canada, Australia, Sweden, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, and elsewhere. We want to be the first successful one here in ATX.
From www.ic.org/directory/armadillo-cohousing/:
This new neighborhood strives to be a physical reflection of the Capital City’s best characteristics: self-expression, art/music/creativity, collaborative cooperation, exuberant celebration, welcoming hospitality, aesthetic beauty, clever utility, wondrous weirdness, and environmental ethos. We are a circle of individuals and families of any age, genetics, national origin, religion, gender identity, dietary preference, political leaning, or physical/mental ability who want to live or work as an ownership-based collective. Dillo CoHos are about maintaining interpersonal connections to apportion living and working spaces beyond traditional suburbs, residential towers, or apartment blocks, including in-common and private areas for gardens, socializing, craft-making, dining, and storage. Our members aim to develop or re-purpose an affordable, mixed-use, multifamily property in the Austin area based on Permaculture and ecological design principles in a mutually supportive climate.

A Watership Down
Mission: A water-based, sustainable effort, with a view to a better quality of life. (tentative statement)
From www.ic.org/directory/a-watership-down/:
It was something to think about after occupy... We needed something, anything, so we consensed...then we travelled...then we worked...then we suffered...then we died...because it wasn't actually sustainable...it wasn't even livable...and ultimately it wasn't survivable. This option removes the encumbrance of land ownership, which arguably is impossible--or at the least incredibly injust--in these united states... You can be a nomad anywhere. You can help others anywhere. Primarily sailboats. Secondarily water-based living. Tertiary nomadic lifestyle. (tentative description)

Woodbury
Mission: My vision is to bring together a small number of daring, independent, and nice families and individuals to help create a home where we can share resources, farm, brew beer, drink beer or wine, cultivate mushrooms, create art, and be an oasis from the city for those of us who work there. As we evolve and grow, we may even be able to use our land to provide some or even all of our income, making us truly self-sustaining.
From www.ic.org/directory/woodbury/:
The goal of Woodbury (no, I’m not married to the name…) is to combine the resources of its members into either a land trust or other legal entity that will allow us to leverage our funds to purchase enough acreage to allow us to be nearly self-sustaining or even potentially generate enough income to offset the cost of owning. There is no master philosophy, dogma, or oppressive covenants, please. You may smoke, I don’t; that’s fine. I don’t want to be anyone’s mother. Maybe your family is into home schooling. I’m in my 40’s so I won’t be attending … unless there’s cookies. What may set this community apart is that we aim to have amenities close enough for everyone to enjoy and get a sense of connectedness with others while having enough space to allow for solitude and privacy. The biggest hurdle to creating this community is that the only way it will become real (spoiler alert: or any cohousing/intentional community) is for all families and individuals to be solvent enough to qualify for the mortgage. Although we may end up purchasing a very large piece of farmland that could allow for us to enable share-cropping, exchange of services, barter, etc., we cannot accept anyone at this stage who isn’t able to invest financially in their share of the community. Some of the proposed ideas for Woodbury include: A Modest Common House—a place where we can meet, socialize and share meals and memories. Many properties already have homes built on them already that we could use for the common house without building new. Residence—In order to maximize the flexibility, sustainability, and affordability of our new residences, the current plan is to build customized container homes. Our homes can be stand-alone or attached to other neighbors as desired. Retreat/Vacation Home—Those who want a place in the country to visit and relax on the weekends may enjoy living in Woodbury part time. One option if we choose, is to have retreats where people can camp, do morning meditations to awaken their spirits. Sustainability—Our building practices, water usage, food production, and energy production will be designed to be self-sustaining. Our home will use less energy through smart design, generate all the energy we do need from renewable solar electric, possibly hydropower, and/or recaptured methane. (no) Zombies!—This isn’t a doomsday bunker cul de sac, but we want to be a resilient as well as sustainable community. Residents can stock emergency supplies, food and water. They can also be a source of help for each other when needed. Food—Our goal is to acquire enough land capable to feed everyone in the community, perhaps more. We will primarily focus on permaculture and create both tillable crops as well as a food forest. There will be an outdoor community garden during the growing season and greenhouse during the winter. Income generating if feasible—With the amount of land we may potentially have, the possibility of offsetting the cost of our homes should be considered. We may want to build a community center to host seminars and ongoing workshops. In the end, the possibility of income will depend on the talent and availability of community members. Frugal when possible—A key goal is make Woodbury affordable, not requiring two full-time jobs per household just to get by. To control costs, we are pooling finances to buy a large property to reduce the build cost per acre, employ modular building techniques with container homes lowering the cost while making the ability to add on to the home far cheaper than conventional buildings. We are organizing now to find the rest of you that want to join us in this adventure.

Fertile Ground Intentional Village
Mission: Working together for the highest good of all.
From www.ic.org/directory/fertile-ground-intentional-village/:
We are building an abundant Intentional Village in the heart of Atlanta. At the center is collaborative shared space, dorm/hostel style. We are quickly acquiring new spaces in order to offer infinite indoor and outdoor living spaces. We are building collaborative relationships in our surrounding community that offer infinite fulfillment for all. We are experiencing ways of being in the world that work for everyone. We are focused on healing, spiritual practice, and being intentional in all aspects of life. We have intentions of offering healing retreats as well as regular collective healing practices for all in the community. We are a block away from an urban farm and market, across the street from a beautiful park, two blocks away from an amazing artistic intentional community, a block away from Atlanta’s beltline (a paved multi-purpose trail that traverses the city and has infinite community building properties), and walkable to an eco-friendly library. The connective and healing potential of our village is infinite. People are contributing in infinite ways, contributing the joy and the gifts that they are. For those contributing financially, it is currently infinitely affordable at 300.00/month. All things are possible. Reach out to us as you feel warmly drawn and explore the beautiful possibilities for collaboration! Thank you!

Supra Rustico
Mission: Supra Rustico is a unique space for working, sharing, or relaxing.
From www.ic.org/directory/supra-rustico/:
SuRu Nation Our community presently consists of four adults. We are American, Ukrainian, and Mexican. Our visitors are from all over the world. We created Supra Rustico (SuRu) with the intention of living in a relaxed, tranquil environment. San Francisco, Nayarit, is well known for it's laid back lifestyle, good vibes, and great surfing. Our space is approx. 100x50 meters of riverfront right in the heart of San Pancho. Our neighbors include Entre Amigos community center, and the Jaguar Conservation Society. Beautiful scenery, wildlife, and a warm-hearted local population make this one of the really special villages along the Riviera Nayarit coastline. 5 minutes from Sayulita. We currently have cold showers, bathroom, electricity, gas stove, fridge, and all basic needs. We have a two-bedroom house, a covered patio kitchen area, a terrace, and a palapa along the river. It's rustic but we have everything we need, and plenty of space to expand, or pitch tents. At Supra Rustico we try to take it easy and enjoy life. We ask that members be willing to contribute in creative ways. Video equipment is highly prized, and we are working on several creative projects. If you have something you are working on, we can help, or allow you the space to concentrate. All we ask in return is that you are peaceful, friendly and contribute in some way. We've got ample room, and a few hangout areas. No jerks, and no bullies, please. We have a lot of visitors already, and the vibe is chilled. The town has everything, great live music, plenty of art, and culture, and it's economical. We are attempting to chisel out our own little corner of paradise, and we welcome visitors. We have tents and enjoy building.

Natale
Mission: Establish a sustainable "home" space for those seeking refuge and retreat from the centralized systems of our Planet, where we can re-learn the forgotten self-healing tools within permaculture views, as well as taking responsability for our personal healing, and create new ways of Living peacefully with our environment. Values * Sustainability (Emotional, Environmental, Fianancial, Energetic) * EnJOYment (Find Joy in what we do) * Nature (Returning back to Nature itself, and Natural ways of Living closer to Nature each time) * Wisdom from Anscestral Cultures (Rituals, Ceremonies, healing tools, natural medicines, attitudes and lifestyles) * Education / Ethics / integrity * Diversity and Intercultural Exchange
From www.ic.org/directory/natale/:
After 14 years of patience and persistence, I am closer to being successful in my life vision project. Thank you to two of my dearest friends that I am blessed to walk this planet with, I have received a donation of enough money to now go and buy two hectares in the Sierra of Oaxaca, where I always imagined the project to take place. I have done my preliminary work and training over the years and have enough knowledge on the matter and all the right contacts to make it happen as soon as I know which part of the Earth needs me to be her guardian. This year is destined for answering to the land’s call and purchasing the right to be on it, develop it with Permaculture design principle and live there peacefully, receiving people in the years to come who are seeking to learn about Natural Building, Community living and who are also looking for a place to retreat to and do personal work. I am building up a web page with a blog to inform people interested in this project’s development, as well as a donation system, for receiving any additional help people want to provide along the way. I am currently starting to write a more detailed description on the different phases of the project so to give a clearer idea of the short-, medium- and long-term vision of how I see it in the NOW.

Our Home - Cathedral Park
Mission: Our Home - Cathedral Park is an intentionally diverse and inclusive neighborhood that will be diverse in family structure (singles, couples and families), age, ability, socioeconomics, and interests (what they bring to the community table) built to be architecturally modern, urban, lasting, and looking to the future. Our goal is to create a pocket neighborhood community consisting of families who have the opportunity for home-ownership and include individuals often seen as ‘at-risk’ (elders, people who experience disability and people below median income). This community will be based on strengths, interests and shared values not deficits and needs.
From www.ic.org/directory/our-home-cathedral-park/:
Our Home - Cathedral Park will be twenty, for-sale units and will range from 1 - 3 bedrooms between 600 - 1,500sf. All units will face a central, shared, landscaped courtyard and have either direct access to the courtyard or to an outdoor deck that faces the courtyard. Units will be efficient, sustainable, accessible, affordable, aesthetically pleasing, welcoming and a neighborhood asset. The Our Home - Cathedral Park will provide the hub of home to ground from and extend out from for work, school and the larger community where our children, our adults, and our seniors can build relationships and community. Through private and community partnerships, Our Home plans to make available a percentage of homes at below market prices or will assist with supports and subsidies to encourage affordability for individuals or families at 80% or below of median income.

North Mountain Community
Mission: Live simply so that others can simply live.
From www.ic.org/directory/north-mountain-community/:
We are a group of like-minded individuals who practice and experiment with sustainability, self-sufficiency, community support and co-operation. We have individual households which we maintain financially on a personal/household basis; we collectively maintain shared resources such as the land (130 acres belongs to NMC, our dues cover land taxes and maintenance costs for shared resources ) including several fields and a large forested area, farm equipment (most all but the tractor needs some serious TLC), tools, barns, sauna, driveways/culverts, etc. The land has been pesticide/herbicide free since 1972 (and most likely much longer before that) and we keep it that way (ie. work with VDOT and power company to maintain own clearing of right of way along roads/power lines, have a policy of not using these chemicals, etc). Each homestead generally maintains their own food production, although we trade and share our bounty of our various endeavors which include currently (at the different homesteads) bee keeping, several goats, 1 cow (who is trying to get pregnant and milk), chickens, rabbits, veggie gardens (of course!), a perma-culture inspired forest berry garden. Community members meet about 2 times a month for meetings, but meet for social events (potlucks, bonfires, movie nights, equinoxes and other sacred celebrations). We do not push any food/religious/cultural practice on anyone other than reaching for sustainability and that is one thing we love about it here, we have independence to explore our hobbies without judgment and get to learn from everyone's interests, such as car repair and welding! We just ask folks live as closely with the earth as their heart and mind needs, and as our oldest member says "live simply so that others can simply live."

Todos Santo Ecovillage
Mission: Connecting to one another in our neighborhood by creating a space where we can come together to create and have a caring community.
From www.ic.org/directory/todos-santos-cohousing-ecovillage/:
Todos Santos is a small Mexican town on the Pacific Ocean side of the peninsula near the end. We are over one hour away from the two larger towns of Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. Todos Santos is an artistic community with many art studios and yoga classes. I have friends in our neighborhood that bought land around 2004 and built houses of all kinds...big, little, some sustainable and made with alternative building materials. There is a mix of gringo and Mexican people. We live in a neighborhood where the lots are reasonably priced so that the co-housing/neighbornet idea can take hold easily. (Also, there are some rentals available off and on.) This proposed ecovillage is a loosely defined geographical area comprised of privately owned households. Our vision is that people buy their own piece of land whether they are a family, single person or group. Then everyone will donate some money to buy collectively a piece of land where we can build whatever we want to do collectively....share meals, share child-rearing, elder care, garden, ecological projects, art projects, natural building, alternative energy projects, etc. The vision is to help each other in the details of living, while we create a community that emphasizes sustainability, living sacred with the earth and supporting each other. Members participate when they want to. There are no mandatory activities. We are just forming, so the details are yet to be created.

Austin Senior CoHousing
Mission: Austin Senior CoHousing offers older independent Seniors of like mind and interests the opportunity to join forces, resolve our own social and financial issues, and maintain control of the inevitable challenges of aging as long as possible.
From www.ic.org/directory/austin-senior-cohousing/:
Austin Senior CoHousing seeks to build, maintain and member-manage a village for aging-in-place of some 25 residents. Our challenge continues to be finding a suitable location near goods, services, healthcare and social opportunities needed by Seniors; but when that is secured, we will name our property. Core members are retired, but we seek couples and singles age 50 and over. Austin enjoys a robust economy and a plethora of continuing educational, social, and cultural opportunities. Our intent is to build small but stylish single family homes and generational homes incorporating universal design for aging-in-place and low maintenance materials. Homes will be available for purchase in the range of $200K to $300K per unit by member occupants; and perhaps for rent under the same guidelines as apply to members. Our design concept includes flex bedrooms which may be used by guests or staff and possibly guest quarters in the Common House. A monthly fee will cover use of common areas, exterior insurance, grounds and building maintenance, and other agreed common costs. On our wish list is contract employees who provide a concierge menu of services such as housekeeping, transportation, meals, fitness, social and cultural opportunities. Our intent is to live independently among companionable neighbors for as long as possible. Please feel free to request an update on our progress and or to visit further about our concept and goals if you are a prospective member.

Maya Retreat Center; Eco-retreat, homestead
Mission: Our primary mission is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that is in harmony with the land. Our purpose on this land is to develop and maintain sacred space and to create a sanctuary where others may come to heal, to learn, to transform, and to evolve to their highest, most conscious beings.
We reside on ancient, sacred land. Our island is the oldest known barrier reef dating back 480 million years. Our property is lake front, and is sacred land where Native Americans resided and held ceremony. We are developing the land into self-sustaining ecosystems. We utilize permaculture and biodynamic farming techniques. Our main house is primarily used for functions, events, and short-stay hosting. Our carriage house apartments are for longer-term community members. Cabins are used to serve volunteers, interns, short-stay hosting. We believe in creating a higher conscious lifestyle and service to others. We are interested in individuals with some health and wellness background and training who would contribute to more workshops/events; and would fit in without lifestyle of co-housing with some sharing of land, property, and the beauty and fruits it has to offer. We believe in promoting and supporting women who have struggled, and much of our focus is on teaching, training, and supporting women to evolve.

Serenity Yoga Farm
Mission: Love, peace, kindness, communication.
From www.ic.org/directory/ahimsa-cohousing/:
Hello, Sat Nam, Namaste! We are a family of 4 starting a small community for healers, energy workers, yoga teachers, and organic permaculturists. Our background is in Kundalini yoga, Tantra, women's empowerment, and conscious relationships. We'd love to find like-minded people to live with in our community (separate housing on the same property) that we are also using as a retreat center and AirBNB. We'd also like to grow most of our produce. Our experiences living in a 60-home co-housing village taught us a lot about what we want. We are looking for like-minded people who are homeowners or who have the funds to be homeowners and would like to join us in making our vision a reality. Things that are important to us: --The community will be based on love, peace, and communication. --Spiritual and yoga-focused --Shared meals several times a week --Pet friendly (horses welcome, too!) --like-minded neighbors, especially energy-workers, yogis, midwives, herbalists, and healers --eco-friendly homes on one piece of land so that our kids can play together and go from house to house but each family will have their own space. --organic community garden --natural parenting --Limited screen time for children --Sustainable as much as possible...fruit trees, gardens, etc. --No animals raised for meat on the property (meat eaters are welcome, just no killing on the land) --Eco-friendly in as many ways as possible --Children will be homeschooled, unschooled, or private schooled Our community will include a Montessori school teacher or someone else who is a good candidate to teach our children to think for themselves and to be curious and explore the world around them, as well as teaching them responsibility and self-care, body-positivity, etc. UPDATE as of March 2018: We have land and it's grand!!! We have a hoophouse, greenhouse, fruit trees, pecan trees, raised beds, and outdoor sheds. Our family is living on the land in a pre-loved house. We have horses, dairy goats, chickens, and ducks. We are currently seeking one individual or family to join us. Must have organic gardening and/or permaculture skills. We will add more families in the coming years. We are open to RV, yurts, tiny houses, medium sized houses...whatever will fit together into our community. We hope to have a yurt for a classroom and workshop space some day soon!

San Diego Urban CoHousing
Mission: We are a community of adults (an energizing demographic mix of 30ish through seniors), committed to developing and living in this self-governed, sustainable San Diego Urban CoHousing community: in the Point Loma area of San Diego. The project is started and we are taking actions consistent with move-in date in late 2018.
From www.ic.org/directory/san-diego-urban-cohousing/:
San Diego Urban CoHousing Community What if housing wasn't just a place to live – but a way of life, which nurtured happiness…….. We are a community of Adults, an energizing demographic mix of 30ish through seniors to developing and living in this self-governed, environmentally sustainable San Diego Urban CoHousing community: • Adults, an energizing demographic mix of 30ish through seniors, • An urban, walkable setting in San Diego, convenient to public transportation AND nature, possibly the Point Loma area. • 25 private residences, plus a Common House with a professional kitchen where we enjoy cooking/sharing gourmet international cuisine, plus activities because we enjoy each other's neighborly company. • A truly stimulating experience for continued personal growth • An environment which nurtures happiness • Self-managed community operating on consensus • Rent and ownership financial options • Green housing you can afford today and can afford to maintain in the future. Please join us at our next San Diego Urban CoHousing meeting and explore our chemistry for your Happy, Healthy, Empowering future. Your input is valued. If you decide this is for you, you may join us and participate as an equal by adding your voice to this group's mission. This community will be customized to the desires of the like-minded people who come together with us now: join us to make this community YOUR community. Regularly scheduled, effective time-use meetings will embody rigorous forward progress. The project is started and we are taking actions consistent with move-in date in late 2018. We are working with: • New School of Architecture and Urban Design • UCSD Center for Healthy Aging • The UCSD Urban Planning Department • Plus other organizations to ensure our state-of-the-art, expedited execution. For Next Meeting date/location—or Questions? Text/call: Stefania Aulicino and Jim Condon, 312/493-7610; Stefania@CapitalLinkUSA.com We are 65 years old, married 30 years. We have been researching and visiting co-housing communities for the last two years and we're ready to build and live in co-housing in San Diego now.

Arboretum Cohousing
Mission: Sustainability, neighborliness, cooperation, shared resources, multi-age, welcoming
From www.ic.org/directory/arboretum-cohousing/:
Arboretum Cohousing offers 40 new and retrofit homes in the midst of a tree-filled neighborhood. We're located next to the UW Arboretum and the Vilas Park Zoo, in walking distance to downtown Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Edgewood College. Our two new multi-family buildings with 29 new homes opened in fall 2008. The common house is six thousand sq ft and includes a community kitchen, large dining room, music lounge, kids' play space, TV room, office, common laundry, a suite of two guest rooms, storage units, and exercise room. Two additional guest rooms are in another building.

