The Essence of Eden
An Intentional Community

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Community rules / norms will be decided upon by consensus as the village/retreat grows.

We expect to eat together on a regular basis; to provide childcare together as it comes to be and decided.

Agreements & Policies are spelled out to show how any elements of the community in general need and will be decided upon.

We want to live a life where we can have private space but lots of chances to hang out on the porch with neighbors and kids; where kids are nurtured and safe, old people active and respected, everyone in it together, no hierarchy by sex, integration of generations.

We are interested in shared home-schooling of the community's kids, but even if we get this organized it will not be compulsory, and some may prefer to retain such guidance for their children. Learning will involve lots of hands on experience, and lots about sustainability, self improvement, and nature.

We intend to have a 'barn-raising' culture, whereby the community comes together in a spirit of fun if a project needs to be achieved or if someone needs help, like building a new dwelling, or other structure.