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Founding year

  • 2022

What we do

We want to create a safe place where any good person can come if you want to. No matter the circumstances. If you are healthy or not, homeless or not, have emotional or mental issues or not, if you are a baby, a kid, a teen, or 111, if you have skills or not, if you have any disabilities or not. If you married or not, nomatter what gender you associate with (LGBT), if you are pregnant or not, if you have animals, dogs, cats, lizards, amphibians, fish or birds, than its ok for them to come too. If you belong to any religion or not. It doesn’t matter your skin color, hair color, eye color, or even if you have teeth or not. If you are 1″ inch or 10′ feet tall it’s all good.
I’ve been a caregiver for many years. I’ve seen people suffer with illness and old age while trying to help them be comfortable. I’ve watched the housing prices go up and with it the number of people bugging for money. Many woman and some people in their 70’s. Many with dogs for companions and for protection. My heart goes out to people like this. I was recently talking to a traveling preacher, who said these days everyone has ptsd. I think the thing is if we have a safety net to fall back on when the trouble times hit. Right now the regular church and state programs seem over loaded. This is a social experiment to see if it will help some.
But there isn’t a mansion to come live in with servants and free food. We are Not talking about the garden of Eden here. Az is a desert. We get to buy and haul water, pay someone else to or put in a well for 50k. We can live in rv’s, or build our own tiny homes or one of a natural substances. We can even have out houses. I’d love to say we can grow food, but honestly I think we will be lucky to grow a few fresh veggies. But we can have animals as soon as we build some cages and fences for them. Personally, I’d love to have goats, chickens, llamas, deer, etc.
Btw, there might not be trees, maybe some little shrub oaks. So we get to build shade! We can carpool to work, it will likely be 30 mins away or more. Idk if we will have electric, might have to rely on solar. Also, depending on which part of AZ we buy land, will determine if it’ll be cold in the winter or too hot in the summer. What’s your preference? I expect there to be a lake somewhere around to cool off in. I am highly tempted to get a mermaid tail. :)

Our Mission

Take care of each other, the animals, and heal

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Sustainability practices
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2022
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2023
  • Started living together

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  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
2

How to join

None. If you cant afford housing, if you have no where else to go or can’t stand it a second longer where you are, or if you are escaping abuse or bullying. If you have no one who can or wants to help you, the come here. We care about you

Basic expectations or agreements for members

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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

Evolving

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: $1
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
We will be evolving

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • Organization, Resource, or Network
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

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Location

  • Arizona, United States

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2 days ago

Coastal Regeneration Immersion: Permaculture Design Certification in Jalisco, Mexico

Tropical Dry Forest Permaculture Design & Regenerative Stewardship Certification (PDC)12-Day Intensive | 120 Hours | Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico APPLY AT XOCHIRAIZ.COM Join us for an immersive Permaculture Design Certificate course set in the tropical dry forest bioregion of coastal Jalisco. This 120-hour intensive blends internationally recognized PDC curriculum with hands-on regenerative practice — combining ecological design, agroforestry, natural building, and community stewardship into one integrated learning experience. Lead Faculty Jorge Luis Gtz. Olarte (Arborescencia RedGenerativa) – Regenerative Design, Soil Biology & Agroforestry Ozzy Lusth (Survior & Xochiraíz) – Wilderness Resilience & Survival Skills Dave Collins (Capacha Coastal Conservation Center) – Bioarchitecture & Ecological Development What You’ll LearnThe course moves through six progressive phases: Permaculture & Ecological Literacy – ethics, principles, and reading the tropical dry forest landscape Water & Soil Systems – keyline design, water harvesting, living soils, and compost systems Horticulture – food garden design, propagation, and biological pest control Regenerative Food Systems – tropical agroforestry, food forest design, and guild planting Ecological Infrastructure – bamboo bioarchitecture, bioclimatic farm design, compost toilets, greywater, and rocket stoves Integrated Design Studio – team-based final design projects covering watershed strategy, agroforestry, food forest layout, infrastructure, and phased implementation Daily RhythmMornings begin with optional surf/yoga and journaling, followed by field practicums and hands-on workshops. Afternoons include design studio and construction lab work, with reflection circles, communal dinners, and evening talks, films, or campfire discussions rounding out the day. Final ProjectParticipants work in teams to produce a full regenerative design package — landscape analysis, water plan, agroforestry design, food forest plan, ecological infrastructure, and bioclimatic farm plan — presented to a faculty review panel on the final day, followed by a closing ceremony, certificate delivery, and community feast. CertificationGraduates receive the Tropical Dry Forest Permaculture Design & Regenerative Stewardship Certification (120 contact hours), hosted by Capacha Coastal Conservation Center and Tierralegre, A.C. Curriculum integrates international PDC standards with tropical ecology, agroforestry, ecological restoration, bamboo bioarchitecture, bioclimatic design, GIS/photogrammetry, and regenerative leadership. Highlights Hands-on bamboo construction (temazcal, bathhouses, sculpture) Tropical dry forest silviculture practicum Community mapping and design project for Ekoa Green Community Talent show and sea turtle release
January 10, 2027 00:00 – January 24, 2027 23:59
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3 months ago