Seven Springs Village
Mission: Mission Statement still to be written.
From www.ic.org/directory/farmington-cohousing/:
Located just outside of Winston-Salem, we are core group of excited families and individuals looking to preserve and support the broader mission of a retired girl scout camp by building an eco-friendly village. We are a cohousing community and plan to build our homes on a small section of Seven Springs, the former girl scout camp. Our rural cohousing community will have 25 to 35 individually-owned homes grouped close together and will be designed to maximize walk-ability and sustainability. Our homes (a combination of single family homes, townhomes, and/or multifamily buildings) will be clustered around a large common house where our multi-generational and diverse group of families and friends will share common meals and group events. We also hope to include other cohousing norms in our common house like guest rooms, a large commercial kitchen, a yoga/dance studio, a space for child care, and a workshop. We also aim to grow our a community of friends and supporters of Seven Springs Lodge and Retreat whose mission is "To help foster a connection between our surrounding communities, the great outdoors, and our State and Local Parks by providing group camping experiences and Leave-No-Trace training close to Winston-Salem, North Carolina." ​ Please sign up for our mailing list on the Contact Us page. Join our Meetup for calendar updates. If you are interested in becoming part of our cohousing community and/or if you are interested in being part of our wider Seven Springs community, joining us for excursions like hiking, ball games, movie nights as well as community cookouts. We would love to get to know you! We are in the initial formation stages, so please check out our Website, Facebook page, and our Meetup page for more information and updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenSpringsCoHo/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/SevenSpringsCoHo/

PermaTree a Holistic Gaia Association
Mission: MISSION & VISION Living a more meaningful and resilient life in harmony with nature as self-sufficient as possible planting our own food and eating healthy. A community where you can come, share, learn and be inspired for becoming ambassadors of healthy & resilient lifestyle change.
From www.ic.org/directory/permatree/:
SUMMARY We (open-minded Swiss & French couple) started in March 2016 created PermaTree a Non-Profit Organization with the philosophy of permaculture which we live by and apply. We are a holistic farm focusing on a sustainable lifestyle by growing and cooking our own organic foods. We build a bamboo house, compost toilets and a river nearby from where we get our water. Half of the land here is a natural jungle reserve so we don’t touch it. Before, the land was occupied with cow farming and so now we are recovering the soil. On Sundays, we go to the fresh market in Yantzaza to buy all the food until all grows within the farm. BASE FARM INFORMATION Surface area Total - 78 Ha Conservation area - 40 Ha Current Production - 10 Ha Geography Lowest point - 800m above sea level Highest point - 1300m above sea level Soil Type Main soil type - Ultisol - red clay with high mineral content Some areas containing higher OM than others Historically used as pasture land for over 10 years Climate Tropical/Rainforest - Af in Köppen-Geiger classification Rain Season: May - June; Dry Season: July - February Significant rainfall all year, even in the driest months. Average annual temperature in Yantzaza is 22.7 °C; Annual precipitation averages 1959 mm. PERMATREE As a community, we wake up together, eat meals together, take turns cooking for each other, and share in the responsibilities of keeping daily operations running smoothly. Each community member may have different responsibilities, but we do our best to work together as a cohesive group. Inevitably there are challenges, both physical and interpersonal, but even in these, we try our best to learn and grow from them. The PermaTree Project is a 1-year old permaculture site in the edge of the Amazonas region of Ecuador in South America. The farm is approximately 76 hectares or 180 acres and located about 3 hours north of Loja, in Southern Ecuador. The lowest part is 800 to 1300 meters over the sea level. Which means we have a high variation of micro climates within PermaTree. It was not so long ago a dense tropical jungle with huge trees, and later in the '60s, half of the property was made pasture land for cows. Lucky us, the fruit orchard is very diverse: papayas, bananas, plantains, cacao, mangoes, bananas, lemons, white zapotes, lulo, guayabas, ice cream bean, passion fruit, sugar cane, and tons of other edibles. COLLABORATION & KNOWLEDGE PermaTree is a place where people come together and create mutual enrichment. Participate and teach/learn from people who share their knowledge. On the other hand, we are always looking for mentors to teach the respective topics which match the specific sub-project. Or visit the farm to get a taste of permaculture in the green. Here we stress collaboration. We are about mutual enrichment and working together. There is no room for people who think they know everything. EAT & COOK HEALTHY Eat healthy, seasonal, local and partially organic food. We eat as much organic produce as possible and harvest as much of our food from the finca as we can. Sundays we go to one of the local markets to buy our food for the entire week. We cook all our meals together. SUSTAINABILITY Learn first-hand what sustainability looks like. Our water is directly from the waterfall. Our house in built from fast-growing bamboo instead of wood or cement. We have no glass windows just bamboo windows and most doors are recycled or made from bamboo too. We have recycled many beer bottles for the shower and toilet facility. We have also recycled used tires for stairs and erosion control projects. All our light bulbs are LED so they use a very small amount of power. One of our showers is heated by black pipes with the sun's rays. All of our grey wastewater goes into a banana circle and then a pond. We have composting toilets and use the compost in the garden. We try to be an education center where many people can learn about all these ideas/techniques and how they can apply them in their own homes. We also have a natural swimming pool which is fueled by the overrun of the main water tank for after hot days:) SURROUNDED BY NATURE At PermaTree you are literally surrounded by nature. We are located at the edge of the Amazonas region in the south of Ecuador with a breathtaking landscape view of the Rio Zamora. The twilight is spectacular on cloudy days. At night you can enjoy listening to the frogs, bats and owls. During the day, if you are lucky enough, you can see eagles very near our bamboo house. Snakes, spiders and moskitos are a part of the ecosystem here. You can walk around the farm which is about +75 hectares or 180 acres. There are several creeks and waterfalls within the different micro climates of the property. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT PERMATREE: Depending on the season you can find: papayas, bananas, plantain, cacao, ice cream bean, sugar cane, pineapple, guava, lemons, guayusa, hierba luisa (lemon grass type), cassava (yuca), wild cherry tomatoes, corn, rosemarie, basil, thine, aloe vera, vettiver, neem, noni, naranjilla, zapote and we have been planting guanábanas, mango, avocados, oranges, grapefruits, chirimoya, coconuts, strawberry, maracuya, bread fruit, bamboo (bamboo shoots), macadamia, peach palm (contact), soursop, jackfruit, star fruit and dragon fruit.

Marys River Cohousing
Mission: Our main interest is supportive community - living well together for as long as possible
From www.ic.org/directory/corvallis-senior-cohousing-project/:
We are currently pausing our development, deciding how to proceed. Our plans have recently changed. Please email or leave a message when calling and you will get a call back.

Cardinal Acres: Intentional Community Start-up
Mission: "From each according to ability and to each based on need."
Cardinal Acres is a sustainable community comprised of self-reliant individuals who wish to live and work in reverence of and cooperation with the Earth. Values: Courage, curiosity, empathy, honesty, humility, respect, and wisdom. Aim: To establish and maintain a community of generations devoted to working in harmony with the Earth and its bounty. Vision: To live simply, equally, and compassionately, apart from modern capitalist, colonialized, patriarchal societies. The goal of this listing is to find 7-15 individuals or families who are interested in pooling together to purchase around 100 acres of land in Saskatchewan's Boreal Shield. Each individual or family would own 1 acre of the land on which to build their eco-home, collect and store water and passive electricity, raise personal food gardens, and house animal companions. We would work together once our own residencies are complete to begin putting together a community centre consisting of a meeting hall, a childcare facility, grain fields, orchards, a communal greenhouse, a library, a medic/apothecary, etc. Once we get our foundations down, we would spend much of the day maintaining our own units and "keeping house" and a portion of each day contributing to the community centre, and look at expanding and selling more acres to more individuals or families interested in our way of life. We could have dinner and a meeting weekly, full moon celebrations monthly, and re-caps and goal-setting annually. The reason I have chosen the Saskatchewanian Boreal Shield is that it's North enough to not be burning, yet South enough that we wouldn't necessarily be frozen, as climate change progresses. It's also central enough that we might not be drowned when the Arctic melts and floods the seas and Hudson's bay, as well as avoid the radiation and poisoned fish of the oceans.

Urban Kibbutz of San Diego, Lev House
Mission: We are creating an urban kibbutz in the warm and sunny city of San Diego. We want to create a living space where families and individuals of all ages and Jewish sects will live together, enjoy dinner together daily and share the news of their day. A warm and friendly home where folks can enjoy Jewish holidays and celebrations. Where the familiar, warmth and heimishness of Jewish traditions can be shared, however, with the nuances and individuality that accompany modern progressive values.
Working together to create a Jewish Intentional community / urban kibbutz in San Diego, where it’s warm and sunny 364 days/year. We will build a sustainable multi-generational community grounded in the Jewish calendar and Jewish values. Singles, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We envision a community that feels like home: warm, familiar and heimische (Yiddish for warm, homey, down-to-earth, and familiar). As a community, we will celebrate Jewish holidays and take these opportunities to gather together with our friends, families, and neighbors; provide creative Jewish programming and education for children and adults; create opportunities for interfaith learning and partnerships. The community will have -a large common area including an industrial kitchen and eating area that can accommodate 2-3 times the number of all occupants. -a large outdoor area for flexible use: gatherings, picnics, etc. -edible garden -20-30 “family” units, i.e., 25-60 adults. Each unit: • has 1-6 people and has their own private “tiny” living space, with their own sleeping, living and cooking areas. • is expected to a) pay for their living space plus “maintenance” fees that will cover food, cleaning, and more, b) work outside the community, c) contribute certain # of hours per month to preparing communal meals.

Cohousing Pian del rosso
Mission: A more sustainable, pleasant, creative lifestyle, with no human or animal exploitation and permaculture approach. Sharing of common services like transportation, supplies, an internal digital network. Culture is a big component.
From www.ic.org/directory/cohousing-pian-del-rosso/:
Pian del rosso is going to be a small cohousing (3 nuclei). For your orientation, see if you resonate with following qualifying points: - passion for country lifestyle; - permacultural management; - no animal’s husbandry; - shared solutions to lower overall costs: supplies, transport; - development of natural and artistic beauty of the place; - construction of passive houses, minimum use of energy; - voluntary production of high quality food; - incentive of social diversity, creative activities; - vegetarian, vegan attitude. For Initiative 's description, visit https://piandelrosso.wordpress.com Paolo Barberis

Dragonfly Community
Mission: Together, We Prepare, Survive and Thrive.
From www.ic.org/directory/dragonfly-community/:
We are a cohesive group of like-minded singles, couples, elders, teens and children that by unity have come together to prepare for the coming times of financial hardship and cataclysmic events that could challenge our way of living as we know it today – sharing knowledge, skills, resources and labor to ensure our future and well-being. We are looking for sound, responsible, service-minded individuals to join our community who are willing to share positive skills. Our current members have a variety of skills including maintenance, farm work (livestock and agriculture), teachers, doctors, permaculture, mechanics, electricians, paramedics, dentists, and security, all professions and skills are accepted. All faiths, cultures and individuals who are passionate about preserving life and taking care of day-to-day operations are encouraged to join. We accept well socialized dogs, cats and birds.

Screen Door Cohousing Community: An Asheville Urban Village
Mission: We seek to build a cohesive community for seniors, organized around ways of working together that will sustain us, and designed with an eye to beauty, accessibility, and environmental responsibility.
From www.ic.org/directory/screendoor-community/:
We have created a core group of active adults 55 and older who share a common dream of aging independently, but not alone. Through word of mouth we found each other. And now, together, we are designing a collaborative community in a beautiful spot right on the edge of downtown Asheville, NC. Our intention is to grow and manage the community such that each of us has privacy, a meaningful role, and mutual support.

Seattle Cohousing
Mission: Create a mutually profitable housing community that provides affordable urban housing options in collaboration with community supported nonprofit services for the community in which models and continues to develop a diversity of affordable communities. Our vision is to offer multigenerational cohousing within the city limits of Seattle that is affordable to Seattle’s diverse socio-economic community. The community would model sustainability and collaboration Create an intentional community that cares for its members through all stages of life.
From www.ic.org/directory/seattle-cohousing/:
We are an intentional community looking to develop a multi-generational coop/cohousing space with affordable options within the Seattle city-limits. Seattle is a safe haven city with unique and diverse populations that can early 80% less than the mean income. As a teacher and local for over 20 years myself, I personally feel the strain housing can put on individuals, families, immigrants, and seniors. These populations need safe affordable options with a network of people that come from diverse backgrounds, economic status, and an interest to give back to community.

art garden
Mission: Respect for ALL. shared gardens, living and support. mindful careful living in comfort - abundance
From www.ic.org/directory/art-garden/:
August 12, 2018 - I have begun planting trees and understory plants on the new lot (sapote, avocado, mango, sugar apple, loquat, lychee, longan, peach, 2 guavas, 2 persimmons, lime, valencia orange) nectar plants, cassava, planting seed in cells for the winter garden - planting in September. - could use some help....many thanks john Palm bay, Florida. Respect for ALL. Harmony. Kindness. Inclusion. Warm regards. 15 minutes west of the Ocean, I have a 2/1 house on 1/3 acre - with many fruit trees and plants as well as vegetable gardens and a small hydroponic system. I am planting annual vegetables as well as perennial greens and food plants. I also grow nectar plants for pollinators. I just bought a wooded lot next door so now have about 6/10 acre. I would love to have a few or more folks assist with building a house and workshop here, as well as, to plant a food forest and enlarge the gardens. Possibly acquire other nearby houses as a connected suburban - community? I have no debt. I am a lifelong artist - sculptor - painter. Potential exists for an art based enterprise or a food based project, a myriad of possibilities is swirling! - Open to discussions! The site refers to a farm I sold in n. Florida, my first attempt at a shared community... - the land and house I now have is mid - east coast Florida - south of the space center 30 miles or so. I am 63, powerful, strong - spiritual. I - meditate daly and have for 40 and more years, vegetarian, artist, musician, (music studio and acoustic - electric instruments available) Art equipment and tools available.... smoke 420 and drink wine. hoping to find folks who could assist in a project and might invest $ and labor for a shared ownership or long term living arrangement. Open to anything - including a larger property if others participate. Now, located in a residential neighborhood - the large back yard is very private and fenced. During most of the year no houses are visible. A mile from grocery and other stores and a nice bike path is available. Pizza delivery is available! Not so, in rural N. Florida - so that is a contrast! amenities so far include - 1 - 2/1 house with stained cement floors, wifi, roof antenna tv - well water, ac., fruit trees, gardens... - Open to all. Email me - 1 room available and a nice tent. More space as needed. Fruit trees - plants, here now: (not including recently planted trees) Some are bearing abundantly, some just starting to bear. Grapes, Pomegranates, Figs, Dragonfruit, Bananas, Guava, Jackfruit,Tangerine, Lemon, Plum, Mulberry, Loquat, Papaya. Perennials: Moringa, Cha-om, Chaya, Guynurma, Katuk, River spinach, malabar spinach, sissoo spinach, new zealand spinach, okinowa spinach, cranberry hibiscus. egyptian spinach, roselle hibiscus.....Help identify and plant more please!

Emberi
Mission: Changing the system within which humans live, to improve their condition and protect our world.
From www.ic.org/directory/emberi/:
We seek to CHANGE THE SYSTEM. We believe that the single biggest problem in existence today is GREED. Emberi ("EM-bur-ee") is a Hungarian word meaning "the condition of being human". Right now, the Human Community of Emberi exists only online, but at some point it will have to become established physically. We seek people who are dissatisfied with the way the system works - people who have a deep and well-thought-out desire to change the system, and the world. The Emberish system will inevitably become the way of the world sometime whether we make it happen or not - the only question is, will the transition be smooth or will it cause the eradication of most of the human race? We seek to make it a smooth transition. The current system is responsible for all of the negativity experienced by humans of all types, and it is untenable. Someday the non-renewable resources we currently call "wealth" will run out, and the system as we know it will cease to operate. If this transition occurs abruptly, which will happen if change is not started now, most of the human race will die - either from starvation or from the widespread pandemonium that will erupt as soon as people become aware that they won't be able to obtain food easily. We operate by the Four Emberish Principles: PRINCIPLE 1 (The Preservation of Humanity Principle): Do nothing to any other person, directly or indirectly, which causes that person undesired harm or negativity. (This Principle is ABSOLUTELY never to be violated unless your very survival depends upon violating it in an emergency situation, even if preserving it means you violate other Principles. They are all subordinate to Principle 1.) PRINCIPLE 2 (The Golden Rule Principle): Treat other people in the same way in which you would want to be treated if you were in their exact same situation. PRINCIPLE 3 (The Communal Living Principle): Contribute to Emberi according to your ability, and take from Emberi only as much as you need. PRINCIPLE 4 (The Goodness of Humanity Principle): All humans are to be considered GOOD by nature and treated as such. (When they do "bad", which nearly all people do today, it's because of having been programmed badly by the current system, which Emberi seeks to change and will eventually change.) The only acceptable violations of any of these Principles will be due to complete accident or unintentional oversight. We seek people who are passionate about changing the system, to join us and help us cement the system that will be best for all humans going forward. Find our Facebook group and join up there, to be part of the discussion about the best way to improve the condition of humanity going forward.

Waxhaw Coho
Mission: Our mission is to: 1. Create a resilient, welcoming, intergenerational, accessibly priced, eco-conscious, intentional community 2. Grow a respectful, gentle environment in which children, adults, and seniors alike can interact, learn, and thrive 3. Encourage affordable home-ownership and common space ownership, with a sense of personal and group responsibility Vision: Our vision is to foster a peaceful, inclusive village that will grow deeper community roots for those living within the village, the surrounding neighbors, schools, and the entire town of Waxhaw.
From www.ic.org/directory/waxhaw-coho/:
We are currently a group of parents living in the Greater Charlotte and Upper SC areas looking to create a multigenerational cohousing community in the burgeoning farm town of Waxhaw, NC. We're planning to put a mix of cottage-style single family homes and duplexes on 3-7 acres of land. It will be walkable to virtually all major amenities, allowing for seniors and families to reduce their car usage.

Tammany Commons Cohousing
Mission: We want to be a community of diverse ages, talents and life experiences
From www.ic.org/directory/tammany-commons-cohousing/:
Tammany Commons is a community of diverse talents and life experiences. We believe that learning and teaching are lifelong pursuits. We want to build more sustainably, making use of renewable and recycled materials. We want to live more responsibly, using composting, recycling and grey water for irrigation wherever possible. We want to live more personally, with more connection to our neighbors. We want our young people to learn that arts, education and service are ends in themselves. We want our elders to feel valued and useful in sharing their talents and wisdom. We intend that our elders age-in-place for as long as possible. We imagine spontaneous social gatherings in our shared spaces. We seek opportunities to participate with our greater neighborhood in social and enrichment events.

Persona Nueva
Mission: A Sustainable existence with our Planet thru the gift of environmental diversity. A focus locally but to think globally.
From www.ic.org/directory/persona-nueva/:
We are a group of individuals focused on building a sustainable way of living in Harmony with all life forms and developing a way of life that heals, nourishes and teaches.

Bassett Creek Cohousing
Mission: Bassett Creek Cohousing, a multi-generational urban community, is founded on the principles of participatory decision-making and problem solving. Each member contributes his/her talents to enable personal and community well being as well as care of the environment. Our community will include about 30 eco-friendly residences. Each household will have a private kitchen as well as access to shared facilities in a Common House with a large kitchen and dining area where we can cook together and share meals several times a week. The Common House will include meeting spaces and workspaces where we can share tools and talents. Gardening will be available to the extent the site allows and maybe in nearby community gardens. Pets will be welcome. This will be a tobacco/smoke free property. Our Values o Welcoming to all o Interdependence o Mutual respect, support, compassion o Community and privacy o Stewardship of the environment o Healthy living o Sustainability o Emphasis on alternative transportation o Active participation in the surrounding neighborhoods o Containment of construction and operating costs
From www.ic.org/directory/bassett-creek-cohousing/:
Bassett Creek Cohousing is a forming community of 4 households. We began focused on an area in Minneapolis north of 394 called Bassett Creek Valley. That area no longer seems feasible We now are searching for an urban site in the twin cites. Our hope is to find a site for 25-30 homes in a 3-4 story building close to some urban amenities - transit, library, shops. We want to be a multi generational community. We operate with Sociocracy principles.

Somerville Cohousing Community
Mission: We are working on a Vision, Values and Mission statement - but so far have agreed that we will work together to create a sense of togetherness while supporting individual needs. We will share resources to lessen financial and environmental impact. We welcome diversity of all kinds. We will work together to create an evolving community which will be flexible for growth and change. We strive for a joyful home full of laugher and friendship.
From www.ic.org/directory/somerville-cohousing-community/:
We are forming a community in Somerville on a site that can accommodate approximately 28 units. The property is adjacent to Porter and Davis Squares and about one mile from Harvard Square. The Boston Transit Red Line is available at all three squares and the Green Line extension will be coming to Powder House square - which is a walk away. We will have underground parking and access to the community bike path. There will be some retail spaces that possibly could generate revenue to offset HOA costs. We will have common space and the units will be small to moderate size.

Monadnock Pastures
Mission: https://sites.google.com/site/mpasturesv102/products
From www.ic.org/directory/monadnock-pastures/:
Monadnock Pastures, A cooperative residential horsekeeping and agricultural condominium intentional community.

