Are you considering moving to an intentional community that aligns with your values? If you’re passionate about embracing a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle, and seeking to live among like-minded individuals, we have an exciting article for you! At CommunityFinders, we’ve curated a list of 24 international vegan intentional communities that are currently open to welcoming new members.
Intentional communities around the world have a range of dietary practices. Vegan communities are one subset of the broader intentional communities movement.
Each vegan community carries a shared commitment to living in harmony with nature and all living beings. At the heart lies a vegan-only kitchen, where meals are prepared without any animal-derived ingredients. Not only do they foster a cruelty-free environment by refraining from causing harm to animals on-site, but they may even grow their food in a veganic manner, embracing ethical and sustainable practices.
Taking the Leap Towards Vegan Intentional Communities
If you’re ready to embark on an enriching journey of conscious living, explore the list below to discover a wide range of international vegan communities. Whether you’re drawn to the serene Alaskan wilderness, the vibrant landscapes of Ecuador, the cultural diversity of Europe, the spiritual sanctuaries in India, or the tranquility of Micronesia, these communities are eager to welcome individuals who share their passion for a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle.
Take a leap toward a more fulfilling life by immersing yourself in one of these vegan communities. Let’s dive into the world of intentional vegan living, where sustainability, community, and compassion come together to create a more harmonious future.
Vegan Intentional Communities with Openings by Region:
Vegan Intentional Communities in North America
1. Ionia – Alaska, United States
Immerse yourself in the serene Alaskan wilderness at Ionia. This vegan intentional community is dedicated to sustainable living, organic gardening, and fostering a deep connection with nature.
Visit their website: https://ionia.org/
2. Wilberforce Village – Arkansas, United States
Nestled in the scenic Ozarks, Wilberforce Village (previously Fruitful Vegan Village) is an intentional community focused on holistic health and compassionate living. They are a forming community, and at the time of this writing, currently have just one member.
Their website: https://wilberforcevillage.com/
3. Asante Gardens – Hawaii, United States
Located in the tropical paradise of Hawaii, Asante Gardens practices permaculture and veganism, working harmoniously with nature to create a sustainable lifestyle.
Find out more: https://www.asantegardens.org/
4. Kamani Grove – Hawaii, United States
Kamani Grove is a plant-based community and eats only from the land, there are wilderness and community immersions, and visitors are welcome for retreats.
Find out more: https://www.kamanigrove.com/
5. Hygieia Homestead – Michigan, United States
At Hygieia Homestead, members share a commitment to eco-consciousness, herbalism, and self-sufficiency.
Visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HygieiaHomestead/
6. Finney Farm – Washington, United States
Finney Farm has a primarily vegan kitchen (with seasonal farm eggs) and produce typically includes only what they have grown or preserved themselves.
Explore their initiatives: https://finneyfarm.org/
Vegan Intentional Communities in Central America and South America
7. Las Aguas Risas, Laughing Waters Vegan Community – Ecuador
This community in Ecuador celebrates veganism, creativity, and conscious living.
Learn more: https://aguasrisas.org
8. Peaceful Village Raw Vegan Healing Community – Ecuador
Embracing a raw vegan lifestyle, Peaceful Village focuses on healing and well-being.
Find out more: https://peaceful-village.com
9. Fruit Haven Ecovillage – Ecuador
This ecovillage in Ecuador emphasizes a fruit based, whole-foods vegan diet, permaculture, and regenerative living.
Discover more: fruithaven.land
10. Terra Frutis – Ecuador
Terra Frutis is a sustainable community that practices veganism and permaculture while creating a positive impact on the environment.
For additional details, visit: https://www.terrafrutis.com/
11. Lumicon – Ecuador
Lumicon is a vegan fruit forest community in Ecuador-Amazon offering spaces and simple cabins for residents and volunteers. They grow tropical fruits from around the globe. Their goal is to live in a conscious way and reconnect with the natural world..
Check out more: https://lumiconlife.wordpress.com/
12. Serenity Retreat Belize – Belize
This retreat in Belize welcomes vegans seeking a peaceful and harmonious sanctuary.
Experience tranquility at: https://www.serenityretreatsbelize.com
13. La Joya del Sol – Costa Rica
Jewel of the Sun promotes self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a raw vegan lifestyle.
Learn more at: https://www.VivaLaRaw.org
14. Purafruta – Costa Rica
Purafruta is a vegan community in Costa Rica that emphasizes fruitarianism, mindfulness, and sustainable living.
Explore more at: https://fruitariancommunity.weebly.com/
Vegan Intentional Communities in Europe
15. Eotopia – France
Eotopia is a vegan ecovillage dedicated to creating a regenerative and environmentally conscious lifestyle.
Learn more at: https://www.eotopia.org
16. Douceur et Harmonie: Domain Maman Terre – France
Douceur et Harmonie: Domain Maman Terre is a vegan, intentional, and eco-community keen on the ethical and loving treatment of animals.
Discover more at: https://douceurharmonie.wordpress.com/
17. Suderbyn Ecovillage – Sweden
Suderbyn Ecovillage focuses on sustainable development, transition initiatives, and permaculture practices, embracing voluntary simplicity, veganism, communal sharing, and cultural diversity.
Explore more at: https://suderbyn.se
18. Ängsbacka – Sweden
Ängsbacka is a course and festival center for personal and spiritual growth with a vegetarian kitchen offering vegan options.
Find out more at: https://www.angsbacka.com/
19. Tamera – Portugal
Tamera is a peace research village with the goal of creating healing biotopes and modeling a new planetary culture, with strong ethical communitarian foundations.
