Brian Briggs

Veronica,
Regardless if you take your next steps solo or with a newly found friend/accomplice you will be taking a "Faith Fall". The idea of joining the Boot Camp gives you a degree of knowing what you are falling into.
I myself have little knowledge or experience with the Wheaton Labs Boot Camp. I am sure you could or have research(ed) that option. I took my faith fall into USAF basic training. Very much a transformative action.
Your two year make over, an evolution or a resurrection?
Brian

L,
I have long held that an IC that does not embrace and Interlace with the surrounding communities is at risk of being considered a cult.
Considering the hurdles to forming an Intentional Community and the Infant Mortality rate for start up communities one might consider identifying an area that has a strong community outside of an IC and place yourself there.
Here in East Texas there is a very strong Homeschooling network, (I stop short of labeling it a Cooperative). As well there is a Homestead/Prepping group that is 5 years strong. That group is exploring a sub set of members to participate in a Homestead Cooperative.
If you feel inclined to visit East Texas for a few weeks you may really enjoy the heat and humidity we offer this time of year. And the homestead meetings are 2nd Saturday of the month.
Feel free to contact me through the Purple Moosage function.
Brian

Carmen,
Where are you hoping to acquire your land? I liked the Brainstorming and Playing Cards. This year I have 90% of my garden in stand up gardens, elevated pots of Earthboxes.
I would welcome the opportunity to share more in Purple Moosage.
Brian

Em,
I have often found myself in that same dilema. At best I can find a good hard working soul, but in my area those are rare so they are in demand. Therefore they can pick the work that they feel passionate about. The worst I will not go into details.
I can and will stay on my property. I am exploring subdividing but am being very cautious about that.
Good luck finding a deserving buyer for the property you have.
Brian

Frank,
I am grid tied and happily support my Rural Electric Cooperative for all that they do for the community.
Through recent experience, I have learned that my brain is not wired for dotting the "t"s and crossing the "i"s that is required to form a community from scratch. Therefore it will be best for me to attract a group that has already coalesced but requires land.
Brian

Michael and Andrea,
Perhaps I have the next element to a grand solution? I have 40 acres in East Texas where I would appreciate seeing a community created.
I do not own the skills to dot the "t"s and cross the "i"s. Still I wold love to see a lasting legacy created.
This little slice of Heaven is 3 hours North of Houston, 3 hours South of Dallas and 2 hours West of Shreveport, LA.
Let's talk.
Brian

Will,
I love that you build "Gizmos." I often have (what I think are) great ideas, but lack the skills to fabricate them.
I have a small property in East Texas where I am stuck on a plateau due to lack of Human Power to take on any additional projects.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss possibilities and options with you through Purple Moosage.
Brianm

G'mornin' Jodie,
I just sent you a Purple Moosage.
I hope to share more thoughts and details with you.
Brian

Howdy Dawn. I am "Mature" and a gardener in Texas. I am always open to sharing.
Brian

Angel Galan wrote:Hi my name is Angel Galan I’m married with 3 children and 1 on the way, both my wife and I been thinking about joining an eco village community, are you accepting family in your community? We could either buy or rent.
Could you please tell me what part of eSt Texas is this community located? My email is amaurisgalan1112@gmail.com, thanks.

Angel, this community failed to develop and ceased to be in 2022.
Since then, I have explored a couple of different paths for a smaller group specifically focused on Homestead.
If you would like to share and learn more, please send me a Purple Moosage.
Brian