Peaceful Village
Mission: Building a world based on love, sharing, and compassion for all expressions of life. We do not kill any living creature and teach others the act of non-violence (ahimsa). We strive to minimize or cause no harm.
Peaceful Village is an intentional vegan community and blueprint for creating a peaceful world. Concept started in 2014. We had a temporary land in Belize in 2017 and will reassemble in the near future. Our aim is to create a peaceful vegan community and world and create blueprint for people to create their own communities. If you would like to help with this project in any way please get in touch with us at peacefulvillage@protonmail.com Mission At the Peaceful Village, our aim is to create an eco-sustainable community, another way of living, a just and peaceful world through vegan education. Michael Lanfield Certified World Peace Diet Facilitator, vegan advocate, and author of five books, including two Amazon best-sellers; The Interconnectedness of Life and The Journey, Michael has garnished 15,000 YouTube subscribers, and 5 million video views and millions more through Facebook, Google+, Instagram, and others. He has written the forward to Mango Wodzak’s newest book The Eden Fruitarian Guidebook. The basic values for this community include: 1. No being is viewed as property, to be used or harmed in any way, whenever possible. We at the Peaceful Village at Finca Del Soul cherish all life, therefore everyone is vegan while living on or visiting the land. We follow the principle of “ahimsa” or harmlessness where we refrain from injuring any living creature and cause the least harm whenever possible. This includes refraining from the consumption of animal foods and products that contain animal ingredients, as well as, animals used in entertainment, for testing, clothing, or other uses, as much as possible and practicable. We value all animal’s freedom; therefore, we do not participate in the keeping of companion animals “pets” at the Peaceful Village, but rather live harmoniously with naturally free roaming animals in nature. 2. We value every human animal equally and reject all forms of discrimination. We treat everyone as we want to be treated, with kindness, love, and respect. 3. Not to take what is not given, but to respect the property of others. At the Peaceful Village, we refrain from taking the property, life, time, or life-energy or others if not given freely directly to us. 4. Not to engage in sexual misconduct. This refers to any action of body, speech or mind that sees another as an object for our own self-gratification or against another's free will. 5. Not to lie but to speak the truth. We avoid telling falsehoods or exaggerations, internally or externally, through any deceitful action, word or thought, with the intent to harm others. 6. Not to consume alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and cigars. We at the Peaceful Village believe in order to be at peace and harmony, we need not consume any substances that negatively affect the heart or mind. 7. We respect nature and avoid using harmful chemicals, minimizing our ecological footprint as much as possible. Therefore, we implement veganic permaculture practices in harmony with the Earth.

High Point Cohousing
Mission: We are an inclusive community of makers and doers who want to spend our lives in creative and enjoyable pursuits with liberal, like-minded others. We want to live light in a small eco-footprint, but live large surrounded by the people we care for. Our goals are to stretch, grow, reach out and give back.
From www.ic.org/directory/high-point-cohousing/:
High Point Cohousing will be a cohousing community of creative adults who want to live, work and grow together in the inspiring environment of a small urban setting. We hope to develop work-live spaces where we can be makers and doers, while living in a small eco-footprint. Nearby amenities such as High Point University, High Point Hospital, sports centers and small businesses supplement an international furniture market and a vibrant, diverse community of residents. Ours will be a caring community that welcomes elders, millennials and in-betweens who want to explore healthy living, creatively working and graceful aging in community. The City of High Point is affordable and on the verge of revitalization. It is small enough for friendly, easy living, but large enough to meet all residents' needs. HP is also close to other major cities, has an international airport and an Amtrack stop, along with parks, walking trails, shops and galleries. Old factory lofts and vacant textile mills are waiting for us to retrofit into cool live-work spaces where we can grow and maximize our potential while living the best of our second or last third!

Eco Village Los Angeles County
Mission: We focus on sustainability, education, family oriented community, compassion (vegetarian / vegan lifestyle), organic and shared land
From www.ic.org/directory/eco-village-los-angeles-county/:
We are a group of spiritual eco-conscious families. We are seeking a better future for our kids and ourselves. We are still in the very beginning stage of our journey, currently forming our group, refining our core values together and looking for land to purchase.

Portland Urban Cohousing Cooperative
Mission: To create an urban cohousing project that encourages community and sustainability.
From www.ic.org/directory/portland-urban-cohousing-cooperative/:
The evidence is clear that people with stronger social connections live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Cohousing is an important way to combat the social isolation our culture often confronts us with. This is a group that is in the early stages of forming. The very broad goal is to be a cohousing community for all ages, orientations, and backgrounds in an urban location in Portland, Oregon. We are starting from scratch so please bring your ideas and experience during the crucial formative process recognizing that it will be several years before this becomes a reality!

NW Commons
Mission: A cohousing community in a vibrant urban neighborhood.
From www.ic.org/directory/nw-commons/:
Northwest Commons is a newly forming cohousing community in Portland's Nob Hill neighborhood.

Douglas County, Colorado - research group
Mission: Coliving Community -To be determined. Douglas County: Quality of life is the most important outcome of our work. The decisions we make have to pass one simple test: will it make Douglas County a better place? Douglas County Board Priorities Our goal is to keep you safe. To keep you moving. And to keep our economy growing. Our goal is to protect our natural resources. And to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens. It’s everyone’s goal to give you the help you need, when you need it. That doesn’t happen all by itself. It’s something we’re constantly striving to achieve. That’s a high bar. But you wouldn’t have it any other way.
Douglas County, Colorado is set beautifully at the foot of the mountains with views of Pikes Peak, in the midst of rolling hills. The county is progressive and protective of its natural resources. How can we develop a coliving community? Come and be part of the process and experience the results! Meetings are bi-weekly and the research has just begun. To learn more about the area.... http://www.douglas.co.us/

Buck Creek Village
Mission: To enable all residents of Buck Creek Village to fulfill their life's potential and contribute to the well-being of one another and the greater community.
From www.ic.org/directory/buck-creek-village/:
Buck Creek Village, a unique senior cohousing community, will be located in a quiet cove in Nelson County, Virginia. Nelson County, in the Piedmont of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is arguably the most scenic and well situated locality in Virginia.It is 30 minutes south of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia and 45 minutes north of Lynchburg, thus have relatively easy access to many cultural activities and highly rated health facilities. The Village lies on a hilltop overlooking a valley, with broad, Mountain views. Ten homes, on 2 acre lots, will be sited mostly in the woods, with a 20 acre commonly owned parcel of both woods and open hillside and a path to the Common House.All lots and homes are privately owned. There are miles of walking trails, with amazingly diverse flora and fauna. In addition to many of the amenities normally found in a Common House, we will also offer clinical nursing services staffed by the Blue Ridge Rural Health Center and possibly telemedicine opportunities. Clean clear air, delicious mountain water,peaceful quietude, young neighbors, aging safely in place design and a joyful community; that is Buck Creek Village

Cool Creek Cooperative Neighborhood
Mission: Create and sustain a neighborhood that respects individuality, provides the strength of community, and thrives through cooperation.
From www.ic.org/directory/cool-creek-cooperative-neghborhood/:
Cool Creek Cooperative Neighborhood is located just south of the village of Mesa, Colorado, on the north slope of Grand Mesa 33 miles east of Grand Junction. It is an area characterized by stunning natural beauty and diversity, fresh air, abundant water, and easy access to public land. In 2012 a group of friends began discussing ideas for a neighborhood that embraced the qualities of the area but envisioned a different way of living there. A vision took shape that combined the best characteristics of rural living with the value of a highly functional community – natural beauty, environmental quality, and neighbors who care about the common good, sharing resources and working together so that everyone can live more simply and sustainably. This common vision led to a plan to create Cool Creek, a cooperative neighborhood that would offer a healthy balance between personal life and the benefits of community. The neighborhood is situated on a 9½ acre parcel of land. There are 10 private lots that collectively occupy approximately 2½ acres of the parcel. Adjacent to the house lots there is a common area of approximately 1½ acres where various shared resources (gardens, orchards, tools, multi-purpose building) will be located. The remainder of the land (~5½ acres) will be left as open land to be enjoyed by all residents. Mesa Creek runs through the property, creating a rich riparian area that provides a wonderful place to walk, cool off, and listen to the sounds of moving water and wildlife. Cool Creek is surrounded by a diverse landscape that includes pasture lands, scrub woodlands, forests, wetlands and streams. The area is home to a wide variety of wildlife and relatively few people. From the neighborhood there are panoramic views in all directions, highlighted by Grand Mesa, Castle Rock, and the Roan Cliffs. The neighborhood is near the village of Mesa (walking distance), while also being close (a few minutes’ drive) to Powderhorn ski area and Grand Mesa, described as “the world’s largest flat top mountain”. While Cool Creek offers many outstanding physical qualities and recreational opportunities, it offers something more vital and increasingly rare in today’s world - the opportunity to participate in a cooperative community, where neighbors work together and share resources so that each person can live more fully and sustainably.

Wilder Waters Community
Mission: Our mission statement is to establish and maintain an eco-centered community that allows sovereign humans to experience healthy social interactions, deep connections to the landscape, and sustainable living in a manner that reinforces our biological and ancestral norms and honors the need for humans to interact in a cooperative manner with other wild beings.
From www.ic.org/directory/wilder-waters-community/:
We began Wilder Waters Community here on 150 acres of forest in central Maine—a real community, based on our ancestral birthright to a deep connection with each other and the land. A community where we share food, but also other types of nourishment: songs, stories, and rituals. Where the economy is based on reciprocity rather than extraction. Where the nuclear home is replaced by the community lodge, and life is lived according to the principles knit in your bones. We were all physically, emotionally, and spiritually sick of living in opposition to our ancestors-- living without community. That's why we began Wilder Waters Community on 150+ acres of forest here in central Maine. We are a small tribe of people who wish to disengage, to the extent possible, with the stress, lack of empathy, and ego-centric living presented by the dominant society. We feel best when outdoors and sharing real living experiences with our community members. While there is much to be sorrowful for, we are happy, vibrant, and have a strong positive outlook for our living here in the mountains of western Maine. Currently, there is the original solar-powered house where we do most of our social gathering, group meals, and food processing. The main house has two bedrooms; one, which will be occupied as of January 2018 by a couple and the other, which is currently vacant. Surrounding the main house is mostly forest and there are 2 occupied living structures (1 yurt and 1 cabin) and an additional 5 or 6 spaces where small living structures can be built. We will cluster our homes so they are close enough to not fragment the landscape but far enough to feel a sense of privacy as we adjust to communal living. We currently have a small cabin for people to come live in before they decide to build a structure of their own.

Perth Ubuntu Community
Mission: If it's not good for everyone, it's not good at all.
From www.ic.org/directory/perth-ubuntu-community/:
We are at present a community of roughly ten individuals from various parts of Perth, Western Australia. We have meetings every week, but as yet have no location in which to start building a physical community. We are part of the worldwide Ubuntu movement, which you can Google, or watch numerous videos about on Youtube. Our goal is to create a world free of money. Money has enslaved the human race for 6,000 years, and we will never be truly free, until we are free of money. If we can get just one Ubuntu community up and running, this will show the world that we can not only live without money, but that we can live BETTER, without money. Once others see what is possible, it will start a domino effect, and other Ubuntu communities will form. In the startup phase of building the physical community where the first 1,000 of us will live, each member would contribute 3 hours a week to community projects, such as creating the gardens, energy and water systems that would form the basis of a community where we could live off the grid, in an ecologically sustainable manner. Putting in just 3 hours a week to start, would allow you to continue your job (if you have one) and other normal activities, until housing has been created at the community. In return for your 3 hours a week, you would receive food from the community garden. In Ubuntu, no one is paid in money: they are paid in food, water, electricity, accommodation, healthcare, and education... all of which would be made available as needed on a permanent basis, to those living in the community (once appropriate dwellings have been constructed). Those living in the community would be expected to work 3 hours a day on community projects, plus 3 hours a day on their Labour of Love. Your Labour of Love (LOL) is whatever you WANT to do, as long as it something that contributes to the community. It is called Ubuntu Contributionism, because everyone must CONTRIBUTE something - it could be anything, from gardening, to painting, to meditation classes, whatever you're passionate about - in order to receive the benefits. So, all in all, you're only working 6 hours a day, and it will be on whatever community projects (there will be a wide variety available) and LOL you CHOOSE to. The remaining 18 hours each day, you will be FREE to do whatever you wish, and you will be surrounded by people who love and support you, because the people you work alongside will be your friends and neighbours. Even your 'government' (the Tribal Elders) will be your friends and neighbours, who you can speak to at any time, to ensure that your interests will be taken care of. If all this sounds good, I strongly recommend you watch the video: 'Ubuntu: A World Without Money' on Youtube. At only 15 minutes long, it's the perfect 'crash course' introduction to Ubuntu... and once you've watched that, you'll have a long play list of other Ubuntu videos to browse through, if you wish. I'm keen to hear from anyone who has an interest in Ubuntu, even if all you can contribute is your presence and enthusiasm at the weekly community meetings... but I'm really hoping a wealthy investor or land owner will stumble across this. Although the ultimate goal is to create a community (and eventually, an entire world) without money, the sad, ironic reality, is that it will cost a great deal of money to build the thing in the first place. Money AND land - if you have either, we're desperate to hear from you. Maybe you don't have much money, but you're a farmer with a decent-sized property, who'd like to be free of economic and government systems and their nonsensical, tyrannical rules. In which case, you could give us some of your land (as much or as little as you like) to build our community - or a community garden - on. If we had an actual community on your land, you'd get free water, electricity and food (possibly also healthcare and education, if you needed them). If we had only a garden, obviously, you'd get a share of the crops to sell, in exchange for letting us use your land. You could be a full member of the community, or your arrangement with us could be similar to WWOOFING, but on a permanent basis. Contact me if interested, and we'll work something out.

Quinta
Mission: Our vision is to create a safe, respectful and welcoming space, where gay men live together by building a non-judgemental community and environment based on our core values. Our core values are to be welcoming and open to visitors and residents to be supportive, caring, inclusive, non-judgemental and affirmative of different residents and visitors to live respectful, both towards nature, the environment and men to create a safe, quiet, social and relaxing space for visitors and residents to work and live to foster an environment that is body-, age- and sex-positive
From www.ic.org/directory/quinta/:
The Quinta is a community for gay co-living, forming in Portugal. It is an intentional community, based on shared values and communal living.

Skagit Cohousing
Mission: Skagit Cohousing is an intentional neighborhood that seeks to nurture relationships among its members, with the broader community, and the natural environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/skagit-cohousing/:
We are an intentional community that welcomes diversity in age, race, beliefs, ethnicity, income level, sexual orientation and physical ability. We encourage members to cooperate with, appreciate, and assist one another and our surrounding neighborhood, Our concern for the environment influences our decisions in planning, construction, and daily life.

A__ Rogue River Eco Village Destination Resort
Mission: Rogue River Eco-Village Destination Resort (RREVDR) is a state-of-the-art sustainable living paradise experience that integrates innovative permaculture design in Sustainable Living, Green Businesses and Sustainable Eco Tourism.
First-of-its-kind, The Rogue River Eco-Village Destination Resort (RREVDR) is an iconic eco-village destination resort in development in southern Oregon to create an up-scale off-the-grid, sustainable green “smart grid” community of 450 green homes and green eco-businesses using the best green architectural designs and system technologies available. An elite team of top system engineers, green architects, permaculture designers, landscape architects, solar & hydroelectric developers, renewable energy consultants and advisors, hydrologists, geologists, water resource engineers and green business developers are assembled into one of the most innovative green think-tank engineering coalitions ever created. A unique green Home Owners Association and 23 Anchor Businesses are integrated into the first of its kind eco village destination resort in USA.The RREVDE is located on 2,110 acres in some of the most spectacular rural, undeveloped land in southern Oregon, Jackson County between Central Point and Gold Hill on a beautiful scenic bend of the Rogue River. Herds of wild elk roam this undisturbed rural land. This land is only 5 minutes from Interstate 5 and 20 minutes from Medford and yet is it in rural undeveloped land that has a diverse range of topography-- meadows,. timber, wetlands, creeks, river. The RREVDR Water Distribution Design is one of the most spectacular water harvesting and delivery engineering designs created. The primary water delivery originates with an all natural rock channel coming off the historic wild and scenic Rogue River with a beautiful intricate distribution of rock bank water canals integrating with seasonal creeks, collection ponds, wells, natural reservoir lake, storm run-off catchment areas, storage channels & storage tanks and rain cisterns that are all integrated into a “smart water delivery grid system” with overflows designed for instream return back to the Rogue River. All the RREVDR systems are integrated into the innovative water distribution system design. The Hydro-Electric and Solar Power systems, Water Treatment Filtration system and Potable Water Delivery system, Grey Water Recycling system, Living Biological system, Organic agriculture system, Agro-forestry, Gardens, Orchards, Vineyard, Green-houses, Aquaponics and Eco-Ranch are all integrated into a “smart water delivery grid system.” 450 Eco-Homes Built Over a 5 Year Phase Plan 150 Cabins/Cottages/Yurts/Tents/Teepees/RV Park Community Center, Clubhouse, Social Lounge, Juice Bar Organic Cafeteria, Performance Stage, Commercial Kitchen, Pool, Jacuzzi, Rec Room, Health Spa, Tennis Courts 16 Recreational Resort Programs, 22 Kidsville Activities Rogue River Boat Dock; Boating Rentals, Kayak, Rafting Miles of Trails, Walkways and Adjacent BLM Land Outdoor Amphitheater on 55 Acre Festival Grounds 15 Acre Parking Lot / Eco Shuttles 6 Retreat Programs; 9 Annual Live Event Venues Dogland & Animal Eco-Resort Eco Farm with Green Houses, Biodynamic Gardens, Orchards Takelma Recreated Indian Village with Sacred Site Tours 6 Farm Programs, Farm Market & Gift Store, Rental Shop Agriculture Laboratory & Permaculture Research Center State-of-the-art Aquaponics Fish Hatchery Sustainable Eco Animal Ranch with 6 Programs Learning Center with 5 Programs Rotational Season Petting Zoo Equine Center-- 10 Programs; Horse, Llama & Carriage Rentals State-of-the-art Living Biological Sewage System State-of-the-art-Water Treatment System/Collection Ponds Hydro, Solar, Battery Energy Off-Grid/Smart Grid Control Station

KindaVillage
Mission: The concept is simple… Find a core team of intentional community members who have a PASSION for social or environmental purpose and the ability to maintain the facilities and activities of KindaVillage. Work with these people to create the intentional community hub as a platform from which to develop the community and social business activities of KindaVillage. Find individuals or groups of people with a good idea for a social or environmental business or project and the ability, PASSION and commitment to build it into something real. Provide them with the right facilities, support and funding to turn their social and/or environmental dreams into a reality Celebrate their achievements when they successfully make the world a better place! Share their knowledge with others to create and support more KindaVillages for our network Watch the movement grow!!
From www.ic.org/directory/kindavillage/:
10 years ago it was a vision. 7 years ago the seeds were sown at the Missing Sock UK Charity. 2 years ago experimentation commenced! Today, the vision is clear…! As part of our global aspiration, the time is NOW to set up the first KindaVillage; an intentional community ecovillage project for those with a passion to serve social development. We have just bought 80 land (STC) in Ceredigion, Wales, for our community and hope to settle in the autumn 2017.

