Communities

Portugal

A peace research project in the Alentejo, Portugal, founded in 1978. Around 200 people living and working toward a social model built on nonviolence, ecological sustainability, and what they call the political dimension of love. Uri Ayalon describes vision as the animating force of community life. Aida Shibli came from Israel-Palestine to work on reconciliation and has stayed for decades. Five published interviews.

India

A reforestation project and sustainable living community practicing veganism, water conservation, and forest restoration.

Portugal

A spiritual community in Portugal rooted in Ananda Marga philosophy, where self-realization and service to others are understood as the same practice. Anandeshvarii describes belonging as something you actively cultivate rather than passively receive, and names loneliness inside community as one of the harder truths to sit with. Two published interviews.

India

International township and experimental community dedicated to human unity and conscious living

Israel-Palestine

A secular kibbutz of around 150 people in the Negev desert, founded in 1976. No formal rulebook, no individual budgets, direct democracy in everything. Uriel puts it plainly: a kibbutz is first and foremost a community with economic partnership, and that barely exists anywhere in the world. Five published interviews.

Netherlands

ADM was a self-organized squat and cultural community established in 1997 on the grounds of a disused shipyard in Amsterdam's western port area, adjacent to the North Sea Canal. It functioned as a live/work haven for approximately 130 residents from diverse backgrounds, fostering an alternative artistic ecosystem through workshops, performances, music events, and communal infrastructure built from salvaged materials.

France

Feÿtopia is a seasonal intentional community hosted inside Château du Feÿ in Burgundy, France. Each winter, the historic estate transforms into a participatory living laboratory where artists, entrepreneurs, and thinkers explore new ways of living, working, and creating together.

Portugal

Spirala Ecovillage is an ecological camping site and venue for healing, growth, and celebration of life, nestled in the peaceful Portuguese countryside. It offers a space to reconnect with nature and oneself, emphasizing simple and harmonious living.

Netherlands

Nieuw en Meer is a prominent artist community in Amsterdam, offering over 100 studios and workshops that significantly contribute to the city's creative and ecological landscapes.

Portugal

Regenerative village using blockchain and token-based stewardship. Real estate owned by nature and governed by residents. 280 token holders, €1.25M+ raised, 25ha land restoration

Scotland, UK

Pioneering ecovillage and spiritual community focused on co-creation with nature and sustainable living

USA

Income-sharing egalitarian community with collective labor system and direct democracy

USA

Urban ecovillage demonstrating sustainable retrofit, community land trust, and car-light living

Wales, UK

Off-grid permaculture village pioneering One Planet Development with land-based livelihoods

France

Life Itself is a living experiment in wise living and regenerative society, bringing inner transformation together with collective cultural renewal through conscious co-living hubs, residencies, research, and community activities.

France

A communal living experiment inspired by the ideals of the disciples of Jesus and teachings from the Sinai revelation, centered on sharing life, material resources, work, and education in a spirit of fraternity.

Spain

Vidàlia is a housing cooperative community based in the historic textile mill town of Cal Vidal, one hour from Barcelona.

Germany

Community focused on transparent communication, relationship culture, and seminar-based economy

Mexico

Arts-led ecovillage with ecological construction, international community, and education programs

Portugal

An artist collective and intentional community exploring creative collaboration

Spain

A small community researching low-tech solutions for semi-arid environments

Portugal

An urban community exploring collective living and shared resources

Sweden

Permaculture-based ecovillage with youth mobility programs and energy transition experiments

Germany

Ecological village with straw bale buildings, permaculture, and consensus-based governance

USA

Historic hippie commune evolved into sustainable community with education and outreach programs

Germany

Cooperative community in a historic castle setting with intergenerational design and academic research

USA

Mountain forest ecovillage practicing permaculture, natural building, and ecological stewardship

Ireland

Ireland's first ecovillage with low-energy housing, community enterprise, and local food systems

Italy

Federation of spiritual communities founded in 1975, known for the Temples of Humankind

Australia

World's first permaculture village, pioneering ecological design and sustainable rural subdivision

USA

Cohousing community with clustered housing, land conservation, and shared facilities

USA

Ecovillage dedicated to sustainable living with strict ecological agreements and educational programs

Netherlands

Ruigoord is a vibrant cultural free haven in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where artists collaborate and engage in diverse creative activities.

Iceland

Sólheimasandur Ecovillage is a sustainable community located in Iceland focused on ecological living and community-driven projects.

Spain

Revived abandoned village with shared economy, rural self-sufficiency, and small-scale governance