# \#permaculture **URL:** https://forum.ic.org/tag/permaculture/113.md [Latest](https://forum.ic.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ic.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ic.org/tags.md) --- ## [New IC Forming in TN](https://forum.ic.org/t/new-ic-forming-in-tn/5003)
**Author:** [@Cimarron](https://forum.ic.org/u/Cimarron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/new-ic-forming-in-tn/5003 "2026-08-17T14:56:43Z")
Like I said in an earlier post, I tried to find a community I could fit into, but couldn’t, so I went back to the drawing board to design a community that I can love. Libertarian, Voluntaryist, Agoran, Permacultural/Reg… --- ## [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… --- ## [All new eco-friendly/sustainable/off-grid intentional community in Montana](https://forum.ic.org/t/all-new-eco-friendly-sustainable-off-grid-intentional-community-in-montana/2843)
**Author:** [@ivygreeneco](https://forum.ic.org/u/ivygreeneco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/all-new-eco-friendly-sustainable-off-grid-intentional-community-in-montana/2843 "2026-05-23T20:25:19Z")
Hello my eco-friendly guys and gals! My name is Ivy Beck, and I have been interested in building my own eco-village/intentional community for a long time, and now I am finally ready to do it! Recently I moved to Arizona… --- ## [Get paid to live for FREE!-WE Network is rebuilding a ghost town and hiring managers -Clubb,MO](https://forum.ic.org/t/get-paid-to-live-for-free-we-network-is-rebuilding-a-ghost-town-and-hiring-managers-clubb-mo/2430)
**Author:** [@wanderers](https://forum.ic.org/u/wanderers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/get-paid-to-live-for-free-we-network-is-rebuilding-a-ghost-town-and-hiring-managers-clubb-mo/2430 "2026-05-23T18:11:21Z")
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 any craftsmen or artisans that… --- ## [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. … --- ## [Have land want to start communities in Lancaster Pa](https://forum.ic.org/t/have-land-want-to-start-communities-in-lancaster-pa/4175)
**Author:** [@jjmast6](https://forum.ic.org/u/jjmast6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/have-land-want-to-start-communities-in-lancaster-pa/4175 "2026-03-25T21:57:22Z")
Cohousing/ small basic agrihood: Need people who are interested in planning/organizing/residing in a community of your making. We are just at the step of talking to developers and fomenting a plan. Development of two… --- ## [Still looking for a community which will take me in](https://forum.ic.org/t/still-looking-for-a-community-which-will-take-me-in/3806)
**Author:** [@mrpieceofwork](https://forum.ic.org/u/mrpieceofwork)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/still-looking-for-a-community-which-will-take-me-in/3806 "2026-02-13T16:11:54Z")
or, to put it another way, for the heck of it, I have a VISION for a community, the experience to maintain and sustain a viable agriculture project, the PASSION to work on it, for it, until I die… BUT I only lack the CAP… --- ## [Traveling and nomadic life vs. grounding and putting down roots, why not both?](https://forum.ic.org/t/traveling-and-nomadic-life-vs-grounding-and-putting-down-roots-why-not-both/4676)
**Author:** [@LorenzoBlue](https://forum.ic.org/u/LorenzoBlue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/traveling-and-nomadic-life-vs-grounding-and-putting-down-roots-why-not-both/4676 "2026-01-13T19:33:22Z")
Hello all! My name is Lorenzo. I’m 23 and living in Massachusetts USA. I have recently reoriented my plan for the future to try and build an eco village. But I also love to travel and have many connections all over the … --- ## [On the Spiritual Journey at Lifechanyuan’s Second Home: The Quality and Quantity of Scenery](https://forum.ic.org/t/on-the-spiritual-journey-at-lifechanyuan-s-second-home-the-quality-and-quantity-of-scenery/4663)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/on-the-spiritual-journey-at-lifechanyuan-s-second-home-the-quality-and-quantity-of-scenery/4663 "2026-01-04T08:56:16Z")
Written by Jiejing Celestial｜January 4, 2026, Lifechanyuan Second Home, Thailand Branch Edited by: Xinzhoucao I. Reflections on Desire and Quality Desires in life are as natural as drinking water. As long as I stil… --- ## [The Cultural Wall of the Thai Home Completed](https://forum.ic.org/t/the-cultural-wall-of-the-thai-home-completed/4653)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/the-cultural-wall-of-the-thai-home-completed/4653 "2026-01-02T07:01:53Z")
Qianzi Celestial September 21, 2025 After the exterior wall was adorned with the emblem of the “One World, One Family” international community, sister Baichuan immediately dedicated herself to the design and painting o… --- ## [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… --- ## [Cultivation in the Second Home of Lifechanyuan: The Awakening of Independence and Love](https://forum.ic.org/t/cultivation-in-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-the-awakening-of-independence-and-love/4647)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/cultivation-in-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-the-awakening-of-independence-and-love/4647 "2025-12-24T22:47:02Z")
Written by Jiejing Celestial｜December 24, 2025, Lifechanyuan Second Home, Thailand Branch Edited by: Xinzhoucao I. Beginning the Experience of Independent Cultivation From November 5 until now, more than a month ha… --- ## [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… --- ## [Lifechanyuan: A University for Soul Cultivators](https://forum.ic.org/t/lifechanyuan-a-university-for-soul-cultivators/4626)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/lifechanyuan-a-university-for-soul-cultivators/4626 "2025-12-07T00:50:37Z")
Written by Jiejing Celestial｜November 5, 2025, Lifechanyuan Second Home, Thailand Branch Edited by Xinzhoucao In the spring of 2023, I arrived at Lifechanyuan Second Home—the Thailand branch—carrying a body marked b… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter, Published the Sixth Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-sixth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4617)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-sixth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4617 "2025-12-03T00:57:02Z")