Order of Tiamat
Mission: 1. Enable the individual to follow their true will in harmony in an alternative commune that provide them with social and financial support to help them reach this. True Will is defined as the essential identity, passions, and motivations of an individual once they are stripped of cultural and social conditioning, mind-control, and the modern mindset and necessity to focus on materiality and survival at the cost of everything else. In exchange for contribution to the development of the Order, individuals will be granted access to some of our resources to use to achieve their higher goals. ​ ​2. Function as a sanctuary away from the unsavory aspects of the modern world, while maintaining connection with the more positive aspects so that the fruits of technological and scientific development can be harvested and that we continue to progress forward in all forms of evolution, rather than retreat into previous ways of being. ​ Among other pragmatic aspects of life, we aim at settling all of our willing members together in the same location so they may actualize themselves through social interaction, art,  intellectual work and other collective endeavors. ​​ 3. Work to protect and preserve the natural conditions of existence of all living creatures on earth, and to ensure the preservation of the ecosystem for future generations. Contribute to the development of alternative technologies to improve our quality of life, and our knowledge of nature as part of the greater whole. ​4. Evolve as a center for the sacred where the transcendental center of every individual is activated so that all individuals experience the "life that cuts through life". ​ Many understand the basic modalities of interacting with the world and oneself as feminine and masculine. In other words, they consist of love and will: receptivity to higher realities, and knowledge and skill to mold them.  Magic practice and the perception of the "sacred" consist of the means, structures, and traditions of apprehending and interacting with a broader range of realities than are generally glimpsed by the uninitiated public. Through it, we can envision Source (the Divine) in its plane of existence, interact with higher dimensional beings in the ethereal plane, and produce thought-forms on the astral plane that will chisel the world around us to reflect our True Will. ​​​ 5. Advocate for the rights of the seer, mystic, psychic. Educate the public about the esoteric and its proper place in social life. ​​ 6. Create an interdisciplinary center of research for culture. An intellectual salon where important and heretical thinkers are studied with the purpose of achieving greater understanding and capacity for affecting change. A place for the consumption and creation of arts and philosophy that transcend time. In light of the fragmentation of disciplines in modern academia, we represent an alternative to dissociated hyper-specialization in research. The subjective world, the world of spirit, has been neglected in pursuit of science and technology. The purpose of this center is to merge science, in all its advanced forms, and spirituality, by rigorous research to unravel disciplines that have barely been explored, including Integral Theory, psychoanalysis, and esoteric studies. We want to investigate myths and miracles to see what truly is possible, and to stretch the human to its full potential. ​ The methodology and goal of this center are to merge science and spirituality. ​​​ 7. Enact meta-political and trans-historical social change to bring metaphysical revolution based around philosophical principles and a higher form of spiritual action. ​ ​8. Restore spiritual sovereignty and ancient knowledge. Study and practice a variety of esoteric, shamanic and occult disciplines in great depth, with a combination of individual and group workings. We combine witchcraft, shamanism, ceremonial magic, theurgy, neoplatonism, kaballism, Tantra, and other sometimes lost traditions with the goal of helping humanity transcend its limited condition and awareness, and broadening its connection to higher densities.  ​ ​​9. Bring people together who've attained transpersonal levels of awareness. Help as many individuals achieve enlightenment/awakening as are ready. ​ The first truly transpersonal stage of awareness is stage 7 in Ken Wilber's terms, where limiting postmodern values such as pluralism, egalitarianism and hyper-individualism are replaced by a structure that favors a more nuanced understanding of self and development of hierarchy. To our knowledge, all existing public spiritual communities in the US are centered around the sixth stage of development or below.​
From www.ic.org/directory/order-of-tiamat/:
The Order of Tiamat defines itself as a multidisciplinary spiritual community. We are a growing group of eclectic individuals passionate about spirituality, real politics and exopolitics, holistic science and ancient knowledge, actively involved in both substantial and non-conventional change. We are in the process of creating a residential community which will serve as an alternative to the modern Western world: a crucible disconnected from the burdensome perspective that present-day civilization is heading for collapse and desperately trying to feed us with its own illusions and decadence --individual, social, economic, moral and environmental. Countless alternative social projects like the Order of Tiamat are being spontaneously created and independent communities are emerging right now in many countries. However, our core values and ideals often deeply differ from the mainstream ones one can witness mostly everywhere nowadays. Some of us are artists and thinkers, some seers, some scientists, visionaries or revolutionary activists, some world travelers. We are looking for genuine, resolute, engaged souls who are willing to commit to a long-term collective project that demands mainly responsibility, insight, strength, relational skills and a fine taste in avant-garde production. ​ We are convinced that individual and isolated acts cannot change the upcoming global crisis the false elite of mankind is working for, and that the main responsibility of those who seek, like us, to embody and preserve what can be saved of earthly humanity's freedom, dignity, knowledge, tradition, and wisdom is to collectively prepare our transition from this age to the next. ​ Today, whenever you examine the different spiritual forces and beings trying to bring their contribution to the enlightenment of mankind, a constant and almost stunning reality appears: nearly all of them are profoundly isolated. If, for instance, you investigate the presence of shamans online and around you, most who are truly knowledgeable and devoted to the spiritual path for its own sake are separated from others pursuing the same goals. Although our enemies are partially responsible for this situation, it is also our own complacency, weakness and lack of faith that distance us from our responsibilities and power in this world. This split results in every single person committed toward enlightenment having to exert an incredible amount of energy for minimal gain; if more unity were achieved, tremendous results could be accomplished almost effortlessly. Society as a whole works collectively with many roles delegated to execute a single purpose; yet those who wish to change the status quo tend to break off from others and to disregard the importance of collective action. humans have many different personality types, talents, and aptitudes, which serves to remind us that even if individuation is a mandatory yet often neglected aspect of spiritual growth, our final cause involves creatively merging with others to be more fulfilled, and successful. This perspective in mind, one of the central objectives of the Order of Tiamat is to move human cognition to a higher level of non-ego based self-realization fed, stimulated and encouraged in and by the pursuit of wisdom, justice, compassion, truth and constant enlightenment. On a collective scale, we aim to accomplish this end through subversive inspired art, authentic activism, revolutionary spirituality, and transpersonal expressions of awareness. Our influences, interests, sensibilities and sources of inspiration include both modern culture and ancient civilizations, Traditional forms of spirituality (neoplatonism, shamanism, traditional witchcraft), esoteric thinkers (such as Nietzsche, Evola, Lao Tzu, Plato, Steiner) and the ideals of the Ubermensch, Guardian and Warrior. At this stage, it is still too early to precisely determine where we will establish ourselves, and all viable options - including outside the US - are being carefully considered. This being said, we are currently thinking of spanning a major city and its nearby rural location in either Washington State, Idaho or Montana.

DayStar Community
Mission: The motto of our homeowner association is, "Intentional community with a culture of consensus." We want to live simply, economically, and responsibly, while striking a balance between sociability and privacy.
From www.ic.org/directory/day-star-community/:
DayStar is an intentional cohousing community in the heart of midtown Tallahassee, just two miles from the state capitol. Started by four families, it has grown to 13 homes with close connections to the wider neighborhood. Eight families, known as DayStar, own their home and homesite, with adjoining land owned and maintained in common. Another five homes, DayStar Too, across the street are on adjacent lots with a shared alley driveway. We enjoy monthly potlucks and celebrate the summer solstice with an annual progressive dinner. We share a vegetable garden area, fire pit, tools, parking area, yard chores, and an open grassy commons. Front porches welcome us home each day and gently connect us with neighbors.

Housebus Helios and Lolin Farm Cohabitation
Mission: We look toward building a better life for ourselves and the world by going back to simple living. We want to produce our own food or buy it locally, and we want to produce our own power as much as possible. We also look forward to helping found a sustainable community that positively impacts neighboring communities.
From www.ic.org/directory/housebus-helios/:
Hi there, I'm Alys. I'm one of two members of Housebus Helios. We're parked with a budding intentional community (pop. 6 besides us) on a large organic ranch in Arlington, WA. Currently we're helping the owner of Lolin Farm and their community members build cabins with a central kitchen/shower/bath building. We're also clearing out a few spots for short-term camping areas and rebuilding walking forest trails. We rent a spot in the woods on the far side of forty acres, away from the central hub. While the two of us can do what we like on Helios and our small plot of land, the landower has the ultimate say with the rest of the community. Helios is a 2001 New Flier transit bus. We're renovating the inside and plan on having solar panels and a battery bank (right now we run a genny.) We've built a composting toilet in an outhouse and installed a woodburning stove for the nights when insulation isn't quite enough. We have plans for a drill well for fresh water so we won't have to haul it; luckily we're parked on a small creek and won't have to dig deep. The inside of the bus will be furnished with recycled wood, flooring, and other materials-- we spend a lot of time finding second-hand furniture and tools. Our family also includes two dogs, Mac and Trigger. They've adapted well to living on the bus; both have always loved riding in cars so there wasn't much adjustment to go through. They get as much time as possible running around the woods with us, hiking, and swimming. The landowner has several working dogs, including a rottweiler that herds her beefalo cattle. There's also a flock of chickens for eggs and meat. The land itself has glacial creeks running through it, an apple orchard, tons of wild mint, a plot of raspberries and natural blackberries and salmon berries. Whatever food we don't get from the land is available locally and often just down the street. We spent the summer living on various campgrounds but none of them had offered what we'd been looking for-- a diverse community that we can be a part of long-term and that has the same goal that we do towards a living sustainable lifestyle within nature. By lucky chance Lolin Farm found us and it is more awesome than we imagined. It's not huge, but forty acres of paradise is enough.

Spokane Cohousing
Mission: Our mission is to create the first cohousing community in Eastern Washington! Where community makes sustainability fulfilling and fun.
From www.ic.org/directory/spokane-cohousing/:
Spokane Cohousing formed around the opportunity to develop a beautiful 3 acre property in the South Perry neighborhood. It's on a bus line. The site is within walking distance to the neighborhood business district, bike trails, and parks. Over the past 30 years the current property owners have restored the historic home, built a beautiful, green apartments, and cultivated a large organic garden which we plan to preserve and expand on. We envision an intergenerational village that is close to down town Spokane. With clustered townhouses and flats to maximize efficiency, interaction, and green space. Where we share skills and facilities where it makes sense and respect privacy and independence where it is needed and desired. We right size our lives to limit our ecological footprint. We strive for a decision making and group process that is inclusive, as simple as possible, and flexible.

Nissarana
Mission: A community of lay Buddhist practitioners who are looking to deepen their practice together. While meanwhile living together with nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/nissarana/:
We, in the Western world, live in a way, at least most of us, that is not conducive to practice. We are bombarded with imagery, with false ideals and persuasive marketing. Especially for us beginners it is difficult to remain mindful for a day, let alone remain mindful for a few hours. Times have changed, for better or for worse, but I think it is quite obvious, that we need to reassess our living conditions if we want to deepen our practice. This has triggered me into thinking about different ways to live, ways which are more conducive for practice. Ways which actually enhance practice. And that is were Nissarana comes in. TOGETHER ALONE In my mind Nissarana is community of likeminded people who are willing to practice together, but also at times alone in noble silence. Nissarana will be a community at heart, in which to share and learn, but where there is also space to take time for yourself, to go out for a personal retreat, if that is necessary. In this modern society there are less and less ways to live, especially if this is 'Religiously' inclined. Of course, nowadays it is still possible for a Buddhist practitioner to go into 'homelessness' by joining a Monastery. Though there seems nothing 'in between', like a community for lay practitioners. Who are at the start of their spiritual careers, who would like to follow their own path. Nissarana should not be like a monastery, in the sense that there are strict guidelines. There is practice, but practitioners are solemnly responsible for their own development and in a style in which they would like to practice. DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRACTICE Residents form a Sangha, but everybody works individually on their own practices. There is freedom to pursue your own path within the Buddhist framework. There is a common practice, like meditation, discussion and study, but this is really ones own responsibility. The community and the philosophy is based on that which all Buddhist practitioners have in common, Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Five Precepts etc. One should also be open for different kinds of practice, have respect for different Buddhist approaches, early or late Buddhism. Different Buddhist approaches have developed by interaction with different cultures, one way of practice might work for one person, but might not work for the other. In Nissarana we will look together for the approach that will fit us best. REMOTE BUT NOT SECLUDED An important aspect of Nissarana is an open and compassionate attitude towards other communities at large. If we can start and build this community we are privileged. Therefore we should give back. In whichever way this will be I am not yet sure, this should be discussed together with the future community. But I think the possibility of a personal retreat should be open for everyone.

Triple Threat BroHouse
Mission: To provide an experience for young men to immerse themselves in an under-resourced community by serving the city, living intentionally and growing personally & professionally.
From www.ic.org/directory/triple-threat-brohouse/:
Our vision is humungous…to renew cities by fighting poverty with passion! However, we believe that cities are transformed through transformed people; people with a common cause, mission and commitment. Our residency is aimed at creating an environment where residents experience personal growth and develop into leaders who are agents of change in urban centers across the United States. Our Approach:: SERVE:: – Residents will work full-time for Triple Threat Mentoring at one of its two locations (Aurora, IL or Santa Ana, CA) – Serve together. Residents will work together to come up with ways to serve their neighbors and community, and then they will actually do it! This will happen once a month. LIVE:: – Live intentionally with 4-5 residents for 3, 6, 12, or 24 month terms. – Hang together and schedule a time each month to simply have fun. – Eat together. Residents will share one meal together during the week to check-in, review the house calendar, develop plans for serving their neighbors and resolve any conflict. GROW:: – Meet regularly with a mentor for personal and professional growth. Mentors are leaders in their community that have a passion for investing in the lives of others. Residents will meet with their mentors regularly (at least bi-weekly) for around an hour. Mentors primary aim is to simply come along side the residents and help them get where they desire to go. – Bi-Monthly Resident/Mentor HANG. It might be dinner, a movie, or a ballgame. The only rule is that it has to be fun! – Bi-monthly Resident/Mentor DEVELOP to hear from a guest speaker who will share on a pertinent topic with the residents and then facilitate discussion. – Retreat. The Residency will kick off with a retreat and culminate with a capstone retreat at the end. To apply for The House residency program, fill out the internship form below and make sure to attach your resume!

Sedona-Oasis
Mission: A community to bring like minded souls to live together harmoniously with the land in a sustainable manner using eco-friendly earthen building techniques, permaculture, alternative energy sources to eventually be fully off the grid. I envision Sedona Oasis and the surrounding landscape to be a seamless integration of living spaces, event spaces, and nature itself. I see it as an educational forum so others can learn from our collective vision. A place for visitors to enjoy farm to table meals, raw chocolate making, the wines of the area, yoga, meditation, ecstatic dance, and simply connecting with their highest and best.
From www.ic.org/directory/sedona-oasis-2/:
After being in Sedona for 16 years and owning my own tour company for the last 13 years, I know that Northern Arizona is my home. For this land is purely magical, enchanted in fact. The way the rocks glow at sunset, the people that make up this vibrant community, the sacred waters the flow through Sedona. This town and area have everything that makes my heart sing with joy and gratitude. For several years I have had a dream. My dream? I wish to start a collective of like-minded souls. Let’s bring our conscious intentions, love, grace, passion, together! For alone I’m just a single man, but with other like-minded souls, we can create something really special. In my vision, it’s called “Sedona Oasis”. It’s a community for the people to live together in harmony. A place where we can grow our own organic food together. Where there is such an abundance of food for not only ourselves, but also a surplus that we can supply the Sedona Foodbank, and offer local restaurants and wineries an organic food sources. A place where we can build earthen structures to inhabit, living simply, using the materials from Mother Earth whether it be cob, strawbale, hempcrete, adobe, rammed earth, sand bags. A place where we can practice yoga, meditation, community cuddles, and any other forms of self improvement arts freely. A place where we can come together to dance our heart’s dance, sing our soul’s song, simply be. I see gardens and pyramid shaped greenhouses. I see an orchard of grape vines. Yes, I would like to follow in the footsteps of my great grandfather and make wine and also sell grapes to neighboring vineyards. I see an abundance of fruit trees. I see animals: dogs: cats: chickens, goats, ducks, perhaps even a horse. I see a heart-shaped pond on the property with a gentle red rock waterfall flowing through the property. Tucked in-between the trees are pathways to communicate with nature and yourself. I see hammocks, swings, yurts, and hobbit holes throughout the property. I see a small youth hostel where budget-minded travelers can stay for under $20 a night. I see a small bed and breakfast where other travelers can stay and get to enjoy organic meals made on premises. I see a magnificent kitchen and community area where we can gather. I see an incredible commercial chocolate making the kitchen, where we can host chocolate making gatherings and workshops. I see an opportunity to form a co-op to bring an abundance of superfoods to not only the community but to the public. I have a vision. I have a dream. This vision is so close to coming to fruition: The land is there. 5.6 acres just minutes from west Sedona. there’s a well already present. The property borders national forest and is in an ideal location with views of the red rocks and Oak Creek.

A Fairer Society Sussex and Kent
Mission: Placeholder statement (we adhere to the principles of consent so the mission is in formation): We aim to build a community of committed households between 18 months and 3 years from our start date (May 2017) supported by the expertise offered by A Fairer Society. Our position is that cohousing communities are not synonymous with inward-looking gated communities. We will always reach out to the wider community, and look to build connections with other intentional communities around the world through existing international networks and direct contacts, and we see this work as part of the global network for a fairer, sustainable society.
From www.ic.org/directory/a-fairer-society-sussex-and-kent/:
We’re a cohousing community working in partnership with ethical property development company A Fairer Society Homes (AFS). Our vision is to create affordable, beautiful, ecological homes on a land plot in Sussex or Kent, and we’re looking for new members. Our unique community name has yet to be decided. Our model of cohousing provides each household with their own private home, whether that is a studio apartment or a 5-bedroom house, situated adjacent to a community centre (‘common house’) with shared facilities. These could include a larger kitchen, an event space, guest bedrooms, a laundrette, and other amenities. This is a community-led development, which means we, the people who live in the property, are playing a leading role in developing it.

Kobatawei
Mission: Hard-working, seriously agriculturally-oriented families/individuals striving toward greater self-sufficiency, community resilience, listening to and learning from the earth's cycles and systems, sharing love of children and of animal husbandry (esp. bovine type), evolving earth-based or earth-honoring spiritual practice, practicing nonviolent communication, living simply and with intention and future-focus.
From www.ic.org/directory/kobatawei/:
We are a family of four who have serendipitously acquired the opportunity to farm/rent our neighbor's land. We currently live on a 26-acre off the grid permaculture homestead producing beef, dairy, eggs, poultry, vegetables, fruits, nuts, medicine and wood for heat. The neighbor's land is 52 acres, mostly fallow pasture, a gorgeous year-round creek, old furnished farmhouse, well, outbuildings, sun deck and glassed-in porch with wood and oil heat. We are seeking a family, couple or cohesive co-housing group ("Farming Partners") to live in our neighbor's house and partner in farming one or both properties with us depending on interests and experience. The Farming Partners would be expected to pay utilities on the farmhouse ($200/mo, approx), provide maintenance and some repairs on house, and share house with owner who is only present 20-30 days per year. Farming Partners could develop their own farm venture or partner with us in row-cropping, dairy and meat production toward self sufficiency, or develop a permaculture perennial herb farm at our property. This could become an affordable for-profit farming venture for experienced farmers or a turn-key opportunity for rookies to leave the rat-race and farm a rural property under the guidance of two experienced off-grid, permaculture farmers (30+ combined years farming). We intend to have close community relations with Farming Partners as land and infrastructure on both properties would be shared, and ideally, meals, equipment, childcare, transportation to town etc. would be shared also.

Soon Coming
Mission: Permaculture, ecovillage/sustainability focused.
From www.ic.org/directory/soon-coming/:
Soon Coming- Rural Maine Permaculture community founded by a group of hardworking hippies. Land not yet acquired, but soon coming. Hoping for opening no later than June 2018.

Truckee River Cohousing
Mission: We value family, playfulness, fun, warmth and a shared joy in our common humanity! We are people-oriented. We intentionally build community and organize and design our physical space to support and enhance people’s lives. We are stewards of our environment, aspiring to make a positive impact on our physical surroundings. We are civic and social leaders, aiming to positively impact our town, region, country and the world We aspire to live active and healthy lives. We are rational and practical problem-solvers, bringing innovative ideas to our projects. We are inclusive, welcoming a diversity of ages, backgrounds, financial situations and viewpoints.
From www.ic.org/directory/truckee-cohousing/:
Truckee Cohousing Members are excited to announce they have secured a spectacular location along the banks of The Truckee River, within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants and miles of biking and hiking trails. Truckee Cohousing is a group of passionate people committed to building low energy demand homes, a sustainable, environmentally conscious neighborhood with a strong sense of community. We are looking for more families and singles of all ages to join us in order to achieve the diverse and balanced community we are seeking. Two to four bedroom units are being planned with a common house overlooking the river. Pricing expected to range from $400,000 for 2 bedroom to $800,000 for a four bedroom unit. Funding is being sought to help subsidize some units to be affordable for locals who otherwise may not be able to join. Truckee, California is a mountain town of 16,000 residents nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, just 15 miles from Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes from Reno International Airport. The town is known for its exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, world class skiing and as a ‘basecamp for a big life’ See https://www.truckeecohousing.com/ for more information, or email us at truckeecohousing@gmail.com

8thLife Panama EcoVillage / Collaborative Work-Life Initiative
Mission: We promote the values and ideals of community, respect, peace, and living an “on-purpose” life and help these to be rediscovered by people who decide to join us. The Eco-Community will provide a socio-cultural support structure as well as a healthy atmosphere for living and working. For community members, fair work, cooperation, and an abundance mentality replace the materialism, competition and scarcity mentality prevalent in today's world.
*SEEKING CO-FOUNDERS* A collaborative work-life initiative forming an intentional community in rural Panama based on permaculture ethics, respect, peace & living an “on-purpose” life. THE PROJECT – Come create community. 8th Life Panama is a permaculture-based Eco-village Project in the early stages of formation. We’re designing our intentional community to provide a social support structure and a low impact lifestyle for our members, residents, volunteers and guests. We envision an intentional rural community where the values and ideals of community, respect, peace, and living an “on-purpose” life will be rediscovered by the diverse, multigenerational group of people who’ve joined us. We are currently seeking founding members and experienced permaculture volunteers. THE REASONS – We can live more lightly. As human beings we weren’t designed to live disconnected from nature and each other. As a society we’ve gone astray and as a result we’re damaging our mother earth and soon she won’t be able to sustain human life. We seem to have also lost the ability to relate with one another as human beings. It’s time to transition from a destructive society to a sustainable world. We need to stop the destruction, build soil, restore ecosystems, heal our addictions, change organizational structures of the global economy, & learn to live in community. THE LAND – Be a steward and protector. Our Eco-village land, Finca Astoria, is 21Ha of grasslands and forests bordered by a river and stream. When we bought the land, it was in its natural state apart from 1Ha that’s been farmed on occasion. The finca is located 11 km from the town of Antón Panama, where we have our operations center. Villa Astoria is our co-working, co-living center in the town of Antón. It is an operational guest house, receiving travelers, digital nomads and volunteers and other project participants. We work and live here while designing the Eco-village. The Initiative has two physical components, Villa Astoria Guest House - the operations center, & Finca Astoria - 21Ha of land for developing the EcoVillage. We envision incorporating a number of elements such as: *intentional community eco-village based on integral permaculture design principles (on Finca Astoria) *eco-enterprise incubator, shared workspace for eco-community members & volunteers (at Villa Astoria) *artisan & craftspeople's incubator, shared workspace, & storefront for eco-community members and local residents *promoting and strengthening the local economy of our neighborhood and the town through example *training/workshops in eco-economics, the circular economy, 'buy local', and local economic development *community gardens and local produce and artisan markets *permaculture courses and other practical, hands-on learning experiences such as eco-building

Heights Cohousing - Cleveland, Ohio
Mission: We will build ecologically sensitive cluster housing, and/or repurpose existing buildings and/or create a design including both new construction and repurposed structures. Our community will be in a vibrant walkable neighborhood.
From www.ic.org/directory/heights-cohousing-cleveland-ohio/:
Heights Cohousing Vision Statement (Cleveland, Ohio area) We are creating a diverse, multi-generational, sustainable community of about 20 households, within an existing walkable urban (inner-ring suburb) neighborhood. We share responsibility and support, balanced with privacy and personal space, and engaged with the community at large.

