Next Evolution Community

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2008

What we do

We are creating a self sustainable, eco-village, homesteading community that thrives on egalitarianism (all are equal and share in the decision making), human cooperation, organic living (will grow & raise raw organic foods), aquaculture, green renewable community generated energy, & natural building practices for creating living spaces. A non-judgmental community for spiritual growth with respect for individual beliefs (open to all faiths & philosophies), promote non-violence & peaceful conflict resolution, natural health through physical fitness (including meditation, yoga), alternative healing & open to other non-traditional healing methods / herbal remedies, and encourage all to express themselves through art and music.
We are currently seeking workable property where the community can build a large community building, organic permaculture gardens/greenhouse, orchards, work sheds, and private living homes, (maybe a school house). Would like to co-op through community networking and with local farmers and craftsman.
This could grow into a teaching ecovillage that holds retreats, workshops, and seminars on this way of life. We have several other viable ideas on community business that would easily thrive (some are already established and proven successful). You should be willing to perform your share of the workload and accept individuality and uniqueness in all people. Core beliefs are to love and accept one another without judgement, strive for peace, support and care for each other, and have mutual respect for each other.
You can become a part of this awesome adventure into clean, healthy, organic living and the study of life and enlightenment. Come where you can fully express your creativity & passion. Together we can create a paradise. Let’s do this!
Please contact me with questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, interest.
See us on Facebook, “next evolution cooperative” Pennsylvania.
Mission Statement: To create a self-sustainable, teaching, eco-village community where all can learn to coexist in peace & harmony, heal & be healthy, grow in spirit, & live naturally. Please contact Frank:
fr********@***oo.com 724-371-6824 (cell)

Our Mission

To create a free thinking, self-sustainable, cooperative eco community that thrives on trust, non-judgement, cooperation, and love. To be free and experience life in a fulfilling, natural, and passionate way.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Sustainability practices
  • Permaculture design
  • Natural / low-impact building

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2008
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2016
  • Started living together
  • 4 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
7

Basic expectations or agreements for members

email fr********@***oo.com or call 724-371-6824

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

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

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Conflict resolution approach

Egalitarianism, everyone would share in decision making

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes
Under consideration

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

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Fire pit, Recreational vehicles, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Community Land Trust or some other kind of nonprofit

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Community type

  • Partially built or remodeled with recycled or environmentally friendly materials, and/or using natural building methods

Sustainability approach

  • Permaculture design
  • Natural / low-impact building

Land practices in our community

  • The community practices permaculture

Community type

  • Partially built or remodeled with recycled or environmentally friendly materials, and/or using natural building methods

Some or all of the buildings are...

  • Partially built or remodeled with recycled or environmentally friendly materials, and/or using natural building methods

Self-produced food

  • 33 - 66%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • 33 - 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Greenhouse / aquaponics
  • Land area size
    40 acres

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Location

  • Pennsylvania, United States

Next Evolution Community

Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Communities with Openings
7 months ago

Worktrade Opportunities on Big Island Hawaii

We are continuing our work-trade program at Bridge Hawaii for the right people on this beautiful 86-acre land located along the Hāmākua Coast. Ideally, we want to host those individuals who can help with the garden and who can support with build projects for up to a 3 month stay. This work-trade would include lodging, food staples, community kitchen, running hot water showers, off-grid electricity, and laundry. There is access to high speed wi-fi. We often have a car that can be reserved. We also have full bar signal strength with Verizon cellphone service. We have about 2 acres of permaculture garden that needs to be cared for including; weeding, planting, picking up mulch, some tree trimming, ect. We are currently in a building stage on the land. We have a few current grant projects we are working on and some build projects that are underway. We are an intentional community with about 8 permanent residents. There are rescue dairy cows, mini cows, mini donkeys, horses, a donkey, cats, dogs, and active bee hives. We are a drug and alcohol “free” space. A glass of wine or beer with dinner is fine, but absolutely no day drinking or parties. We have a meditation temple and many waterfall pools that are wonderful for swimming. Close to some of the nicest beaches on island. We have snorkeling gear and a kayak. Since this is an animal sanctuary, we limit the consumption of meat on the land. Fish, eggs, honey, and dairy are fine. Let me know if you’re interested by sending an email or text for our application. Maomi (801) 623-0738 ma***@*****************ii.com

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