Mar 17, 2021
Building community is a central focus for many back-to-the-land
projects. Most commonly, that community is comprised of
internal share-holding members, long-term guests, or the extended
community of the surrounding village. For some projects, that
would also include short-term guests and off-site investors.
No matter what community means to you, many agree that a shifted
focus toward a healthy sense of community is vital
for a sustainable future.
Today’s episode dives deep with Aly Khan &
Alnoor Ladha of Brave Earth (Tierra Valiente), one of Costa Rica’s newest
intentional communities. Topics covered include creating
an onsite school & communally-owned economic
engine as a tactic to keep
members on-site year-round. We also hear about their
50/25/25 model for profit sharing
and the value of weekly
community councils. One of my favorite moments is the
description of their community solidarity
network called “Fuerza del
Amor” and what they’re doing to integrate their local neighbors
into the profit pool.
There is alot to unpack about the subject of building community! So, if you'd like a short version of all the main points from this episode, we've created this awesome downloadable PDF for you! Download it here!
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If you’re into alternative
building techniques, be sure to check out the video that we made of
their beautiful retreat center and guest accommodations
at:
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Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/9J6FvVLMFjU
Other recommendations from Aly Khan & Alnoor:
Brave Earth’s Welcome Guide &
Mystical Anarchist Etiquette:
- https://sharinginsights.net/be-welcome-guide
Upcoming Permaculture Design
Course:
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Some of the established Intentional Communities / Ecovillages mentioned in the interview:
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Music: Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod
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