Glacier Circle Community Association
Mission: Community Covenant:
From www.ic.org/directory/glacier-circle-community-association/:
Intentional community of eight units in Davis, CA. Current (founding) members are also founders of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis. It is a progressive, liberal group of elders who meet weekly for social/business meetings. Membership includes housing association dues which include 4-5 dinners per week.

Universal Intentional Organization (U.I.O.)
Mission: grassroots movement of revitalization in community through cooperation & volunteer beautification work to restore & utilize abandoned, neglected spaces for intentional living along with the facilitation of cultural events and happenings, workshops & education for teaching independence to one another through environmental sustainability, permacultural knowledge & eco-friendly co-creation of our radical arts collective. In the spirit of love and the will to serve does empower & enrich our behavior together & relationships as one human family & our social responsability here on Earth to our future.
A registered non-profit community space and venue for our co-creative grassroots movement near Fireweed Universe City.

Juniperwood Tactical Fire Department
Mission: To prevent and fight fires in our community and in the wildlands of Arizona.
From www.ic.org/directory/animus-terrae/:
We are putting together a fire department in rural Arizona. We are looking for people who are willing to learn or are already skilled in firefighting, grant writing, vehicle maintenance and repair, emergency communications, fund raising, and administration.

EcoGay Community
Mission: We offer gay men an alternative to city life, to be yourself in life surrounded by nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/ecogay-community/:
EcoGay is about bringing gay men together to create an ecological stable way of life. It is a project with many options and many layers. It is scalable between one ecological farm only to a complete rural EcoGay village. It works for creating an online community, which in turn also means it can easily be duplicated in other places as well. The main thing is that we need to connect first to make things happen. We want to get in touch with gay men who agree that people need to treat our planet with respect. That we need biodiversity and natural function at the center of our thinking. EcoGay is modelled after ecosystems and aims to build resilience by focussing on people in all their functions and abilities, guided by cooperation rather than competition.

Casa Colibri
Mission: Guanajuato Cohousing is forming a group whose members seek a sharing and caring bilingual, bi-cultural community, whose aim is: to live comfortably and economically by sharing a fully-equipped communal house bordered by private cottage/duplexes . to pledge their generous support to one another to provide a secure home base from which to explore and gain appreciation of the culture, customs and traditions of Mexico to live in harmony with the surrounding community of Guanajuato
From www.ic.org/directory/casa-colibri/:
Small community of 12-16 adults ages 30-70, couples or singles. Located in an ecological zone eucalyptus forest on a ridge-top above the city of Guanajuato with view on one side of the city below, and a reservoir on the other. Communal house built on one level ready for easy conversion. Is currently 3 bedroom/2 bath with large living/dining, fully-equipped kitchen, laundry room, storage, garage/workshop with studio apartment above, several outside terraces, parking areas, fenced. All wheelchair accessible with ramps. Small central patio with fountain, covered with a Lexan dome. On-grid electricity, rain-water capture and grey water systems, LP gas, back-up gasoline generator. Ample land to build individual, private duplex cottages with private backyards near the communal house. Herb/flower gardens, extensive xeriscaping. 10 minute drive to supermarket and pharmacy, 20 minutes to town center. City bus stop 10 minute walk. Pets allowed within policies that will be established by the group. One difference from conventional cohousing: due to the rules governing land subdivision in an eco-zone, members will own ALL of the land and buildings including the cottages through a non-profit corporation. Members will own shares which can be sold (under conditions contractually outlined by the group) rather than their individual cottages. Costs of building and costs of living are considerably less than the U.S. We're looking for emotionally-mature, dependable, considerate people who appreciate good food and wine, music and the arts, and stimulating conversation in a relaxed, low-key atmosphere, who would enjoy sharing their skills, knowledge, and experience for the benefit of our community: who have lively minds and a calm demeanor; who are active listeners, compassionate advisers, and respectful of the natural environment.

Healthy T1D Community
Mission: It is the vision of this group to create a safe space for people with type one diabetes, where a basic level of awareness and understanding is the norm in our community. The group generally follow a low carb, high protein (LCHP) approach to normalizing blood glucose.
From www.ic.org/directory/healthy-t1d/:
We are a group of families and individuals who follow Dr. Bernstein's dietary guidelines for achieving normal blood sugars even with impaired or absent pancreatic function. While this group is primarily focused on people with type one diabetes, it is open to family, friends, and those with type two diabetes who are also following Dr. Bernstein's methods. Individual members and families live in their own homes, although some may choose to live in shared housing if desired. Everyone in the community recognizes the challenges that we go through to act as an external pancreas for ourselves or our loved ones. We offer emotional support and a wealth of communal knowledge to each other in times of need, such as during illness, stress, growth spurts, unusual exercise patterns, and other challenges of management.

The Old Home Place Apiary
Mission: Working together to produce clean, local food. Sharing our skills and experiences, learning from one another, respecting and appreciating our differences, finding our gifts and talents and using them to help the community. (In a nutshell)
From www.ic.org/directory/the-old-home-place-apiary/:
I've been wanting to do something like this for years..not that I don't enjoy healthy solitude and silent time..on the contrary. And I have amazing friends from all walks of life and fortunate to have family, close. However, living in the country and trying to homestead a little here and there and seeing so many amazing projects in prepping, survival, bushcraft, beekeeping, gardening, etc. I've come to the conclusion I need a villiage. Most are settled in their homes and lives and have no need to travel or seek housing. They are already living their dream or seriously pursuing it. But if you're like me, you're still figuring it out. Last year, my best friend and I started this journey. He was just going to build me a little chicken coop which turned into a chicken house, then two. Together, we acquired guineas, a rooster, chickens, and bees. He loved being the maintenance man, every repair he could make, he did. We worked side by side steadily from March 2016 until October 2016 when he fell ill. March 2017 he was diagnosed with cancer. Though his heart is still in it, he simply cannot continue working, though he probably won't stop. He has this great airliner camper. He's going to hang out here and boss me around lol. I have focused on the bees. It's the best hobby I could have. It's good for the soul, along with gardening and any outside work. I spend a lot of my time reading and learning what I can about bee biology and the art of beekeeping. This is my 2nd year and I have been so fortunate. I hope to expand my bee yard even more, next spring. I've made several splits, sold some, gifted some, kept some. It looks like I will be going into the winter with 7 hives. I harvested more honey than I expected and even rendered my first beeswax from all the wax cappings. We accomplished so much and had plans for so much more, here on the hill. It's nice and quiet here. Except for the guineas and a rooster. There's a creek that runs through the property, a lot of wooded areas, valleys, hills. I've got one of the best views of the sunrise and sunset. Seven miles from town, however, you're within an hour drive from Tulsa, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Eureka Springs. Many artist and musicians live in the area. I love my hometown and this is my grandfather's land. He was an ole timer who loved the simple country life. It takes years to accomplish all that he did. But together, we had a modest garden, fresh eggs, and what I thought would be the start of a little homestead. There are a lot of wooded areas here on the hill and I love the art of bushcrafting. Not that I'm good at it, but I want to learn many survival skills, along with that. I would love to see someone or group skilled in bushcrafting come and build primitive camping spots, teaching the art. I'm also looking for individuals who love music and art, love to garden, skilled in herbal medicine, experienced in animal husbandry, butchering,carpentry, homemaking, organizing/starting up small communities, retired beekeepers, active beekeepers, creative and kind people who would enjoy working with others to achieve common goals; safe, clean, peaceful and recreational place to live, clean local food to eat, like-minded people to share in the work and the fruits of our labor. I think there are a lot of people like me that have come to the realization, "It takes a village." I am willing to open my home and share my land with those who are willing to share my vision. If this sounds like something you're interested in, this may be the "village" you're looking for. Perhaps you're not experienced or super skilled in these particular areas but you are an amazing person and have something to offer and want to be a part of this kind of community, your gift will make room for you. One of my closest friends and her 2 are coming at the end of September. She is going to school for parks and recreation management (or something like that) and this girl can do amazing things with wood. She's super motivated, organized, and hard-working. I don't know what this "community" will look like in 6 mos - a year but I'm optimistic about the possibilities.

Alpenglow CoHousing
Mission: We are creating an intentional neighborhood Where we will live simply With peace and kindness In beautiful, environmentally friendly homes Around our common house. Living Simply. Nurturing Others. Enjoying Nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/alpenglow-cohousing/:
Ours will be an intentional neighborhood where we have people who we can celebrate with in good times and who we can count on in hard times. Combining the autonomy of private homes with the advantages of community living in a ‘’resident friendly” setting, we plan to create a socially and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, and cluster our homes around a Common House. Our founding members came together in 2016 to plan a multigenerational cohousing neighborhood within walking distance of Ridgway, Colorado. We intend to live cooperatively and sustainably, sharing resources as we care for each other and the environment. Our site planning committee is working hard with our architecture firm and cohousing consultants to design our neighborhood. Currently plans are in the works to build 900, 1200, and 1500 square foot homes, ranging from 1-3 bedrooms. Current members are reserving their homes and participating in the neighborhood design. 5 of the available 24 units have already been claimed! Investing now, will save on the final cost of your home.

Breaking Bread San Diego Cohousing Communiy
Mission: Joining in shared passion of food as communion/community binding, connection, touching on the earth lightly (and giving back), participation, growth, trust, healthy living, prosperity, acceptance and fun.
We are a collection of men and women seeking a shared experience of living harmoniously and consciously in community. More to follow

Lorane Cohousing
Mission: To create a community of families that help support each other in holistic and sustainable lives.
From www.ic.org/directory/lorane-cohousing/:
This community has been established for over 10 years and I recently aquired the property and am reforming it to have a stronger ecological and community sharing aspects. I have 23 acres with seven cabins near Eugene, Oregon. Looking for people who want to start a community, cohousing, or ecovillage. I would prefer families. Even better if the kids are close to my kids ages, 9 and 11. The property has a year round creek, delicious spring water and some beautiful trees. Families who are interested and have skills or resources to contribute are welcome to contact me directly.

Handmade
Mission: Small, rural community striving for social and ecological sustainability, with a focus on off-grid homesteading, cooperative childcare and open-hearted communication.
From www.ic.org/directory/handmade/:
Handmade: A Vision for Human-Scale Community We are a family of five humans working to build a human-scale community and living laboratory. What is a human-scale community? In a world in which globalization, industrialization, and large-scale thinking is the norm, our interests lie in fostering the development of hyper-local, small-scale thinking and living. Our vision of a human-scale community is one that values, first and foremost the well-being of the humans within the community. This includes – perhaps most significantly – the well-being of the children within the community. Well-being, as we understand it, is a multifaceted phenomenon. It consists not only of physical health, but also of a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, and the support and nurturing of fellow humans. It means access to clean water, clean air, a pleasant and safe environment, and nourishing food. It means a safe place to learn and grow for children and adults alike. Moreover, we do not believe that well-being can exist without consideration of the larger context in which humans exist. That is, though we believe that human-to-human interactions and communication is essential to individual well-being, that is not the whole of it. Also, it is crucial that each of us is given the opportunity to form a connection to the place where we live – the land, the wild animals, etc. We must come to know and respect the needs of the non-humans around us in order to preserve and protect the balance that supports our human needs such as clean water, clean air, healthy soil, beautiful views, and beautiful sounds. In light of this, we believe that a human-scale community is one that prioritizes daily human-to-human communication and connection, the needs of all members of the community, and the needs of the non-human plants and animals who live in symbiosis with the humans in the community. Although human-scale community may take many different forms, there are some underlying principals which provide some clear guidelines on what is and is not included in a human-scale community when it comes to things such as food production, the construction of buildings, and the ways in which the humans within the community interact. Food Production Our vision for community involves hyper-local food production. Our aspiration is to produce as close to one hundred percent of our food as possible. This aspiration is not a rigid rule. We do not dictate that any member of the community must produce all their own food. Nor are we presently equipped to achieve that goal for ourselves within the next five years. However, our view and experience is that having a connection with our food through its production also helps to generate many other benefits within a human-scale community. It connects us with the land and wildlife, the natural cycles, the needs of our non-human neighbors. It connects us with one another as humans because it places upon us the need to clearly communicate with one another and work cooperatively. And it helps us feel a sense of purpose since food is one of our primary needs as humans. Within a human-scale community, food production should aspire to use as little inputs from outside the land as possible. Our vision is that, at a minimum, we wish to use no chemical inputs. Building Construction: Today, the norm for construction is to use manufactured lumber, adhesives, foams, and so forth, which are made in part or entirely from chemicals and in factories. Meanwhile, they are transported, often hundreds or thousands of miles – sometimes across large oceans. Furthermore, the norm for new houses continues to be to build large dwellings. That style of construction – while it has its advantages – is not compatible with human-scale community. Our vision for building construction is to build houses and outbuildings by hand, using local, natural materials. In this case, “by hand” is a loose concept open to some interpretation by the members of the community. It does not exclude using milled lumber of timbers, nails manufactured in factories, etc. But it does emphasize the value that is at play – that building within the community should be something in which our primary value of the well-being of the humans in the community is preserved. Therefore, rather than attempting to build with haste, our vision is to build with the long-term needs of the human and non-human needs in mind. We seek to ask questions such as “What will be the impact of this decision 50 years from now?” and “Does this decision lead to greater connection with one another and the land?” We are particularly interested in cob as a building material. Cob is made from clay, sand, and fibrous plant material (such as straw) – all of which are generally available on one’s own land. Cob can produce strong, resilient structures that can last hundreds or thousands of years. Though cob does not have a high insulative value, it does provide thermal mass, meaning that it can help to reduce the amount of wood needed to heat a space. Human Interactions: We believe that daily, meaningful, substantial human-to-human interaction is necessary for our well-being. And we believe that also requires daily interaction with those outside of our nuclear families. Our vision for community is that all members of the community are afforded many opportunities to come together daily. None of these are forced – each individual is free to choose which opportunities to take advantage of. However, we envision a community in which members are interested in taking advantage of many such opportunities. These opportunities could include, but are not limited to meals, building projects, shared businesses, maintenance projects, firewood production, animal care, and gardening. Additionally, we envision regular community meetings to ensure that all members stay up to date with the goings-on of others within the community as well as the community at large. Some, but not all, of these meetings will be community business meetings to discuss the business of the community. Children: We have three children, and children are currently central to our lives. Our vision for community is one that emphasizes the needs of the children within it. Our belief is that children thrive when they have the right to exercise self-direction in play. We believe that a child’s work is play – that play is how children learn and grow. And we believe that children must be given the space to direct their own play. Children – like all humans – have conflicts. We believe that it is healthy and correct to allow children the space to attempt to resolve their conflicts on their own if they wish to do so. We will intervene if we believe that safety is compromised or in the rare case in which we believe that the level of the conflict is simply beyond what the child or children can be reasonably expected to be able to resolve. Our vision for community is that all of its children members are allowed to play freely with a level of adult supervision appropriate to the ages of the children and without excessive intervention. We also envision a community in which children are heard – where the adults make genuine efforts to hear what the children are attempting to communicate. We believe that children are inherently social beings. However, they are not typically skilled in communicating their social needs in ways that adults easily understand. Therefore, we believe that we can foster their social development by taking the time to truly listen. Social Sustainability: Our vision is that the members of the community prioritize building a hyperlocal community within walking distance. Today it is the norm for both children and adults to meet their social needs often through extensive car travel. While we believe that there are many benefits to having a wide social network, we also feel that having hyper-local social outlets readily available offers important benefits most of us are missing. To that end, we wish to build a community in which no one must travel by car in order to meet their social needs. We envision a community in which the norm is for children members to play together daily and adult members to socialize daily – all within walking distance. Money: Our vision is that each adult member or family of the community maintains their own separate finances. Members buy in to the community with a one-time fee. Members also contribute on a schedule to a community fund to pay for property taxes, maintenance fees, and other community costs. Decision Making: Our vision is to maintain community-wide values of respect, honesty, vulnerability and clarity in our communication process, and with those values in mind, to make our community decisions through a form of consensus. A consensus-based decision-making process would foster a cohesive fluidity in the long-term growth and evolution of our community. Consensus produces a feeling of equality and collaboration, and although decisions may be more time-consuming to conclude when compared to a majority-rules voting style, the implementation of those decisions would be quicker and smoother within the community due to the wholehearted support of each member. Growth & New Members: We envision our community growing in a way which can be sustainably supported by our communal land. At this time, we estimate that fertile land could support one family per 10 acres, not including wetland acreage. Prospective members would complete a membership process, including a trial year, before becoming full members of the community. Living Laboratory: Our vision is that the community will house a living laboratory that will be open to the public to share what we learn about human-scale community, sustainability and simple living skills. The laboratory will take form as publications (newsletters, books, etc.,) workshops and retreats. Ideas for workshop and retreat topics include, but are not limited to: handmade house construction, cob oven building, keeping goats naturally in New England, beekeeping, rainwater harvesting, decision-making in community, and herbalism.

New Earth Village - forming need founders.
Mission: A New Earth Village.
From www.ic.org/directory/new-earth-village/:
Our New Earth Village Imagine several hundred people coming together to co-create a New Earth Community. A new model for cooperative community living. Together we invest. All real estate and businesses are owned in common.. We own and manage all property, together. We govern as one heart. Everyone is family. Everyone is needed. We have real purpose. We care, share, we contribute. Always. We exchange our professions, tools, skills, talents, products and services. Freely. All daily work, our contributions, hold the same value as any other. Money is rarely exchanged and only when necessary. Together we establish our abundant New Earth FREE Economy. Now Imagine living in the heart of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.. Close to nature and magical outdoor adventures. Our New Earth Village offers unique buildings, inspiring home spaces, local housing and low EMF environments. Pure food, fresh water, art, music, real friendships, purposeful living and a thriving New Earth Village economy. Our Community of 500-700 people is flourishing. Inspiring and strong!. We hold a social contact and we hold it dear: We are Visionaries, We are Spiritual Pioneers. We govern from One Heart. We are a fresh, curious, healthy, industrious, respectful, loving, diverse community. Everyone offers their very best. We show up, daily, fully, in community, together. Our New Earth Village employs new cutting edge sustainable tools and technologies. We are great stewards of mother earth. Our abundant village is also a New Earth Education Center. Join us. Together We Co-Create Heaven on Earth.

ScrapHouse of Life
Mission: Reuse Renew Sustain Wanting to eliminate the perception of waste and reclaim ourselves through repurposing
From www.ic.org/directory/scraphouse-of-life/:
Wanting to share space with sharing people willing to put energy into the endeavor to create and maintain peace of mind and sustainability

Goloka Sanctuary Community
Mission: Self-sufficient and sustainable spiritual based communities at over 3,000 locations throughout the world.
From www.ic.org/directory/goloka-sanctuary-community/:
Each Goloka Sanctuary Community will be the home for about 300 individuals. There are a variety of residential units, school and university buildings and buildings for hydropondic gardens and dairy, all constructed of fire and earthquake resistant concrete. The buildings are all of the monolithic dome design, which is both energy efficient and the strongest structure known. Each residential unit is constructed of concrete with embedded fine mesh metal screen wire to form a Faraday Cage. Inside there is a Satyug Sanctuary Pyramid for each person or couple, and a Goloka Projector for perfect Vastu. There are units to accommodate from one person to entire families. Each Goloka Sanctuary Community is fully sustainable and self-sufficient - everything for a comfortable lifestyle is included in the community, including organic hydropondic gardens and an ahimsa dairy. Each community has a MahaVideha University Campus and a MahaVideha School, plus a Sri Vyuha Ashram. Every adult has some light duties to perform for the management, maintenance, and security of the community. The children enjoy the finest education in the MahaVideha School. Every adult is encouraged to attend courses at the MahaVideha University Campus and earn their Doctor of Divinity degree during their stay. Then enjoy life in the Bliss of Krishna Consciousness in the Sri Vyuha Ashram. Everyone in the community is enrolled in the Satyug Kaya Kalpa Program to create their Satyug Physiology for the coming Krishna Golden Age. Everyone has a Maha Yajña Vitara so the individual and the entire community is Invincible. These Goloka Sanctuary Communities are our way of surviving the effects of the pralaya so we can thrive in the new Krishna Golden Age. Please read our book that describes this in detail: www.returningtogoloka.com. For more detail, please visit our website: www.golokaproject.org

Ansatz Collective
Mission: Our mission is to foster a community of mutual support and respect, help one another achieve lifelong goals, and introduce our community members to our individual interests for the purpose of broadening our minds.
From www.ic.org/directory/ansatz-collective/:
**Must be in support of LGBTQ+/Kink/Alternative lifestyles** Ansatz is a German word meaning the "initial placement of a tool at a workpiece." In relation to our community, it represents the idea that many young people have incredible dreams and goals, but sometimes we need help getting started. The purpose of this community is to unite young, intelligent, artistic, trailblazing individuals who are interested in supporting one another. We are particularly interested in creative types, charitable individuals, progressive thinkers, young liberals, those interested in sustainability and the environment, and those interested in human spirituality and sexuality. Our goal is to organize a small community of 5-10 wonderful friends who love each other and love working together. My plan is to purchase a multi-family townhouse in Brooklyn as a home for the community. Members must be able to pay modest rent in Brooklyn, and will be expected to contribute time towards organizing community events, participating in philanthropy/volunteering, taking care of the property, and attending group meetings. The idea is to solidify a constitution, leadership positions, and structure over the next two years until our property is purchased.

