Scenic view of Highland Lake with purple irises and lush green trees.

Forest Glen at Highland Lake

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2024

What we do

Located in the natural setting of beautiful Highland Lake in Flat Rock, NC, we’re creating a nature-based intergenerational small community (9-18 households) based on shared values and supportive relationships. 

Our shared values shape every decision we make, fostering collaboration and creating a community where everyone feels included and connected. By embracing and openly sharing these principles, we strengthen our unity and attract those who align with our vision, ensuring a vibrant and supportive environment for all. Our shared values are: meaningful relationships, health & wellbeing, diversity, intergenerational community, collaborative governance (Sociocracy), sustainability & stewardship, spirituality, learning & creativity, and a balance of privacy & community.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world in which people recognize and respect the interdependent nature of all aspects of life. Neighborhoods are intentionally designed, built, and inhabited in ways that are ecologically sustainable, encourage community-building, and nurture the wellbeing of children, adults of all ages, and the natural world upon which we all depend.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create an intentional neighborhood that demonstrates a strong ethic of environmental sustainability and stewardship, following building and living practices that support rather than destroy Nature’s ecological systems. We strive to be open-minded and mutually respectful, employ communication and decision-making practices that are inclusive and appreciative of each individual’s unique contribution to the whole.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Sustainability practices
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Regenerative agriculture or permaculture
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Property management

Commemorative dates

  • October 24, 2024
  • Started planning
  • July 6, 2026
  • Forest Glen Coho LLC established; Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase land signed

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  • 11 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
11

How to join

First become Explorer member: $150/3 mths non-refundable (minimum of 2 months). Then become Supporting Investor: $2K non-refundable, and purchase lot when it’s available.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

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Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Decision-making process

  • Consent-Based (Sociocracy)

Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.

Governance structure

  • Sociocratic/Circle-Based

Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.

Conflict resolution approach

As a community, we commit to practicing and learning interpersonal skills to minimize and resolve conflicts more easily. We believe that addressing conflicts effectively will lead to greater community/individual health, wellbeing, spiritual growth, and resilience. We trust each other’s ability to self-reflect, take responsibility for our part in a conflict, and be open to learning, changing, and growing as individuals and as a community. 

When there’s conflict, we agree and commit to these preliminary steps:

  • Acknowledge the conflict;
  • Take time to introspect, calm oneself, and reflect;
  • If helpful, meet with a supportive person (outside the community) to help with reflection;
  • Agree on a time and place to meet with the other person to resolve the conflict.
  • Take time to review our “Conscious Communication Agreements.”

Steps to resolve conflict:

  1. When we meet to resolve a conflict, we begin by taking a moment of silence together, breathing slowly into our hearts, becoming fully present and grounded, and quietly affirming our intention of reconciliation. We then: 
  2. Offer appreciations;
  3. Share regrets and apologies;
  4. Share hurts, feelings, fears, and discoveries;
  5. Ask for support, clarify needs, and/or create agreements going forward;
  6. Share gratitudes;
  7. Plan a time to have fun together!

*Note: If conflict is not resolved, return to the preliminary steps and repeat the process.

Foundational beliefs, we agree and commit to:

  • Practice our conflict resolution steps frequently (as a group and with loved ones) to learn, increase our ability to resolve conflicts, and build trust with ourselves/each other;
  • Become aware when emotionally flooded or overwhelmed, and communicate our need to take some time to re-balance;
  • Listen to understand the other’s perspective;
  • Refrain from accusations, belittling, blaming, labeling, or trying to fix the other;
  • Deal with what’s current and not bring up past grievances;
  • Let go of the conflict once it’s resolved and forgive each other and ourselves.

