VeganFoodForestIntentionalCommunity
Millennial
Male
Gualaquiza, Morona Santiago
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time, In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Retreat or event hosting as community, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community, Expat residential communities
Food production:
Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food, Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC resident: I am already in an established IC and looking for members to join. This may or may not include housing, a business partnership, or work trade.
ICmatch group or IC I'm part of:
www.terrafrutis.com
Service-based IC (population):
Physical disability, Low income elderly, Chronically homeless, Mild to moderate mental illness, Aged out foster teens
Service-based IC (description):
Short term shelter, Long term shelter, Permanent residence
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
Roommates (okay to share bedroom), House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on, Rent a room as a trial run
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Helping each other with childcare, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Friendship and sharing activities, Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained, working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
Not important, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable), Decisions based on practical utility and durability
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Super tidy at diagnosable OCD level, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space)
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
Medical need for a regularly disinfected environment, All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Disinfecting is not important, Dusting is not so important, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Covered space for storage, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Gardens and edible landscaping
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Gualaquiza, Morona Santiago
Nation(s) of current residence:
Ecuador
Preferred regions:
Central & South America
Population density:
Rural, Remote
Ideal location(s):
Gualaquiza
Duration of my current location:
Committed to current location because of work or studies, Committed to location because of friendship and/or extended family, Committed to location because of owning a unique property
Relocation capacity:
Committed to the current general location for the foreseeable future, Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future
Resource sharing:
Pet care swap, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment), Emergency preparedness efforts, Meal preparation
My socioeconomic status:
Low income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Very frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm currently in IC leadership
Roles and responsibilities:
Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements, In a reciprocal relationship you give about as much as you get, but it happens without keeping track, Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Childcare, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Grant-writing, Bookkeeping, Group facilitation, Organizing & labeling
Experience or schooling:
Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Activism & organizing, Massage or other bodywork, Horticulture or permaculture, Event planning & management, Computer science, Mathematics, Experience teaching adults, Animal training or care, Bookkeeping/accounting, Long term rentals and maintenance
Languages:
Spanish, Swedish, Danish, French, Polish, Italian, Sicilian, Greek
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Android app development, bookkeeping, hospitality, rental management, tutoring in mathematics, nursery care.
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s), 6-10 years in IC
Experience in community:
I have lived at Terra Frutis for 7 years.
Professional certifications or degrees:
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, PDC
Generation:
Millennial
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946)
Number of working adults:
12
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location, Should be allowed with medical prescription
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be allowed only in a legal supervised therapeutic setting, Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC), Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub), Should be welcome and discussed through the governance process, to consider each individual’s preferences
Required disclosures:
Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Buddhist, Hindu, New Thought (law of attraction), New Age (mix), 12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.)
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Christian, Muslim/Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Bahai, Spiritualist, Pagan, Wiccan, Taoist, Astrology, Pantheist, Native American / First Nations, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Zoroastrian, Kabbalah, Tarot, Mediumship, Near-death experience or out-of-body, Theosophical Society, New Thought (law of attraction), New Age (mix), 12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.)
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane meat, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
Belief-related practices:
Not interested in participating
Wisdom sharing:
Patience
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting
My gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm in committed partnership
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership), Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship)
My sexual orientation:
Monogamous, Bisexual
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved), Polygamous (married to more than one spouse)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture, A topic not discussed by the community, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community
Physical affection:
I don’t enjoy casual hugs; I reserve physical affection for a very small number of people
My availability for physical intimacy:
Never would I ever be interested in casual sex, Not currently open to a new relationship
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Children present in household:
No dependent children
Other people’s children:
Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior, Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings
I prefer that children not be exposed to
violent images or lyrics, guns, nudity, sexual behavior or images, vulgar language
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen time and content limits are up to individual families
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers, Indoor dog(s) not okay
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay, Indoor cat(s) not okay
Pets or farm animals I have or want:
1 dog, 1 cat
Special food needs:
Severe food allergies, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer raw foods, Strongly prefer freegan, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Strictly vegan (no animal products)
Organic:
Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost
Medical risk bubbles:
I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Pandemic norms:
Unvaccinated, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, No masks or distancing around friends and family who aren't part of IC, Keep good health practices for good immune function, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Noise level:
One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, A lively social environment should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain
Sleep:
I’m an early riser, I keep an early bedtime, Not applicable (e.g., not planning to share living space that's close to sleeping space)
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work
Tech savvy:
I'm about average with tech use
Wifi:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option
Leisure time:
Yoga, swimming, walks