Participate

We are currently looking for people to join our community who are interested in a sustainable lifestyle, healthy diet,  the beauty of being close to nature, and who seek to learn and grow to attain their full human potential.

We welcome you ask questions, come for a visit, and explore the possibilities.

We encourage on-site members of the community to be financially self-sufficient and donate resources to the community according to their ability. We are asking for rent payments of $50/month, increasing to $100/month when we have permanent housing (property taxes will go up) and of course additional donations are always welcom. We do need resources to build housing and other infrastructure and to plant trees. If you do not have any financial resources, we may be able to work out an internship in which you will put in extra hours of your time as a contribution in lieu of the rent. We ask all on-site members to contribute at least 10 hours of their time per week to further the project and encourage more time contributions as your time availability, energy, and enjoyment of the process allow.. Occasionally, such as during the construction of housing, more hours may be required to achieve practical results, then a rest period may be enjoyed when a project has been accomplished.  

Rather than existing in isolation, we encourage on-site members to interact and integrate with the community. This may involve part-time jobs, volunteer work, becoming involved in churches or charitable organizations.. Reasonably good physical condition is helpful to participate, especially during housing construction, but we would like to work with anyone who is interested to improve their strength and endurance if those are issues for you..

For at least the next 2-3 years,  the land will not be fully providing all the food we need and participants may need to obtain some of their own food. There are a number of free and low-cost sources of food in Douglas, and food stamps are easy to obtain for those with no financial resources of their own. The ministry will help out as much as  it can in cases of hardship but currently the Ministry's resources are  limited (we expect this to change soon).  

We prefer participants are non-smokers, and little or no alcohol and we do not allow illegal drugs.  A healthy diet is encouraged -- raw foods is the best, but we don't exclude anyone because of their diet.

Craft skills, trade skills (carpentry, plumbing, electrical), healing arts, and organic gardening and Permaculture skills are especially desired. Art and music are encouraged and welcome.

Times for group meditation, sharing and discussion of spiritual and personal growth topics, and other spiritual practices will be available and encouraged, but all spiritual activities are optional, and participants are encouraged to pursue their spiritual paths according to their own needs and beliefs, and bring or create group ceremonies and practices they are comfortable with..

Contact us for further details concerning participation. or check out our yahoo group to connect with others involved or interested in this community

If you are like-minded and wish to be close to the community but really want to own your own land, there is the possibility of subdividing off 5-acre parcels. Contact us for further discussion.