| Our Mission is advocate for Sustainable Communities through our film project, Within Reach, about how we transitioned from cars and houses to bicycles and tents in search of a more joy-filled life.
In 2008-2010, Mandy and Ryan bike-packed 6,500 miles around the USA using solar-powered electronics and leg-powered bicycles to visit 100 sustainable communities. The project depicts their realistic experience of seeking out and living in a sustainable community, and lessons learned along the way.
To participate in the production of this film, or learn more about the community they now live in, Hummingbird Community), please give us a call at 660.956.0126 or email info@withinreachmovie.com.
In the spirit of co-creation,
Mandy and Ryan Status: living in community | Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses) Within Reach's official teaser trailer. A 3 min peek at the 6,500 journey around the United States to visit 100 sustainable communities on bicycle. |
Population Members(adults and children): 1 Open to new members: Yes (visit www.withinreachmovie.com to sign up for the mailing list!) | Government Decision Making: By consensus (we just go with the flow. we like to tune in to eachothers energy and feel eachother. it's beyond consensus. it's spiritually guided co-creative process.) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Amanda, Raines, Derek, Solana, Joanna and Aron) | Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected | | | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (we sprout beans on our bikes!) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Mandy is a vegitarian, Ryan is a vegiprefarian, but we also eat mostly raw on the road) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally | Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (currently practicing Tibetan Buddhism, but we are open to all paths) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Buddhist Educational Style(s): Other | |