Community Matchmaking: Get Help Finding Your Community

Would you like to join an intentional community but don’t know how? Feel overwhelmed by the number of communities out there? Not sure if there is one that’s a fit for you? CommunityFinders is here to support you on your path to community living. You can find your community by: Taking the free Community Types Quiz to learn which of the most common types of community is a fit for you. Booking a 1:1 consultation with a Community Matchmaker to receive recommendations for communities that are a fit for you. Joining the Money and Community Mini-Course to find out which communities are within your budget. Reading the book Intentional Community to help you understand your options and decide whether community living is right for you. Our goal is to help community seekers become community finders — people with confidence that their community match is out there and they will find it. Looking forward to working with you to find your community! Please be in touch, Cynthia Tina Founder communityfinders.com What communitarians are saying: “Cynthia helped me clarify the intentional communities that fit me, better get to know them, and finally choose one that I’m now a member of. I have no doubt anyone on a community journey will find great value in her guidance.” – Alan Stillman “Out of potentially thousands of communities, Cynthia matched me with very similar values revealed on their websites. I am in the process of applying to visit the number one recommendation. I’m excited and thankful for Cynthia‘s skills. Beyond well worth.” – Tommy Teeple “Due to her extensive community experience, she could offer many insights, provide useful tips and present selected communities to me that she had visited herself.” – Antonia Von Hassell
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Forest Community Starting

Description: Willits, CA, Pacific Northwest rainforest system. Forest Haven is seeking forest lovers who value solitude. We have several areas in the main compound and a few tucked away in private. Space is designed for your RV / Tiny Home / +++. We will add power and water for each new Steward’s space. Land: 40 acres(17 hectares), 3ac for humans. Year-round creek at base of parcel. Heavy trees, 40 meter-ish high. Conifer mix. With a large south-facing common garden.   New forest stewards have agreed to prioritize tree health. This means each person here will have a say in whether we cut any single tree. We never cut for wood or sale.  Stewards agree to walk the forest daily as our one required 20-minute group activity.    Limit the number of dwellings to 3-5 Total. There are 8 common buildings, with 3 having flush toilets and one with a hot shower, washer and dryer. We are 100% off-grid.  We have a natural spring and solar. The full-size common kitchen is large enough to process the garden harvest and more. Remote workers and retirees’ welcome. Full online and cell service available.    Forest Haven is currently a private forest reserve.   If 2 households sign on, it will become a 501(c)(3). Each person’s “donation/rent” will be tax-deductible. This is a private forest reserve going public as a nonprofit.    Please inquire if you want to help in a small way using basic permaculture methods to improve our forest’s health, message me to learn more.

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