Scenic outdoor terrace with seating and umbrella overlooking water and mountains.

ALT TERRA COMMONS

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2018

What we do

Alt Terra Commons is a Forward Thinking Intentional Community, that is Doing Community Differently, and wants You to come Join Us in fulfilling our Unique Vision of a Unified Collective made up of Different Housing Villages and Semi-Autonomous Activity Groups that Surround a Central Hub.
TO JOIN / LEARN MORE – Please Visit our Main Website.
WEBSITE – https://altterracommons.wixsite.com/altterracommons/atc-start-page
INTRO VIDEO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH-zc1fPtic
Finally, once you “Make Contact”, be sure to Check your Email Inbox, Social and Spam Folders for ATC Responses and Updates. Thank You!
! ATTENTION NOTICE – Consider the Following:
1. *SHORT ARTICLES WANTED – Are you a Writer, Researcher, Creative and/or Author that has Real World / Fact Driven Articles Focused on The “INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY” and/or “TINY HOUSE” Lifestyles? If Yes, then ATC would like to Feature it / them in our next Newsletter. To Participate, simply Send an Email Regarding “SHORT ARTICLES”, along with Links, for our Review. Once and If your Article(s) is / are Approved we will let you know and provide you with the Newsletter Link / Copy. *NOTE – This is a Free Unpaid Service and Qualifications and Limitations Do Apply.
2. *RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE – Do you want to start “Living the IC Life” Now, then you are Invited to Become an ATC “HOUSE SHARE” Roommate / Renter! This is a Furnished Open Concept Space that is Located at the SO CA Home Base and is available for 1 or 2 Eclectic, Open Minded and Single Persons. *NOTE – Qualifications and Limitations, plus ATC Participation and Requirements Do Apply. For More Info Please Send an Email Regarding “HOUSE SHARE” and/or Click this Link: https://youtu.be/6g77cBHRZMM
To Learn More about out Community please Get In Touch Today and Request More Info..
~ Together We Can Accomplish Great Things ~

Our Mission

>>> 2026 – ARE YOU READY TO DO COMMUNITY – 2026 <<<
! Co-Tenants / Room Mates / Land Mates Wanted for Co-Op Living at the Current and Future ATC Property !
Are you Ready for Something New and Exciting?
Do you want to Experience Community Life for the 21st Century?
Are you Willing to Share all Work and Costs Equally?
*NEW 2026 OPENING – Up to Two “House Share” Spaces Available. See “Attention Notice” in Community Description…
*PROJECT FUNDING – Can You Help us Raise a $150,000 Start-Up Fund? and/or Can You Afford Space Rent for at least $300.00 Per Month? Plus Can You Afford at least a $1,200 Move In Fee?
If Yes – Welcome to Alt Terra Commons – The Future of Community Life!
! Also See Special “Attention Notice” in Description Below !
ATC is a Unique Community of Forward Thinking Innovators and Creators who make Loving, Joyful, Compassionate and Peaceful living with one another our daily mantra. And this is your “Once In A Lifetime Opportunity” to do something amazing.
Alt Terra Commons, Vision For An Innovative – Communal – Egalitarian – Sustainable Intentional Community.
Please, Visit Our Online Website Community for all the Details and then Join Us in making the Future a Reality for Today.
Thank You!

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Coliving
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Services Business
  • Others

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2018
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2022
  • Started living together

Video

  • 12 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
18

How to join

We are actively seeking Resident Members – “Community Founders” to freely help Pre-plan, Design and Fund various aspects of our community. To Join – become a Member, please watch our YouTube Channel “Intro Video” first, and then if you agree with our Goals and Lifestyle Plans, Visit our Main Website, Click on Joining in Menu and then complete the “Residency Form”. We will then Contact You with Additional Details and Links.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

VISITING – Monthly Group or One on One Luncheon “Meet-Ups” are available in the SO CA area by Making / Scheduling an Appointment. To do so, Please Compete the “Inquiry Form” on our Website or Send an Email regarding “Visiting” for Details.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Modified Consensus

Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Conflict resolution approach

Everyone Gets a Vote through Modified Consensus and most Jobs and Leadership roles are rotated in a Cross Training system.

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
  • 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

Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes (20 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
All assets will be held in a Perpetual Community Trust, Most Income and Expenses Plus Work Duties are shared equally, and you can Make an Income any legal way you choose. Every Resident pays a *Minimum “One Time Join Fee”, plus “Monthly Rent” based on Overall Community Costs, which is then adjusted for both Housing Type Chosen and Income Level. We are also planning to have various on-site Cottage Industries / Business’s as a source of ongoing Credits / Income and will also have our own optional Barter and Crypto Style Currency systems.

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

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, 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

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
  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Family-focused (many children and parents)

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Location

  • California, United States

ALT TERRA COMMONS

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3000sf House+Apartment, Rosewind Cohousing, Port Townsend WA

We are a retired couple who are downsizing, still living within the community. We are selling our large, flexible, comfortably rustic house, perfect for a multigenerational household, a family with kids or for 2 separate households. It’s 3000 square feet on 3 levels. The house is on a slope, with 2 main entrances. At one time it housed a large blended family. The current setup is a 2250 square foot, 2 bath main house with a 700 square foot rental apartment, also called an auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU). There is a staircase between the main and lower floor, with a lockable door. If desired, the ADU kitchen can be removed. The main floor has a very large kitchen/dining area, large living room, two small bedrooms, a bathroom with 2 sinks and a shower, a laundry room and a large mudroom. The non-bearing wall between the 2 bedrooms can be removed to turn it back to a single primary bedroom. The top floor has two bedrooms, one of which is primary with a large bright sitting area, and a large open middle area between them (game room, TV room, kids sleeping area, etc.). There is a bathroom with a claw-foot tub, no shower. The lower floor is the ADU, a finished storage area and a stand-up “crawl space“ which is used as a second pantry and storage.Attached to the house there is also a 150 sq ft wood paneled office/hobby space with its own electric and propane lines. Features: – straw bale construction, which is energy-efficient, great sound insulation, and provides a warm, soft, feeling. -very large functional kitchen with a long granite countertop. The dining area fits 10 people. -natural construction, with solid maple floors in the middle and upper level, marmoleum floor in kitchen and oak floor in the lower level. The two small bedrooms have painted wood floors. The doors are all solid wood. -large, functional, low maintenance patio area. Room for a table for eight and an additional sitting area. Propane hook ups for grills and smokers.
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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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