Presenting a curated list of intentional communities with openings.
Have you ever imagined yourself living in an intentional community — surrounded by people who share your values, where connection, sustainability, and purpose are part of daily life?
You’re not alone.
All around the world, communities are forming around shared visions of a better way to live — and many of them are looking for people like you to join them.
This blog post features a curated selection of intentional communities with current openings. From regenerative ecovillages and permaculture homesteads to urban cohousing projects and spiritual sanctuaries, these communities are actively welcoming new members.
Not sure how to visit or even contact these communities?
Start with my free Guide to Visiting Communities for the First Time — it’s full of practical tips on how to reach out respectfully, what to ask, and how to make the most of your visit. Consider it your roadmap to building real-world connections on the path to community.
Ready to get serious about your community search?
If you’re beyond the dreaming stage and want personalized guidance, my Community Matchmaking Service is here to help. This service is for those who are committed to finding a community to join — and want expert support to get there.
Whether you’re looking to move soon or exploring your options with intention, this list is a powerful place to begin.
Let’s explore what’s possible…
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Intentional Communities with Openings Within the United States
Updated on an ongoing basis to the best of our ability. Please inquire with the communities listed regarding current openings. Scroll down to see listings outside of the United States.
Rachel Carson Ecovillage
Pennsylvania, USA
This group of individuals and families have joined forces to build an extraordinary life together. You are welcome to join them in creating an inclusive, caring, and diverse community. Pennsylvania’s newest community is breaking ground soon! >>>Watch my interview with this community
Cobb Hill Cohousing
Vermont, USA
One of the most established ecovillages in the state, Cobb Hill is a community of 22 families sharing 280 acres of forest and farm in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley. They are now looking for new members! Available is a 3 room home in a duplex and an apartment in the Common House. (Visit them on the Vermont Ecovillage Tour.) >>>Watch my interview with this community
Rooted Northwest
Washington, USA
Rooted Northwest is Western Washington’s newest agrivillage, combining village living and regenerative farming. As a forming community they have a range of homes available for sale, from 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes! You do not have to be a farmer to own a home. >>>Watch my interview with this community
Harmony Woods
Alabama, USA
This forming homesteading community has 13 acres of rural land located 10 mins from Trenton, GA and 20 mins southwest of Chattanooga, TN. Their values are personal freedom, land stewardship, simple living, personal integrity and communication. Welcoming new members to join them! >>>Watch my interview with this community
High Cove
North Carolina, USA
Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, High Cove has a focus on the arts, environment, and lifelong learning. There are two small neighborhoods now, on beautiful forested land, with opportunities to buy or build your home!
Rainbow Bridge
Hawai‘i Island, USA
Discover a sanctuary for healing, land stewardship, and regenerative education. Nestled in the lush landscape of Hawai‘i Island, Rainbow Bridge Hawaii invites you to reconnect — with the Earth, with community, and with the deeper parts of yourself. Now looking for people with permaculture and building skills, or the willingness to learn!
Atelier Farm
New York State, USA
Here’s a growing small co-housing ecovillage of farmers, artisans, and just-trying-to-be-and-do good’ers who like it simple but still appreciate the mess of life, to live in a balanced, present, walkable, human-scale way. Looking for farmers, cooks, and more folks ready to join on 400 acres along Lake Champlain.
Twin Cities Family Cooperative
Minneapolis, MN, USA
This community is building a rich quality of life for all ages, while bringing a more equitable society and responsible relationship with the natural world. After almost four years of planning and organizing, they moved into their community house in May. Apartments ready for new members soon, with additional construction underway!
Mahalo
Vermont, USA
Mahalo is an intentional community in Southern Vermont, rooted in connection—with the land, with each other, and with life itself. Home to artists, healing practitioners, builders, and farmers / permaculturists. The land includes a mix of shared housing, tiny homes, and gathering spaces. Write to Syd at sydney.griffith123@gmail.com to learn more. >>>Watch my interview with this community
Intentional Communities with Openings Outside the United States
Updated on an ongoing basis to the best of our ability. Please inquire with the communities listed regarding current openings.
Are you considering a community abroad? Read the guide to joining a community abroad first!
La Ecovilla
Costa Rica
This is a growing network of communities that has welcomed hundreds of families and individuals from around the world. Located in the heart of Costa Rica’s fruit growing region, residents enjoy peaceful land and purposeful life dedicated to nature and each other’s care. You can visit both Holos and La Ecovilla during an upcoming Costa Rica Ecovillage Tour. >>>Watch my interview with this community
Holos
Costa Rica
Holos Global is a retreat and residency center nestled in Costa Rica’s lush Diamanté Valley, created as a living system for personal, communal, and planetary transformation. With over 200 acres of rainforest, waterfalls, gardens, and wellness spaces, guests and residents are immersed in the wisdom of the land.
Avnø Oasis Ecovillage
Denmark
Avnø Oasis is a Danish ecovillage founded in 2020 to create systemic change in response to today’s unsustainable world. Home to a diverse group of residents and supporters, it combines co-housing, an adult learning center, and green enterprises. Watch a free virtual tour of this community! >>>Watch my interview with this community
Finca Sagrada
Ecuador
This multigenerational farm community is nestled in a secluded small valley close to Vilcabamba in the mountains of Southern Ecuador. 20 acres of pastures, food forest and gardens, plus an additional 800 acres of mountain land. This sacred space leads visitors to easily connect to self, community and the planet. Go visit them!
Afterlee Ecovillage
Australia
Afterlee Ecovillage is a regenerative, family-friendly community on 700 acres of bushland in Australia’s Northern Rivers, 90 minutes inland from Byron Bay. Core community values include cooperation, transparency, stewardship, resilience, and self-sufficiency. With 35 households already on site, they are now inviting 15 more!
Could one of these communities with openings be your next home?
Every community has its own rhythm, culture, and way of life. The key is finding one that resonates with your values, your needs, and your vision for how you want to live.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re looking for guidance, connection, and support from others on a similar path, I invite you to join the Community Finders Circle — my monthly membership for people who are actively seeking intentional community. You’ll get access to live coaching calls, interviews with community leaders, member meetups, and a private space to ask questions and share the journey.
Thanks for reading this far — I know you’re serious about your search, and I’m honored to support you however I can.
In community,
Cynthia Tina
Founder, Community Finders
P.S. Found a community on this list that resonates with you? Drop me a comment below — I’d love to hear which one sparked your interest!
I am retired and am curious about intentional communities.
Hi Susan, that’s great! Hope you enjoy reading this blog to learn more about the community options out there 🙂