Harmony Woods is a forming community in rural northeast Alabama 30 mins from Chattanooga, TN that is based on sustainability, simple living and personal freedom. Why Chattanooga area?
1. Natural beauty. There are mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls in abundance.
2. Outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, kayaking (white water), boating, hang gliding, rock climbing, etc.
3. Moderate climate. Moderate climate = long growing season.
4. Abundant rainfall. This makes it easy to supply our needs with just water catchment. It also obviously reduces the need for crop irrigation.
5. Good soil for growing food.
6. Low cost of living.
7. More freedom and less restrictive building and zoning restrictions.
Our goals are to grow as much of our own food as possible and use as many local and free resources as possible to live lightly on the earth.
We are looking for open-minded, non-dogmatic , non-judgmental souls who share our values and are committed to the difficult work of transitioning to a life of authentic community.
As someone who has almost single-handedly built a rural homestead, I can tell you that this project is not for the faint of heart, the immature, or the lazy. The challenges can be overwhelming at times and take courage, strength, discipline and strong will. If that is not you, this project is not for you.
We need help in every aspect of community building including planning, marketing, construction, etc. Membership costs will be determined once infrastructure is installed but should be less than $10,000. Initially, there will be no up-front membership cost for those without financial means. Only a work exchange is required.
Harmony Woods is an ecovillage focused on the values of personal freedom, sustainability, land stewardship, conservation/minimalism, local resource use, cooperation/interdependence and education . We aspire to be an example of how humans can live in harmony with the earth as opposed to the current model of destruction of and fighting against nature.
Those seeking membership need to first fill out a “getting to know you” questionnaire. Then a visit will be required to meet members in person. Then members will vote on membership. Membership costs will be determined once infrastructure is installed. Initially, there will be no up-front membership cost for those without financial means. Only a work exchange is required. There will be a 6 month probation period and then each member will have to be approved by at least 90% of current members. If you are interested in being part of this community, please go to http://harmonywoods.net/how-does-it-work.
Please go to http://harmonywoods.net/how-does-it-work
The whole membership decides collectively.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: $20
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Connecting communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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