Learn more at: https://www.tamera.org/
20. Vegan Hills – Portugal
Vegan Hills is a sustainable vegan permaculture sanctuary where the values of veganism, self-sustainability, and freedom are combined with ambitious entrepreneurship and creativity.
Check out more at: https://vegoa.org/vegan-hills/
21. Gaia Terra – Italy
Gaia Terra is a low-impact intentional community and experiential education center that practices and promotes sustainable lifestyles.
For additional details, visit: https://www.progettogaiaterra.com/
Vegan Intentional Communities in Asia
22. Sadhana Forest – India
Sadhana Forest is an ecological project in India that promotes veganism, reforestation, and sustainable living.
Find out more at: https://sadhanaforest.org
23. AhimsaGram – India
AhimsaGram focuses on non-violence, veganism, and holistic living.
Explore their initiatives: https://www.ahimsagram.in/, https://www.facebook.com/ahimsagram/
Vegan Intentional Communities in Oceania
24. Vegan Ecovillage Nillumbik – Australia
This ecovillage in Australia emphasizes veganism, community, and sustainable agriculture.
Discover more at: https://www.veganecovillage.net.au/
25. Temple of the Eden Junglists – Kiribati
Experience the Eden Junglists, a vegan community in Kiribati dedicated to sustainability, permaculture, and spiritual growth.
Visit their website: https://edenjunglists.wixsite.com/edenjunglist
Diversity in Vegan Intentional Communities
Intentional communities come in diverse forms, with many different diets and philosophies. Each offers a unique perspective on sustainable living and shared values. Among these, vegan intentional communities stand as examples of compassion, ethics, and environmentally conscious practices.
If you’re passionate about embracing a plant-based lifestyle and wish to join like-minded individuals who share your values, the list provided above presents an array of international vegan communities that are currently accepting new members. Embark on a journey of personal growth, sustainable living, and profound connections with both nature and others by becoming part of these vegan communities.
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Know of More Vegan Intentional Communities?
Share in the comments below about communities you have heard of or have visited and we will add them to the list above. Thank you for your help in expanding this list.
You can check SAVIA in the north of Spain. http://www.saviaecoaldeavegana.com
Awesome! Thank you for the tip. Looks like a great community.
My wife and I currently co-manage the Good Seed (organic) Community garden in Carbondale, Colorado, and promote a vegan/macrobiotic/ plant-based, Christian lifestyle. We would like to establish a community of individuals in our area, and connect with others who share these values.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing Fred and best wishes with your endeavors.
Ecuador has a lot more vegan communities!
* https://www.eco-libre.org/vegan-communities-ecuador
It’s great to see you listed 4 vegan communities in Ecuador, but there’s actually quite a few more vegan intentional communities in Ecuador. After spending a year traveling around Ecuador, I just published a guide to all of the vegan (and vegetarian) communities in Ecuador (link above).
The listing above is copyleft under CC BY-SA, so you’re welcome to update this page with the contents of our listings; just make sure to provide attirbuiton in the form of a prominent link back to the article with the above URL.
Wonderful! Thank you so much Michael for this excellent resource!!
Hi , anything in England ? I’m in Scotland and wanting to move south but struggling to fit in to the usual society box! I thought of starting one here on my farm but want to be closer to my newly growing family to visit them when possible !
Absolutely! Lots of communities in England. Here’s a directory of specifically British communities: https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/
Although Wilberforce Village project in Arkansas shows a pic -on this page- of 5 adults, their page on ic.org, which was just updated a little over a month ago, in June 2024, shows the number of members currently living there as ONE. That isn’t “community”; it’s an “idea” or a “vision”, like so many thousands of other “forming communities” of one or two people.
Hi Rob, thank you for notifying us. We will update the above description so that it is clear it is a forming community of one person.
I haven’t been to any of these but did find them on ic. org and they all seem to be still functioning communities. Since you’ve visited so many, I wonder if you know something about them that isn’t on their websites or FB page:
Bhumis Gard in Sweden,
Evolution Ecovillage in Ecuador,
AnimA Journey, Hawaii
ELoin in Oregan
Vegetarian ones are Earthwaking Village in Costa Rica and The Barley Jar in Toronto.
For being a very small country, Ecuador seems to be somewhat of a vegan mecca.
Hi Kimberly, thanks for your list of more communities. The only one on there I have been to is Earthwaking in Costa Rica. They are a nice bunch. It’s good to know that the community does have a religious vibe. The others ones I’m less familiar with… but good ones to research! Please post here if you end up visiting any of them and let us know how it goes.
Are there any in Mexico? My daughter and I have lived here eight years and have not heard of any.
I’ll keep an ear out Carol! None come to mind right now.
45 mins outside of Minneapolis MN in the sleepy Bradford township lies a 6 bedroom home which is being renovated into coliving space for vegans. A Rainbow Around, served as a non profit shelter and vocational rehab center in Isanti County for 20 years. Our revised mission statement reflects a deeper commitment to strengthening the vegan community worldwide by proving short term supportive coliving experiences. Hoping to expand this new mission to our properties in other Minnesota counties as well as 2 counties in Arizona. Contact Carolyn 6124618524
Thank you for creating this list. My wife and I have become more and more plant based diet and I notice I don’t have hardly any like minded friends. So I used your list to reach out to Finney Farm which is near me in Washington.
That’s wonderful Albert!
Another one in Spain is Savia Ecoaldea Vegana, it will be open next summer.
But you can check their web.
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I can’t recall the name but I recently heard of one in Portugal
Let us know when you think of it, Arthur. Many thanks!
I think it is Ecoaldea Espiral