Valley of Light Independence, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property), Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling), Spiritual or Religious Community
Updated on: May 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM | Created on: November 20, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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Helena, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
Updated on: October 26, 2015 at 11:12 AM | Created on: November 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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GAYA community of consciousness Molinos, Teruel, Spain –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Spiritual or Religious Community, Transition Town or Eco-Neighborhood (focused on energy/resource resiliency)
Updated on: July 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM | Created on: December 9, 2014 at 5:02 AM
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Terra Frutis Gualaquiza, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Unspecified, or Other
Updated on: May 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM | Created on: December 28, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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Hamtramck, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Shared Housing (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling.)
Updated on: December 28, 2014 at 10:22 PM | Created on: December 28, 2014 at 10:22 PM
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Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
Updated on: January 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM | Created on: January 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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Eldon, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property)
Updated on: January 15, 2015 at 12:06 AM | Created on: January 15, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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Byron Bay, , Australia –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), School~ Educational Institute or Experience, Volunteer~ Internship~ Apprenticeship~ or WWOOF’ing
Updated on: January 15, 2015 at 3:57 AM | Created on: January 15, 2015 at 3:57 AM
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Alamosa, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
Updated on: January 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM | Created on: January 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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Portland, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Other
Updated on: January 21, 2015 at 11:07 AM | Created on: January 21, 2015 at 11:07 AM
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The Love Plan Mount Dora, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Transition Town or Eco-Neighborhood (focused on energy/resource resiliency)
Updated on: December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM | Created on: January 21, 2015 at 10:50 PM
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Hearth (Coaching House) Oakland, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
Community Types: Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling)
Updated on: April 22, 2021 at 10:50 AM | Created on: February 1, 2015 at 11:15 PM
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Washington Metro Area, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property)
Updated on: February 14, 2015 at 8:56 PM | Created on: February 3, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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Full Bloom Community Jacksonville, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), School~ Educational Institute or Experience, Volunteer~ Internship~ Apprenticeship~ or WWOOF’ing
Updated on: February 3, 2015 at 4:59 PM | Created on: February 3, 2015 at 4:59 PM
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Palo Alto, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Shared Housing (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling.)
Updated on: February 9, 2015 at 1:57 AM | Created on: February 9, 2015 at 1:57 AM
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East-of-Eden [Nature Preserve-Ecovillage-Campus for Higher Learning] Big Bay, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling), Spiritual or Religious Community
Updated on: June 27, 2023 at 1:31 PM | Created on: February 22, 2015 at 5:30 AM
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South of Monadnock Community Rindge, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property)
Updated on: November 29, 2018 at 11:34 AM | Created on: March 2, 2015 at 9:44 PM
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Oblate Community of St Paul – IOCU Clayton, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: No
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Spiritual or Religious Community
Updated on: March 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM | Created on: March 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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rebuck, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Shared Housing (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling.)
Updated on: March 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM | Created on: March 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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Laser Heights Long Beach, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
Community Types: Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling)
Updated on: December 26, 2023 at 1:57 PM | Created on: March 18, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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Youtopia! Brooklyn, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling)
Updated on: January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM | Created on: March 22, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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Santa Marta, , Colombia –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
Updated on: March 24, 2015 at 9:36 PM | Created on: March 24, 2015 at 9:36 PM
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OIKOS INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY Long Beach, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Spiritual or Religious Community, Unspecified, or Other
Updated on: December 10, 2018 at 7:52 PM | Created on: March 31, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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Village Hearth Cohousing Durham, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property)
Updated on: May 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM | Created on: April 9, 2015 at 1:30 AM
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Naples, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
Community Types: Commune (organized around sharing almost everything), Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Shared Housing (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling.), Ethical Business~ Investment Group~ or Alternative Currency
Updated on: April 14, 2015 at 3:02 PM | Created on: April 14, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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Muaisa Hale Pule Keakakekua, , United States –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: No
Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
Community Types: Spiritual or Religious Community
Updated on: June 8, 2021 at 6:14 AM | Created on: May 12, 2015 at 8:58 PM
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Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Spiritual or Religious Community or Organization
Updated on: May 16, 2015 at 5:26 AM | Created on: May 16, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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Charlotte, , United States –
Re-forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property), Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner’s Association
Updated on: June 2, 2015 at 10:41 PM | Created on: May 17, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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Chambalabamba Vilcabamba, Loja, Ecuador –
Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability), Unspecified, or Other
Updated on: June 22, 2023 at 1:02 PM | Created on: May 27, 2015 at 10:24 PM
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Bridgton, , United States –
Forming
Visitors Accepted: Yes
Open to New Members: Yes
Community Types: Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner’s Association
Updated on: June 3, 2015 at 5:54 AM | Created on: June 3, 2015 at 5:54 AM
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