Tel Keshet

  • Community
  • 0 followers

About the Community

  • Forming
  • Rural

What we do

Tel Keshet is a project of the Association de recherche en technologie appropriée de l’Outaouais (ARTAO).

We wish to establish a self-reliant community of like-minded people, while protecting our environment and also learning and practice appropriate technology and good governance.

We have about 50 acres of land in a woody rural area, which we are currently preparing for settlement.

We are establishing ourselves slowly on the land. Everything takes longer than expected. The first shed was built by 2017. The “practice cabin” is being built currently (2025). The first proper house will be built no sooner than 2026. We recently lost one of our founding members and that is slowing us down.

We are off-grid, and the house will eventually rely on solar power and rain water. This house will be the start of a larger effort to establish a permanent community living our values.

When sending us a message, please check your junk/spam folder for a reply.

For those seeking a membership path, please note that we expect prospective members to have Canadian permanent residence or citizenship.

Our Vision

To further the well-being of our community and our land through learning and practicing appropriate technology, and through good governance.

Our Mission

To further the well-being of our community and our land through learning and practicing appropriate technology, and through good governance.

  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Commune

Gallery

  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
3

How to join

Send us a message indicating your interest in becoming a member and what value you see yourself bringing to the project.  Please check your junk/spam for replies from us.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Complete Income-Sharing

All member income goes into common pool for community use.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Sharing of income and expenses is limited to when members spend time at Tel Keshet, though we don’t have community income yet.

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

Garden(s), Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Fire pit

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately all meals

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

  • Biomass (from wood or other organic materials)

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    50 acres

Reviews

Location

  • Quebec, Canada

Promoted Needs and Offers

Offer
Offer
  • Housing For Rent + Shared
4 weeks ago

Yurt Living & Joining our Family Rhythm (West County Sonoma)

We are a friendly English family of four living on a beautiful, remote property between Sebastopol and Occidental. We are looking for a grounded, proactive individual or couple to move into our yurt and join our daily rhythm. We live a screen-free, Waldorf-inspired life with our two sons (9 and 7) and our labradoodle puppy, ‘Rainy.’ Our boys are “real characters”—creative, high-energy, and robust. We’re looking for a partnership with someone who can help us maintain a calm, organized, and fun home. The Role & Schedule (20 Hours/Week Baseline) Your rent, utilities, and occasional family meals are covered in exchange for a consistent 20-hour weekly commitment: Childcare: 2x per week (4 PM – 8 PM) and Saturday mornings (9 AM – 1 PM). Outings, basketball, soccer, hiking, and bedtime routine. Cooking & Tasks: One mid-week block for bulk healthy meal prep. Ownership of boys’ laundry, dog walking, gardening, and basic property/pool maintenance. House-sitting: Keeping a watchful eye on the house and puppy when we are away. What We Offer Living Space: Private, standalone yurt with beautiful views over Sexton Valley. It has a “treehouse” feel, a new outdoor kitchen, a private bathroom, and a heated outdoor shower. Community: Access to 1.5 acres, including a hot tub and pool, with opportunities for gardening and mutually supportive living. Terms: No rent and no utilities. Overtime is paid at $25/hour. About You You are proactive without a to-do list. You have a clean driving record and proven experience with kids (ideally in a school or camp setting). You understand how to hold firm, playful boundaries and have a sense of
Offer

Join our newsletter to stay up to date.

By subscribing you agree to with our Privacy Policy and provide consent to receive updates from our company.

Free Plan

Free plan
Free

Advertise in our Directory

  • Subtotal

    {{ currencyFormat( pricing_summary.total_amount ) }}

Become a + Member

  • Send Direct Messages and see contact information
  • Find communities based on your profile tool
  • Post Needs & Offers Listings and Events
  • Access to resources in the Members Library /// like vetted documents uploaded by communites (e.g. bylaws )
  • Member badge on your profile
  • View communities detailed reviews
  • Create Private Groups