Wholesome Alignment

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2018

What we do

We are Wholesome Alignment. Founded in 2018 by Callie and Zayne Ward. We have been a fluctuating group of people who seek to develop a better understanding of ourselves.
Over the years we have evolved from a monthly gathering of like minded people, to a traveling message across the country of health, to taking a brief pause to re assess our lives, to the now.
We plan on coming back full force to represent what we believe is the way humans were supposed to live.
The normal society in which we live is killing us slowly. If you are looking into joining an intentional community then I won’t have to explain.
We aren’t here to push religious or spiritual beliefs. But we are looking for people open to experiencing nature and slow living but with comforts we have learned to love.
I love nothing more than nature walks, farming, and playing with the animals. But some nights I want to curl up in my bed and watch some comfort movies or shows.
We are not seeking complete primal living. Humans were designed to grow and learn and this technology is what has brought us together in this moment.
What we wish to create is a modern homestead that can grow with the world as we choose. We will live consciously and independently.
Herbal medicines but not neglect medical necessities (medication or procedures).
Home grown food but not anger when something needs to be bought at a store.
Self sufficient but not a difficult life.
Homes School but not conditioning to a certain belief.
We have seen many things in our travels. People that have no compromise or are so stuck in their beliefs that they choose not to see the other options.
We want happiness and community. Friends that will share stories and help each other. A community where we can let the children run and not be afraid of where they may wander.
I want to end every night with a communal campfire but respect boundaries when people may be overwhelmed and need space. We are all healing from trauma in some form and we are not perfect. We help each other heal and process it. We are a community built on respect, love, and emotional growth.
The founders.
Zayne and Callie grew up in New Jersey (I know it is unfortunate. But it’s not that terrible.) Zayne works in the tech field and his wife is a hairdresser but is a part time author.
Both traveled in their van with their one year old son while running Wholesome Alignment completely virtually. We found work on farms and in campgrounds. We even set up a multitude of gatherings, meeting amazing and spiritually awakened individuals. W have explored much of the United States. We knew we couldn’t travel forever and that’s when we made our home base in New Jersey to stay close to relatives. While we plotted our next big move to full time homesteading. While we will be working remotely for quite some time our biggest hope is to generate enough income from the homestead to help cover any extra costs.
We enjoy anime, DND, reading, nature walks, foraging, cleaning up litter, as well as planting native species! I had a pretty gnarly bruise from an incident trying to kill Spotted Lanternflies in our area.
Zayne is into fitness and video games (playing and creating), Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, and retro video games.
Callie is into reading, writing, nature and spirituality, anime, art, and medicinal herbs and identifying them in my environment. I also LOVE wild mushrooms. They are the best to identify.
We also have two beautiful free spirited children.

Our Mission

LGBTQIA+ Friendly!
Weed Friendly!
Autism/ADHD Acceptance!
Gender Equality and Acceptance!
Sustainability and Freedom!

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Farming
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2018
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2023
  • Started living together
  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
4

How to join

Since we are still in the forming phase we will be conducting online interviews as well as questionnaire to determine if our ideals and personalities match.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

reach out to us at a local event or online and we are free to give tours or rent out some of the homes we have built on the property.

Decision-making process

  • Full Consensus

Everyone must agree before moving forward.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Conflict resolution approach

I would see it more as people that might run certain groups or projects. But nothing overbearing or micro managing. More like a helpful guide to figure out what needs to be done or what you can help with.

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

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

Additional economic information

Join fee: $100
Labor: Yes
The money gained from communal events will be put in a separate account that will deal with bills, be redistributed, or used for more projects. Any money earned outside the community by yourself such as online jobs, in-person jobs, or personal businesses is yours to deal with and use.

