Alter-Native Community

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2020

What we do

Update May 2025: Thanks for your interest. Quick update, we spent this past winter in Nicaragua getting to know the area as a potential location. We fell in love with the island of Ometepe and have all agreed that this is where we want to be.
So obviously we are still in the early stages, and we’re currently focused on finding land on Ometepe and trying to form a strong, diverse team. We are currently a group of 13 people (including children), and we are committed to values such as social and generational diversity, inclusivity, local economy, sustainability, and permaculture. At the heart of our project is a shared governance model based on trust, where every voice is valued.
Inclusivity is incredibly important to us. We have community members who identify as queer, non-binary, and polyamorous, and we are deeply committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We also highly value personal autonomy and believe in fostering an atmosphere where nudity is not sexualized and where free love can be expressed naturally and respectfully. It’s essential that everyone feels seen, respected, and free to be their authentic selves.
Our vision is to live in harmony with the earth, with each other, and with the local culture, while our mission focuses on simplicity and reproducibility. Our hope is that this community will serve as a foundation for a decentralized network of like-minded communities, working together in partnership. We are looking for others who would like to band together to create a community space that would be a combination hybrid between an eco village and commune style. Some key shared values:
Non Violent Communication
Vegan
Nudity Friendly
Permaculture Food Forest
Artistry
Age Integration
Anarchist
Personal Sovereignty
Shared Resources
In search of founding member. We are in the process of working through formulating our model of operation still at the moment, but those are some highlights. Please reach out and tell us a bit about yourself? What are you looking for in community?
Update June 2024: Selling our self-built community in Virginia and looking for founding members to form new community in a tropical climate TBD. Are you passionate about creating a sustainable, inclusive, and harmonious way of life? Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to establish a new intentional community. Our vision is to cultivate a thriving community in a tropical climate, where the sun shines year-round and the land offers abundant opportunities for sustainable living.
Whether you’re experienced in intentional community living or exploring it for the first time, our Meetup group welcomes individuals who share our values and are excited about creating a meaningful and sustainable future together. Together, we’ll explore potential locations, discuss community governance models, plan sustainable infrastructure, and build relationships based on trust, respect, and shared vision.
Join us in shaping a community where every voice is heard, every skill is valued, and every member thrives. Together, we can create a haven that nurtures both people and planet, embodying the principles of sustainability, equality, and freedom. Let’s dream, plan, and build a new way of living—one that aligns with our deepest values and aspirations.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Join our online Meetup Group and be part of something extraordinary. Together, we can make a difference and create a community where living is truly intentional.

Our Mission

At the heart of our community will be:
Off-Grid Sustainable Living: Embracing renewable energy, water conservation, and eco-friendly practices to minimize our environmental footprint.
Permaculture Food-Forest: Creating a self-sustaining food system that mimics natural ecosystems, providing nutritious food while regenerating the land.
Egalitarianism: Fostering equality and shared decision-making among all members, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
Non-Violent Communication: Practicing empathy, honesty, and compassionate dialogue to resolve conflicts and build strong interpersonal relationships.
Non-Monogamy and LGBTQ+ Inclusivity: Embracing relationship structures that prioritize ethical and consensual non-monogamous partnerships, while fostering inclusivity and respect for LGBTQ+ identities and relationships within our community.
Unschooling: Nurturing lifelong learning through self-directed education and holistic child development, respecting individual learning styles and interests.
Anarchism: Promoting voluntary cooperation, autonomy, and mutual aid while challenging hierarchical structures and fostering individual freedom.
Communal Living: Sharing resources, responsibilities, and joys of everyday life, building a supportive and interconnected community.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Commune
  • Sustainability practices
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Water conservation and management
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Farming
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2020
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2025
  • Started living together

Gallery

  • 4 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
13

How to join

TBD

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please email us to schedule a call.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

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

  • 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: Encouraged or suggested

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, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Recreational vehicles, Waterfront access, Gym or sports area

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Dietary type

  • Vegan Only

Dietary restriction

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

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming
  • 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

  • Ometepe, Nicaragua

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2 months ago

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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8 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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