# \#founder **URL:** https://forum.ic.org/tag/founder/70.md [Latest](https://forum.ic.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ic.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ic.org/tags.md) --- ## [Traveling from Baltimore To Coloroda looking to visit ICS on the way](https://forum.ic.org/t/traveling-from-baltimore-to-coloroda-looking-to-visit-ics-on-the-way/5137)
**Author:** [@TarrynTorn](https://forum.ic.org/u/TarrynTorn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/traveling-from-baltimore-to-coloroda-looking-to-visit-ics-on-the-way/5137 "2026-07-22T20:14:33Z")
Hello, we are interested in visiting you. We are traveling across the country to Colorado to visit each of our brothers who live there. A little bit about us: my name is Tarryn Torn (www.ttorn.xyz), and I use they/she p… --- ## [Anyone in the Pacific Northwest seeking a community?](https://forum.ic.org/t/anyone-in-the-pacific-northwest-seeking-a-community/785)
**Author:** [@KyraLavenderDove](https://forum.ic.org/u/KyraLavenderDove)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/anyone-in-the-pacific-northwest-seeking-a-community/785 "2026-07-06T21:13:27Z")
Hello! My name is Kyra and I use they/them pronouns. My community is forming and we call it Willowhaven. We are based in WA state and we are looking for local people we can meet and fold into our little circle of friend… --- ## [Now looking to fill Management positions in every state](https://forum.ic.org/t/now-looking-to-fill-management-positions-in-every-state/2433)
**Author:** [@wanderers](https://forum.ic.org/u/wanderers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/now-looking-to-fill-management-positions-in-every-state/2433 "2026-05-24T00:52:57Z")
Get paid to live for FREE! RBE Co-op Village & Garden We are rebuilding our ghost town of Clubb, MO. (if you could even call it that because there’s nothing left but a few wells and some ruins.) We are looking for an… --- ## [I Have $2500 to Explore Starting an Cooperative – Where Should I Put It?](https://forum.ic.org/t/i-have-2500-to-explore-starting-an-cooperative-where-should-i-put-it/4415)
**Author:** [@ModernT](https://forum.ic.org/u/ModernT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/i-have-2500-to-explore-starting-an-cooperative-where-should-i-put-it/4415 "2026-05-23T21:02:12Z")
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 th… --- ## [Seeking Founders for Northern Michigan Eco Village](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-founders-for-northern-michigan-eco-village/3931)
**Author:** [@Petos](https://forum.ic.org/u/Petos)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-founders-for-northern-michigan-eco-village/3931 "2026-04-27T00:42:54Z")
Located on 10 acres with Muskegon River frontage near Big Rapids, MI. Additional adjacent property is available in the future. We are a couple with experience in building, education and non-violent communication skills. … --- ## [I need help getting my spring garden going ASAP!](https://forum.ic.org/t/i-need-help-getting-my-spring-garden-going-asap/4894)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/i-need-help-getting-my-spring-garden-going-asap/4894 "2026-04-01T16:59:13Z")
In the thread titled “Need help getting my spring garden goiing ASAP!”, Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm invites new members to join Coweeta, an eco-village in the mountains of Western NC. The community offers … --- ## [Still looking for Co-founders for an established community property in the mountains of Western NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/still-looking-for-co-founders-for-an-established-community-property-in-the-mountains-of-western-nc/4862)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/still-looking-for-co-founders-for-an-established-community-property-in-the-mountains-of-western-nc/4862 "2026-03-17T17:03:00Z")
The Coweeta Heritage Center has established infrastructure (organic garden, off-grid power system, temporary housing, pond, sawmill and timber to build with, tools, and much more. I’ve hosted volunteers for over 25 yea… --- ## [How Do I Attract Skilled, Driven Professionals to a Community?](https://forum.ic.org/t/how-do-i-attract-skilled-driven-professionals-to-a-community/4417)
**Author:** [@ModernT](https://forum.ic.org/u/ModernT)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/how-do-i-attract-skilled-driven-professionals-to-a-community/4417 "2026-02-09T17:52:42Z")
I’ve noticed a pattern: many individuals drawn to intentional communities (ICs) have potential but lack direction, motivation, and—most importantly—marketable skills. While they may be interested in the lifestyle, too ma… --- ## [Co-founders needed for Cooperative Community in the mountains of Western NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/co-founders-needed-for-cooperative-community-in-the-mountains-of-western-nc/4650)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/co-founders-needed-for-cooperative-community-in-the-mountains-of-western-nc/4650 "2025-12-28T18:07:46Z")
Topic summary ​Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm is seeking co-founders for a community based on Voluntary Simplicity at Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm in Franklin, NC. The organization, which has serv… --- ## [Looking for Founding Members for a Cooperative Community in Western NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-founding-members-for-a-cooperative-community-in-western-nc/4573)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-founding-members-for-a-cooperative-community-in-western-nc/4573 "2025-12-16T22:43:31Z")
