Vitamin Air / SmallWorld Cambodia

  • Community
  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Established
  • Rural

What we do

Vitamin Air is a growing group of people who care about the world. We want to make things better socially, culturally, ecologically, and economically.

Our big idea is to inspire others to think about nature differently. We want to teach people how to live in a way that doesn’t hurt the Earth. We also want to help each other and our environment in new and creative ways.

We’re working with the Royal Government of Cambodia to do something amazing. We want to make sure that 60% of Cambodia is covered in forests. We’ll take care of these forests for years to come. We’re using smart ideas from nature and technology to regrow the rainforests.

Here are some things we’re trying to do:

– Use things wisely and don’t waste them.
– Work together with others and our neighbors.
– Get bigger and better so we can help more people.
– Teach people about nature through fun workshops and trips.
– Help families who used to do bad things in the forests find good jobs.
– Come up with new jobs for young people in Cambodia.

We do lots of things, like:

– Helping communities grow.
– Farming in a natural way.
– Planting trees and growing baby trees.
– Using drones to help seeds grow.
– Going on exciting trips to learn about nature.
– Making clean air, water, and power.
– Finding new ways for people to invest in good things.

Our Vision

We focus on sustainability, sharing knowledge, and promoting growth to create abundance. Our main mission is regenerating forests and setting a positive example for generations to come. By living these values, we aim to ensure a healthier and brighter future for all.

Our Mission

We focus on sustainability, sharing knowledge, and promoting growth to create abundance. Our main mission is regenerating forests and setting a positive example for generations to come. By living these values, we aim to ensure a healthier and brighter future for all.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Student Co-op
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Services Business
  • 19 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
19

How to join

Becoming a member of our community involves a few key steps. By following these steps, individuals can become integral members of our community, actively working towards positive change and a sustainable future.

1. Expression of Interest: Interested individuals express their desire to join our community through our official website or designated communication channels.
2. Orientation: Prospective members attend an orientation session where they learn about our community’s values, mission, and activities. This helps ensure alignment with our goals.
3. Application: Applicants submit a formal application, providing information about themselves, their background, and why they want to join.
4. Interview: We conduct an interview to better understand the applicant’s motivations and expectations, and to address any questions they may have.
5. Approval: Our community reviews the application and interview feedback to make an informed decision on membership approval.
6. Onboarding: Approved members undergo an onboarding process, which includes learning about community guidelines, responsibilities, and opportunities for involvement.
7. Engagement: Members actively participate in our community’s initiatives, workshops, and projects, contributing to our shared goals and fostering a sense of belonging.
8. Contribution: Over time, members are encouraged to contribute their skills, insights, and efforts towards our sustainability, sharing, growth, and forest regeneration efforts.
9. Continuous Involvement: Regular engagement and adherence to community values help members maintain their active status within the community.
10. Feedback and Improvement: We value feedback from our members to continuously improve the community experience and ensure alignment with our vision.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

To visit our community, follow these steps:
1. Contact Us: Reach out to us through our official website or designated communication channels to express your interest in visiting.
2. Plan Ahead: Coordinate with our community representatives to schedule your visit. Discuss the dates, duration, and purpose of your visit so we can ensure a meaningful experience.
3. Understand Our Values: Familiarize yourself with our community’s values, mission, and activities to ensure your visit aligns with our goals.
4. Respect Guidelines: Adhere to any guidelines or rules set by our community to maintain a harmonious and sustainable environment during your stay.
5. Engage in Workshops: Participate in workshops, activities, and discussions related to sustainability, forest regeneration, and other initiatives we undertake. Learn and contribute to our shared goals.
6. Connect with Locals: Interact with our community members and local families, exchange ideas, and gain insights into their experiences and practices.
7. Embrace Sustainable Living: Embrace sustainable living practices during your stay, such as minimizing waste, conserving resources, and respecting nature.
8. Explore Nature: Join eco-adventure tours and outdoor activities designed to promote appreciation for nature and our efforts in forest regeneration.
9. Contribute: Share your skills, experiences, and perspectives with our community. Contribute positively to our mission and engage in meaningful discussions.
10. Reflect and Share: After your visit, reflect on your experience and share your insights with others. Consider supporting our initiatives remotely or becoming an advocate for sustainability and forest regeneration.
Visiting our community is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our journey towards a better future.

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

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

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
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: $50
Labor: Encouraged or suggested (5 hours/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Fair share contributions.Our community welcomes members without requiring a fee or buy-in. Regular dues of approximately $50 per month are contributed by members to share expenses, while a collaborative approach to labor and an open-minded stance on pre-existing debt foster cooperation.

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, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, 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

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By several individuals through an LLC or a Tenancy In Common agreement

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Self-produced energy

  • Over 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar
  • Hydro

Self-produced food

  • Over 66%
  • Land area size
    150 hectares

Reviews

Location

  • Daun Penh District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Vitamin Air / SmallWorld Cambodia

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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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