| Border bioregion 30 miles west of Columbia, Missouri. We envision creating a community of one or two additional small families.
Following permaculture and companion planting ideals, we cultivate beautiful gardens/orchards and raise animals in our open land along Cave Creek. We are presently 2 adults and two children living in and adding onto a photovoltaic-powered, passive-solar, straw-bale/cob home, and working on constructing other (cordwood/strawbale/other) buildings. We also own and operate a small general store in prairie home, MO.
Ecological living, creative farming, personal growth, crafts, community outreach/environmental education, and consensus-based decision making are our main goals. We intend for our livelihood to thrive on the land. Gatherings for interpersonal growth, business, dinners, and other fun activities happen on a regular basis. We have exchanges with other intentional communities in the region to further our mutual learning and growth. We invite people to join us who are creative and energetic and can follow through with thought, action, and emotion. Apprenticeships possible. A letter or phone call required. | Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses) |
Population Members(adults and children): 4 | Government Decision Making: By consensus | Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (from community activities) Labor Contribution: Expected (to be decided) Join Fee: Yes (lease on land, to be determined) Regular Fees: No Answer (to be decided) | Land and Buildings Rural Area: 45 acres (18.2 hectares) Land Owned By: (to be decided) Number of Residences: 2 (in addition to our home) | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: (occasionally) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (within reason) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (ceremonial use only) | Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (elements of native american, sufism, nature-based, etc) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (to be decided) | |
