The Fireplace Community

Spring Up’s bluelight academy of the liberatory arts is here to support communitarians in building their skills around: navigating conflict crafting people-centered policies practicing relational and task accountability setting boundaries sociocracy and consent-based decision making what to do when a community member has harmed others Anyone in any stage of community formation is welcome to attend our virtual webinars and retreats. Need more hands on support? You can get 1:1 or group coaching, 1:1 or group mediation, or customized trainings by reaching out to us at timetospringup.org. Download our free “How to Live with Me Guide” today.

True North is a small, women-centered intentional community where self-directed, purposeful women share space, resources, and genuine commitment to each other’s wellbeing. We are building something that is greater than the sum of its parts — a life that is richer, more secure, and more meaningful because we are living it together. Our Vision A community where no one falls through the cracks. Where aging is something we navigate together rather than alone. Where the people around you notice when you’re struggling, celebrate when you’re thriving, and show up — not because they have to, but because that’s simply who we are to each other. We are building this as a tiny house village — a model we chose deliberately. Many intentional communities require crazy buy-in sums, putting them out of reach for most women navigating life on a single income. We believe that financial accessibility isn’t a compromise — it’s a value. Your home will be yours: as simple or as appointed as fits your life and circumstances, sized right for the life you are living now and the one you are building toward. We live lightly on the land and invest heavily in the relationships that make life worth living. We’re currently forming our founding group — the women who will help shape what this community becomes, where it lands, and how it lives. Not ready to be a founder but feel this in your gut? We want to hear from you too. There’s a place for you here at whatever stage feels right. https://www.truenorthcommunity.info/ [email protected]

Bright and airy second floor 450 square foot studio apartment for sale. Hardwood floors and sky lights. Plenty of storage. Overlooks the farm located within the Cobb Hill Community. This large room is in the shared common house with a large kitchen, den, large attic, dining room, laundry, root cellar, and library. $195,000. There is a $356/mo fee that includes heat, hot water, electricity, plowing, upkeep on shared land and buildings, wireless connection and more.

Hummingbird Sky Island 160 Acres for Intentional Community – Gold Country, California Price: $769,890 Location: French Camp – Sierra Foothills 38.0807 N / 120.3621 W Columbia, California Vision Opportunity Hummingbird Sky Island is a rare 160-acre property in the Sierra foothills of California, offering the scale, water resources, and existing infrastructure needed to create a thriving intentional community, eco-village, or gathering sanctuary. Located in historic Gold Rush country near Columbia and Sonora, the land carries both natural beauty and deep historical roots. The property sits on land once known as French Camp, where miners gathered during the California Gold Rush. Today the land invites a new story, one of cooperation, stewardship, and regenerative living. Land 160 acres total • ~60 acres open meadow • oak forest and rolling foothills • multiple natural building areas • privacy and wildlife habitat • stunning Sierra landscapes This layout is ideal for cluster housing design or land-trust community models. Water & Resources • 2 private wells • water rights • mineral rights • fertile meadow soils Reliable water and land resources are rare advantages for community projects in California. Infrastructure The property includes: • two existing homes • solar energy systems for both houses • 40,000-gallon swimming pool These provide immediate living and gathering spaces while long-term community structures are developed. Historical Character The property includes a historic mining recognition monument connected to the Gold Rush era French Camp settlement. Few intentional community properties offer both cultural history and natural beauty. Ideal For • intentional community • eco-village • regenerative agriculture collective • retreat center • spiritual or healing sanctuary • land trust stewardship • permaculture learning center Location 45 minutes to Columbia State Historic Pa