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Top of the World

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Spiritual
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2025

What we do

This community is designed as a living example of a more conscious way of life—one that prioritizes cooperation, integrity, and long-term well-being. Its structure balances practicality with vision: homes are built to last for generations, resources are shared rather than hoarded, and conflicts are resolved through truth-centered discernment rather than power.
By creating a physical place where individuals can live with clarity, purpose, and care for one another, the community demonstrates that another way of living is not only possible but practical. While it operates within the frameworks of today’s society, its guiding intention is unwavering: to serve as a model of life rooted in what endures beyond change.

Our Mission

Top of the World exists to show that another way of living is not only possible, but practical. It is a community designed to stand as an example—resilient, cooperative, and enduring.
100-Year Homes – Built to last generations, not decades.
No Mortgages – Residents live through long-term, renewable leases that bring stability without debt.
Free Food Café – Nutritious meals available to all, no price tags or transactions required.
Community Energy & Shared Spaces – Renewable power, common workshops, gathering halls, and gardens.
Seasonal Living – Menus, activities, and rhythms that follow the land and climate.
Example for the Future – A physical model of cooperation, sustainability, and truth-centered living.
Top of the World is more than a place—it’s a working vision of how humanity can thrive together.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Sustainability practices
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Activities
  • Property management

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2025
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2027
  • Started living together
  • 2 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Not open to visitors
Total
2

How to join

Please email to express your interest. This is a long-term development project seeking people with philosophical alignment with higher principles rather than any passing fad. Thank you for your honest consideration!

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Conflict resolution approach

Top of the World is self-governed by its residents through a council-based model that emphasizes responsibility, transparency, and alignment with shared values.
Council: Rotating group of residents/elders calibrated for high clarity and integrity, guiding major decisions.
Resident Circles: Sub-groups focused on areas like maintenance, food, events, and shared resources; residents participate based on interest and expertise.
Decision-Making: Major community decisions require consensus of all mediators; all residents are empowered to contribute to discussions.
Conflict Resolution: Conflicts are addressed using calibrated discernment and active listening; the focus is on restoration and truth, not punishment.
Fluid Leadership: No permanent authority; leadership is based on service, skill, and conscious alignment with community principles.
The system is designed to maximize cooperation, ensure fairness, and maintain harmony while supporting individual freedom and contribution.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Top of the World operates on a model that balances individual responsibility with shared resources, designed for long-term sustainability and stability.
Resident Investment: Homes are rented or leased long-term, providing financial stability without mortgages or debt.
Monthly Dues: Spread the costs of property maintenance, utilities, and governance evenly among all residents.
Individual Responsibility: Each household is responsible for its own contributions; service to the community is encouraged but voluntary.
Shared Infrastructure: Common spaces, energy systems, and resources reduce duplication and cost while fostering cooperation.
Security & Continuity: If needed, safety and administrative roles may be paid or permanent positions to ensure ongoing community function.
Financial Freedom: Residents are free to leave at any time, provided obligations are met in advance, and the community minimizes debts among members.
This economic model emphasizes fairness, longevity, and mutual support, creating a foundation where the community can thrive sustainably.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Swimming pond or pool, Internet

Community activities and engagement

  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

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Location

  • Alaska, United States

Needs and Offers

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Offer
  • Forming Communities
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Join us in Our Adventure of Co-Creating a Life of Peace, Love, and Abundance Together!

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