Malamaki Farm
Older boomer
Male
Kea'au, HI
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Multi-family shared house, Trial run: Join a household, Resource-sharing commune, Off-grid commune
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:
https://www.ic.org/directory/malamaki/
Service-based IC (population):
Low income racial or ethnic minority, Ex convicts
Service-based IC (description):
Permanent residence, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s), Provides housing while attending college or vocational training
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
More than half, All
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)
Ownership types:
Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
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), Clutter doesn't bother me
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Dusting is not so important, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Current city/town and state/province:
Kea'au, HI
Preferred regions:
Pacific Islands
Population density:
Rural, Remote
Practical skills:
Gardening
Generation:
Older boomer
Generations intended in IC:
Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
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
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
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), Not applicable
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, Other
Mobility accommodations:
We are a working farm. It requires consistent hard work from all members, so we cannot accommodate physical or mental disabilities.
Children in IC:
Children are welcome if 8 or older and well-behaved (e.g., remote work group without childcare)
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) not okay
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Plant-based or not:
Fish okay, Cage-free eggs okay, Small local dairy products okay, Certified-humane meat okay
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, 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, I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Noise level:
Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain
Comfort & convenience:
I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures
Wifi:
We have reliable wifi
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan, Is a workable favored option, Is workable for a part time location, Is okay but not so important, Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with, Is not workable
Political orientation:
Stressed sideliners
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
low
Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):
high
A note about me/us:
If you send a message, it needs to be an answer to these questions: What do you intend to do with the rest of your life? WHY? (That’s the key question) Please describe the (functional) steps you perceive as fundamental to achieving your intentions.
Dealbreakers:
Malamaki is not a place for followers. Dishonesty not tolerated.
Dealmakers:
We want people who know their own minds, have a clear purpose in life and compelling commitment to that purpose.