Intentional Community Basics
What’s a Commune, Really? Life Inside an Income-Sharing Community

What’s a Commune, Really? Life Inside an Income-Sharing Community

Ever dream of ditching the mainstream and joining a hippy commune? The stereotypical commune has been sensationalized for decades in pop culture. Negative stereotypes abound – poor, dirty, crazy, cult-like, and dangerous. But what is a commune, really? Do they still...

10 Reasons to Choose to Live in an Intentional Community

10 Reasons to Choose to Live in an Intentional Community

In a world where isolation and disconnection are becoming the norm, intentional community living offers a refreshing alternative. Imagine a lifestyle where happiness, security, and sustainability are built into the very fabric of your living environment. From shared...

Why You’re Not Ready To Live In An Intentional Community (Yet)

Why You’re Not Ready To Live In An Intentional Community (Yet)

Community skills are worth studying and mastering. By honing these skills, you can unlock the potential for a more fulfilling, connected, and harmonious life. The article below was originally published on March 10, 2024 by Nicole Reese for the Terrenity Substack Blog....

Your 2024 Calendar for Community Gatherings: Don’t Miss Out!

Your 2024 Calendar for Community Gatherings: Don’t Miss Out!

Check out these great community events in 2024! Going to events helps you meet new people and get better at community skills. We've got a mix of 30+ real-life and online events that will excite you. This list doesn't have everything, so feel free to share more events...

Should You Start an Intentional Community or Join One?

Should You Start an Intentional Community or Join One?

The decision to start an intentional community is not one to make lightly. While stats aren’t verified, many say the failure rate of new communities is similar to that of business start-ups — that is high, costly, and painful for many would-be founders.  Despite...

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Intentional Community Living

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Intentional Community Living

Discover the health benefits of intentional community living. Below are six ways that living in an ecovillage or cohousing can improve your well-being. In recent years, intentional communities have gained in popularity as people seek alternatives to traditional ways...

Are you too old to join an intentional community?

Are you too old to join an intentional community?

A frequent question from older adults considering communal living is, “Am I too old to join an intentional community?”  It's a reasonable question for anyone in life’s later years. Whether you have been nursing a dream to join a community for decades or it’s a...