Top of the World

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About the Community

  • Forming
  • Town/Small City

What we do

This community is designed as a living example of a more conscious way of life—one that prioritizes cooperation, integrity, and long-term well-being. Its structure balances practicality with vision: homes are built to last for generations, resources are shared rather than hoarded, and conflicts are resolved through truth-centered discernment rather than power.

By creating a physical place where individuals can live with clarity, purpose, and care for one another, the community demonstrates that another way of living is not only possible but practical. While it operates within the frameworks of today’s society, its guiding intention is unwavering: to serve as a model of life rooted in what endures beyond change.

Our Vision

Top of the World exists to show that another way of living is not only possible, but practical. It is a community designed to stand as an example—resilient, cooperative, and enduring.

100-Year Homes – Built to last generations, not decades.
No Mortgages – Residents live through long-term, renewable leases that bring stability without debt.
Free Food Café – Nutritious meals available to all, no price tags or transactions required.
Community Energy & Shared Spaces – Renewable power, common workshops, gathering halls, and gardens.
Seasonal Living – Menus, activities, and rhythms that follow the land and climate.
Example for the Future – A physical model of cooperation, sustainability, and truth-centered living.

Top of the World is more than a place—it’s a working vision of how humanity can thrive together.

Our Mission

Top of the World exists to show that another way of living is not only possible, but practical. It is a community designed to stand as an example—resilient, cooperative, and enduring.

100-Year Homes – Built to last generations, not decades.
No Mortgages – Residents live through long-term, renewable leases that bring stability without debt.
Free Food Café – Nutritious meals available to all, no price tags or transactions required.
Community Energy & Shared Spaces – Renewable power, common workshops, gathering halls, and gardens.
Seasonal Living – Menus, activities, and rhythms that follow the land and climate.
Example for the Future – A physical model of cooperation, sustainability, and truth-centered living.

Top of the World is more than a place—it’s a working vision of how humanity can thrive together.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • 2 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Not open to visitors
  • Not open to volunteers
Total
2

How to join

Please email to express your interest. This is a long-term development project seeking people with philosophical alignment with higher principles rather than any passing fad. Thank you for your honest consideration!

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

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
  • 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

Join fee: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Top of the World operates on a model that balances individual responsibility with shared resources, designed for long-term sustainability and stability.

Resident Investment: Homes are rented or leased long-term, providing financial stability without mortgages or debt.
Monthly Dues: Spread the costs of property maintenance, utilities, and governance evenly among all residents.
Individual Responsibility: Each household is responsible for its own contributions; service to the community is encouraged but voluntary.
Shared Infrastructure: Common spaces, energy systems, and resources reduce duplication and cost while fostering cooperation.
Security & Continuity: If needed, safety and administrative roles may be paid or permanent positions to ensure ongoing community function.
Financial Freedom: Residents are free to leave at any time, provided obligations are met in advance, and the community minimizes debts among members.

This economic model emphasizes fairness, longevity, and mutual support, creating a foundation where the community can thrive sustainably.

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

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Swimming pond or pool, Internet, More to be determined by practicality

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Location

  • Alaska, United States

Top of the World

Promoted Needs and Offers

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  • Real Estate For Sale
1 month ago

Vibrant Co-Housing in Sonoma County, California

Yulupa Cohousing invites you to become an active participant in their vibrant community! The Members of the community are instrumental in creating “The Greenway” public park and open space project next door. Members often gather as neighbors and friends to share meals and events. The community gardens, playground and common kitchen are in the same courtyard as Unit E. The gym and guest quarters are steps away. Shared resources include a well equipped workshop, bike storage and EV parking. This upstairs, single level unit has an open and stylish design featuring two bedrooms, two baths, an office with built-in shelving and an in-house ladder leading to the bonus space loft. The home has been updated with bright and charming features including fresh paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring with radiant heat, and in-unit washer/dryer. The kitchen has a custom hammered copper sink, breakfast bar, and new stainless steel stove. Bedroom views of Mt Bennett and convenient location near shopping, Howarth, Spring Lake and Annadel parks. Schedule a visit to learn if Yulupa CoHousing offers the home and lifestyle for you! Contact Cynthia at 707 592-9833 or Sheila 707 775-7973 Offered at $525,000 Property Details: 2 bed/2 bath plus Home Office and Lofts 1064 sq. ft, built in 2004, Assoc Dues $444/month Features: Heated Flooring, New Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, and Gas Range Yulupa CoHousing Website: https://www.yulupacoho.com
Offer
  • Communities with Openings
4 months ago

2 small bedroom cabins available in Aptos Beloved Community - open to work trade

Aptos Beloved Community is an emerging multicultural ecovillage in the early stages of formation. Our guiding mission is to co-create a flourishing world for all as a friendly living laboratory in Earth Reverence, Personal Responsibility, Cultural Healing, Creative Expression, and Revolutionary Love. Currently there are 12 adults, two awesomely autistic young adults, three sweet dogs, and 20 laying hens enjoying 7 acres of land together. We range in age from 25-75 and bring our share of diversity: straight, queer and asexual; cis gendered, transgender, non-binary and gender fluid; European American, Mexican American, Korean and Korean American; born into families with and without money. Among us are entrepreneurs, trauma healing counselors, immigrants, activists, students of Chinese medicine and psychology, contractors, poets, writers, avid hikers and backpackers, dance and yoga teachers, caregivers, nonprofit fundraisers, and gardening enthusiasts. We are monogamous and polyamorous, neurotypical and neurodivergent, vegan and omnivorous. We practice diverse spiritual and religious traditions. We share the land with many wild creatures – coyote, deer, owls, hawks – and are surrounded by oaks and redwoods. We’re located just off Soquel Drive by Cabrillo College, minutes from New Brighton State Beach and the Forest of Nisene Marks in Santa Cruz County. What We’re Building We have an outdoor classroom for small-scale events, several permaculture-based food forest orchards and gardens, an infrared sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, and outdoor bathtub overlooking our beautiful meadow. We’re actively working on rainwater catchment systems, humanure composting, water retention landscaping, oak woodland restoration, greywater systems, and dreaming of a cob sauna. Stewarding our ecovillage from vision to reality is a primary focus here. We’re looking for folks who are excited about this in theory AND in real-life practice. Experience and ski

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