Me and Roberto have been working on this project for 3 years in the mountains of North Colombia. It’s 50 hectacres, which 40 are forest and bordered by mountain streams. A few hectacres of pasture, gardens and coffee too. It’s a lot of physical and financial work and we need help with getting this project going. We have made little progress ourselves, just surviving and maintaining so far and realize we need to grow our team/tribe/community if we plan to make it. Please contact me for more info
Our main goal is survival and self sustainability. We are not dogmatic and willing to experiment to figure out what works best for us in our situation.
1200 days labor or equivalent in payments. It’s roughly 5 years or $18,000. A mix of labor/payment is possible too. Monthly or other increments for payment is available, and labor requirements can be broken up as needed. We are trying to make it available for low income people who have skills, talents and the will to try something different.
Contact me and coordinate a trip. Long hikes and mules are involved, so we must make careful plans. We are in a VERY remote area
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.
At the moment it’s just 2 of us; Brian and Roberto. One girl is working to become a partner and the older kids of Roberto also help. 2 more women may join us soon and talking to several others too.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Regular fees: $300
Labor: Yes (5 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
There are common costs, food and house supplies mostly. Upkeep on the van, moto and mule. Our taxes are low and local region community costs are low too. Incomes produced on the farm are divided according to each project. We expect some part going to the common accounts, which we use for our food and community costs.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Waterfront access, Internet
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
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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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