Learn how to spot red flags in intentional communities — and what real signs of health look like —when evaluating a community to visit or join. When people begin the steps to find an intentional community, one of the common questions I hear is: “Are there any...
Travelers considering joining an intentional community abroad
It can be hard to find community. If you are on the path of a Community Finder, it can be discouraging to not find communities in the region you'd like to live. If you are a Community Founder, it can be tough to find other co-founders or members to join your forming...
Do you want to find an intentional community to join along with your significant other? Entering into community life as a couple can be deeply fulfilling. The support and companionship you find with each other can be extended into a wider network of...
Finding an intentional community that's a fit for you is a multistep process. The first step is to get a clear idea of what you want to find. Do you envision a group of back-to-the-landers enjoying the simple life with home-grown food and fresh air? Or are you looking...
Photo: Heartwood Cohousing, Colorado Ready to become an ideal community candidate? A little preparation can go a long way towards becoming a community candidate that residential intentional communities will be enthusiastic to accept as a member. Curious what...
Ready to contact intentional communities? Make sure to first create your community resume! Plenty of communities are open to visitors… but it’s important to know how to contact them to ensure a positive response and establish a good connection from the start. My...
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...
If you’ve never visited intentional living communities before, the idea can be both exciting and a little scary. What will the people be like? How comfortable will you feel there? Will you have to drink the kool-aid?? Relax and read on for advice on your first...
Advice when contacting an intentional community for confident and clear communication! A bunch of friendly communitarians looking forward to hearing from you! (ECOLISE Meetings 2018) So, you’ve found one or more communities that you’re dying to visit. You’ve read...