My wife and I are looking to start a matriarchal cooperative community focused on social change, progressive values, healing, and economic revolution. While I do identify as an idealistic dreamer, I am also a social worker working as a therapist and an attorney and I want to put these skills to use during these challenging times. I am hoping to perhaps transition to a more non-profit/community building type of work. My wife is currently in the military doing program management and will be retiring in 2.5 years. We have purchased a 10-acre farm with 6-bedroom farmhouse and are looking for renters to help us build this community and to provide different skill sets and/or financial help in growing the community. We may build an additional dwelling unit on the property down the line.
Shared Values-To have progressives come together to build support systems and to help push for social change together and to generally work on trying to make the world a kinder, more equitable, and healthier place.
Shared Health-To have a shared community kitchen (and eventually a business) where food is cooked that is local, homegrown and free of pesticides and toxins. To reduce toxicity from processed foods, unhealthy water, pesticides, social negativity, individualistic culture, etc.
It starts off with an interview and a short-term rental, and then over time, individuals will be considered for business partnerships and/or shared property interests.
Text or email us to set up a visit.
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Consensus model with majority vote if things are at a standstill after 2 meetings. Need to make sure everyone at least feels seen, heard and understood, before overriding consensus.
Conflict resolution would likely be mandatory until both sides feel seen, heard, and understood by the other side, even if they ultimately disagree.
Would really like an aspect where the community can work on emotional growth together as part of a healing culture.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Join fee: $700
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We might consider some business models with community kitchen/garden and farm stand/shop. We may also be purchasing sheep to graze in the field and poultry for insect control/egg production.
I would likely try to find potential investors for some of these initiatives from other local communities. So we would need a mix of investors and people to help run and organize the businesses. We would also be interested in other business models like non-profits to maybe get help with grant funding if we can find someone skilled in that type of work.
The shared property would include things like: greenhouse & garden spaces, fish pond, swimming area, and a business (mostly kitchen/garden that sells local products/services to help absorb costs and build a source of funding for projects that can help the community continue to grow and work on more projects), maybe solar panels and other off-grid electricity, some shared vehicles/trucks, time bank (1 hour for menial, 2 hours for intensive work, 3 hours for professional work), non-profit (around sustainability, affordable housing, and healthy living).
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Connecting people and 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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