Land of Promise Ecovilla

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2010

What we do

Central Virginia location 40 minutes SE of Charlottesville.Our preferences for the sake of willing alignment:
(We do not presume to tell anyone what they must or must not do and we appreciate that being mutual)
*We are not judeo-christian, pagan or new age based. We are not religiously oriented.
*We are not politically active in the least.
*We are mask and jab-free.
*We ascribe to and support a lifetime alignment with natal birth.
*We ascribe to and support heterosexual monogamous relationships.
*We are pro 2A for hunting and defense only. No aggressive firearms use is tolerated.
*We eat meat and butcher our own.
* No pets (no exceptions).
We are a privately owned working off-grid/on-grid hybrid homestead that we like to call an “ecovilla”. We cannot possibly be an entire ecovillage though that is exactly what we support in having around us. The governance style is “voluntaryism” with all interactions being voluntary and optional at all times. This also includes key tenets from anarchism to include “Use no force” and
“Do no harm”. There is no collective governance as we see all of those arrangements as mob rule in some form or fashion. We adhere to principles of individual liberty, free will, personal responsibility and self governance which could be labeled as true anarchy.
We seek to use our free will and dominion in the “intended good ways”. This is to live closely with the land and the natural order.
We do not align ourselves with any mainstream religion but instead focus on basic morality as demonstrated in the Ten Commandments. On a level of human relations, this could perhaps be summed up as do no harm to others and never use force to cause others to act. We should all be making the world a better place by kindness, sharing and a solutions based lifestyle.
We are a family friendly environment and prefer moderate behavior that is a good example to all ages that are watching. Modesty is the norm without over-the-top strictness.
We strive to live a healthy lifestyle as close to the land as possible. We strive to be increasingly self reliant in food, energy, medicine, etc. We seek to be as sustainable as possible while closing the loop on waste of any kind. We implement permaculture principles which is a system based on the natural order
Seeking like “minded people” on the following key points.
* Anti-establishment – no religion, politics, standard western medicine, public education(indoctrination), fiat use minimized as much as possible
* Clean body and environment – no jabs, fear muzzles(masks), no synthetics, no gmo, no wireless devices, no addictions to meds or illicit substances, no smoking, limited alcohol and/or 420, no microwaves, no drama, no proselytizing/forceful dogma/doctrine
*Worldview – positive work ethic towards changing the world to a better place, balanced enough in giving/taking to be a net gain to the situation, do no harm and use no force, full personal responsibility, self governance instead of government/mob rule, voluntarism all interactions voluntary, pro 2A for hunting and defensive measures but never for aggression, truth seeking, abide by natural order to include lifetime alignment to natal gender
General personality – self aware of personal issues/triggers, capable of effective communication, hard working, kind/patient/gentle/calm by choice, truth oriented enough to be able to consider/discuss ideas/knowledge/positions without personal offense, generous to a balanced degree, inclined to work to make the world a better place, honest always, loyal once it is earned, trusting once it is earned

Our Mission

To exit toxic society/fiat and build enduring cooperative solutions that establish life, prosperity and a joyful human experience.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Sustainability practices
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Others

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2010
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2010
  • Started living together

Video

  • 5 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
5

How to join

A back and forth discussion intended to assure all parties that it would be a good fit. Any prospective member must prove to be able to get along with everyone already in the community. Any prospective member must demonstrate the ability to be a physical asset to the community on a daily basis. All members of a strong community must be a net gain rather that neutral or a net loss to the endeavor. Like-mindedness is a strong factor for long term arrangements.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Send us an email and we will exchange answers/questions to establish like-mindedness, shared worldview and/or long term goals.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • No Established Process

Governance structure

  • Minimal/Anarchist

Little to no formal governance structure.

Conflict resolution approach

Self governance (anarchy) is coupled with voluntary cooperative efforts focused on mutual benefit. The focus is on clear and open communication, free choice and willing participation. Cooperation is the key and willing participation is the best for everyone. Family matters remain family matters. Personal matters remain personal matters unless they become detrimental to the community at large. Generosity, accountability to each other and a cooperative attitude helps keep things in check.

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Labor: Yes (22 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Your debt remain yours. Your assets remain yours. Stipend arrangements are potentially available after a trial period.

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

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced
  • Hunting / Fishing

Dietary type

  • Kosher Only

Dietary restriction

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

Community activities and engagement

  • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
  • Organization, Resource, or Network

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Substance use is prohibited in the community

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Community type

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

  • Intentional Neighborhoods

    Geographically close groups of independently-owned homes whose residents actively cultivate community relationships and shared values.

Sustainability approach

  • Permaculture design

Land practices in our community

  • The community practices permaculture

Self-produced energy

  • 33 - 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar
  • Biomass (from wood or other organic materials)

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Up to 33%

Food systems

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

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Location

  • Virginia, United States

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