Coweeta Heritage Center has hosted volunteers and taught self-reliance for over 20 years. Coweeta is now seeking Founding Members to establish a permanent Cooperative Community in a serene valley in the mountains of Wes… --- ## [Thank You, Mr. Massimo Introvigne](https://forum.ic.org/t/thank-you-mr-massimo-introvigne/4618)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/thank-you-mr-massimo-introvigne/4618 "2025-12-03T00:58:57Z")
Xuefeng October 14, 2025 Dear Mr. Massimo Introvigne, With heartfelt respect and gratitude, I bow to you. In your seventies, you traveled thousands of miles to visit, observe, and exchange ideas at Lifechanyuan’s … --- ## [Merging ICs with training school or business incubation](https://forum.ic.org/t/merging-ics-with-training-school-or-business-incubation/3923)
**Author:** [@dave-g](https://forum.ic.org/u/dave-g)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/merging-ics-with-training-school-or-business-incubation/3923 "2025-11-21T22:58:13Z")
Hi - I am Dave and just joined IC today after many months of research. Currently in AZ but have lived in areas throughout the US and am highly mobile. Seeking likeminded others who want to build a new IC - unless somethi… --- ## [New Orleans needs community, healthy ones](https://forum.ic.org/t/new-orleans-needs-community-healthy-ones/4584)
**Author:** [@mrpieceofwork](https://forum.ic.org/u/mrpieceofwork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/new-orleans-needs-community-healthy-ones/4584 "2025-11-19T16:01:43Z")
Ugh…this format. The site just erased all that I typed out. COME TO NOLA Y’ALL! --- ## [Looking for founding members of a Cooperative Community in Western NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-founding-members-of-a-cooperative-community-in-western-nc/4558)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-founding-members-of-a-cooperative-community-in-western-nc/4558 "2025-11-13T17:52:13Z")
Coweeta Heritage Center, which has hosted volunteers and taught self-reliance for over 20 years, is seeking founding members to establish a permanent community in a serene valley in Western NC. The community, situated of… --- ## [Welcome to Brother Chanming and Our Two Visitors in Lifechanyuan Thailand Branch](https://forum.ic.org/t/welcome-to-brother-chanming-and-our-two-visitors-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4308)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/welcome-to-brother-chanming-and-our-two-visitors-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4308 "2025-08-10T00:37:21Z")
Qianzi Celestial August 8, 2025 Richard from Malaysia first encountered Lifechanyuan through Facebook one year ago. Since then, he has been following our Thailand community and reading the 800 Values for New Era Human … --- ## [Declaration of a Spiritual Turning Point by the Lifechanyuan Guide](https://forum.ic.org/t/declaration-of-a-spiritual-turning-point-by-the-lifechanyuan-guide/4246)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/declaration-of-a-spiritual-turning-point-by-the-lifechanyuan-guide/4246 "2025-07-04T23:57:08Z")
Xuefeng July 4, 2025 On July 3, 2025, under the direction of the Public Security Bureaus of Linzhou and Anyang in Henan Province, Chinese police forces carried out the arrest of nearly sixty Chanyuan Celestials acro… --- ## [Models of equity?](https://forum.ic.org/t/models-of-equity/3483)
**Author:** [@rocketcake](https://forum.ic.org/u/rocketcake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/models-of-equity/3483 "2025-06-07T22:20:10Z")
Hi, we are a group of 6 adults and one child sharing 43 acres in Rhode Island. We bought the land in a hurry about 3 years ago, without all the leg work that makes these things smoother done in advanced (I know I know, b… --- ## [Seeking help in Starting up an Intentional Community In Western NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-help-in-starting-up-an-intentional-community-in-western-nc/4052)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-help-in-starting-up-an-intentional-community-in-western-nc/4052 "2025-04-22T11:03:10Z")
I’m wondering how to find folks interested in helping Co-Found an Intentional Community. I have been reaching out now for a number of years without any permanent members yet. I have had visitors and some interest. One… --- ## [Finding your place in a troubled world](https://forum.ic.org/t/finding-your-place-in-a-troubled-world/3906)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/finding-your-place-in-a-troubled-world/3906 "2025-02-01T18:13:49Z")
We live in a challenging time. Crisis according to the Chinese is a time of danger but also opportunity. The recent election can be seen the same way. Does it motivate us to make the changes we want? Are we waiting f… --- ## [Looking for Co-Founders for a Community based on Voluntary Simplicity in North Carolina](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-co-founders-for-a-community-based-on-voluntary-simplicity-in-north-carolina/3925)
**Author:** [@coweetaheritagecente](https://forum.ic.org/u/coweetaheritagecente)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-for-co-founders-for-a-community-based-on-voluntary-simplicity-in-north-carolina/3925 "2024-12-26T09:05:09Z")
Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm has been dedicated to teaching and promoting sustainable living. We are looking for individuals or families who want to be Co-founders of our community based on Voluntary Simpli… --- ## [Searching for 3-4 people/families ready to build a conscious community - NC](https://forum.ic.org/t/searching-for-3-4-people-families-ready-to-build-a-conscious-community-nc/2054)
