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Kibboutz Akiva

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Spiritual
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 1969

What we do

NOTRE HISTOIRE
Notre kibboutz a été fondé en 1969 par Vincent et Albert Thibout.
Ils essaient de construire une vie de partage à l’exemple de celle des disciples de Jésus. Il s’appuie sur les enseignements universels révélés au peuple d’Israël par Dieu sur le Mont Sinaï, et dont la finalité est “Que ton frère vive avec toi”. Chacun de nous est donc invité à vivre cet idéal dans la joie et l’amitié.
Notre kibboutz est un lieu de vie où chaque membre s’édifie pour rendre possible un vivre ensemble fraternel. Ce choix de vie développe les rapports humains, l’amitié, le devoir, la générosité…
L’échange nous permet de nous questionner et d’évoluer.
Nous partageons les repas, l’éducation des enfants, le travail et les ressources matérielles. Cette vie nous épanouit par la recherche du bien-être de l’autre.
Our History:
Our kibbutz was founded in 1969 by Vincent and Albert Thibout. They try to build a life of sharing following the example of that of the disciples of Jesus. It is based on the universal teachings revealed by God to Israel’s people on Mount Sinai, and whose purpose is “May your brother live with you”.
Each of us is therefore invited to live this ideal with joy and friendship.
Our kibbutz is a place of life where each member is built to make possible a fraternal living together. This choice of life develops human relationships, friendship, duty, generosity…
Dialogue allows us to question ourselves and evolve.
We share meals, children’s education, work and material resources. This life fulfills us through the search for the well-being of others.

Our Mission

Judeo-Christian dialogue
develop relations between Jews and Christians.
live as the first community in Jerusalem
share our property and income
education of children together
study the torah and the Gospels
live the teachings of the bible in our daily lives.
Hebrew study.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Community type
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Experiences
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 1969
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 1972
  • Started living together
  • 35 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
50

How to join

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Complete Income-Sharing

All member income goes into common pool for community use.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately all meals

Community activities and engagement

  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Jewish

Age demographics

  • Family-focused (many children and parents)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Community type

  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

    Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.

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Location

  • Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France

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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 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
November 13, 2026 09:00 – November 25, 2026 16:00
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A call for pioneers, trade-builders, and the four Elemental Elders to construct our first cooperative village prototype.

Intake Open: Flagship WE Network Village in Clubb, MO Call for pioneers, trade-builders, and 4 Elemental Elders to construct our first cooperative village prototype. WE Network is opening ground zero in Clubb, Missouri—our living model to build trade shops and train leadership teams for nationwide village rollout. We are building a self-sustaining, salvaged homestead ecosystem operating as a parallel society alongside existing systems. Bring your own living setup (tents, micro-campers, trucks, schoolies, tiny homes) to secure your lot within the co-op village. The 3×3 Exchange: Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Maintain your lot via our 3×3 exchange (3 hours/day, 3 days/week = 9 hours total): Mental: Classroom teaching, strategy, skill-sharing, and village instruction. Physical: Hands-on labor building active land and shop projects. Spiritual: Participation in our weekly Friday Fellowship Fire Circle. Trade Shops & Lot Placement Every member contributes directly to our local micro-economy: Trade Holders: Set up your specific service shop for the co-op. Transitioning Members: Assigned a trade lot to focus on constructing the physical shop structure. Weekend Operations: Retail open Saturdays and Sundays. Mid-week is reserved for building and life. Priority Intake: The Four Elemental Elders We are recruiting four foundational Elders: Earth Elder: Land, soil, livestock, permaculture, and natural materials. Air Elder: Building structures and Eco Junk waste-to-material upcycling. Fire Elder: Spiritual health, Natural Law, body healing, and Fire Circles. Water Elder: Resource flow, food storage, bookkeeping, and services. How to Apply 👉 Visit fffc.wtf to submit your intake request today.

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