(2015) In a nutshell; we have networked with other communities in the area, and we working on a self sustainable community of our own within the larger community. We ourselves are just a small farm of friends and family, though we are open to newcomers. We have a few other communities in our area in which we try to maintain a network with; some more then others. So we are a community of communities within the cedar county area.
(2022 Update) I was calling it quits, but people keep calling me; so I am looking for new “leaders” who might have business partnership potential. My co-founder and former business partner didn’t work out, nor the other community members. I am trying to keep the faith, but it’s not easy most days. At the moment, I am just raising goats and looking for assistance. IF a sustainable community is in the cards for the future, I will be open to it; but I don’t have much hope. That other community I bought into in 2012, too was a bust. So there is buy in options there, if anyone is interested in starting a community there, let me know; it is three miles from my main property. We can start buying out the other owners. Meanwhile, I’ll just be here with my goats.
Our mission is to create and produce our own food, medicine and utilities. Whatever we are not able to create ourselves, we will promote and/or rely on others in the larger community for those things. We also promote CES and are working an Ubuntu environment.
Trial and error. We allow you to prove yourself. We start out with a membership fee; as you prove yourself, we lower or wave the fee.
Call First, make reservations.
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
I would say that as the land owner, I do have the final say; but I gather the consensus of other before making a decision. Right now it is just the three of us, but we are looking for others. My friend is the smart analytical one who does most all the research, but I need more practical application people who are willing to help turn the research into results. My mother and I work to fund the operation and also do work on the land. Looking for people who are willing to work towards and Ubuntu community.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Regular fees: $155
Labor: Yes (30 hrs/week)
If members do not pay dues, a minimum of 8hrs a day work is required. As an Ubuntu community, profits from the land is shared income. Resources from the land, are also shared. Any additional sharing is by donation, burnt offering or love offering. Some donations are allocated to specific projects.
Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Geographically close groups of independently-owned homes whose residents actively cultivate community relationships and shared values.
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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