Earth-kids Eco-Hood

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About the Community

  • Forming
  • Urban

What we do

_______We are a forming dream and community, dreaming to live in a community in 2009 main community members began visiting intentional communities around the world (some listed on ic.org) later returning to New Mexico to take advantage of educational and work opportunities. Now we have saved up and bought our first two properties, and have spent the last two years layering manure and mulch to build the soil. We purchased a school bus and built it out. Our community is deeply integrated in the rainbow gatherings and we take everybody we can on the school bus to the rainbow gathering in the summer. We also visit some regional events through out the year. We our currently saving up to buy another property hopefully as close as we can to the ones we already own. We plan to keep growing accumulating more properties in the area until we one day liquidate them all to buy a large rural property where the commune plans to live for the rest of our lives and develop a tribe that will live there for generations to come. That is a general plan but there are many things that can go unforeseen and different. For instance maybe we obtain the rural property without selling the urban ones. Then we may keep the urban projects with the intention of promoting ecological living in the city. Or if we find another community that aligns with our dreams we may move and join forces.

______Currently on one property we have been digging basements for future homes and built infrastructure with running water, sewage and electricity. We plan on being off grid one day and practicing fully sustainable and ecological living situations. But right now we are having a lot of fun learning and experimenting with all building techniques on grid and off grid. To get a full understanding of how everything works. We have built a out house with flushing toilette, community kitchen, and working on a greenhouse currently. Our garden has been planted with fruit trees and perennials and we are prepping for the next spring. Coming spring when things warm up we welcome people to come visit and potentially live with us. We hope to build in order to be able to continue through the next winter.

_____We also have a dance studio we have been renting and built out. We use the dance studio for breakdancing, music events, dance parties, yoga meditation, drum circles, and art. The space is made and perfected but we are still in the process of outreach to get people to gather there.

Our Vision

THIS IS A WARRIOR CALL! FOR EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER AND JOIN US IN WORKING HARD! GOING HARD! WE ARE FIGHTING TO CHANGE OUR LIVES! IN THE WAY THAT WE LIVE! TO STOP POLLUTING, TOXIFYING, HURTING EARTHS NATURE AND OUR BODIES! WE ARE PUTTING OUR LIVES TO THIS! WILLING TO TAKE RADICAL MEASURE. TO REESTABLISH A SACRED RELATIONSHIP WITH MOTHER NATURE AND STAND UP FOR, FIGHT, LEARN, AND CHANGE THESE SOCIAL SYSTEMS THAT TREAT PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND NATURE UNFAIRLY. So we are focalizing a commune/tribe/neighborhood

Our Mission

THIS IS A WARRIOR CALL! FOR EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER AND JOIN US IN WORKING HARD! GOING HARD! WE ARE FIGHTING TO CHANGE OUR LIVES! IN THE WAY THAT WE LIVE! TO STOP POLLUTING, TOXIFYING, HURTING EARTHS NATURE AND OUR BODIES! WE ARE PUTTING OUR LIVES TO THIS! WILLING TO TAKE RADICAL MEASURE. TO REESTABLISH A SACRED RELATIONSHIP WITH MOTHER NATURE AND STAND UP FOR, FIGHT, LEARN, AND CHANGE THESE SOCIAL SYSTEMS THAT TREAT PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND NATURE UNFAIRLY. So we are focalizing a commune/tribe/neighborhood

  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Commune
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Services Business
  • 19 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
19

How to join

Its all about the vibe check : ), come visit us, spend time with us, we are all about trial periods. spend a day with us. If we all feel good how about spend 3 days with us. If we feel good about it, take a break spend  a couple days without us then come back spend a week with us. If we feel good about it, great then spend a week without us then spend another week with us. Then build to a month. Its generally a organic process of 6 months to 2 years  for anyone to become tied in as official community members. (This is not just a verbal label its an actual spiritual experience, existence, role and process. The process is not a rigid setup of rules but this is a general idea and we like to have the breaks and space from each other. This is for both yours and our safety /well being.  That way we all have time to reflect, find solutions, and build symbiotic independent relationships. Avoiding dependencies that could hinder either side in the future.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Reach out to us through phone or email. Phone will have the quickest response. If your in the local area we would love to arrange to meet in person for an afternoon, evening, ETC. If your further away and require more planning and accomodation’s write to us or call us and tell us anything about yourself , interests, intentions, etc. We may have questions. We can get the ball rolling and see where it goes!

