ALT TERRA COMMONS

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About the Community

  • Forming
  • Rural

What we do

Alt Terra Commons is a Forward Thinking Intentional Community, that is Doing Community Differently, and wants You to come Join Us in fulfilling our Unique Vision of a Unified Collective made up of Different Housing Villages and Semi-Autonomous Activity Groups that Surround a Central Hub.

TO JOIN / LEARN MORE – Please Visit our Main Website.

WEBSITE – https://altterracommons.wixsite.com/altterracommons/atc-start-page

INTRO VIDEO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH-zc1fPtic

Finally, once you “Make Contact”, be sure to Check your Email Inbox, Social and Spam Folders for ATC Responses and Updates. Thank You!

! ATTENTION NOTICE – Consider the Following:

1. Writers / Researchers / Creatives / Authors Wanted  –  If you have “Short Articles” focused on The “Intentional Community” Lifestyle then Please provide “Your Article Links” so that we can *Add them to the next  ATC Quarterly Newsletter.  *This is a Free Unpaid Service – Limitations Do Apply.    Send an Email regarding “Short Articles” for Details.

2. House Share / Roomie Opportunity  –  Do you want to start “Living the IC Life” Now, then you are Invited to Become an ATC Roommate Renter at the SO CA Home Base.  *Furnished Space for Eclectic Persons – Requirements Do Apply.  Send an Email regarding “House Share” for Details.

To Learn More about out Community please Get In Touch Today and Request More Info..

~ Together We Can Accomplish Great Things ~

 

Our Vision

>>> 2026 – ARE YOU READY TO DO COMMUNITY – 2026 <<<

! Co-Tenants / Room Mates / Land Mates Wanted for Co-Op Living at Future ATC Property !
Are you Ready for Something New and Exciting?
Do you want to Experience Community Life for the 21st Century?
Are you Willing to Share all Work and Costs Equally?

*NEW  2026  OPENING –  Up to Two “House Share” Spaces Available.  See “Attention Notice”  in Community Description…

*PROJECT  FUNDING – Can You Help us Raise a $150,000 Start-Up Fund?  and/or  Can You Afford Space Rent for at least $300.00 Per Month?  Plus  Can You Afford at least a $1,200 Move In Fee?

If Yes – Welcome to Alt Terra Commons – The Future of Community Life!

! Also See Special “Attention Notice” in Description Below !

ATC is a Unique Community of Forward Thinking Innovators and Creators who make Loving, Joyful, Compassionate and Peaceful living with one another our daily mantra. And this is your “Once In A Lifetime Opportunity” to do something amazing.

Alt Terra Commons, Vision For An Innovative – Communal – Egalitarian – Sustainable Intentional Community.

Please, Visit Our Online Website Community for all the Details and then Join Us in making the Future a Reality for Today.
Thank You!

 

Our Mission

>>> 2026 – ARE YOU READY TO DO COMMUNITY – 2026 <<<

! Co-Tenants / Room Mates / Land Mates Wanted for Co-Op Living at Future ATC Property !
Are you Ready for Something New and Exciting?
Do you want to Experience Community Life for the 21st Century?
Are you Willing to Share all Work and Costs Equally?

*NEW  2026  OPENING –  Up to Two “House Share” Spaces Available.  See “Attention Notice”  in Community Description…

*PROJECT  FUNDING – Can You Help us Raise a $150,000 Start-Up Fund?  and/or  Can You Afford Space Rent for at least $300.00 Per Month?  Plus  Can You Afford at least a $1,200 Move In Fee?

If Yes – Welcome to Alt Terra Commons – The Future of Community Life!

! Also See Special “Attention Notice” in Description Below !

ATC is a Unique Community of Forward Thinking Innovators and Creators who make Loving, Joyful, Compassionate and Peaceful living with one another our daily mantra. And this is your “Once In A Lifetime Opportunity” to do something amazing.

Alt Terra Commons, Vision For An Innovative – Communal – Egalitarian – Sustainable Intentional Community.

