Study within the context of community living!

To Begin… In the past handful of years I have been called to prioritize tending to the health of my relationship with myself and all I come into contact with. This calling is what brings me, over and over, to intentional community. When it first started knocking on my door, my daughter was just beginning high school and the time was not ripe for physically exploring intentional communities until she graduated a year ago. Since then, I have participated in a seasonal permaculture internship at an ecovillage in Oregon and traveled the U.S. with my girlfriend in her retrofitted camper van to get a sense for different bioregions and established communities in the U.S. Now I am writing to you, my friend, in hopes of finding a well-aligned community where I can grow roots, mutually beneficial relationships, and myself as I live life to the fullest. A Bit About Me and My Offerings I see myself as a creative problem-solver, initiator, and someone who naturally holds the whole and integrates the parts. Collaboration, resourcefulness, curiosity, openness, and compassion are all very important to me. And so is a balanced lifestyle. I also see myself as a culinary artist and am interested in growing wholesome food, preparing it with love for the nourishment of all, and preserving it for the future. Additionally, I would love to offer reiki to those with aches and pains, training in sociocracy to those interested in learning about this governance model based on consent decision-making and circular hierarchy (or hierarchy of levels of specificity), and care of elders or youngers where there is mutuality around needs. And lastly, I’d love to further my experience in: seed saving, bee keeping, animal husbandry, natural building, and all that goes into the tending of intimate, authentic, and loving relationships in a residential community setting. You can learn more about me and my journey by reviewing my

$1,495,000 If you have a community, I have the land. This stunning parcel is on prime Hamakua land on the east side of the big island. Wake up to a sunrise over the ocean, rainbows, and beautiful skies. This 10.6 acre parcel is fully fenced, has county water and electric, a large greenhouse and dozens of fruit trees. Two spectacular house sites and ample room for additional dwellings plus soil that has benefitted from years of animal care, a five minute drive from the ocean, and good neighbors in a quiet neighborhood makes for the ideal place for a family or community. Come to Hawaii and enjoy the warm weather and the spirit of Aloha. See you soon!

FIC currently offers three self paced courses on our website. These foundational courses are excellent for beginners on the community journey and are designed to fit your schedule! These courses range in price from $49-$149. All FIC On Demand Courses include: 10 modules with instructional videos, learning materials, and exercises Lifetime access to private course group in our forum for asking questions and networking Free access to monthly webinars to deepen your learning and connect with others 90 days to complete the online course at your own pace A certificate of completion If you are just starting out, we recommend Intentional Community Basics as a first course! If you are dreaming of building community check our other course Starting a Community. You can find more information and an FAQ at our Online Courses page here!

My first communal living experience was in 1972. Since then there have been many group housing situations. Now as a partly-retired grandmother, I no longer wish to live alone. I want to share in a positive way my abilities & skills. I don’t have a great deal of money but do have many talents to bring to a community. I’m a clean, sober, reliable hardworking woman. I cooked professionally, worked as an office manager, records specialist, and facilities manager. I am secular, open-minded and self-motivated. I’m partial to the Northwest (SF-Seattle). I have resources but want to add to my/our support by working. I can’t afford an expensive co-housing unit but I make living spaces better than it was before my arrival. Please help a gal find a home.