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

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced
  • Wildcrafting / Foraging

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Substance use is prohibited in the community
  • Religions
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

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Location

  • New Jersey, United States

Wholesome Alignment

Needs and Offers

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Beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bath passive solar home in Southwest Colorado

Beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bath passive solar home nestled within Heartwood Cohousing, a thriving multigenerational community on 360 acres of meadow, pine forest, pastureland, and farmland just outside Durango, Colorado. Offering approximately 2,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this stick-built home combines comfort, efficiency, and connection to nature. Enjoy radiant floor heat, wood ceilings, abundant natural light, and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering, working, gardening, and relaxing. The spacious layout includes four bedrooms plus two flexible bonus rooms, four bathrooms, and a lower-level guest suite with living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and bath. Covered front and rear porches, a balcony off the primary suite, and private and extended backyards create inviting spaces to enjoy every season. Step outside to extensive drought-tolerant landscaping, fruit trees, perennial gardens, raised vegetable beds, flagstone patios, and direct access to forested open space. Heartwood Cohousing residents enjoy shared amenities including a greenhouse, hot tub, workshop, farmland, horse pastures, playground, Common House, and more than seven miles of trails right outside the door. Located just minutes from Durango, you’ll enjoy easy access to world-class recreation, including skiing, mountain biking, hiking, rivers, desert canyons, and the vibrant cultural life of Southwest Colorado. A rare opportunity to enjoy spacious living, beautiful land, and meaningful community in one of the region’s most unique neighborhoods.
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3 months ago

House for Sale at Valley Oaks Village Chico, CA

Welcome to 1997 Wild Oak Lane in Chico, CA— a beautifully maintained 4 bedroom/3 bathroom 1,620 SqFt home nestled in an established Cohousing community. Step inside to discover a spacious open floor plan, which bamboo flooring, and generous natural lighting. The downstairs offers a bedroom, and bathroom off the main living room. The spacious dining room and kitchen has quartz countertop overlay and will lead you out to a bonus 11×12 fully enclosed porch. The upstairs provides laundry hookups, 2 additional bedrooms, including a large loft, and a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.. The spacious main bedroom features an en suite bathroom and ample closet space. The back patio has low maintenance patio pavers, a new 6’x8′ shed along with a 220V Level 2 EV charger. See listing on Zillow.com COHOUSING DESCRIPTION – chicocohousing.org Valley Oaks Village was designed using the Cohousing model, built in 1996 with 28 homes on about 5 acres. We have numerous shared amenities, such as a large community building (“Common House”) with a kitchen, multipurpose dining room, lounge with wood stove, guest rooms, rec room, laundry, as well as a pool and sauna. Other shared amenities include a workshop/arts and crafts room, bike sheds, large grassy lawn, playground, pond, gardens and orchards. The neighborhood was designed to promote interactions between residents with picturesque pathways, benches and gathering areas. Valley Oaks Village is right next to Bidwell Park and Big Chico Creek with its running, hiking, horseback riding and park trails with a bike path to either downtown and Chico State University or upper Bidwell Park. Price- $470,000
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3 weeks ago

2 Units Available in Forest Grove, OR - Where Town Meets Country!

Two Homes Available at Green Grove Cohousing – Forest Grove, OR Discover Green Grove Cohousing, a fun-loving, vibrant, family-friendly community that embraces environmental sustainability, social justice, community service, and the arts in the heart of Forest Grove, home to historic Pacific University. Enjoy the perfect balance of country living just minutes from town. With just nine privately owned homes on five natural acres, Green Grove offers a rare opportunity to live independently while enjoying an intentional, connected community. Shared amenities include a spacious common house with guest accommodations, gathering and entertaining space, play and art areas, a large woodworking shop, ample storage, organic vegetable and flower gardens, fruit trees, a chicken coop, a 30,000-gallon rainwater catchment system for irrigation, 14.7 kW of solar power supporting the common infrastructure, carports with living roofs and EV charging capability, and beautifully maintained grounds with buried utilities and walking paths. Homes are thoughtfully arranged around a shared village green, creating opportunities to connect with neighbors while preserving the privacy of your own home. 3926 Coho Cir | $595,000 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,475 SF A bright, detached two-story home featuring a main-level bedroom and full bath, bamboo floors, quartz countertops, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautiful Mt. Hood views. Thoughtfully designed for flexible living with modern finishes and energy-efficient comfort. MLS#: 704265931 3934 Coho Cir | $615,000 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,400 SF A beautifully designed single-level detached home with vaulted ceilings, stunning Mt. Hood views, radiant heated

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