We are a network of businesses and individuals on Cape Cod who are united by a desire to live and work together in the Peace created by living in harmony with the Earth and each other. We want our Work to be Love in Action, and currently share resources while helping each other with several different businesses and projects. We are comprised of inland boatyard that services sailboats, a non-profit dedicated to sailboats and sailing, a puppetry troupe, a solar design and installation business, and a mooring service, as well as individuals who work and play with us. Our interconnected relationships formed naturally from our proximity and shared values; our desire to form an intentional community from our core group is inspired by a need to change the way we live and work on a broader scale.
In addition to helping each other in our businesses, we gather in sub-groups to:
-go sailing
– share several garden spaces including a greenhouse
– create and perform puppetry shows & workshops
-do yoga, meditate, sing Taize, jam rock ‘n’ roll & country, attend theater & music productions, etc.!
-support each other’s personal and professional endeavors
We want to create a flexible, egalitarian legal structure of independent contractors, small businesses, and , cooperatives so that everyone shares both the responsibilities and the rewards.
Our mission is to live and work joyfully in Peace with the Earth and each other as part of a broader movement toward sustainable living.
We do not have a formal process, but work with individuals according to their needs and ability to contribute to the Community. If there is an opening for a worker, the first step is to take on the work and see whether the prospective member enjoys working with others in the Community. We will compensate for paid work above housing costs. We do intend to develop a more formal process and several kinds of memberships as we grow. We are forming a stakeholder community, and will try to accommodate all stakeholders.
Send an email to Laura at: vi*********@*****on.net. Tell her why you want to visit the community and when you would like to come. The shorter it is, the more likely she will respond quickly! If she does not respond within a week, call to be sure she received your email: (508) 280-8749
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.
Because members have their own businesses and work, each member is responsible for governing their own projects. Each entity has its own form of governance. For decisions that affect the whole Community, we implement consensus decision making.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Labor: Yes
During the formative process, we will use consensus decision making with 75% majority backup to create an economic structure that can accommodate a variety of lifestyles and needs.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles
Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Geographically close groups of independently-owned homes whose residents actively cultivate community relationships and shared values.
Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.
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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