Malamaki Farm
Older boomer (70-80)
Male
Kea'au, HI U.S.
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, Off-grid, Resource-sharing or income-sharing commune, Trial run: Join a household maybe work-trade
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:
https://www.ic.org/directory/malamaki/
Service-based IC (population served):
Ex convicts, Low income racial or ethnic minority
Service-based IC (services offered):
Permanent residence, Provides housing while attending college or vocational training, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s)
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
All, More 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)
Ownership types:
Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Clutter doesn't bother me, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
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), Dusting is not so important
Current city, town, or county:
Kea'au
Nation(s) of current residence:
U.S.
Preferred regions:
Pacific Islands
Population density:
Remote, Rural
State, province, or region:
Hawaii (HI)
Common practical skills:
Gardening or crop cultivation
Generation:
Older boomer (70-80)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), 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 be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, 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 adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Size of community:
11 to 20, 6 to 10, Under 6
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Not applicable, 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)
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 not discussed by the community, Other, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
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 non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, 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:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Fish okay, Small local dairy products okay
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Organic non-certified is okay
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 can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work
Internet connection & phone signal:
We have reliable wifi
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option, Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with, Is not workable, Is okay but not so important, Is the definite only plan, Is workable for a part time location
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.