Davida Bon Durant

WHO WE ARE

We are a dynamic ecovillage of 35-50 residents who choose to co-create our lives together on this very cherished piece of land (88 acres of forest, creek, fields, and meadows.) Together, we are exploring the importance of responsible living in our world today on ecological, social, economic, cultural, and personal levels. Our community actively pursues deeper understandings of authentic relating and vulnerable communication, which encourages us to connect more honestly with ourselves, each other, and the world at large.

We deliberately gather around a set of collective understandings and interests, including sociocracy, permaculture, and non-violent communication. Living in community isn’t always easy, but because we have a solid foundation, set ways to explore conflict, and an overarching care for each other, we often reach agreeable solutions. And while every resident is drawn to the land for a slightly different reason, there are aspects that all of us hold in our hearts:

A deep care for the value of all living things on this planet, including ourselves, each other, humanity at large and the natural world.

A willingness to explore and venture upon a more holistic life-path.

An interest in understanding and creating the essence of family and community.

A dedication to personal growth, healing, transformation, and/or spiritual understanding.

We are all working together to co-create a personally satisfying, service-oriented, inter-generational community that works to become conscious of our impacts on each other and our environment, and therefore ourselves and our collective future.

Residents put in approximately 10 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, most of which is volunteer, and from time to time there is paid work (as staff), and rent reduction work credits (land-based work and maintenance) available.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You have been wanting to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village.

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community.

We are looking for individuals to fill our small private rooms, furnished or unfurnished, within a two-story building with a shared kitchen, living room, library, and bathrooms. Some rooms come equipped with a sleeping loft.


A NOTE ON OUR COMMUNITY

We are based in permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  There is access to produce from gardens and firewood from our acreage.  From time to time we have a shared meal plan. On property there is also a wood-fired sauna, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

AVAILABLE UNITS FOR RENT

PRIVATE ROOMS ($400 -$500 per month)

We have two dormitory style buildings with multiple private rooms available for rent. Some are ~120 sqft. with a sleeping loft, some are ~100 sqft. without a loft. Each floor has a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen available for all dorm residents.

TINY HOUSE LOTS ($400 – $450 per month)

We have multiple lots available for RV’s, Vans, and Tiny Homes. Some lots come equipped with water and electric, (no septic, but we have a campus wide compost toilet system that can accommodate personal 5 gallon compost buckets.), some are off-grid, but can be hooked up to water.

INTERESTED?  DO THIS!

Visit: Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/

Compile a list of your questions and email them to us at visit@lostvalley.org.

Share with us what you would like us to know about who you are, your life circumstances, and why living and working in a cooperative community might be the best fit for you right now.


Thank you for reading!

Kendall Runyan (she/they)
Visitor Coordinator
Lost Valley Education Center

Leaf,

We usually accept visitors who are actively looking at joining us as a student, intern, or resident.  We are getting a 'visitor' program together that will have a little more structure to it.  Residents are also generally welcome to host personal guests for a night or a few.  I will be travelling for the next few months so I won't be available for that for a while.  We are also having a big event the weekend of the 3rd - a permaculture and ecstatic dance weekend that you could come check out if you want.  Let me know if you need a link - it should be on facebook and stuff, but I don't use that hardly at all any more

-Davida

WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit, permaculture-centered, cooperative community close to Eugene, Oregon.  
We are not an ‘egalitarian’ community that provides for all of your basic needs.  

Living here, we all know that we are ultimately responsible for our own financial needs, and that we need to generate that from outside of what our community can offer us.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, fields, and meadows.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is paid work (as staff) and some of which offers rent reduction work credits (land-based work and maintenance).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you now or have you wanted to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village?

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community..

Our housing options include single and double-occupancy dormitory rooms with shared kitchen and bathrooms, cabins with a variety of amenities and shared kitchens, a few ‘condo-like’ units we call the Solplex, and flexibility on you bringing your own RV, Trailer, Tiny Home, or other Dwelling Space to live in on an off-grid or on-grid site.

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  We quite often provide access to produce from gardens and some firewood from our acreage.  We strive to also have a shared meal plan, and provide for your basic health and safety needs.  On property we also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/
Fed. of Intentional Communities: https://www.ic.org/directory/lost-valley-educational-center/

INTERESTED?  DO THIS!
Visit our website.
Compile a list of your questions and email them to us.
Share with us what you would like us to know about who you are, your life circumstances, and how you came to be interested in stepping onto the path of having a relationship with us and what direction you feel that path is moving in.

WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit, permaculture-centered, cooperative community close to Eugene, Oregon.  
We are not an ‘egalitarian’ community that provides for all of your basic needs.  

Living here, we all know that we are ultimately responsible for our own financial needs, and that we need to generate that from outside of what our community can offer us.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, fields, and meadows.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is paid work (as staff) and some of which offers rent reduction work credits (land-based work and maintenance).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you now or have you wanted to live off-grid  and have been wanting to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village?

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community..

We are looking for someone who would also be a good addition to our neighborhood devoted only to Off-Grid Solar Living.  