Seattle Village CoHousing Community
Mission: “USING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT.”
From www.ic.org/directory/seattle-village-cohousing-community/:
This development is in the early stages, with the goal of building approximately 25-30 homes. Our intention is to be multi-generational, net-zero, have a few micro units of affordable rentals, and supplement the food source of the community with an aquaponics growing system. We want to be close to public transportation and have high walkability rating. We are currently looking for a site on the outlying south end of Seattle for affordability and diversity. Our goal is to have shared walls in a townhouse-style development, as opposed to individual units, for affordability and maximum use of space. Our design aesthetic is modern, with minimal adornment. Shared resources are an important part of the Cohousing way, including shared meals, transportation, laundry, workshop, and space for arts and crafts. The multi-purpose great room and commercial kitchen in the Common House are vital spaces to our vision. This space will be flexible for use in culinary experiences, workshops, conferences, music, art, and classes. It is important for the great room to be adaptable with flow into the outdoors. To date, our members are Kenneth Yakle, Steve Burton, Bob Schoenecker, and Chris West. We're in the process of looking for a site, and need up to 25 more members. We've hired a professional cohousing consultant, Katie McCamant, and will be hiring an architect and developer within the next few months. The earlier one becomes a member, the more discount you receive on your home, and you are able to choose your preferred home in the order in which you join. Call now for more information.

Earth Circle
Mission: How we live on this earth is not just a matter of choice, but a matter of possibilities! At Earth Circle we believe in creating an opportunity to live a different way on this earth, and through the creation of a sustainable community, like minded people will inevitably come together and become a vessel for change.
From www.ic.org/directory/earth-circle/:
Earth Circle endeavors to create a small community of 8-12 sustainable small and tiny homes in the Lebanon, Schuylkill, and Berks county area of Pennsylvania. These homes will be individual and architecturally designed with flair, as well as with sustainable elements and considerations such as solar panels, composting, grey water systems, and sustsinabke building materials. We are currently looking for wooded land with water (if possible) in proximity to a college town or other thriving town or community. Organic gardening, art and music aspirations, holistic health, and yoga practice are all possibilities but there are no manditory community collaboration requirements. We are looking to get started! Contact us for more information.

Points Beyond Cottages
Mission: Our values include; sustainability, diversity, multi-generational members, eco-friendliness, peace and social justice.
From www.ic.org/directory/points-beyond-cottages/:
In 2013 a group of households came together for a potluck in Silverton, Oregon. Our purpose was to enjoy the great feast that we produced from our individual homes and to also talk about an idea that had surfaced for several of us; intentional community. That was the beginning of Points Beyond. Since that time we have incorporated as an LLC, located and purchased a beautiful piece of land, and obtained preliminary approval from the City of Silverton for our project (including the necessary rezoning). One of our associate members suggested the name “Points Beyond” which likely needs an explanation. Think of when you are traveling by train or bus and the next station is announced. Sometimes the message is the name of a location with the trailer, “…and points beyond”. There is always that other, further, often intriguing place to come and a sense of disappointment if you have to disembark before getting there. For those of us who are joining together to make this new home, it will be our “points beyond”; a place that is new and exciting where we have not been before and where we can explore a different way to adventure together. Points Beyond will be an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space. Each single family home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen and small yard area. Our shared spaces will feature a common house, which includes a large kitchen and dining area, laundry, and recreational spaces. We will also have a workshop with added guest quarters, and carports/garages with personal storage at both ends of the property. Shared outdoor space includes parking, walkways, open space, and gardens. Community members also share resources like tools, books, and recreational equipment. Households have independent incomes and private lives, but neighbors collaboratively plan and manage community activities and shared spaces.

Malamaki Farm School
Mission: We find it best to allow new members to define how the community can serve their specific intentions.
From www.ic.org/directory/malamaki/:
We are looking for management trainees and committed apprentices to join our regenerative farm school. This is a non-traditional opportunity so we have a non-traditional recruitment process.We are not looking for people to fill defined roles at Malamaki. We are looking for people who are answering their own calling (life purpose) and need a context in which to do so. If that is you, please respond to the following questions. Take great care with your response. If we take you on, your response to these questions will be the cornerstone of your contract with us. If you tell us what you think we want to hear, you are setting yourself up for certain failure. Also, you haven’t a clue as to what we “want to hear”. 1. What do you intend to do with the rest of your life? 2. WHY? (That’s the key question) 3. Please describe the (functional) steps you perceive as fundamental to achieving your intentions. Simply tell the truth and tell the truth simply. We are not looking for eloquence, just clarity of purpose. If we are in a position to facilitate your objectives, we will respond. If you are not yet absolutely clear what you are up to, please save us all a lot of time and heartache. This opportunity would not work out for you. P.S. We would also love to peruse your resume.

Everin Ecovillage
Mission: An authentic pagan community with room for many pathways.
From www.ic.org/directory/everin-ecovillage/:
Everin Ecovillage is a pagan community who together strives to live a life of authenticity. Our homes are made from earthbags and we attempt to leave as little of a footprint as possible.

La Smala
Mission: The purpose of la Smala is to facilitate the development of projects aimed at reducing the ecological footprint. For this purpose, it undertakes initiatives offering alternatives to overconsumption and overproduction. In particular, it organizes the management of "vacant" houses, on a provisional basis, within the framework of contracts known as "loans for use", and periodic meetings of reflection on the topic of degrowth.
From www.ic.org/directory/la-smala/:
Since 1993, Smala institute develops experience/expertise in socio-environmental entrepreneurship and eco-community building, a kind of living lab. It provides training, coaching and hosting for over 1’800 beneficiaries from 1993 to 2017, out of which ¼ are social entrepreneurs, and 3/4 are artists, families, students, seniors and unemployed. Smala has managed over 40 co-housing spaces with intergenerational and creative “hives”. We started in the industrial district of Lausanne “le Flon”, contributing in revitalizing it as a new source of creativity, a little Soho. Thanks to the socio-economic success encountered with this first initiative, Smala received from the public and private partners new opportunities to develop similar “living laboratories” in other locations. Ever since 1995, Smala team has tackled the challenge of incubating 40 short and mid-term hives, eco-life learning centres, with 5 to 30 cohabitants and co-workers in each location, in the Lausanne area. These temporary hives had a duration of 1 to 10 years, and have been developed in partnership and/or supported by local and federal administrations for housing, social services, culture, academic research, adult training, NGOs and sociocultural centres. These activities have made Smala institute resilient to societal changes and demonstrated its ability to manage complex governance situations. Since 2013, Smala moved to a new step in starting the development of long-term communities, on rural lands with cooperative ownership. While searching for international references to compare Smala’s innovative methods with other initiatives, Smala experts have identified the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) as one of the most efficient knowledge alliances for social entrepreneurship learning; Smala is now a member of GEN-Europe. Smala experts have included a special focus and expertise on transversal/soft skills building and fair trade culture within community building, both aspects being considered as key complements to vocational skills for active citizenship and right livelihood. Smala’s leading team is composed of pioneers of change who contributed significantly in the transition of this industrial district and/or other socially innovative places and enterprises. By moving so many times our headquarters and healing various new places, Our team has developed a replicable art of co-living and co-working, using informal “learning while doing” methods. It became a fair set of rules of functioning (governance) that we updated at each new community project, becoming the Ecopol label after 20 years of experience. 2014-2018: Smala builds ecovillages! After incubating the Bâtir Groupé cooperative from 2006 to 2013, we bought a land in Cheiry and then in Grandvaux. We built both houses and human relationships. Smala officially becomes a member of GEN-Europe, the ecovillage network (2013). Then, the successes followed. We inaugurated Cheiry on the 21st of August 2016, and then the ecovillage « Berber » in Grandvaux the 25th of Novembre 2017. Smala is a small federation of communities which born in Romandie. We favour social ecology on the basis of the Ecopol social contract, beyond the pre-requisites already well established in the Swiss culture, such as energy-efficiency, affordable rents in co-operative and infrastructure sharing (laundry, vegetable gardens, party room, carpool, etc.). We organized more than 150 conferences and sharing evenings on the art of living together between 2013 and 2018. Our Ecopol service is now consulted by dozens of eco-project holders, each with their own sensibilities, and we have studied dozens of projects to help others develop their vision of eco-housing. We are celebrating our 25th anniversary on September 8, 2018, in our new Transition Training Center, Berber House, in the heart of the magnificent Lavaux UNESCO Heritage.

Going Street Commons'
Mission: A Portland Community, designed and built for a zero energy future.
From www.ic.org/directory/going-street-commons/:
Going Street Commons is a future development of 11 certified Passive House homes on 1.3 acres in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood. Inspired, designed and built for a Zero Energy future, GSC will serve as a model for building durable, comfortable, healthy and extremely energy efficient homes that respect people, communities, and the built and natural environment.

Goosefoot
Mission: community based farm stewardship
From www.ic.org/directory/goosefoot/:
The property where I live was purchased with the intent of creating an intentional community on a farm. The original partners and perspective partners are no longer interested in the project, so I am searching for new members. The community will own 83 acres of mostly arable land that will be rented to members and non-members with priority given to members. Originally we decided to build a new house with a shared space and private living modules. Construction has not begun yet, so any new members would have influence on the design and operation of the living arrangement. I hope to eventually convert the current house into a restaurant and/or bakery that primarily uses product grown on site. The owner of the property will pay for the construction of the new house, and members will buy into the community. Financing may be available for anyone who can't afford the initial investment.

Earth Heart Housing Cooperative
Mission: nature, people, support, friendship, respect, cooperation, environment, sharing, freedom
From www.ic.org/directory/earth-heart-housing-cooperative/:
Earth Heart Housing Co-operative is a co-housing community in a very quiet and beautiful part of rural Derbyshire, 5 miles outside Ashbourne and close to the Peak District National Park. Earth Heart owns the freehold of the Grade II listed converted farmhouse and barns. The east wing of the barns is partially converted to create a communal hall for meetings and gatherings, as well as workshop space and storage. We are as ecological as we can manage/afford, having a communal woodpellet boiler for heating, a reed bed waste-water treatment system and using a green electricity company. The surrounding 21 acres of organic land is managed primarily for nature conservation. There is a large parkland running down to Henmore Brook with a moat (an English Heritage scheduled ancient monument) and other small pastures (grazed with a local organic farmer’s sheep and cows). There is a secluded woodland with a tree circle, a community orchard and allotments with vegetables, fruit and herbs. There is a willow labyrinth and dome, a composting toilet and solar shower dome. Members of the community own 900+ year leases on the 8 individual homes and each home has private use of a small garden. We set up in 1997 around principles of natural parenting and home-education. We aim for a diverse group of people of a variety of ages, including singles, couples and families with children, with home-owning members as well as tenants and non-member lodgers. Most people are employed off site but some are based from home. We have the advantage of being able to enjoy our independent lives with privacy when we want it, whilst also living within a mutually supportive and sociable community. We have community work days and business meetings once a month and occasional ‘sharing’ meetings. Important decisions are taken by consensus and general management is carried out by land, maintenance, finance and administration teams. We have a minimum co-op work requirement for every resident with an expectation of everyone doing a fair share and we understand that nothing gets done unless we all contribute. We expect people to participate regularly in co-op meetings but they are not compulsory. We are not open to the public but offer guided walks and workshops for groups of 6 people or more. We also host and run various camps during the spring and summer and are happy to consider hosting new groups for camps. Opportunities arise from time to time to buy, rent or lodge here. If you are interested in visiting with a view to going on our waiting list, do email us for further details. There is currently three properties for sale, a 3 bedroom house £299,950, and a 4 bedroom house £350,000. For more information please email earth.heart@hotmail.co.uk or search www.rightmove.co.uk using our postcode DE61NS.

Jade Haven Permaculture Village
Mission: Our focus is to engage those who desire to bring their health back into a state of balance. We see true health as holistic-balancing the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of ourselves as well as our surroundings and environment. To fulfill our mission, we offer a variety of holistic and educational programs, classes and retreats aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of conscious living. We strive to partner with other organizations that are on the front lines of helping people navigate chronic illness or other difficult life circumstances. We are committed to bringing restoration and hope to our community and to the earth-always striving to encourage a model of sustainable living and health by example, education and living in harmony with nature.
From www.ic.org/directory/jade-haven-permaculture-village/:
Jade Haven Permaculture Village has a unique vision that will enable both a comfortable way of life for its members, as well as a place of learning and creating for its guests. We will offer a lovely retreat with all of the spa amenities for guests to enjoy while they take advantage of dynamic workshops and seminars better health and fuller living in mind. (Special courses will be offered on a regular basis, for those who suffer from chronic illness, designed to assist in the re-balancing of health.) There will also be a section of housing set aside for those who have suffered severe setbacks in their lives, and who would benefit from a temporary living arrangement in which they might learn a trade to help them along. Our community will be accepting of anyone who shares our vision. We will not discriminate against physical ability or lifestyle preferences. We believe that the contribution of community members should be something they are not just capable of doing, but something that they truly love doing. At this time, our community consists of a handful of fun-loving, empathetic, and accepting individuals of all ages and various different spiritual backgrounds. Feel free to contact us to inquire about attending a meeting or group activity.

Heartland Cohousing Community
Mission: Personal & Spiritual Growth; Celebrating Life: Supporting each other in that process
From www.ic.org/directory/heartland-cooperartive-community/:
We presently live in seperate locations, those locally gather every other Wednsday for dinner, sharing information, what we are doing then read aloud from David R Hawkins last book 'Letting Go' & discuss.

Dancing River Community LLC
Mission: Live in community to support one another in shared interests including health, music and dance, permaculture and nature study.
From www.ic.org/directory/dancing-river-community-llc/:
For nearly 25 years the River School Farm has been developing beautiful gardens and recreation amenities along the banks of the Truckee river. In the past three years Tom and Iris Stille have transferred ownership of the property to Dancing River Community LLC (DRC). They are building several new duplex homes two of which one is nearly completed. There are two more in the design and planning stage. DRC is based on permaculture principals and biodynamic practices. Our intentional community is composed of 15 home sites located on more than an acre of land along the Truckee River. Our common grounds consist of river view terraces, amphitheater, pathways and a river beach. Garden areas include fruit trees, grape vines, edible and nectar producing flowers, culinary and medicinal herbs, and vegetable garden plots. Our common house includes a dance/yoga studio, guest room, bath room with shower, entertainment and meeting room as well as shaded out door patio spaces and summer outdoor food preparation area.

The Coastal Village
Mission: The vision for our community is to work, play, celebrate, share meals, make decisions and enjoy activities together. We believe in celebrating our children and honouring our elders while supporting healthy human development through all stages of life. The culture of our pedestrian-oriented, coastal village is characterized by inclusiveness and diversity, respect for privacy, generosity of spirit, love of nature and appreciation for aesthetics. In the spirit of mutual support, our community is a place where the most reliable wealth is found in relationships, both within the community and with our neighbours.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-coastal-village/:
We are looking for land that has a good view of the water, along the BC coast in a natural setting which is relatively accessible to an urban area or town. We aim to create an inter-generational, sustainable (in all senses of the word), economical community in a village-like setting.

La rêverie du Loupier / the dreamfactory of the Loupier
Mission: La rêverie du Loupier (the DreamFactory of the Loupier) is a place where we understand that knowing oneself is the key for a peaceful way of life. We respect others and their ways of life even if we disagree with them or don't understand them (for example I'm almost vegan but I have a good friend who is a hunter). We know that we don't know THE truth, we just do our best to be truthfull. Integrity, courage and kindness are key words. We don't reject society, we just try to offer another option that tries it's best to be a bit more harmonious.
This project is born from a serie of intuitions that started to make sense with the years passing. I've built back an ancient farm next to Paris (1h15), in the beginning of Burgundy. For the moment the community is 2 cats and me (Manou). I've decided to gather a bunch of good people with the same approach to life that I have in order to create a place where it's nice to live, and where people can come to have a rest from society and eventually to heal themselves. So, for the moment I'm at the stage of meeting with people who would be interested in developping such a place. The criteria is pretty simple : - people who have done an important work about themselves, through therapy, meditation, chamanism, etc. The place will be small, maximum 3 families, so it's important that the people who will be the core of this community have a strong and clear knowledge of themselves. It's doesn't mean that we should all be Buddhas, as I'm clearly not one, but that we should have a clear understanding of how we function and how our own ways can interfere with a group. The plan for the moment is to put 3 yurts in the field and use the house and the buildings as common parts. Also, we will be able to host events like yoga retreats in the house in order to create an economical base for the community. The house has a strong economical value, but I'm open to creative solutions. I've realized that it could be a strong quality to have a multicultural group, that's why I'm connecting here. We'll have to invent everything, so it's quite an adventure to start. The house needs some little fixing before being 100% ok to host groups. Also I would love to create a dancing hall as I love contact impro dancing, but that's for the future !!!

Community Land in Alachua, Florida
Mission: See above
From www.ic.org/directory/community-land-in-alachua-florida/:
This is a perfect place for an Intentional Community to be in the Gainesville, Fl. area. We are offering our home and property to a Community looking for a unique place to be and we are open to many possibilities. We currently grow our food using Aquaponics (teach workshops) and have many garden areas, fruit trees, and expertise for a permaculture environment. Our land has been organic for the past 33 years. More dwellings are possible. This property was an ancient Timucuan campsite for 10,000 years and it is loaded with artifacts and ancient history. We could participate or not. It is waiting for a special group of people to take over. Please contact us for more information.

Humming Pine Ecovillage
Mission: We accept people of all abilities. Basically just sharing land with everyone having freedom and space to do their own thing and work together on any projects if desired.
From www.ic.org/directory/humming-pine-ecovillage/:
For people who are done with the rat race and willing to research, plan, and communicate to form a small community on shared land in the Midwest to Western part of the U.S. Permaculture is a big focus.

livinglifetogetherchurch
Mission: Meeting life's challenges through mutual help and cooperation in a community environment.
From www.ic.org/directory/livinglifetogetherchurch/:
Christians sharing acreage and resources so we can live more; affordably, healthier, and sustainably with the vision that we can help each other grow spiritually and give to the needy more generously.

kehillah b'nai yhwh
Mission: more info later
From www.ic.org/directory/kehillah-bnai-yhwh/:
more info later

Flagstaff Cohousing
Mission: Our vision for Flagstaff Cohousing is to be an intentional community that nourishes body and soul and celebrates our diversities and life experiences. We embrace living sustainably on the earth, creating a beautiful, joyful and peaceful place to live, continuing to grow, and responsibly honoring our commitment to one another. We are committed to establishing a workable balance between having private lives, doing our share for our community and reaching out to the wider community.
From www.ic.org/directory/flagstaff-cohousing/:
Multigenerational Cohousing. We are a group of committed individuals who are deeply engaged in the Flagstaff community. Our members have a wide range of professional experience and currently volunteer in areas of social consciousness and peace, science, music and the arts, sustainable gardening and biological diversity, mental health, literacy, business and community development. We are committed to addressing inequality and intolerance and we work to include families and individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.

