Hi there
(The info below is a snapshot of our ic.org entry. Check this link for the current entry:
https://www.ic.org/directory/forming-eco-village-commune-and-grief-oasis/)
We are seeking founding community members, and we hope to share the following values with folks interested: Connection over consumerism, Ecology, Right relation with nature, Relationality, Community, Equality, Sustainability, Practicality, Balance, Sovereignty, Dignity, Honoring individuality and creativity, Reverence and peace, Celebrating each other, Healing and transformation, Fun
, Learning and teaching, Love <3, Imagination, Trust and trustworthiness, Repair and reconciliation, Participation in local and global culture building, Purpose and satisfaction, Rest and restoration, Emotional freedom and freedom of expression, Sharing and togetherness, Science, Magic, Helping each other build tolerance for discomfort. Here are some sources of inspiration & wisdom for us: Malidoma Some (The Healing Wisdom of Africa), Francis Weller (The Wild Edge of Sorrow), Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass), Thich Nhat Hanh (True Love), Betty Martin (The Wheel of Consent), Wendell Berry, Jessica Fern (Polysecure), Hafiz, Everyday Utopia (Kristen Ghodsee)
Community Description:
We are currently acquiring ~100 ac land with a 3-5 bedroom house, outbuildings and RVs to slowly transition into a communally owned eco-village commune and grief ritual retreat center. The community is currently comprised of a couple: 1 musician/artist + 1 scientist/engineer. Over the next two years or so, we're inviting people with a shared vision to come live on property on a rent & work-exchange basis with the goal of forming our group of founding members. Once we have established the core group, we will collectively decide on our legal, membership, and community structures. Over the next ~5 years, we want to transition to a land trust or community owned entity.
Our initial focus for building the community will be (1) a permaculture food garden, (2) a grief & community healing ritual business, and (3) odd jobs needed to renovate and improve the existing land and structures.
Reply or message us here or on ic.org, or directly email at
charliinthecity@proton.me.
and <3,
will and hannah