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: $1
Labor: Encouraged or suggested (15 hours/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
We are happy and willing to talk and asses each individuals situation with the intention of finding a fair and symbiotic relationship between the individual and the community.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Gym or sports area

Frequency of communal meals

  • 2-5 times per week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Religions
  • Native

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    1 acres

Reviews

Location

  • New Mexico, United States

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9 months ago

Seeking Couples Interested in Long Term Deep Connection & Farming (open to singles)

Description Our  sloped and terraced community farm has far more potential than we have time and energy to use to the fullest. We have been in community for 15 years now, but feeling pulled to the deeper nourishment we find in long-term residents over shorter-term interns.  We seek one to two couples (or super aligned singles) who are interested in conscious connection, intimate conversation, personal growth and healing, regenerative agriculture, and serious about a building a life in community.  Although we hold space and flexibility for shifts in needs, we desire humans who plan to stay for all or part of a season (1-3 months at a minimum), after which we would explore longer-term alignment and relationships.  We MAY also be open to folks wanting to live off-site, as long as we prioritize ample time to explore how we work together before we get too deep. Current Use Heart 2 Heart Farms is a small, forested, 10 acre Permaculture farm nestled in the fertile hills of the Willamette Valley. Between the quaint towns of Newberg and Sherwood, this oasis is in the middle of wine country, just 30 minutes south of Portland, has been an intentional community and teaching facility for over 15 years, hosting a myriad of community outreach, up-cycling, homesteading, and prepping workshops.  Although we have recently slowed substantially, residents should be prepared for both a busy environment, and shared, informal, mixed-use spaces. We are almost completely self-sufficient, producing large varieties of heirloom fruits and vegetables, and we breed, butcher, and sometimes sell heritage chickens, turkeys, rabbits, pigs, goats, sheep, and cattle. We tan hides, carve bone, save seed, occasionally blow glass, throw pottery, create alternative/green energy, dig root cellars, and build constantly. We have three large un/under-utilized areas available: The front hill is a terraced and amended south-facing slope that has LOTS of room and potential. We also have a poultry pasture is 2 acres of partially wooded Douglas Fir, an additional 4 acres of wooded mixed use browsing space and native habitat that’s virtually unused at the moment, two large greenhouses (including one set up aquaponically), and lots of space to expand the orchard and rotational grazing system. Additionally, we have a 20’x40′ healing center and sacred space we use for yoga, massage, reiki, ceremony (including traditional Lakota sweat lodge and grief/trauma work), and make available to local practitioners to offer their services to the community. If you are wanting to connect deeply, work hard, learn and expand your experience base, and participate in a small but established intentional community, shoot us a note and let’s explore. Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property Our short-term goal is to find/train a few young/new farmers to assist with land stewardship and increase productivity of the existing space to spread out the work/responsibility and assist in overall streamlining and cleanup of the existing farm/operations. Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property Our long-term vision is to continue to use this space as a teaching and educational facility, expanding the diversity and frequency of events we can host and services we can offer. Over the next few years, we hope to find an a couple interested in learning/independently managing most of the farm production, which will allow us to dig deeper into the training and certification we make available, to include natural building, basic and advanced Permaculture technique and application, beekeeping, horticulture, animal husbandry, food preservation, fermentation, plant identification/natural foraging, and primitive skills. Available Water / Irrigation Extensive rainwater collection on site, as well as a high-flow/capacity well. Soil Type / Quality Sandy loam with great organic matter, good clay content, and established vermiculture and mycorrhizal network. Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use We have multiple barns and greenhouse space for use, or lease, depending on the particulars of use/situation. Farm Equipment Available for Use We have a skid steer on site, as well as rototiller, chipper, 26′ truck, and pickup trucks for use. Hand tools are also available, depending on the arrangement. Any Restrictions That Could Limit Agricultural Production Creating and supporting natural borders, food forests, and wildlife habitat (and incorporating these into a holistic/natural pest management strategy) is a very high priority to us, so intensive mono-crop/large machine harvesting and/or crops needing spraying/chemicals are not likely a fit on this site. County: Washington Total Acreage: 10 Acreage Available to Landseeker: 5 Current Farming Practices: Organic, Not Certified, Biodynamic, Dry Farming, Season Extension Farming Practices Allowed: Certified Organic, Organic, Not Certified, Biodynamic, Dry Farming, Season Extension Agriculture Types Suitable: Beans, Bees, Berries, Dairy, Fiber Animals, Flowers, Goats, Herbs, Hogs, Mushrooms, Nursery Stock, Nuts, Orchard/Fruit, Pasture, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Vegetables, Vineyard, Other
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5 months ago

