Q&A

Permaculture is a design philosophy and approach to land use and resource management that seeks to mimic the patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. It aims to create sustainable and self-sufficient systems that are harmonious with the natural environment and meet the needs of people and the planet.

Permaculture can be applied to a wide range of contexts, including agriculture, forestry, urban design, and community development. It offers a holistic and practical approach to creating sustainable systems that meet the needs of people and the planet.

To fully understand the significance of permaculture, please watch this farm tour by Justin Rhodes who lives in North Carolina.

Mutual aid is a concept and practice in which individuals and communities provide support and assistance to each other on a voluntary basis, without the expectation of compensation or repayment. Mutual aid can take many forms, including sharing resources, skills, and knowledge, providing practical assistance and support, and organizing collectively to address common challenges and needs.

Mutual aid can be an effective way for individuals and communities to support each other and address social and economic challenges, particularly in times of crisis or disaster. It can help to build social connections and strengthen communities, as well as provide a sense of purpose and agency for those involved.

Mutual aid can be organized informally, through networks of friends and neighbors, or formally, through community-based organizations or cooperatives. It can also involve partnerships with government or other institutions to provide support and resources.

Overall, mutual aid is about building relationships of trust, cooperation, and solidarity, and recognizing that we are all interdependent and have a shared responsibility to support and care for each other.

Societal collapse refers to the breakdown of the social, economic, and political systems of a society. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including natural disasters, environmental degradation, economic recession, political instability, and conflict.

During a societal collapse, the normal functioning of society may be disrupted, and essential services such as healthcare, education, and public safety may break down. There may also be a loss of trust in institutions and a breakdown of social norms and values.

Societal collapse often manifests as shrinking circles of affluence and can have severe consequences for individuals and communities, including loss of livelihoods, displacement, and even death.

We believe we are currently experiencing collapse and that it's mostly too late to prevent, which would require significant proactive efforts to address the underlying causes. Mitigating the effects of collapse involves efforts to build resilience and strengthen the social, economic, and political systems of a society to withstand shocks and stressors.

Breaking Down: Collapse (podcast) offers the clearest explanation based on the best available scientific literature.

We plan on purchasing the land by pooling resources with a friend or potentially our parents who will have the option to live out their retirement with us. This will be a multi-generational community after all. 

We will cut costs at first by continuing to work remote jobs while chipping away at land development projects. 

We will document this entire journey on YouTube and other socials. With the right content and execution there's certainly potential for revenue. 

Once we're able to attract eco-tourists we'll build 1 or 2 small ADU's and generate revenue from short term rentals. If successful, we would build additional housing and leverage this model to attract individual investors or a business loan. 

Assuming there's a demand for farm fresh produce, we could scale our food production to generate revenue from farmers markets, nursery plant sales, CSA subscriptions, and supplying local markets, shops,  & restaurants.

We're also exploring the potential advantages of operating as a non-profit under a trust to protect the interests of the community.

If this sounds like something you are passionate about, we welcome you to get involved and put down roots with us. Found this off-grid, permaculture community with us. We're also eager for introductions with anyone who could be on board to collaborate or pool resources.

Most people aren't ready to take the plunge; that is completely normal. Think of yourself as an early adopter. If you're concerned about the future stability of our current socio-economic systems, consider staking a claim somehow. Our costliest ambition will be to build housing that could serve as revenue-generating "vacation rentals" until those founders wish to settle in themselves or even liquidate their ownership. We're currently researching the best ways to structure these arrangements. Please speak up if you're familiar with such matters or know someone who is. 

No. We have no religious affiliation. We believe in the scientific method. This is a secular community that respects the religious and spiritual beliefs of its members. However, you might not like it here if your religion insists that your neighbors deserve to suffer for non-adherence. 

We are here to foster a community that will be resilient to the societal, economic, and climate challenges we face in the coming decades. We believe humanity will eventually return to simpler ways of living. We're just trying to get ahead of the curve so that we can take advantage of cheap energy & goods throughout this transition. As the saying goes "collapse now and avoid the rush".