Please, Visit Our Online Website Community for all the Details and then Join Us in making the Future a Reality for Today.
Thank You!

 

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Commune
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Services Business
  • Others

Video

  • 18 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
18

How to join

We are actively seeking Resident Members – “Community Founders”  to freely help Pre-plan, Design and Fund various aspects of our community. To Join – become a Member, please watch our YouTube Channel “Intro Video” first, and then if you agree with our Goals and Lifestyle Plans, Visit our Main Website, Click on Joining in Menu and then complete the “Residency Form”. We will then Contact You with Additional Details and Links.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

VISITING – Monthly Group or One on One Luncheon “Meet-Ups” are available in the SO CA area by Making / Scheduling an Appointment.  To do so, Please Compete the “Inquiry Form” on our Website or Send an Email regarding “Visiting” for Details.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

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

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • 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

Join fee: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: 20 hours/week
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
All assets will be held in a Perpetual Community Trust, Most Income and Expenses Plus Work Duties are shared equally, and you can Make an Income any legal way you choose. Every Resident pays a *Minimum “One Time Join Fee”, plus “Monthly Rent” based on Overall Community Costs, which is then adjusted for both Housing Type Chosen and Income Level. We are also planning to have various on-site Cottage Industries / Business’s as a source of ongoing Credits / Income and will also have our own optional Barter and Crypto Style Currency systems.

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

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

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Location

  • California, United States

ALT TERRA COMMONS

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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
Need
  • Communities with Openings
12 months ago

Water Birch Co-op. Urban living in central Denver.

Large, lovely house built in 1900, two blocks from Cheeseman Park in downtown Denver.  5000 square feet. The house was a Buddhist Meditation Center for 20 years before we got it and has lovely, calm vibes. We currently have ten people and have room for one more. We are an intentional community sharing dinners, 3 living rooms, 2 new kitchens and a kitchenette, & 5 baths. Staple food (organic) is bought together. The group is self-regulating as a co-op; it decides together how the house runs. There are chores ;-) Average cost per room is about $1000 ranging from $650 to $1354. Currently available room is $875. We are just finishing renovation of three bedrooms on the third floor  they are $875 each and share our largest, newest bath (shower and separate claw foot tub) and a brand new kitchenette  they all have beautiful windows and lots of light. PLEASE CHECK OUT COMMUNITY LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO. Initial lease for 3-6 months while we and you decide if we are a good fit for each other.  Deposit in the amount of one months rent is required prior to move in.  We do background checks on all members. Utilities are currently $130 per person per month and are all-inclusive.  They will change if costs go up, that amount is insufficient to cover utilities, or more people mean the cost per person goes down.  WiFi is via mesh network from gig-speed fiberoptic service.  Heat is with radiators.  Cooling is evaporative.  We have a storage room in a nearby commercial facility.  And a new large workshop in the garage. Shared food is $125 per month per person; it is a pass-through cost divided evenly among residents; it does NOT include meat or alternative protein nor any alcohol.  We will not be surprised if that needs to go up some soon ($10 or 15). We have two dogs and three cats in the house  that seems like a sufficient quantity of furry friends for now. Our community intentions include: Communication with compassion. Shared space and life. Shared meals. Shared staple foods which are non-GMO and Organic. Group decision making. Safe, inclusive space: queer and trans friendly, anti-racist, non-violent, and feminist. The purchase of the house by the co-op in about five years. The expansion of the co-op, possibly to include other housing types (like separate apartments). Weekly meetings and house committees to manage our community. We are considering implementing Sociocracy as an organizing method. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am. We are looking for community members who: Want to live in a community not just have a place to sleep and eat. Want to live in a beautiful, clean, and organized house and are willing to help make and keep it that way. Residents should expect to spend 16 hours per month towards this goal. Are curious, compassionate, flexible, and open to living with others who will undoubtedly have different ideas about many things. Are interested in pioneering a new co-op. There will be work involved to get there. Are responsible and communicative. Embrace enthusiastically that living in community requires introspection and personal growth. Are not joining the community as a way of running away from something.
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