Jiejing Celestial November 13, 2025 We are pleased to share the sixth and concluding article in the series: “Inside Lifechanyuan: A Habit of the Soul — Concluding Reflections”, published on October 18, 2025. This fina… --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter, Published the Fifth Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-fifth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4616)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-fifth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4616 "2025-12-03T00:35:43Z")
Jiejing Celestial November 13, 2025 We are pleased to share the fifth article in the series: “Inside Lifechanyuan: Heaven, Earth, and the New Era — Xuefeng’s Eschatology”, published on October 17, 2025. This chapter e… --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter, Published the Fourth Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-fourth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4615)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-fourth-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4615 "2025-12-03T00:28:36Z")
Jiejing Celestial November 13, 2025 We are pleased to share the fourth article in the series: “Inside Lifechanyuan: Xuefeng Communism in Practice — Daily Life in the Second Home”, published on October 16, 2025. This c… --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter,Published the Third Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-third-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4614)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-third-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4614 "2025-12-03T00:01:04Z")
Jiejing Celestial November 13, 2025 We are pleased to share the third article in the series: “Inside Lifechanyuan: Cosmology and Creation”, published on October 15, 2025. This chapter offers a profound exploration of … --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter,Published the Second Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-second-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4610)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-published-the-second-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4610 "2025-12-02T23:40:06Z")
Jiejing Celestial November 13, 2025 With gratitude and joy, we are pleased to share that the second article in the series, “Inside Lifechanyuan: A Journey Across Time, Spirit, and Borders”, was published on October 14,… --- ## [Massimo Introvigne, Editor of Bitter Winter, Publishes the First Article about Lifechanyuan and the Second Home](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-publishes-the-first-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4609)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/massimo-introvigne-editor-of-bitter-winter-publishes-the-first-article-about-lifechanyuan-and-the-second-home/4609 "2025-12-02T23:06:03Z")
Jiejing Celestial October 14, 2025 With the grace of the Greatest Creator and the arrangements of the Tao, I feel deeply grateful for the radiant spiritual qualities of all the members at Lifechanyuan Second Home Thail… --- ## [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! --- ## [Soul Slimming: My Journey of Rebirth in the Second Home of Lifechanyuan, From 95 kg to 60 kg](https://forum.ic.org/t/soul-slimming-my-journey-of-rebirth-in-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-from-95-kg-to-60-kg/4456)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/soul-slimming-my-journey-of-rebirth-in-the-second-home-of-lifechanyuan-from-95-kg-to-60-kg/4456 "2025-10-13T01:30:18Z")
Jiejing Celestial October 11, 2025 （Edited by ChatGPT) Sunlight streamed through the gaps between mango leaves, scattering golden specks onto the damp earth. The air was filled with the scent of grass and ripe frui… --- ## [A Bridge of the Heart Across Borders— Massimo Introvigne’s Visit to Lifechanyuan Second Home Thailand Branch](https://forum.ic.org/t/a-bridge-of-the-heart-across-borders-massimo-introvigne-s-visit-to-lifechanyuan-second-home-thailand-branch/4429)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/a-bridge-of-the-heart-across-borders-massimo-introvigne-s-visit-to-lifechanyuan-second-home-thailand-branch/4429 "2025-10-03T11:42:11Z")
Jiejing Celestial October 2, 2025 (Edited by ChatGPT) On the night of September 27, 2025, Chiang Mai Airport welcomed a distinguished scholar traveling from afar — Massimo Introvigne. He is a sociologist, attorney, ed… --- ## [Anyone in New Orleans?](https://forum.ic.org/t/anyone-in-new-orleans/4426)
**Author:** [@mrpieceofwork](https://forum.ic.org/u/mrpieceofwork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/anyone-in-new-orleans/4426 "2025-10-02T19:49:49Z")
I’m now in this crazy city looking for like minds. Have a property eyed that may just be THE place for an “IC”. Please respond if you are here, or are planning a visit/move. Lot’s of opportunities here for pretty much an… --- ## [Little Secrets about Sister Xilian in Lifechanyuan Thailand Branch](https://forum.ic.org/t/little-secrets-about-sister-xilian-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4378)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/little-secrets-about-sister-xilian-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4378 "2025-09-15T00:30:30Z")
Qianzi Celestial September 10, 2025 We all know that our new member， Singapore sister Xilian’s profession is a homeopathic therapist. With her healing hands, she helps patients resolve a wide range of ailments—spiritua… --- ## [Gratitude for Xilian’s Loving Devotion in Lifechanyuan Thailand Branch](https://forum.ic.org/t/gratitude-for-xilian-s-loving-devotion-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4360)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/gratitude-for-xilian-s-loving-devotion-in-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4360 "2025-09-07T07:55:52Z")
Qianzi Celestial September 7, 2025 On the morning of the 5th, Xilian sponsored a truckload of gravel for the community. Everyone worked together to pave the roads around the main gate and in front of the laundry with c… --- ## [Welcome Xilian Back to Lifechanyuan Thailand Branch](https://forum.ic.org/t/welcome-xilian-back-to-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4358)
**Author:** [@jenawang1989](https://forum.ic.org/u/jenawang1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.ic.org/t/welcome-xilian-back-to-lifechanyuan-thailand-branch/4358 "2025-09-06T10:16:15Z")
Qianzi Celestial September 4, 2025 The first time Xilian came to the Thai Home was as a visitor. After experiencing life in the Home for a week, she returned to Singapore and applied to become a Chanyuan member. Since … [Next page](https://forum.ic.org/tag/permaculture/113.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=permaculture)