I’m in the early stages of exploring the idea of starting an intentional community, or possibly some other type of community. Before I fully commit to this path, I’m looking to invest up $2500 into learning more about the options, figure out a business model and gaining firsthand experience.
I’m trying to figure out the best ways to allocate this budget to get the most valuable insights. Here are some options I’m considering:
Touring existing communities: (for a weekend)
Courses/Workshops:
Books/Research:
Consultations/Networking:
What do you think would be the most effective way to use this budget for a well-rounded understanding and meaningful exploration? If anyone has experience in this journey or knows of resources that would be worth the investment, I’d love to hear about it.
ModernT. I suggest you double your investment. Fold it in half and keep it in your pocket.
Freely take whatever ideas strike you and plan on creating your own local community.
Discard what doesn’t strike your fancy.
By the time you have gone through it you will have a better idea of what you are seeking and what you are not. Then you are ready to spend your money on things you wish to go deeper into.
Our community found the “Starting a Community” training very helpful, as well as many other trainings offered by FIC. We also really like the book “Creating a Life Together.” I really like the Inside Community Podcast as well. I think its good to start with learning some things on your own and then you’ll have a better idea of what to ask when you visit or talk with established communities.
Thanks for sharing these recommendation, the trailer video for “starting a community seems to bit more opinion based and focused on social advocacy, is this true and which lesson / chapter was the most impactful for you guys?
Come to New Orleans. I posted about a property I’m very interested in. If I make a sound proposal to the owner, I feel he should not resist it. Any capital investment is of course very welcome. Let me know your thoughts.
Yes. Not vague- keep yr cash. Community now means installing a small city to house & feed peeps w private rooms & bath ( see home page photo on this site- $5 million 5 years to build. No food growing. ) we have over 1/2 million $$$ invested here. 12 buildings, farm, equipment Not good nuf for first world addicts They only need internet
Community implies live bodies. Where are they. ?
An empty forum is your answer.