VeganFoodForestIntentionalCommunity
Millennial (30-45)
Male
Gualaquiza, Morona Santiago, Ecuador, Ecuador
Speed of commitment:
In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run, Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Ecovillage or agrihood, Expat residential community, Farm or ranch, Off-grid, Retreat or event hosting as community, Tiny homes community
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
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 served):
Aged out foster teens, Chronically homeless, Low income elderly, Mild to moderate mental illness, Physical disability
Service-based IC (services offered):
Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Short term shelter
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Roommates (okay to share bedroom), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Rent a room as a trial run, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Rented with shared housing or shared land, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Friendship and sharing activities, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Helping each other with childcare, Lower cost of living, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained, Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability, Not important, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), Super tidy at diagnosable OCD level, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Disinfecting is not important, Dusting is not so important, Medical need for a regularly disinfected environment
Yard or landscaping:
Covered space for storage, Gardens and edible landscaping, Space for kids and/or dogs to run
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Gualaquiza, Morona Santiago, Ecuador
Nation(s) of current residence:
Ecuador
Preferred regions:
Brazil, Central America, South America (Spanish-speaking)
Population density:
Remote, Rural
Ideal location(s):
Gualaquiza
Commitment to 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 my current residence for the foreseeable future, Committed to the current general location for the foreseeable future
Resource sharing:
Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Pet care swap, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
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:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, In a reciprocal relationship you give about as much as you get, but it happens without keeping track, Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements
Common practical skills:
Bookkeeping, Childcare, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Gardening or crop cultivation, Grant-writing, Group facilitation, Organizing & labeling, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Animal training or care, Bookkeeping/accounting, Computer science, Event planning & management, Experience teaching adults, Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Horticulture or permaculture, Long term rentals and maintenance, Massage or other bodywork, Mathematics
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:
6-10 years in IC, Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s)
Experience in community:
I have lived at Terra Frutis for 7 years.
Professional certifications or degrees:
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, PDC
Generation:
Millennial (30-45)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
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 be allowed with medical prescription, Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes, Should be allowed only in a legal supervised therapeutic setting, Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved, Should require that community is informed of planned visits
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:
Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.), Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Hindu, New Age (mix), New Thought (law of attraction), Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.), Agnostic, Astrology, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Kabbalah, Mediumship, Muslim/Islam, Native American / First Nations, Near-death experience or out-of-body, New Age (mix), New Thought (law of attraction), Pagan, Pantheist, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Tarot, Theosophical Society, Wiccan, Zoroastrian
Ecological preservation ethics:
Composting toilet, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
Not interested in participating
Wisdom sharing:
Patience
Size of community:
11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, 6 to 10, Over 150, Under 6
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
My current couple situation:
I'm in committed partnership
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Bisexual, Monogamous
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, 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:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, A topic not discussed by the community, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
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 allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings, Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior
Children sheltered from:
Adult nudity, Guns, Sexual behavior or images, Violent images or lyrics, Vulgar language
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen time and content limits are up to individual families
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) not okay, Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) not okay, Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
1 dog, 1 cat
Special food needs:
Severe food allergies, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer freegan, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer raw foods
Plant-based or not:
Strictly vegan (no animal products)
Organic:
Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Organic non-certified is okay
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:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, No masks or distancing around friends and family who aren't part of IC, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, Unvaccinated, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Noise level:
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, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work
Sleep:
I keep an early bedtime, I’m an early riser, 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
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option
Leisure time:
Yoga, swimming, walks