Join us in the mountains of Western North Carolina

Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Coweeta is located in a beautiful and diverse temperate rain forest. It feels very remote here yet we are just 12 miles from Franklin, NC. Winters can be mild. Coweeta is blessed with springs and a stream, pristine forests, and abundant wildlife. Power is provided by a hydro-electric system which is not connected to the grid. An organic garden and trout pond provide healthy food that is also shared with the local community. Hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities are just out the back door. Coweeta is looking for others who would like to join together to form an Intentional Community embracing the principles of Voluntary Simplicity. Simply put (no pun intended): We wish “to live simply so that others may simply live.” It is a recognition that nature provides us with valuable services and resources that we can use to enrich our lives. Utilizing local resources, appropriate technology, and working cooperatively, we can discover creative ways to meet our needs as “directly and simply as possible.”. An example of this, in the tradition of many Indigenous People”, is to gather, and use wildcrafted foods as part of our diet. There is great joy in going to nature’s grocery for our sustenance. Voluntary Simplicity is based on the recognition that “very little is needed to live well” and that “abundance is a state of mind.” Living lower on the economic ladder allows us more time and freedom to pursue other life goals: community and social engagement, family time, artistic or intellectual projects, more fulfilling employment, political participation, sustainable living, spiritual exploration, and more. According to the Voluntary Collective, “The grounding assumption of Voluntary Simplicity is that all human beings have the potential to live meaningful, free, happy and infinitely diverse lives while consuming no more than an equitable share of (the world’s) resources.” We affirm the need for a work/life balance, the right to a healthy environment and healthy food, and healthy community relationships supporting a diverse population. It is our responsibility as engineers of a new generation to make the changes that we want to see happen and pass this on to the next generations. We can’t wait for someone else to do this important work. Voluntary Simplicity is a quiet revolution that can change the world. As one person said, “we must be poets of our own lives and of a new generation.” We hope you will join us here at Coweeta or elsewhere on our journey to a healthier and more sustainable future! Temporary housing is available in a 27 foot trailer trailer with attached deck next to a creek while we build additional housing. Your basic living expenses (shelter, basic food items, power and water) are met through our market garden or other fundraising projects that you will participate in. You are expected to contribute a given amount of your time and energy to help grow our community and meet our financial obligations. Possible future plans include establishing a retreat center for healing our earth and each other. Work includes organic gardening, construction projects and other community building activities. Come join Coweeta and learn how to live lightly on the land and enjoy the Earth’s bounty! For more information, visit www.coweetaheritagecenter.com Contact [email protected] for a visit or more info.  Paul

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