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About the Communities

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  • Ecological

Founding year

  • 2017

What we do

focused around those of us who are sensitive, disabled, from overseas, those who have chosen to live more holistically. We are forming community in Central Illinois based upon being energy workers whom choose to live aware of the ebbs and flows of pain and suffering, as well as joy, and unfolding which builds up beautiful manifestations in daily existence, sustainability, environmental care, self care, homeschooling, animal rescue, children’s book writing, video game creating; expressing a whole, holistic view of an artistic expression of life. How an attitude of gratitude expresses itself in resilience, simple joys, following the flow of children, the disabled, rehabilitating a patient with patience. Yes and ways of being. Honoring Madam Crone, Mother, Maiden, and Hermit

Our Mission

To meet the diverse needs of sensitive beings is our mission. We are all still unfolding… I would like to tell a story. A story of what might be, crafted by the ideas of children who believe nothing is impossible, their teachers, care givers, students, and those seeking they know not what. This story encompasses many whom have been drawn into the lives of an artistic, holistic caregiver who over analyzes everything, and an absolutely beautiful work of art we call Christophrax. Named by our Aspergian teen for describing ze whom is as varied as the moods of the sea, as the emotional, physical, spiritual tides of chronic pain, and living against all odds, sculpted by doctors, nurses, and a system which believes it is a caregiving system, but can not see it’s own limitations can create… and so much more, or less depending on how one chooses to perceive that which we vibrate among

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Ecovillage
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Farming
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2017
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2017
  • Started living together
  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
4

How to join

We are following flow…

Basic expectations or agreements for members

contact and follow flow. If it is meant to be, it shall be.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

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

Decision-making process

  • Informal Discussion

Decisions emerge through casual conversation without formal process.

Governance structure

  • Undefined/Evolving

Still developing or unclear governance approach.

Conflict resolution approach

Maiden seems to have dominion over decorations, and is our guide through happy humming vs quiet and withdrawn. Mother choreographs pets, and gives safe boundaries for Maiden while supporting Crone, and caring for our hermit. All the while asking to dance, paint, laugh, grow, and create, needing environmentalism to be central. Madam Crone expresses the needs of a unique place… She guides, and supports an island of misfits as a second generation, small town, accounting and tax firm, while broadening into ministry of a chaplaincy nature. Our hermit guides from within the safe protected sanctuaries we can create, creating sanctuary for us.

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

Additional economic information

Regular fees: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We are sequestering ourselves safely during this pandemic.. We have stability and there are spaces which could be mutually beneficial. Mother sees consumerism as the root problem. Madam Crone has spent her life assisting people with an amazing understanding of the complications of tax law. Speaking of anyone with a desire to interest my Madam Crone in understanding Intentional Community Not for Profit tax possibilities, I would be thrilled. https://www.phillipstax.com

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

Common House, Vehicle Share, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • 2-5 times per week

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

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
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is frequent and public in the community
  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Religions
  • Taoist/Daoist
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions
  • Unitarian Universalist

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

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Location

  • Illinois, United States

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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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