**Author:** [@kbisin5d](https://forum.ic.org/u/kbisin5d)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/searching-for-3-4-people-families-ready-to-build-a-conscious-community-nc/2054 "2024-10-28T16:56:59Z")
Greetings community seekers! I am looking for 3 to 4 individuals or families that want to be involved in building a conscious based spiritual community; one that will, over time and planning, will be self sufficient, I c… --- ## [Intentional Community in the Twin Cities MN seeking founding members](https://forum.ic.org/t/intentional-community-in-the-twin-cities-mn-seeking-founding-members/3229)
**Author:** [@Beka\_Herzog](https://forum.ic.org/u/Beka_Herzog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/intentional-community-in-the-twin-cities-mn-seeking-founding-members/3229 "2024-10-12T00:12:47Z")
My family is working on starting an intentional community for people of all ages, especially families with children. Our long-term goal is to build an an apartment building that focuses on community spaces (community ki… --- ## [Seeking IC Members in Oklahoma](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-ic-members-in-oklahoma/3275)
**Author:** [@JonnySwo](https://forum.ic.org/u/JonnySwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-ic-members-in-oklahoma/3275 "2024-08-20T00:40:00Z")
Hello! I’m one of three in a core group of founders in and around Tulsa, OK. I am hosting a symposium this March looking for people who might be values-aligned and also in search of community. We’re thinking of it as a S… --- ## [Seeking Radicals](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-radicals/2911)
**Author:** [@eddboy](https://forum.ic.org/u/eddboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-radicals/2911 "2024-07-27T23:37:34Z")
Seeking radical believers in the coexistence of liberty and the common good to found the happiest and freest community in the world. Founders are needed to expand upon the concept of a community which is: Built upon s… --- ## [What do you envision for the future of the FIC and the communities movement?](https://forum.ic.org/t/what-do-you-envision-for-the-future-of-the-fic-and-the-communities-movement/2975)
**Author:** [@ErinMcMichael](https://forum.ic.org/u/ErinMcMichael)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/what-do-you-envision-for-the-future-of-the-fic-and-the-communities-movement/2975 "2024-06-26T00:54:42Z")
The Foundation for Intentional Community wants to co-create our future with you – both the future of FIC and the communities movement as a whole. In these transformative times, we are committed and inspired to support a … --- ## [Are there legal docs available for forming entities, onboard and offboard members?](https://forum.ic.org/t/are-there-legal-docs-available-for-forming-entities-onboard-and-offboard-members/3529)
**Author:** [@Kendra108](https://forum.ic.org/u/Kendra108)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/are-there-legal-docs-available-for-forming-entities-onboard-and-offboard-members/3529 "2024-06-13T12:14:43Z")
Are there legal docs available for forming entities, onboard and offboard members? --- ## [Seeking a mentor community for our new community](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-a-mentor-community-for-our-new-community/3524)
**Author:** [@Beka\_Herzog](https://forum.ic.org/u/Beka_Herzog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-a-mentor-community-for-our-new-community/3524 "2024-06-10T02:39:59Z")
Hi, Twin Cities Family Cooperative is a forming community. We’ve done a lot of learning on our own through reading Creating a Life Together, taking Yana Ludwig’s Starting a Community online training, and listening to In… --- ## [Commuity Stay Housing Swap](https://forum.ic.org/t/commuity-stay-housing-swap/3450)
**Author:** [@apkalow](https://forum.ic.org/u/apkalow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/commuity-stay-housing-swap/3450 "2024-05-12T15:10:53Z")
Thought it would be so fun and help my communitarian skills/experience if I went and stayed (happy to work/woof) at another established or forming community and in return, I can offer same amount of days stay at my beaut… --- ## [\*\*\*Fruit Farm in US tropics dreaming of awesome artist members ready to have a great time\*\*\*](https://forum.ic.org/t/fruit-farm-in-us-tropics-dreaming-of-awesome-artist-members-ready-to-have-a-great-time/3121)
**Author:** [@Dragon\_Garden\_Saipan](https://forum.ic.org/u/Dragon_Garden_Saipan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/fruit-farm-in-us-tropics-dreaming-of-awesome-artist-members-ready-to-have-a-great-time/3121 "2024-05-03T00:51:48Z")
Hello everyone! Ive got a smallish 3 acre fruit/herb only farm in the US tropics, deep pacific ocean, Its my dream come true! and so, greeting to all of you from Dragon Garden Saipan! Ive been working on it for five ye… --- ## [Seeking to Join a Founding Group, or Start a Founding Group, Starting an Intentional Community in Oregon, Washington County or Clackamas County](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-to-join-a-founding-group-or-start-a-founding-group-starting-an-intentional-community-in-oregon-washington-county-or-clackamas-county/1927)
**Author:** [@RionaAndLogan](https://forum.ic.org/u/RionaAndLogan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/seeking-to-join-a-founding-group-or-start-a-founding-group-starting-an-intentional-community-in-oregon-washington-county-or-clackamas-county/1927 "2024-04-28T01:54:39Z")
Greetings, Myself and my husband are seeking to either join a founding group already in process or start a founding group, for an intentional community/ecovillage/cohousing community in Washington county or Clackamas Co… [Next page](https://forum.ic.org/tag/founder/70.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=founder)