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Intentional Communities 101
September 18 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Intentional Communities 101
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
- Pacific: 9am-10:00pm
- Mountain: 10-11:00am
- Central: 11-12:00pm
- Eastern: 12- 1:00pm
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What does it really mean to live in an intentional community—and why are so many people around the world choosing this path today?
About This Event
In this introductory session, Cynthia Tina—the community matchmaker—will share insights from visiting and working with hundreds of communities across six continents. With her guidance, you’ll gain a clear overview of the intentional communities movement and discover what’s possible when people choose to live together with purpose.
In this session, you will learn:
⭐ The main types of intentional communities, from cohousing to ecovillages to co-ops
⭐ Where to find reliable online resources and directories
⭐ Inspiring examples of communities—both well-known and hidden gems—from around the world
⭐ How to identify what kind of community might be the right fit for you
⭐ First steps for connecting, visiting, or even starting a community of your own
You’ll also hear about Ecovillage Tours, immersive travel programs designed to help you experience community life firsthand.
Whether you’re simply curious, searching for a place to belong, or even dreaming of starting your own project, this session will inspire you with real-world pathways into the worldwide movement of intentional communities.
About Your Host
Cynthia Tina
Cynthia helps people discover intentional community living for better housing, health, and happiness. She has traveled to 200+ intentional communities around the world and resides in a Vermont ecovillage in her self-built natural home. Her speaking, businesses, and consultancy have contributed to the growth of numerous community-led housing projects.
Cynthia is the founder of CommunityFinders, offering programs to help people find community. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours, offering guided trips to communities worldwide. Start your intentional community journey by taking this short quiz to discover which type of community is a fit for you: https://communityfinders.com/quiz
Location
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The Online Event Experience
Live Sessions
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Affordable and Accessible
All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.
Watch the Recording
You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request.
