“Appropriate” Technology and Community on the Path to Resiliency
At Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, efforts to foster a renaissance in land-based living go hand in hand with judicious use of modern design and communication technologies.
Radical Governance Changes in Two North American Ecovillages
Earthaven and Dancing Rabbit embrace their groups’ evolution and growth with innovative new governance and decision-making methods.
Seeing the Good in the World, Part II: Transformative Learning Experiences at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage
While helping communitarians measure their progress toward sustainability goals, a college student finds herself unexpectedly changed.
Meta-Conversation: an Exercise in Whimsical and Critical Facilitation
When they crave an especially deep or challenging discussion, Gesundheit!’s meta-conversers excuse themselves (from the mundane)—then stir the collective pot, lie down, or go for a walk.
Love and Bucket Brigades, Interdependence and Evolution: A Community Conversation at Lampa Mountain Community
A small communal family discusses how they got good at cooperating, and other essentials of collective life.
A Community Conversation at Whole Village
For intentional community members, community comes with added benefits, unique challenges, and a call to authenticity.