Alpha Farm is an agriculturally-based intentional community, founded in 1972 in the deep forests of western Oregon. We actively pursue a harmonious, self-reliant lifestyle that remains independent yet cooperative with broader society. Rooted in shared values, we self-govern through a transparent structure that fosters equality, open communication, and consensus-based decision-making. As stewards of the land, we prioritize sustainability through organic farming and mindful resource use, sustaining the community with enterprises such as a USPS mail contract. Embracing a family-style ethos, we cultivate social cohesion and spiritual exploration through shared celebrations, group meetings, and community traditions. Today, Alpha Farm remains committed to its core values, continuing to grow as a space for intentional living, learning, and connection.
We strive to cultivate a simple environment rooted in non-violence and respect-for ourselves, each other, and all of existence-within a safe, healthy, and non-dogmatic space that nurtures spiritual growth through love, intelligence, and integrity. We are dedicated to discovering and embodying the inherent beauty within ourselves and the earth, while practicing personal responsibility and collective accountability. Our aim is to cultivate greater self-sovereignty and sustainability, ultimately creating a positive social impact.
After an initial visiting period, you are asked to leave the community for a minimum of 2 weeks. If you are interested in returning and receive the community’s approval, you will be invited back and begin a 6 week visitor period. If after that 6 week point, you are still interested in perusing membership and the community consents, you will become a provisional member. After being at the community for 1 year, you are able to apply for membership, in which you will have an interview with each current member and they must reach agreement about your membership. Check-ins take place for everyone beginning provisional membership and occur every 6 months until you become a member. Members receive annual check-ins. Check-ins are a formal way for an individual to receive feedback from the community and for the community to receive feedback from the individual.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
All member income goes into common pool for community use.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Recreational vehicles, Waterfront access, Gym or sports area, Internet, Office/Work Spaces
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
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