Wholesome Alignment

  • Communities

About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2018

What we do

We are Wholesome Alignment. Founded in 2018 by Callie and Zayne Ward. We have been a fluctuating group of people who seek to develop a better understanding of ourselves.
Over the years we have evolved from a monthly gathering of like minded people, to a traveling message across the country of health, to taking a brief pause to re assess our lives, to the now.
We plan on coming back full force to represent what we believe is the way humans were supposed to live.
The normal society in which we live is killing us slowly. If you are looking into joining an intentional community then I won’t have to explain.
We aren’t here to push religious or spiritual beliefs. But we are looking for people open to experiencing nature and slow living but with comforts we have learned to love.
I love nothing more than nature walks, farming, and playing with the animals. But some nights I want to curl up in my bed and watch some comfort movies or shows.
We are not seeking complete primal living. Humans were designed to grow and learn and this technology is what has brought us together in this moment.
What we wish to create is a modern homestead that can grow with the world as we choose. We will live consciously and independently.
Herbal medicines but not neglect medical necessities (medication or procedures).
Home grown food but not anger when something needs to be bought at a store.
Self sufficient but not a difficult life.
Homes School but not conditioning to a certain belief.
We have seen many things in our travels. People that have no compromise or are so stuck in their beliefs that they choose not to see the other options.
We want happiness and community. Friends that will share stories and help each other. A community where we can let the children run and not be afraid of where they may wander.
I want to end every night with a communal campfire but respect boundaries when people may be overwhelmed and need space. We are all healing from trauma in some form and we are not perfect. We help each other heal and process it. We are a community built on respect, love, and emotional growth.
The founders.
Zayne and Callie grew up in New Jersey (I know it is unfortunate. But it’s not that terrible.) Zayne works in the tech field and his wife is a hairdresser but is a part time author.
Both traveled in their van with their one year old son while running Wholesome Alignment completely virtually. We found work on farms and in campgrounds. We even set up a multitude of gatherings, meeting amazing and spiritually awakened individuals. W have explored much of the United States. We knew we couldn’t travel forever and that’s when we made our home base in New Jersey to stay close to relatives. While we plotted our next big move to full time homesteading. While we will be working remotely for quite some time our biggest hope is to generate enough income from the homestead to help cover any extra costs.
We enjoy anime, DND, reading, nature walks, foraging, cleaning up litter, as well as planting native species! I had a pretty gnarly bruise from an incident trying to kill Spotted Lanternflies in our area.
Zayne is into fitness and video games (playing and creating), Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, and retro video games.
Callie is into reading, writing, nature and spirituality, anime, art, and medicinal herbs and identifying them in my environment. I also LOVE wild mushrooms. They are the best to identify.
We also have two beautiful free spirited children.

Our Mission

LGBTQIA+ Friendly!
Weed Friendly!
Autism/ADHD Acceptance!
Gender Equality and Acceptance!
Sustainability and Freedom!

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Farming
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2018
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2023
  • Started living together
  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
4

How to join

Since we are still in the forming phase we will be conducting online interviews as well as questionnaire to determine if our ideals and personalities match.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

reach out to us at a local event or online and we are free to give tours or rent out some of the homes we have built on the property.

Decision-making process

  • Full Consensus

Everyone must agree before moving forward.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Conflict resolution approach

I would see it more as people that might run certain groups or projects. But nothing overbearing or micro managing. More like a helpful guide to figure out what needs to be done or what you can help with.

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
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Join fee: $100
Labor: Yes
The money gained from communal events will be put in a separate account that will deal with bills, be redistributed, or used for more projects. Any money earned outside the community by yourself such as online jobs, in-person jobs, or personal businesses is yours to deal with and use.

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

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, 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
  • Wildcrafting / Foraging

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
  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Substance use is prohibited in the community
  • Religions
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

Guest Book

Written reviews are available for plus members. Click here to upgrade.