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
  • 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

Explorer fee: $150/3 mths
Supporting Investor fee: $2K + cost of lot purchase (including closing costs), and house construction
Regular HOA fees: Yes (TBD)
Labor: Encouraged or suggested

Community activities and engagement

  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, and Homeowner’s Association

Educational and retreat offerings

Sociocracy training

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

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Location

  • North Carolina, United States

Forest Glen at Highland Lake

Needs and Offers

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2 weeks ago

Healing Love Healing Money: Trust As The Foundation For A New Culture

Money, love and power are among the hardest things any community works with, and many of us carry the same fears into both: not having enough, losing what we have, and the sense that if someone else gets money or love, we won’t. Healing Love, Healing Money: Trust as the Foundation for a New Culture is taught by two intentional communities. Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle are from Clear Sky Meditation and Retreat Center, a Buddhist-lineage community in the BC Rockies. Monika Alleweldt and Benjamin von Mendelssohn from Tamera Healing Biotope, a community of about 160 people in southern Portugal that has spent decades studying love, trust and relationship. Clear Sky has spent years working on its relationship with money, and our two communities found surprising parallels in the fears beneath both. Over four sessions we explore the roots of fear around money and belonging, love, possession and power, trust as infrastructure (community as a container for healing), and ethical livelihood. We use short meditations, body-based practices, reflection and small-group conversation. You do not need to be in a romantic relationship or live in community. When: October 27, Nov 3, 10, 17. All four sessions: 12–2pm Vancouver, 1–3pm Alberta, 7–9pm UK and Portugal, 8–10pm Central Europe. Note: US and some Canadian provinces change clocks on November 1, so the US west coast is 12–2pm on October 27, then 11am–1pm for the remaining sessions, and Eastern is 3–5pm on October 27, then 2–4pm for the rest. Cost: sliding scale Details and registration: https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-love-healing-money-online/  
October 27, 2026 13:00 – November 17, 2026 15:00
Offer
  • Real Estate For Sale
1 week ago

Lot of Goodness

Are you seeking to live in a sustainable, wellness-oriented community that prioritizes nature and environmental conservation? Lot 6 in the Living Well Ecovillage offers the perfect opportunity to be part of a vibrant, self-sufficient community committed to holistic health and ecological harmony. This lot, approximately 1/3 acre in size, is equipped with city utilities and fiber internet access. It is located in a unique mixed-use community with a variety of land uses planned for the future, including small business/commercial spaces, tiny houses, cluster housing, and a 10-acre farm. Your home could face the street or look North to the Living Well Park &  Pavilion where we enjoy many activities together as a Community.  Lot 6 would be ideal for someone who wanted to be close to the action.  Maybe you’d like a large, shared home. Or a business location. The Ecovillage is home to a diverse range of homes, such as timber frame, Deltec, hempcrete, and Net-Zero energy designs—all built with green building principles in mind. This community prioritizes sustainability and wellness in every aspect of life. About the Living Well EcovillageSpanning 126 acres, the Living Well Ecovillage is bordered by the Deep River and Sandy Creek, offering stunning natural beauty and a tranquil environment. The Ecovillage includes shared spaces like a community garden, a Greenway/Rail Trail, and a neighborhood park. Over 53 acres of natural land buffer the river and creek, preserving the area’s pristine beauty and offering residents a true connection to nature. Your Dream Home AwaitsLot 6 is the ideal spot to build your sustainable home, surrounded by trees, rock outcroppings, and abundant wild edible plants. Experience breathtaking views and a peaceful setting, perfect for those seeking a slower, more connected way of life. A Community That Supports WellnessThe Living Well Ecovillage is not just about space—it’s about community. With access to the Folk School, residents engage in hands-on learning, sustainable practices, and personal growth, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Perfectly LocatedJust two miles from Highway 64 in Franklinville, North Carolina, the Ecovillage is easily accessible to Greensboro, Asheboro, and Siler City, and a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte. It’s centrally located between the mountains and the ocean, with easy access to cultural and recreational amenities. Join Us in Building a Better FutureLot 6 offers more than just land—it’s an opportunity to be part of a community with a shared vision for a sustainable, resilient future. Ready to start the next chapter of your life in the Living Well Ecovillage? Visit Living Well Ecovillage for more information and to explore your future home. For an aerial and street level view, visit Google Maps.

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