These are Off-Grid Sites with Water and a Composting Toilet Nearby
Dwelling Place Not Included
Backup Grid Power Available if Necessary

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  We quite often provide access to produce from gardens and some firewood from our acreage.  We strive to also have a shared meal plan, and provide for your basic health and safety needs.  On property we also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/
Fed. of Intentional Communities: https://www.ic.org/directory/lost-valley-educational-center/

INTERESTED?  DO THIS!
Visit our website.
Compile a list of your questions and email them to us.
Share with us what you would like us to know about who you are, your life circumstances, and how you came to be interested in stepping onto the path of having a relationship with us and what direction you feel that path is moving in.

WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit, permaculture-centered, cooperative community close to Eugene, Oregon.  
We are not an ‘egalitarian’ community that provides for all of your basic needs.  

Living here, we all know that we are ultimately responsible for our own financial needs, and that we need to generate that from outside of what our community can offer us.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, fields, and meadows.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is paid work (as staff) and some of which offers rent reduction work credits (land-based work and maintenance).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you already have or live in a Tiny Home and have been wanting to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village?

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community..

We are looking for someone who would also be a good addition to our neighborhood devoted only to Tiny Homes.  

These are On-Grid Sites with Electricity and Water, with Composting Toilet Nearby
Tiny Home Not Included
Have an Alternative Power System Already in Place?  A Plus!

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  We quite often provide access to produce from gardens and some firewood from our acreage.  We strive to also have a shared meal plan, and provide for your basic health and safety needs.  On property we also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/
Fed. of Intentional Communities: https://www.ic.org/directory/lost-valley-educational-center/

INTERESTED?  DO THIS!
Visit our website.
Compile a list of your questions and email them to us.
Share with us what you would like us to know about who you are, your life circumstances, and how you came to be interested in stepping onto the path of having a relationship with us and what direction you feel that path is moving in.

WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit, permaculture-centered, cooperative community close to Eugene, Oregon.  
We are not an ‘egalitarian’ community that provides for all of your basic needs.  

Living here, we all know that we are ultimately responsible for our own financial needs, and that we need to generate that from outside of what our community can offer us.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, fields, and meadows.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is paid work (as staff) and some of which offers rent reduction work credits (land-based work and maintenance).


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community.

We are particularly looking for an Administrative Assistant

This position works approximately 20hrs per week.

This position is paid $15/hr.

This position includes a free site for an RV or Tiny Home (including utilities) or other housing at reduced rates.

Our community is located only 15 miles / 30 minutes by car from Eugene, OR.  A motivated, skilled admin assistant person could find more paid work remotely or in the area if they wished.

Work includes but is not limited to:
Basic Office / Google Suite Software
SquareSpace, Docusign, Vertical Response
Social Media, Customer Service
Miscellaneous Office Tasks

An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to problem solve, and desire to be of service.
Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Admin a plus!

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  We quite often provide access to produce from gardens and some firewood from our acreage.  We strive to also have a shared meal plan, and provide for your basic health and safety needs.  On property we also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/
Fed. of Intentional Communities: https://www.ic.org/directory/lost-valley-educational-center/

INTERESTED?  DO THIS
Visit our website.
Compile a list of your questions and email them to us.
Share with us what you would like us to know about who you are, your life circumstances, and how you came to be interested in stepping onto the path of having a relationship with us and what direction you feel that path is moving in.

Thank you!

That's what I figured and I appreciate the conformation.

-Davida

WHO WE ARE
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/.

We are a permaculture-centered non-profit and intentional community close to Eugene, Oregon.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, and our homes and shared community spaces.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is Paid Work (as staff) and some of which offers Rent Reduction Work Credits (land-based work and maintenance)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you now or have you wanted to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village?

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community..

Our housing options include single and double-occupancy dormitory rooms with shared kitchen and bathrooms, cabins with a variety of amenities and shared kitchens, a few ‘condo-like’ units we call the Solplex, and flexibility on you bringing your own RV, Trailer, Tiny Home, or other Dwelling Space to live in on an off-grid or on-grid site.

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  While we are not an ‘egalitarian’ community, which typically provides you with all of your basic needs, we quite often provide access to produce from gardens, firewood from our acreage, a shared meal plan, and basic health and safety needs.  We also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.

WHO WE ARE
Lost Valley Educational Center: https://www.lostvalley.org/.

We are a permaculture-centered non-profit and intentional community close to Eugene, Oregon.

There are approximately 40 to 60 of us living in a rural, dispersed village on 88 acres of forest, creek, and our homes and shared community spaces.

Residents put in approximately 20 Hours / Week towards Community Participation and Governance, some of which is Paid Work (as staff) and some of which offers Rent Reduction Work Credits (land-based work and maintenance)


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you already have or live in a Tiny Home and have been wanting to live in an Intentional Community or Eco-Village?

We are looking for a few residents, staff, and interns who can be really successful living here, happily working and participating in our Intentional Community..

We are looking for someone who would also be a good addition to our neighborhood devoted only to Tiny Homes.  

These are On-Grid Sites with Electricity and Water, with Composting Toilet Nearby
Tiny Home Not Included
Have an Alternative Power System Already in Place?  A Plus!

A NOTE ON COMMUNITY
You will be living and working in a rural intentional community, run cooperatively, focused on permaculture, non-violent communication, and self-governance.  While we are not an ‘egalitarian’ community, which typically provides you with all of your basic needs, we quite often provide access to produce from gardens, firewood from our acreage, a shared meal plan, and basic health and safety needs.  We also have a wood-fired sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and educational events that often include workshops, students, teachers, wellness practice, and dance.