Location

  • New Jersey, United States

Wholesome Alignment

Needs and Offers

Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace

  • Promoted
Offer
  • Promoted
  • Events
1 week ago

Healing Love Healing Money: Trust As The Foundation For A New Culture

Money, love and power are among the hardest things any community works with, and many of us carry the same fears into both: not having enough, losing what we have, and the sense that if someone else gets money or love, we won’t. Healing Love, Healing Money: Trust as the Foundation for a New Culture is taught by two intentional communities. Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle are from Clear Sky Meditation and Retreat Center, a Buddhist-lineage community in the BC Rockies. Monika Alleweldt and Benjamin von Mendelssohn from Tamera Healing Biotope, a community of about 160 people in southern Portugal that has spent decades studying love, trust and relationship. Clear Sky has spent years working on its relationship with money, and our two communities found surprising parallels in the fears beneath both. Over four sessions we explore the roots of fear around money and belonging, love, possession and power, trust as infrastructure (community as a container for healing), and ethical livelihood. We use short meditations, body-based practices, reflection and small-group conversation. You do not need to be in a romantic relationship or live in community. When: October 27, Nov 3, 10, 17. All four sessions: 12–2pm Vancouver, 1–3pm Alberta, 7–9pm UK and Portugal, 8–10pm Central Europe. Note: US and some Canadian provinces change clocks on November 1, so the US west coast is 12–2pm on October 27, then 11am–1pm for the remaining sessions, and Eastern is 3–5pm on October 27, then 2–4pm for the rest. Cost: sliding scale Details and registration: https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-love-healing-money-online/  
October 27, 2026 13:00 – November 17, 2026 15:00
  • Promoted
Need
  • Promoted
Offer
  • Communities with Openings
4 months ago

Do you feel called to help co-create a small, newly forming eco-spiritual community?

Old structures are crumbling. New ways of living are calling. We are answering that call. Wild Grace is an eco-spiritual community located in the Sierra foothills 30 minutes from Grass Valley, California. We recently completed new homes for those who feel called to our vision. Currently there are four of us living on this sacred 80 acres of land although we are a hub for an expanded neighborhood community. Many join us weekly for potlucks, expressive dance, Qi Gong, monthly musical gatherings, and seasonal celebrations in our temple, as well as tending to our orchard. We are excited to welcome others to join us on the land who are dedicating their lives to spiritual growth and ready to live in a more focused and intimate heart-centered lifestyle. Might that be you or someone you know? The fundamentals are simple. Spirit. We listen personally and collectively together most mornings, usually starting with a musical offering, a prayer, or a short reading, followed by about 40 minutes of what we call “sacred silence.” Heart Circles. About once a week we gather to share and listen. We are informed by authentic and compassionate communication practices. Nature. The land itself—an 80-acre oasis of field and forest perched above the wild and scenic South Yuba River—calls for our stewardship in the gardens, orchard, greenhouses, and general care. In turn, nature feeds us abundantly, both literally and spiritually. Interbeing. We join with others to share inspiration and connection as we host monthly gatherings of song, story and prayer that draws from the larger community in addition to other events we share with our closer neighbors. As we attend to these fundamentals, Grace flows to and through us—often in “Wild” or unexpected ways. Grace catalyzes through us, but is not something we possess. Because we all are connected, we feel that Grace actively transforms n
Offer
Need
  • Communities with Openings
5 hours ago

Seeking Partner/Co-Founder for a Cooperative Community in Western NC

Co-Founder / Project Partner Needed: Coweeta Heritage Center The Coweeta Heritage Center / Talking Rock Farm in Otto, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated co-founder and long-term project partner to help manage, expand, and transition our community land project. As the primary founder is balancing physical limitations (including a bad back) and a demanding workload, we are looking for a capable partner to share the operational reins and help shape the next phase of this intentional community. What We Are Looking For Organizational & Administrative Skills: Ability to streamline systems, manage outreach, and organize community data. Social Media & Digital Presence: Skills to revitalize our online reach, update public directory listings (such as ic.org), and manage applicant communications. Practical & Technical Capabilities: Hands-on familiarity with or strong interest in sustainable forestry, organic agriculture, and alternative energy infrastructure. Strong Communication: A commitment to Non-Violent Communication (NVC), transparency, and collaborative governance. What We Offer On-Site Housing: Dedicated housing is provided on-site in Otto to facilitate close coordination, daily collaboration, and deep integration into the land. Established Foundation: Step into an active project with existing infrastructure, clear community onboarding frameworks, an established legal LLC structure, and an estate succession blueprint. Strategic Input: Full partnership in vetting future interns, managing the phased onboarding pipeline, and executing land-clearing and sustainable infrastructure projects.

Update to a Public Profile

  • Log in
  • Go to your profile page
  • Toggle on the "Add my profile to the directory"
  • Save your profile

Information

Communities

A residential project: people live here as their primary home.

Organizations

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).

Plus Community Membership

  • Find people with Profile Match
  • Access to your community listing statistics
  • Create Discussion Groups
  • Access to our affiliate program
  • Member badge on your community profile
I am an official member of this community
Disclaimer
I affirm that my information is accurate and I am authorized to manage this listing
Foundation for Intentional Community FIC Member badge logo.

Free Plan

Free Membership
Free

Intentional Advertising

  • Subtotal

    {{ currencyFormat( pricing_summary.total_amount ) }}

Icon representing community connections and collaboration for intentional communities.

Plus Membership

  • Find communities with Profile Match
  • View detailed reviews about communities
  • Create free listings in Needs & Offers
  • Plus Member resources in CommUniversity
  • View communities detailed reviews
  • Plus Member badge on your profile