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I am embarking on my 'decade of learning'. My plan is to travel and work in intentional communities, eco villages, campgrounds and other unique farms and inns. I hope to be on the way to my next adventure by spring but at this moment I have no idea where. I am currently in NE Georgia and ideally would like to work my way across the country til I find where I want to build mine. I'm a fit 50 who has no fear of hard physical labor. I want to learn how to build cabins, how to plumb them and wire, learn how to harness natural energies, what herbs heal... how to build with natural materials. If you have a place where I could park an rv, soak up all your knowledge and help with the heavy lifting, then please get in touch with me.
Email is hodgesalexis1@gmail.com
I can't wait to get into this adventure, build community and continue learning
Added note: I did build a pallet shed all by my lonesome from youtube videos that still stands so I am capable also..😁
 
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good luck with what seems like a great idea.
Heard of Wwoofers?
https://wwoof.com.au/
 
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Well John, I do wish Australia was an option... but I'm looking for opportunities in the US or drivable from. I've got a pup who can't do without me, so at best, when she picks me a mate I'll be able to travel abroad.. I've seen many intentional communities elsewhere that are thriving and i would love to learn from... someday..
 
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John C Daley wrote:good luck with what seems like a great idea.
Heard of Wwoofers?
https://wwoof.com.au/



Wait.. are you saying I should Google this place?
Even if that one is not ok... there are so very many that are..
 
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WWOOF has a USA branch too, along with many other countries. Highly recommend the experience--youll travel cheaply while learning a ton, networking, and growing as a human.
 
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Come check out Living Energy Farm in Central Virginia! (https://livingenergyfarm.org/living-and-working-with-us-at-living-energy-farm/) LEF is an off-grid family-led appropriate-technology community that welcomes work-traders. Strawbale construction, solar-powered DC microgrid, growing all their food, minimal fossil fuel use, biogas production, inventor's machine shop, invented combine harvester, local seed-saving business, and more. Involved in international eco-technology projects in the Caribbean and Africa. One of the founders shares your first name.  (I live at an affiliated community house in town. When I did my own community travel journey I used https://www.ic.org/directory/ to plan my route, usually one stop at a time. LEF was the most inspiring place I visited, and I've settled nearby for now.)
 
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Thank you Sofie.. really appreciate the info and I'll check both out!!!
 
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If I was in your boat, the first place I'd be looking is the Wheaton Labs bootcamp: https://permies.com/wiki/bootcamp
 
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Christopher, I've seen Wheaton labs in my YouTube scrolls.. it's definitely on my list to check out.
Thank you
 
I agree. Here's the link: http://stoves2.com
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