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  • Forming
  • Home-sharing

Founding year

  • 2025

What we do

After lots of searching, and coming up short, I decided to start my own.
About me: a parent to an 8 year old girl, looking for another family, and possibly more, to join us.
Setting: House on 1.8 acres, pond, with chickens and one small dog.
Children should grow up playing outside, in nature, surrounded by other kids. I have not had much luck finding an intentional community with many children, so I thought I’d create one.
In terms of living space, options such as renovating, building an additional dwelling, or living in an RV can all be discussed.
The only criteria is that the new family is mostly self-sufficient, and that we are aligned when it comes to lifestyle (very low to no screen use for youth, no smoking/drugs, etc)
We are vegetarian (occasionally pescatarian) but this is not a requirement.

Our Mission

Community focus is raising healthy children and creating a “village” to do so.

  • Purpose
  • Home-sharing
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Activities
  • Education

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2025
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2025
  • Started living together
  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
3

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.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

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
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Encouraged or suggested

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

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Location

  • Ohio, United States

Promoted Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Communities with Openings
7 months ago

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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