Hey Claire,
New here. Not new to permaculture. If you are still looking for a sustainable living/permiculture "intentional Community" you can really get involved with, you might want to look into Windward...It is in the Cascade Mtns in Washington. They are online. Take a look. You might be a good fit for this place. I am not associated with Windward, but do encounter some of the great folks from there at the Farmers' Markets in the Columbia River Gorge. Look at www.windward.org/
- Converse