Morganton Fellowship
Mission: Jeremiah 6:16 - "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."
From www.ic.org/directory/morganton-fellowship/:
Our names are Ryan and Siobhan Gagliardo. We are a Christian husband and wife with five young children in search of spiritual fellowship in Morganton, NC. If we had to define ourselves in denominational terms (which we are not fond of doing!) it would have to be Mennocostal Quaker, which breaks down to: “Menno” for Mennonite (Menno Simons and the Anabaptists), “Costal” for Pentecostal (Book of Acts), and Quaker (John Woolman). My wife and girls wear Mennonite dresses and my wife wears a headcovering. We both became Christians in our teenage years while attending an Assemblies of God church. We searched the Bible over the years and prayed to God for answers to life's greatest questions. It has been very hard for us to fit into most churches and to accept the many unbiblical and unnatural lifestyles and traditions that often prevail. We share family Bible readings, prayer, and singing together most evenings and Sunday mornings. We strive to raise our children to be quieter and well behaved, which has been an excruciating challenge, but well worth it thanks to God’s help. In application of our faith, we are growing more and more interested in how to live in greater harmony with the natural world that God has given us. In the past we have raised chickens, ducks, and turkeys for meat and eggs. We just recently got back into keeping twenty chickens under a tractor coop that we move around the property. We have experience with keeping a few dairy goats and have learned a lot about the value of rotational pasture grazing for meat and milk. I (Ryan) have nearly finished a complete reading of Dr. Westin A. Price’s, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. It has been a truly epic and life changing read for me that has resonated so deeply with the many reflections I have had about modern life over the years. My wife and I purchased a half acre of land in February 2017 with a small mobile home on it. It is mostly cleared land with plenty of space for gardening. Last year I took classes in the Asheville area about wild foods and medicine, which has touched upon many aspects of permaculture and sustainable living. We are heading toward foraging more for our food, which often includes fresh road killed deer and a variety of wild nuts and greens. There is also a lot of potential for fishing in local streams and lakes. With help, we could grow a lot more food on our property as well as on a field just walking distance down the road which we have permission to use. There is also a five acre bottomland plot just behind and adjoining our property which may soon become available to purchase. There is a house for sale with several acres just catty corner to our place with a large separate workshop/garage and partly finished upstairs living space. There should also be a one acre homestead for sale just two houses down from us with a three bedroom house, fruit trees, and an already cleared field where there had been a garden in the past. We don’t currently have much additional room in our two bedroom house other than a futon in the school room. Otherwise, we could park a small camper just next to the house and run a 120V power cord out to it. We could offer backyard tent/yurt/or other? space surrounded by woods. It is a quiet neighborhood on a side road which does not get much traffic. We have neighbors, but enough woods in between that we can hardly see any of them from the backyard. We are currently off-grid for water and heat. We draw water by hand from a shallow well just behind the house. We haven’t perfected doing laundry by hand, but just recently found a hand wringer that we are about to use. We are on the verge of transitioning into composting our human waste. We also have a woodstove that we use for heat and a good amount of cooking. Our goal is to also do more outdoor wood cooking in dutch ovens as well as a Green Egg grill/smoker. We are located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains just 15 min. north of South Mountain State Park in Morganton, NC. The famous city of Asheville is under an hour away, which we visit often enough. We love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing, and foraging for wild foods. My wild food class introduced me to several new friends in and around Asheville. We crave genuine loving fellowship with other believers or seekers of truth that are open to dialogue about life and faith. A mutual commitment to life growth will be essential and openness to receive the input of others into the deepest and often most personal and touchy areas of our lives. We try to be as Spirit-led and sensitive as possible, but real communal life will show us our truest selves very quickly. Our commitment is to utilize that experience to grow and allow God to refine and mature us in every way necessary. I have dropped my normal factory (glassblowing) work hours to allow me to take care of home projects and eventually discover a more earth and family-oriented source of income. I have a few ideas that I am prayerfully exploring. Je parle aussi assez bien francais et donc les francophones sont les bienvenus! J'ai voyage dans plusiers regions de la France et aussi un peu en Cote d'Ivoire. Ce sont des pays et une langue qui me manque beaucoup. Hablo tambien bastante espanol. Yo vivi algunos meses en Costa Rica y viaje a Nicaragua, Cuba, Guatemala, y Puerto Rico. May the Lord richly bless and lead you as you consider sharing fellowship with us!

Community forming in Middle Tennessee
Mission: Provide a haven for individuals or families centered on personal transformation, communication, sustainability, sharing, and connection.
From www.ic.org/directory/community-forming-in-middle-tennessee/:
Our focus is to provide a judgment-free haven for individuals or families centered on personal transformation, communication, sustainability, sharing, and connection. We are committed to the ideas of shared labor and resources, inclusion, open-mindedness, non-judgment, acceptance, personal freedom, support, and simple living. We aspire for a small homestead inspired community built on principles of sustainability. We will attempt to create a home that lives in harmony with the environment, protects native plants and animals, and does not use resources faster than we can replenish them. Our community will be integrated with the land, and we will source our materials for building mainly on-site. We will have our own water supply (fresh water spring) and work towards being completely self-sufficient (growing food, raising animals, water collection, solar power, and composting toilets). We believe in non-violent communication, compassion and radical honesty. Our goal is to contribute to a positive transformation of the world through open and honest communication. We believe in Anarchy, however, each Member will be held to their own Personal Responsibility. This means: committing to shared labor, attending community meetings, accepting the consequences of your actions, and resolving and amending whatever harm your actions might cause. We will participate in circle processes, regular meetings, and practice positive conflict resolution methods. We are accepting of a wide range of alternative lifestyles, and are seeking Members who are open-minded, non-judgmental and accepting of other’s beliefs and choices and are looking for others who would like to join together to form an Intentional Community Currently, we are 29/F, 31/M, 22/F NOTE: We are still in the process of purchasing the land. We intend to launch in June 2018. We are working on building a website with an application for Residency.

The Wild Cooperative
Mission: We are a community cultivating cooperative and facilitating relationship with nature and each other and share the knowledge of our living experiences. We are creating a sustainable polycultural forest garden with an emphasis on healthy soil forming, building energy efficient natural structures, regenerating and stewarding environmentally damaged areas and protecting wild habitats. This natural earth-friendly ecosystem energizes people on all levels and allows for personal and group endeavors, as well as shares and returns the surplus of energy and knowledge. We are sharing our experiences and knowledge in areas such as seeds, nursery plants, whole nutrient-dense plant-based foods, medicinal and culinary herbs and mushrooms, efficient heating sources and natural structures, ecological land and soil food web design consulting, and education.
From www.ic.org/directory/the-wild-cooperative/:
The Wild Cooperative is an education and demonstration site in Western Colorado. In the spirit of biocentrism and collaboration, this site is offering creative space for workshops, activism, and community-building. Our vision is to be surrounded by energy efficient homes, perennial food forest gardens, healthy soils and clean reliable water. Just as we design this resilient system on the ground we nurture similarly supportive social, economic, cultural, and educational guilds.

Red Earth Ecovillage
Mission: VISION: Living together in community, creating a sustainable cooperative culture, and acting as stewards of our land to benefit future generations. MISSION: To create and serve as an example of a thriving eco-village, which allows and encourages its members to live sustainably, to practice the work of personal growth and cooperative living.
From www.ic.org/directory/red-earth-ecovillage/:
Red Earth Ecovillage is an intentional community located in Lyons, Colorado. Our community is based on shared values of downsizing; sharing resources; creating cooperative culture; sustainable living practices; permaculture; and innovating ways of growing food. We are currently working on building a tiny home village and a farm on a beautiful 45-acre piece of land.

Unique Community Name Number 5
Mission: Sharing and Caring. Each one, Teach One. Not relying on systems of oppression. Being self reliant. Having FUN!, .....no for real though, life should be fun. Hard work can be FUN!
From www.ic.org/directory/unique-community-name-number-5/:
I purchased 40 acres in a rural valley, 4 miles from the shores of Lake Superior. I helped restart a coop house in Madison, WI. That inspired me to want to eventually live in an intentional community in the country side. No masters, no leaders, but sharing and caring. Creating different systems to slowly detach from the "dominat" culture systems most are raised to rely on. For now, Spring 2018, it is a mostly "raw" piece of land. Although it has been a farm off and on for 100 years. Amenities include, a 40ft by 60ft cinder block garage, some animal pens, a driveway, grid electricity, a working well, and 15+ acres of open land, with a slight slope. Several "old timers" in the area say it is a sweet parcel, and I agree. There is also a small creek that runs year round through the southern part of the land. The southern and western boundaries are public land. What the owned acres may lack in old big trees, are in the vast, surrounding public forest. Those trees, County owned, connect to State land, that in turn connect to National forest. Trees for days! Some currants, hazelnuts, and chestnuts were planted last year, 2017. There is also a thriving grape vine, a few black berry patches, and several apple trees sprinkled around. For now, I am making the payments, getting the garden area going, and growing. I would like to share it with like minded people. DIY and DIF. I love traditional, primitive skills. You know, one people did with their hands and minds before the computer space phone came about. Doing things with friends and loved ones I find to be better then hiring someone to do it for you. Push your comfort, and you can gain comfort. Permaculture possibilities are abound, due to the slight and sever slopes the land has. Potential potential potential. Organic standards are a pretty good idea. Following the Iroquois standard of 7 generations seems like a good idea too.

TierraMar Intentional Community
Mission: To establish a model of sustainable living via alternative building practices, integrating methods of income generating businesses that protect and contribute to the local environment, while encouraging tourism that is in harmony with the natural biodiversity and its protection. The intention of this model is to show the viability of sustainable residential development, growing businesses, allowing tourism, while integrating/maintaining the current natural way of life within the environment, and to encourage other communities to copy the model everywhere.
From www.ic.org/directory/tierramar-intentional-community/:
TierraMar is a Residential Intentional Community Project, on Pristine Land Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Mexico. Sustainable and ecological design of housing in which homes create minimum pollution in construction; use local materials; and incorporate energy, water and waste systems which integrate the home and community into natural cycles avoiding waste. Sustainable Living in Mexico at its best! OK. Let's Face it. Time is Moving On. It is. Faster and faster it seems... Or is it? Perhaps it's just the lifestyle that makes it seem as if it's moving faster. Living in the moment helps slow down time and allows us to enjoy the journey... What if we redirected our energy and started giving ourselves the joy and peace we truly deserve. How? Buy your little piece of paradise and live among like-minded individuals who care about mother earth, loving and supportive locals, clean air, clean waters, abundant fruit, burgeoning sustainabley-minded projects. Come Join Me. Create a New Life for Your Self and Have Some Fun While You're At It! 1/4 Acre Lots (+/-) on hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Breath-taking views from $25,298usd. 10% down, and 2-yr term.

Solis Community
Mission: We are heavily focused on environmental impact and self sufficiency. We strive as a community to develop and use sustainable technology and self contained systems for all applications. We have a strong focus on teamwork, consent and non-violent negotiations. We acknowledge and accept all genders and forms of gender expression and sexuality.
From www.ic.org/directory/solis-community/:
Solis Community is a young, forming community comprising of 3 adults in their 30s and 1 child, renting a 4 bedroom house on 6 acres on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia. Our goal is to rehabilitate the property which has been heavily farmed and turn it into a permaculture food forest to feed the community. We also have the opportunity to build tiny houses, yurts and tepees and park caravans and campers. We intend to set up external kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities but those facilities are already available in the house so clean up and planting are the current priorities. We also intend to fund solar power, water collection systems and a bore pump. There are 2 rooms still empty in the house and a number of suitable places to park or build a tiny home.

Bloomington Cohousing Community
Mission: Building intentional community in Bloomington, IN
From www.ic.org/directory/bloomington-cohousing-community/:
We are just finishing the approval process and will break ground on houses this fall. Please reach out if you have interest in joining our community!

Sentient Meat
Mission: Sentient Meat is a non-profit organization registered in Ohio that represents a collective of artist across all disciplines. Our mission is to foster growth for communities and artists through creative partnership, performance, and education.
From www.ic.org/directory/sentient-meat/:
Our organization is centered around the idea that people work better together, and that artists work better when we’re not denied access to valuable, necessary resources that we need to subsist. Supporting art supports the community in ways that are real and tangible, and when art is treated as the important work that it is, the benefits reach far beyond the individuals creating it. In a society where art and artists are often devalued and social safety nets are heavily restricted and even more heavily stigmatized, it’s important to organize and create the resources we need to support each other and let communal effort prevail. We aid in this process by driving programs for artist residency and easy access to necessary tools for development and creation: opportunities for education and collaboration, space for working and presenting, and more. It’s a vast, cold, uncaring world out there. But as sci-fi fan writer Arthur D. Hiavaty once said, the whole point of society is that it’s supposed to be less unforgiving than nature. We have the ability to be more and to make it better by accepting each other and letting communal effort prevail. That’s where we come in.

Springlen
Mission: Our group is a mixed-age community of five houses wishing to create and maintain connections with our neighbors while remaining connected to our wider community and world.
From www.ic.org/directory/springlen/:
Springlen is a five-house community that came together in the 80s and has been together ever since. We're organized in a woodsy space right in downtown Chapel Hill, and still have a few original members, as well as some younger families and renters. We have a potluck dinner together once a week, and periodic work days to clear leaves and keep the common space safe. All the land is co-owned by the community, and we each have rights of access over all of it. It's really a lovely place, and so unique to be so close to downtown, with its arts, culture, food, and public transportation.

Feun Foo Permaculture & Rewilding Krabi
Mission: Our mission is to become fully autonomous and develop a regenerative way of living. We do that mainly through practicing permaculture, but include elements of rewilding and primitivist philosophy and spirituality.
From www.ic.org/directory/feun-foo-permaculture-rewilding-krabi/:
‘Feun Foo’ (ฟื้นฟู; pronounced fern foo) is Thai and means ‘restore’, ‘rehabilitate‘ or ‘revive’, and that’s how we see ourselves: We restore Nature to original beauty by converting a palm oil plantation into a food jungle. We revive an ancient, long forgotten way of life, so that it may lead us into a better, not only sustainable, but regenerative future. We provide one of many paths to live a happy and healthy life in harmony with Nature.

London Cohousing Initiative
Mission: Draft: To establish a multi-generational co-housing community within the City of London, Ontario. To the best of our ability it will be created in a way that benefits our members, respects the greater community around us and minimizes our impact on the Earth.
From www.ic.org/directory/london-cohousing-initiative/:
Newly formed group, actively working towards creating/building a multi-generational cohousing community in London, Ontario

Green Country Cohousing
Mission: Our goal is to intentionally create Tulsa's first cohousing community as a community in which we can live, work, laugh, and grow together. Our focus is proactive adults.
From www.ic.org/directory/green-country-cohousing/:
We are a group of friendly, engaged and proactive adults who are committed to creating Tulsa’s first cohousing community - a vibrant neighborhood where neighbors know and care about one another. We value connection and sustainability, acceptance and diversity, health and wellness, and fun and support. We hope you will join us!

Strowler Enterprises
Mission: Recreational public space for special events. We are also a proving ground for developing eco-friendly technology and innovative construction. Both residential and guest facilities will be ADA-compliant.
From www.ic.org/directory/strowler-enterprises/:
The property draws its primary supporting revenue from hosting large crowd events such as festival camping, equestrians, SCA & LARPing, veteran's retreats, spiritual gatherings, weddings, theatrical/music shows, and sex-positive groups. Cabins designed for alter-abled access will be a prominent and unique feature. On-site stables, adirondack platforms, and permanent biffies with running water and showers are planned campsite amenities. A small (200-300 seating) amphitheater performance stage is planned for shows. Premium cabins and tree-houses based on custom fantasy and sci-fi designs will draw additional tourism. As resident owners, we are responsible for maintaining guest facilities. We will keep livestock and a garden to supplement our food. At first, it will be neccesary for members to keep their outside employment. Combined with the initial revenue, building up the infrastructure will happen rapidly. As we become less dependent on outside income, the event space will generate all supporting revenue, to make profit-sharing possible. Our business model is designed to become self-supporting within five years.

Feuerstatt
Mission: To create true sustainability by balancing practicality with creativity, and community with connection.
From www.ic.org/directory/feuerstatt/:
Feuerstatt in German means “fireplace”. This indeed is a beautiful representation of everything we hope to embody on our homestead. The idea of a fireplace brings about ideas of the home and hearth; representative of the warmth and love needed to "fuel" a family. We have always dreamed of finding our true home so that we could bring our children up in the most ideal environment.

Common Ground Community Knoxville TN
Mission: Vibrant living in the Third Act of life. Our mission statement is under development as future residents collaborate through Summer, 2018.
From www.ic.org/directory/common-ground-community-knoxville-tn/:
Begun in April, 2016 as a 'good idea' by a small group who'd not yet heard of "cohousing," Common Ground formally launched in January, 2017. In May, 2017 two of our group attended the National Cohousing Conference in Nashville, including one spending a day with Chuck Durrett and the developers of Quimper Village. Now, after a hiatus of a few months later that year, we are moving ahead with an ambitious time line. Common Ground Community announces the opportunity to become a member of the first UU [Unitarian Universalist-founded] senior cohousing project in America outside CA (hat tip to Glacier Circle). A 22-acre parcel is currently under contract in northeast Knoxville, TN in a beautiful natural hillside setting less than 15 minutes to downtown and views of the Smokies. This kind of intentional neighborhood is one of the best choices for those concerned about loneliness, isolation, and the challenges of aging (with nod to Dr. Bill Thomas and appreciation of Dr. Atul Gawande's "Being Mortal" perspective). We are using a successfully tested senior cohousing model, that of Elderspirit (Abingdon, VA), which permits individuals to have an ideal balance of private space and mutual support and connection in community. Quimper Village in WA has also been an inspiration, and our friends in Germantown Commons (TN's first cohousing community) have been terrific allies. Common Ground is incorporating universal design and other features to support intentional, mindful community development and cooperative living.

Boogaloo
Mission: This will come with collaboration!
From www.ic.org/directory/electric-boogaloo/:
In the researching/organizing part of an ambitious endeavor of starting a housing coop! Hoping to reach some awesome folks who'd be interested in collaborating with me because all projects are done better together! Number of folks that could be intrinsically involved will depend on the property, but right now, I'm putting out feelers for a founding group of 3-4 folks that have some money they'd like to invest in a dreamy space! I am deeply in love with community and I want to make a little community with you! Some ideas I have for the space: Non-profit driven Music venue Community space Workshop/meet-up space Cafe/bar Garden Flowers Local market

Blue Hill Eco Community Land Trust
Mission: Mission: Cultivating Food, Art and Community Vision: Restoring balance to life on planet earth by working together for the good of the whole and celebrating that there is more than one right way!
From www.ic.org/directory/blue-hill-eco-community-land-trust/:
We are in the early stages of cocreating a eco community land trust in the small seaside community of Blue Hill, located about 45 minutes from Acadia National Park in Downeast Maine. We created the Farming Artists LLC to acquire access to a 133 acre farm property that had been in one family for 5 generations. The LLC currently holds the land in a 4 year agriculture lease with option to purchase agreement. We have drafted extensive operating agreements and in intend to share the land in perpetuity among 9 family homesteads of 2 acres each. We also intend to lease to several resident owned businesses both independently and cooperatively structured. Our core values are centered upon learning to live in right relationship with the natural world and with other human beings.

Baltimore Senior Cohousing
Mission: We are motivated by the following convictions: That community is a critically important value in our lives, particularly as we contemplate the aging process That envrionmental sustainability should guide all of us in our decisions about how to design the ideal space in which to live That the practice of coming together to design and build a co-housing community is an endeavor worthy of our skills and energies
From www.ic.org/directory/baltimore-senior-cohousing/:
This will be the first cohousing community in the Baltimore area. We welcome folks of different races, religions, gender identification or sexual preference, or income level. We do identify as a Senior community, and although we are prepared to be flexible about age under a variety of circumstances, prospective members should understand that our mission is primarily focused on the needs of seniors.

God is true love
Mission: Serve God continuously
From www.ic.org/directory/god-is-true-love/:
Hello to everyone interested in true love and wisdom that comes only from God. We are a spiritual community that follows the true translation of the bible. We don't have any religion, we just follow the right path that God wants for His creatures. We believe in predestination and universal salvation. We wait for the coming of God and His right judgment. Until that time we live a simple life in nature, doing what God intends for us to do, farming and eating what we are producing. We don't have insurance of any kind, because we believe that only God is our insurance in everything. We don't need any insurance from people. Our future is in the hands of God, like bible says. It's a sin and a big blasphemy to God to say that we believe in Him but we go to men and ask from them insurance for the future. In consequence we don't work for men because the insurance is obligatory. We work our land given to us by God. He is merciful with us and gives us rain and we have what to eat. In this country the insurance for house is not obligatory, and the taxes for land and house are still low. This area where we live is peaceful because God protects us. It is written that if we serve Him we will have everything we need in order to survive here and be happy. I suppose many have such a dream and we can say it is possible, but only with God. We expect to hear from brothers and sisters interested in this way of living. You are welcome.

