Bri Cierp

Some say the world is on the brink of collapse, while others believe we’re stepping into a golden era. But where are the ones who live in the moment, who grasp that in the end, it’s not the chaos or the triumphs that matter? It’s the kindness we offer, the hearts we touch, the way we leave this world better than we found it.

I’m not sure what exactly I’m searching for, but I know I’m not content with where I am. There’s a longing for something deeper, something more intentional. I’ve walked this path before, seen the same routines, the same empty answers. I’m still searching for my tribe—the people who understand what it means to live with purpose.

I might not have the perfect words to describe who I am, but I believe that’s something best discovered through conversation. If you’re someone who wants to connect on a real, human level, to explore what’s beyond the surface, let’s chat.

There is a thread here from 10 years ago, asking pretty much the same thing- but- wondering where all the Michigan permies are?

I am at an age where it feels simply impossible to make new friends who have the same interests and values as me. I'm a 37 year old mother of two, partnered, who lives in the urban center of Lansing.  I'm interested in one day having a landshare up north somewhere with likeminded folks, where we can use the space as a community and/or as a private get-away when needed. I have some property here that I do my best to garden, but I feel so alone when it comes to so many of my endeavors. I need a tribe!  
What about the rest of you Michigan folks?

I am SO interested in something like this but more of a landshare situation so that I can go between my urban home and somewhere more in the wilderness of Michigan.  More importantly I am desperately looking for likeminded people in Michigan- those who ideas like these appeal to!

I live in Lansing and I swear nobody here even knows what permaculture is

Marc Mance wrote:Hi Briannon,

I am working on selling my house in Allen Park right now.  The plan is to buy a large parcel for permaculture in Michigan to start a homestead.  I have quite a few plans on paper about energy creation and conservation, as well as some ideas as to how the land can pay for itself.

Where are you in your planning process?  What kind of tribe do you foresee?  Have you looked on intentional communities website?  Things like shared meals, or how much work someone contributes.  How will bills be divided?

Marc-

Everything fell apart. I am no longer in this position at all...

Stuart Sparber wrote:What beautiful pics! The way you edit is to log in ( must be a Permie member) then press edit and then the button that says submit.   We'd love to live on your farm but we are old and grey and homeless and carless! These days without a picture I.d. you can't even get on a bus to go interstate. My wife lost hers and we've had a hard time to replace it.But Good Luck and God's Blessings in finding another partner!

For some reason the posts from ages ago don’t offer that option.

Thank you for the kind words

Greetings!  Like a number of other folks, I can't edit my previous posts. So I wanted to write a new one since time has flown on by and things have changed somewhat. I'm still seeking community, and even more so, someone to share my farm with!

I’m Bri- free thinking, earth worshiping, lover of all things. I share my home with an amazing housemate and our raggamuffin assemblage of animals and kiddos. We are looking for community. A tribe, people with whom to be vulnerable, intentional, productive, communicative, loving. I want friends who connect on an emotional, intellectual, maybe even spiritual level.
We live in one big 'ol farmhouse on 9 pristine acres in northern SE. Michigan with insane amounts of potential.  We have a room we would love to fill with another amazing human person who has a passion and drive to help make this place magical!



I would love to start a conversation with anyone who has an interest in a home/farm mate situation like this!

Per Erik Torske wrote:I know a lot of the responses in this post are old, but I thought I'd see if there's still a heartbeat out there somewhere!

My name is Erik, and I currently live just south of Flint (but will likely be moving soon). Over the past few months since I've moved back from Oregon, I've just started to get my feet wet with the sustainability world. Now I'm growing plants in the kitchen, mushrooms in the basement and composting in the garage! I'm looking for more people around the state who are interested in meeting up, attending classes and maybe even want some help on their farm (I love to work outdoors). Also, anyone interested / part of the local tribes and anti-pipeline stuff I'd love to hear more from. I'm about to start an apprenticeship readiness program for plumbing so in the meantime I have quite a bit of free time and would love to make and meet some new friends.

Awesome thread to read about and even see a few of the projects ya'll have been working on! It looks like satisfying work!

There is a heartbeat! And probably a lot more going on in the permies world than is apparent on this forum!  https://thecooperativeatdawnfarm.org/ Is a cool project that some friends of mine are involved in.

I have some ideas for my own property..etc.  Would love to chat! bcierpilowski@gmail.com

Francis Laurel wrote:Hey! I'm excited to see your post.  I wanted to mention I have friends who are interested in permaculture in both Lansing and Ann Arbor, who've been excited to coordinate across the urban-rural divide in order to scale up their work.  So please send me a message if you'd be interested in getting in touch with others in your area.

Hey! always interested!