This is a new community looking for like minded people to come together to live a self sustaining lifestyle off grid that includes solar/ wind power, community gardening and food preservation as well as developing businesses from the resources of the land. 25 acres has been purchased and garden space has been enriched. Applications will be accepted for consideration to join the community. The application is free form and needs to include the names, ages and experience of everyone in your group as well as a brief essay about why you want to live this lifestyle and what led you to your decision. I Individuals/ families will be added until we fill a maximum of 12 spots. We will give preference when selecting applicants who have trade skills or a medical background.
To create a self sustaining off grid community that will teach people how to move off grid and be sustainable on their own property or choose to stay in the community and teach others.
We have a get to know you through an initial process of e-mails, phone conversations and an in person meeting. If we seem to be a good fit for you then we require personal and professional references and a background check. If all goes well with the checks you will be offered a spot in the community.
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Most things will be decided by consensus.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Join fee: $120.00
Regular fees: $10.00
Labor: Yes (20 hrs/week)
The only shared income is from businesses developed and run on the property. The members that share in the income are the ones that contribute to the project.
Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
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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