Kinney Korner
Mission: To live as simplisticly, and naturally as possible. To give back to earth as much as it gives.
From www.ic.org/directory/kinney-korner/:
We are looking for fellow nature lovers to join our 20 acres of very rustic, and beautiful land. There is no water on the land, we have to go to sierra blanca to get it. We have a few five gallon containers we fill every few days. We have a composting toilet, a propane travel stove, a solar oven, and a fire pit. We plan to get solar panels for electric. Its a great location for solar power or wind. We are locatd in a beautiful mountain view and are 13 miles from the mexican border. Plan to have a small green house. Want to eventually have a water source in the future. We dont want to do this alone. We are looking for people who want to live eco-friendly. We hope to find people to add ideas and help us build and grow. We dont want to share income, we just want to have people who would like to share our land and have their own dwellings and share the fruit from the land. Would eventually like to have bee boxes for honey. Plan to build cobb houses when we have a vehicle large enough for a 300 gallon water container. We hust want to share our land with other like minded people. We are very friendly and down to earth people. We are accepting and non-judgmental. We are more spiritual than religious. Sean and i are married with no children, two fixed male black cats, four zebra finches, and we live in a shed on land. We are late 20s early 30s.we hope to have some goats and chickens in the future.

Purple Desert Intentional Community
Mission: * To be a safe haven for LGTBQ individuals, with a strong emphasis on trans rights. * To be a carbon negative establishment. * To be a tiny experiment in socialist society.
From www.ic.org/directory/purple-desert-intentional-community/:
We are a small group of LGTBQ individuals interested in purchasing several acres of desert land and building a small ecovillage with primarily LGTBQ members.

La Querencia San Diego
Mission: We are working together as a pseudo-family to evolve our own interpersonal skills and co-create more healthier, ecologically-rooted ways of living.
From www.ic.org/directory/la-querencia-san-diego/:
La Querencia Collective and Co-Housing Community was formed in 2013 near downtown San Diego, California. We are working together as a pseudo-family to evolve our own interpersonal skills and co-create more healthier, ecologically-rooted ways of living. We value honesty, accountability, mutualism, connection to the earth, non-consumerism, creativity, fun, alternative economics, and simplicity. Other goals include being a space that is empowering, a source for our own personal development and a reprieve from larger structural oppression, a resource for mutual aid, a life close to the land, a place lush with plants and food with supportive, generous residents to share burdens and multiply joys. Our community is on a third acre of land with 4 units, set up as private rooms and shared-use common areas outside the houses and in the kitchen, baths and living rooms within the houses. There is also a garden space, bicycle space, tools and multi-purpose workshop, a deck, fire pit, entertaining space, outdoor kitchen, float tank, outdoor shower (coming soon) plus other leisure and sustainability features. We, like many worldwide, are trying to figure out how to have different relationships with each other and the world. We sense the urgency and couldn’t wait any longer to start working towards living the dream! Some other values current members hold and want to embody and see in other members and are community are: Courtesy and respect of others Flexibility Honesty Accountability and responsibility Mutual Aid/Collectivism Ecologically-conscious, connected and healthy living Simplicity/Non-consumerism/DIY or creation/crafting Creativity Fun and Pleasure (anti-burnout support) Alternative economics and living Commitment to community organization and being good neighbors

Prairie Hill/ Iowa city Cohousing
Mission: Iowa City Cohousing is committed to these values: Multigenerational membership, social and economic diversity, community and privacy, green buildings with small carbon footprints, sustainability, shared resources, emphasis on alternative transportation and ecological land use.
From www.ic.org/directory/prairie-hill-iowa-city-cohousing/:
Prairie Hill Cohousing/ Iowa City Cohousing is a community of 36 green homes on an 8-acre site within a mile of the University of Iowa and downtown Iowa City, Iowa. The first members moved into their homes, and the Common House, including four studio apartments, has been completed in May 2018. About half the homes have been spoken for, and we welcome new members of all ages. We are especially interested in welcoming families with school-age children. Half of our site will be devoted to gardens, orchards and prairie. We will manage our property according to permaculture principles with small kitchen gardens near the homes and larger vegetable gardens and fruit trees clustered some distance from the homes. We are committed to managing stormwater on our land and have built a bioswale and detention basin to hold water on our site to keep it out of the city storm sewer which leads ultimately to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Prairie Hill homes range in size from 515-square foot studio apartments to 1600-square foot two-story, four-bedroom duplexes. Other home sizes are 800-, 950-, and 1200 square feet with one or two bedrooms. The buildings are all-electric and super-insulated, and they have been sited to accommodate solar panels on their roofs. (Our architect jokes that they can be heated with a hair dryer.) Every home has at least one bathroom, a kitchen and connections for laundry appliances. The Common House has a large community kitchen and dining room for regular shared meals, a coffee nook, small living room, activity room, kids’ room, two guest rooms, and a laundry. An elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and close-in handicapped parking make the Common House accessible to people with mobility limitations. Many of the homes are visitable or livable by people who use wheelchairs. Iowa City is a cosmopolitan community of 70,000 highly rated on many lists of livable communities. It is within comfortable driving distance of Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St Louis and just 20 miles from a regional airport serving several major airlines. As home to the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and International Writing Program, independent bookstores, and many notable writers and poets, Iowa City was the first UNESCO City of Literature in the United States. The University of Iowa offers Big 10 sports and many cultural events in a performing arts center, theater, and a new music facility.

Osagewood Ecovillage
Mission: Osagewood aspires to become a vital intentional eco-community in central Oklahoma. Our focus is on Tiny Houses, Intentional Communities, including models such as Ecovillages, Cohousing / Housing Cooperatives, and the larger cooperative movement, including all kinds of cooperative and collective organizations.
From www.ic.org/directory/osagewood-ecovillage/:
We are located in Stella, Oklahoma — between Oklahoma City, Norman and Shawnee, in the Greater OKC Metro Area. Also conveniently located between Shawnee Twin Lakes, Lake Thunderbird, Wes Watkins Lake and Stanley Draper Lake to our west. Our land is sited on 10-15 acres of gentle slopes among the natural beauty of a forest garden filled with abundant wildlife. Land is currently held in a private trust (we own title to the property), and will be made available to the forming community (or individual members) as needed. Osagewood is forming as an ecologically sustainable and socially-responsible community of Tiny Houses. It will be a community of creative, open-minded individuals working together to co-create in an open egalitarian forum, and reaching decisions by consensus.

Prairie Song Farms
Mission: The Holistic Goal - Vision and Mission revised and updated Spring 2013 The holistic goal contains four primary sections: Statement of Purpose, Quality of Life, Forms of Production, and Future Resource Base. Each section builds on the next, and descriptions of each section are given briefly next to each heading title. Statement of Purpose - The overarching mission To build a resilient community that provides opportunities for people to learn how to live in harmony with each other and the cosmos. “Quality of Life, forms of production, and future resource base goals have to be combined into one comprehensive, holistic goal. Otherwise decisions could be made in support of one aspect, while damaging another.” from Holistic Management Quality of Life - A description of how we want our life to be, in the context of the farm, based on what we most value Life at the farm is latent with an underlying peace and fosters harmony in diversity. We live together honestly, passionately, and creatively in community. Our work is inspired by our individual passions, yet contributes toward a shared purpose. We want to develop an infrastructure and landscape that generates long-term food self-sufficiency, energy and water independence, and economic abundance; this involves commitment to necessary systems of organization to maintain what is developed, revising systems as needed to respond to changing conditions and new information. We want to share the lessons and opportunities from the farm to the community of Fairfield and beyond. And we want to help build a place where future generations can grow up naturally, comfortably and without fear. Forms of Production - What we have to produce to fulfill the purpose of Prairie Song Farms and create the qualities of life that we desire Community celebrations and activities that foster community spirit An environment that is open to art, music, dancing, social gatherings, and other aspects of life that generally promote richness, creativity and fun Comfortable, functional, and energy efficient dwellings Renewable energy for electrical needs, and load calculations for existing structures Plants for food and medicine, and care taking guidelines to support their growth and use Food processing and storage space Systems of organization that support orderliness and maintenance of community spaces and equipment Community kitchen use Living room and porch use Tools use Trash and recycling protocol Greenhouse use Methods of communication to help us harmonize our activities, including systems of accountability for project planning/implementation/maintenance
From www.ic.org/directory/prairie-song-farms/:
Where We Started The idea of Prairie Song Farms is that Sustainable Living Students from the University can come to apply on site “hands-on” knowledge that they learn in the classroom, while at the same time establishing a perennial, self supporting system of energy, infrastructure, polyculture, education, and community. When we first began in 2009 we planted a garden, and began making the old farm home liveable. That spring and summer consisted of painting, re-flooring, putting in a septic system, installing a sump-pump in the floor of the basement in the farmhouse, planting trees, sealing the roof of the farmhouse, fixing the gutters, cleaning out the attic and sealing off the front porch to make the place livable, along with getting to know the land with everything we did. In the Fall of 2010 we had an incredible momentum returning to Prairie Song Farm from California in a ‘69 International school bus with seven college students. We kept the momentum going by the building of a StrawBale cottage inspired and funded by our newest member of the team, Jeremiah. We built the cottage in a month, and simultaneously started on the renovation of the south barn/storage shed which is now a home with attached greenhouse and water catchment unit. The 2012-2013 year saw a changing scene at the farm, with the 2010 crew graduating and leaving the farm, and a new group gradually emerging. Some of the babies left, some new babies moved in. In the spring of 2013 a permaculture design plan was made by James for his senior project, and Rick Valley -an experienced permaculturist from Oregon- came for a 2 days to consult the farm on its permaculture design and long-term vision. The farm also got a partial grant to build a greenhouse. The greenhouse is now up - completed over the summer 2013, and more activity will ensue based on the people at the farm from here on out. The permaculture design plan is in a binder at the farm in hard copy, as well as online shared with the group on google drive. In December 2013 we experienced a fire in the top floor of the farmhouse.Quick thinking by Victor Orne and help from all members (we were having a farm meeting downstairs when the fire started) plus quick response from the Fairfield Fire Department saved the building. The fire was the impetus to do the long-considered renovations to the old place. The entire top story was removed and replaced with a Victor Orne designed and implemented simpler and taller roof. The building’s electrical system was upgraded, heating vents were reconfigured and improved, and the outside foundation was insulated. As of 2015, a new metal roof is in place, the South steps have been rebuilt, foam insulation has been added, the West porch is now a heated bedroom, the East deck has been re-roofed, drywall and painting are done. It’s a much more expansive interior on both floors. In October 2013 Jeffrey & Linda began building their future home out in the Northwest hay field. Fall, 2017 the house is now complete. June 2014. Several PSF members graduated and launched themselves into the world. We miss them dearly and look forward to their return visits.natives to meet our water, food, shelter, and energy needs. Ultimately propelling the shift of the paradigm of scarcity into one of absolute abundance.”

Tribe of the Phoenix
Mission: The idea is to return to our home and rightful place among the living world and community of Mother Nature. Leaving behind every thing that hinders this aim. We are much more than this bag of muscles and bones. Get in touch to learn more.
From www.ic.org/directory/tribe-of-the-multi-colored-phoenix/:
This community is a place for people to be real. A place to rediscover what the essence of being human is. We hold all life to be sacred and non-violence does not mean we just treat other humans well, but ALL other mammals, reptiles, fowl, and fish. We are vegetarian and/or vegan and do not KILL ANY other animal for food. It is time we acknowledge the capacity to love and communicate that resides in other living creatures. It is also time we begin to reassume our lost, forgotten place in the circle of life as the species to bring understanding, harmony, peace, and love to all of Creation. As such, our guidance comes from the Spirit of Love and Truth and Mother Nature. We do not discriminate against, race, age, gender, sexual preferences, etc. As a part of this community, members leave their religious, cultural predispositions, and traditions where they belong.... in the old, decaying fiction humanity as been tricked into living for millenia.

Cristo Morpho
Mission: We are a spiritual and sustainable community. We have been offering a volunteer program for 5 years during the winter season. Seeking to connect with like minded people or an established community seeking a location for a year round eco-village. This passage has been somewhat prophetic for us.... “I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in my house.(hired local workers and volunteers) I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. (Locals in Buena Vista raise cows, pigs and goats and chickens) I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem as well—the delights of a man’s heart.” (Ecclesiastes 2:4-8 New International Version)
From www.ic.org/directory/cristo-morpho/:
Being a part of Cristo Morpho Community is invigorating. It’s a safe place to express your feelings. Every action, no matter how small, is important. A web of beautiful connections between people happens once you start to serve and live among our community with an open heart. When our community gathers together, we eat, pray, dance, and make glorious music. When together, we provide love and support for each other. We sit close enough to reach out and touch one another. We listen with open hearts as we share the intimate parts of our lives. When problems unfold or decisions must be made, we pray about it. We find a clear consensus among the community before any decision is carried out. We are currently categorized as a seasonal community. We gather primarily from November to May. We have several volunteers and visitors who are the foundation for the Cristo Morpho Community. Cristo Morpho is a Vermont based mutual-benefit non-profit, which means it was created to serve our members. The programs that Cristo Morpho offers are non-denominational. Within Cristo Morpho Community we accept you as you are, regardless of your beliefs, physical attributes or emotional state. Our position is to respect other religions, cultures, and traditions. Many of our visitors and volunteers have faith in Jesus. As a spiritual community, we actively participate in other spiritual pursuits such as yoga and fitness classes, indigenous traditions, non-violent communication, and share circles. We live as a sustainable community. We grow our own food, have gravity-fed water, compost, and recycle. History of purchase.... In 2005, the funder purchased nearly 100 acres of land with a three-bedroom home in Buena Vista, which is on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. This land is designated as the future site for our sustainable spiritual community. We are the stewards of this beautiful, rainforest land with a 40-foot waterfall, and the famous translucent, blue morpho butterfly is frequently seen fluttering above the three brooks. In the morning, I wake up to the howler monkeys, and at dusk the parrots squawk and toucans soar from the treetops. Founder... Randolph C. Phelps is a native Vermonter and a resident of Costa Rica. He is the founder of the Vermont non-profit, Cristo Morpho, which established a sustainable, spiritual community located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, called The Cristo Morpho Community. During winters, he directs the Cristo Morpho Volunteer Program. This is a Christ-based program that focuses on immersion into the community through individual service projects, and fostering spiritual growth. In 2006, he purchased nearly 100 acres in Costa Rica, which includes a forty-foot waterfall, in the canopy rainforest region of Buena Vista. For ten years he was a regular volunteer during summer months at various spiritual communities in upstate New York. He served in the wellness center at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck and assisted with mountain retreats at The Abode of the Message in New Lebanon. Randy is a certified yoga therapist, specializing in chronic conditions and restorative postures. He is an Integral yoga teacher and a regular volunteer at Satchidananda Ashram (Yogaville) in Buckingham, Virginia. I wrote two books which are on our website: Swan Song & the Cosmic Guru as an enjoyable way to invite people who resonate with my story, to become a part of our sustainable, spiritual community.

Concorde CoHousing
Mission: Concorde members share these 5 values COMMUNITY: Balance individual and communal needs HARMONY: Encourage cooperation, respect, plain speaking INCLUSIVENESS: Include people of all ages, background SUSTAINABILITY: In society, finances and our environment JOYFULNESS: Encouraging play, art, life, laughter, support
From www.ic.org/directory/concorde-cohousing/:
A multigenerational cohousing community in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that is inclusive and supportive where everyone knows your name. For more information please download our 1 page brochure on http://www.cohousing.ca/communities/on/concorde-cohousing/. You can also contact us by email to info@concordecohousing.ca or by phone/text Mary Huang at 613 294-4430 and Anne Rogal at 902 302-3148

Whatevers Clever
Mission: To enjoy all that remote Alaska has to offer while still being just connected enough to the grid that we can participate in urban life when necessary.
From www.ic.org/directory/whatevers-clever/:
I would like to organize an intentional sustainable community. I've been doing research for years in sustainable communities and I know so many people that just don't want to have to work 40 hours a week to move ahead. The technology required for completely self sufficient low cost living has moved leaps and bounds in the last few years with things like inexpensive and reliable solar panels and battery banks and integrated bio-system aquaponics etc etc. It won't be difficult or expensive to build a complex of tiny home cabins on a large tract of land just far enough outside of a city so that a group of people could live together with a very low work input and very low cost. They could share a small condo in town with bunk beds for the 3 days or so a week they would each need to work in order to support their lives. Some could exist entirely though remote internet work or retirement income. I can design and build the entire infrastructure of the community and help maintain it. It's only a matter of finding the right 10 or 20 people. This is the initial stage of finding and organizing these people. Farming will be done on the property in the summer and shared hunting and fishing trips. A large greenhouse will be constructed that is productive even in the dead of winter. Anyone who wants to live off grid but doesn't have the entire spectrum of skills alone. It could be artists, woodsman, retired folks, people on disability that can still do simple chores around the greenhouse, pretty much anyone that wants to have a small inclusive community well outside of the over regulated cities. No one says that this will be incredibly easy. It will be a combination of the skills and abilities of the people who choose to participate and the financial and other resources that they bring to the project. With the right people and skills and financing yes it could actually be easy. I'm looking for more of a remote community that isn't ritzy but has all of the creature comforts. There are methods to incorporate among a group of people that prevent every legal issue that you might be concerned about and have been used successfully over and over. You would get a legally enforceable fair share and no one can take your personal portion of the project. You could sell out at any time and the other members would have first right of refusal. Condominium and town home complexes are organized this way. One of the central needs is to find an area or areas where the typical permitting issues simply don't exist. In the unincorporated boroughs of Alaska, you don't need permits for almost anything... Nearly anything goes and there are plenty of other places like this in the United States... There are already several of these communities in Alaska and others are popping up. Ideally I would like 2 locations. One in Alaska and one on the Big Island in Hawaii. People could stay in either location as their health and the weather dictates.

Brooksville cohousing
Mission: We would strive to live together in unity and share resources whenever possible but also try to maintain individualism.
From www.ic.org/directory/brooksville-cohousing/:
We are interested in the concept of cohousing. We are also very interested in the idea of smaller housing or tiny housing but am flexible on those ideas. We would like to have a variety of individuals from older individuals to couples to families to foreign exchange students. Have not yet decided on the location or size of the community but we are located near Brooksville at this moment. Please contact us with any questions we would love to get together with you and discuss your ideas as well and what we could do to move forward.

Beltane Hill Village
Mission: Creating a cohesive village life of sustainable, practical, innovative ways; improving all our relations --to neighbors, nature, and our own spiritual growth.
From www.ic.org/directory/beltane-hill-village/:
Beltane Hill has an integrated relationship with AzureGreen –a business employing 25 people; along with a community center hosting meals and events –Blossom-Center Middlefield. It has a 27 year relationship with the people and land of the tiny, self-governing town of Middlefield –its forest and fields, and 22 people per square mile. Four of the Co-founders bring a Wiccan / Nature-Spirituality perspective, including its belief that everyone has their own spiritual path. We strive for a balance of independence and collaboration, tailored to individual tastes and skill. We pursue living lightly on earth, and want active participants in local governance and decision-making. We seek inspirational practices that support the flourishing of spirit. In 2008, 125 people gathered for the ground-blessing ritual prior to constructing our 8,000+ sf of common house / community center space. For the past 3 years, every Tuesday at 5:30pm 80 or more people gather for community dinners. These dinners make an excellent time to visit and get a feel for the larger community and its affinity sub-sets. There is land available adjoining the common house, and further away, as well as single-family homes for sale in the neighborhood. Prospective members interested in only room(s) in an existing house would need to meet with existing householders to see if there is compatibility. Design of new homes would rest with its future residents, and not be planned by the community as a whole.

Living Tree Cohousing
Mission: We are a multigenerational, ecologically oriented initiative dedicated to Redefining Community, Regenerating Land and Revitalizing Culture through our transformational enrichment programs.
From www.ic.org/directory/living-tree-cohousing/:
The residential cohousing community is the heart of Living Tree Alliance. Our approved plan is for seven residences, a common house and workshop on three of our 91acres of land. The village design is compact, accessible and ecologically oriented, balancing the dynamics of community engagement with the needs for personal space. The building design and construction is aesthetically inspiring, ecologically responsible and crafted with the help of skilled local tradesfolk. Our residential culture is oriented towards the observance of Jewish traditions, rituals and cycles while maintaining a spiritually inclusive consciousness

Briarwood Haven
Mission: To sustain a healing environment and cultivate learning through expirence and creativity.
From www.ic.org/directory/briarwood-haven/:
My husband and I are homesteaders just getting started. The hope for our community is to be a place of learning and healing. There isn’t a plan written in stone, because come what may, but here are a few things we would like to build and invite others to come help: An active rotating field of livestock and annual vegetables Buildings using clay slip and straw A large space for creative work and dance A permaculture forest garden Hospice for our elders Foster care for children Offer work trades for travelers We are on 10 acres, half forest and half field. We have all our permits for building our first dwelling, which we had an architect design for code. It’s clay and timber framed and the build begins next year (2019). It’s been such a mad scramble since we bought the land that we haven’t been able to work it or put seed down, hopefully that can happen next year too. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to exchange labor or need a place to stay in the area.

Intelligence Group
Mission: Healthier and longer lives for its members.
From www.ic.org/directory/intelligence-group/:
Sustainable community in development. Healthier and longer life for its members. Bio-foods. Renewable energy. Advanced Technologies.