We are a land cooperative of around 21 adults and 1 pre-teen living on 358 acres in southeast Minnesota. We share the land in common, but housing, incomes, diet, schooling, etc., are each individual’s choice. 85 ac of land is planted to native prairie, 5 ac in certified organic perennial fruits, with the remainder in woodland and wild areas. Land is managed organically. Homes use grid and solar energy. We have very little turnover at our land co-op and find replacements by word of mouth.
We value good communication, the consensus process, creativity, organic land management, renewable energy, and fun.
A person expresses interest in becoming trial member and talks to all members. If consensus is reached at a meeting, then that person becomes a trial member. When the person wants to become a member, the same process is used. It is the responsibility of the person and each member to get to know each other. With 21 people, the process may take several years.
Contact Bill Carter (bi**@*********on.com, Tony Brown (507-452-4990) or Cherie Hales (ch*********@***il.com) with your request and dates of visit. At a Sunday meeting, the request will be discussed and approved, etc. Extended visitors need a sponsor and may pay a fee of $55/mo.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
People take individual leadership on issues and projects important to them.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: $3005.00
Regular fees: $36
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Cleaning schedules for community building is 4/year and work days for special projects. Some work is paid, such as bookkeeping, mowing, or maintenance. People volunteer for committees and special projects such as cemetery, party preparation, etc.
Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Connecting communities through an intentional online marketplace
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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