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5 acre farmstead, well-kept orchard; clean spring; woodworking shop, tools; commodious old house; two older guys who already live here. A small family may be ideal. No smokers. Agricultural aspirations encouraged. This situation not suitable for commuting to the city. While the living is sweet here, and not expensive, some money will be required. Abundant Land Trust, NE of Nashville, TN. Contact: Novaland10@yahoo.com.

Cascabel: two hours east of Tucson, AZ Nestled along thirty miles of the San Pedro River, the folks who make up the desert community of Cascabel all came for different reasons, but they found they had much in common in relation to a desire to work together for the common good.  With four different conservation organizations (see http://cascabelconservation.org/, http://www.cascabelworkinggroup.org/inddex.html), and http://www.saguaro-juniper.com/), a community garden (http://cascabelconservation.org/baicatcan-garden/garden-blog/), a local community supported (CSA) farm (http://sleepingfrogfarms.com/), a community center where numerous meetings and social events are held throughout the year (http://cascabel.org/), and a listserve that keeps community members informed, Cascabel is a community of people working together to support its people and protect its environment. The 2300 square foot passive solar home sits on 55 acres of land, (53 acres of which are protected in perpetuity with a conservation easement (with Archeology Southwest).  The structure is in excellent condition and includes a large attached workshop with metal roof and private well.  House is double wall adobe and has a 4300 KW grid tied solar power system. Last year’s electric bill was averaged $5.45 a month. There are also two 1300 gallon cisterns for a rainwater harvesting system. Park model trailer provides guest quarters.

Herbal Retreat This beautiful country home sits on 15 gorgeous acres in the heart of the herbal community of Meigs County, OH. The picturesque pond, orchards, organic gardens and herbal sanctuary are highlighted by woods, streams and fields. A towering stone fireplace dominates a huge great room 50x25 feet. An A-frame features vaulted wood ceilings and a roomy loft. Main level features a great room, 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and full bath. Lower level offers two bedrooms with walk-out doors into a fenced garden and pond. Plenty of storage and even a kitchen space. A barn and large shed complete the arrangement. An additional 12 acres are available. Call C and J for more information or to see the property at 740-742-8901. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/32654-Mccumber-Rd-Rutland-OH-45775/2112837955_zpid/

Unique almost finished strawbale house for sale on 2 acres with 56 acres of common land, located five hours north of Boise, Idaho. Seasonal AWD access only. House needs some TLC is 800 sq. ft.post and beam, amazing views, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood heat, solar power, washer,and more. includes shared use of the 1 acre organic garden, with 180 day growing season, fruit and nut orchards including peach, apple, cherry, plum, cabernet grapes,raspberry, blackberry and much more. year round creek runs thru property. 4 other home sites on property. Very remote location surrounded by 12,000 acre ranch and BLM land, access to Snake River. Elk, bear, deer abound. $49,000. email for photos, and more information.

Well, have you heard; we’ve just reach a new high of 400 ppm of carbon dioxide. Unless huge swaths of good arable land is made available to people (soon) to begin creating large, mostly self sufficient cooperative communities AND people would actually want to do this, it appears our collective gooses are cooked. What else would (actually) change the present paradigm? Sharing, cooperating and being very close together is much less energy consumptive. Homesteads are too far apart, the cities are too far from essential natural resources. Nothing wrong with trade and barter, but why not relegate that to locally rare or specialty items? And the added benefit would be we’d be happier and healthier.

Secluded but not isolated home w/ guest house, artist/woodworker studio, and utility bldg., $274,000 (no owner financing), .87 acre lot part of 50 ac tract w/ 6 other lots, 44 ac owned in common. 10 m south of Black Mtn, NC, 45 min drive to Asheville. House: 1817 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms (also sleeping loft in one bedroom and sleeping platform on balcony in sun room), kitchen, dining nook, great room, full bath, sun room with wood-fired hot tub, and deck (approx. 800 sq. ft., part of which is screened). Gas furnace and a wood-burning stove. Guest house: 489 sq. ft., ¾ bath, combination kitchen, living and sleeping area, wood burning stove, covered porch. Studio/Workshop: 937 sq. ft., w/ covered front and side porches, car/truck port. The studio is well-lit with a wood burning stove and an auxiliary propane wall unit, hot water heater. Great space for a painter, artisan, or woodworker. Utility bldg: two-story: approx. 125 sq. ft. main level, 90 sq. ft. second floor. House borders the intentional community Earthhaven Ecovillage, http://www.earthaven.org/. Earthhaven has a small general store and a café within walking distance. Details troberts44@gmail.com or 336-577-5711; photo gallery http://www.wnc-photographer.com/retreat/

Forming a new community in Warrenton, VA! Looking for individuals or families who value health, sustainability, and independence. We're far enough out in the country to see the stars and build an agricultural life, and close enough in to the DC Metro Area to benefit from the strong economy, maintain good jobs, live in an educated, (relatively) progressive area, and enjoy an opera at the Kennedy Center now and then! Community features planned over the next year include a Waldorf-inspired cooperative school, tool workshop, organic vegetable and flower gardens, chickens, bees, goats, swimming pool, and cabins/yurts for interns or long-term guests. We wish to cultivate diversity in all ways including intellectual and experiential, and are open to people of all backgrounds and interests. We range in age from 5 years to 63 years, and tend to be liberal, vegetarian, artistic, financially responsible, socially alert, optimistic, easy-going, agnostic. Participation options are pretty open, and include extended visits ($300/month plus 15 hours/wk work exchange) and residencies ($5,000 for a 5-year land lease or $15,000+ for permanent ownership). We can offer practical assistance in building a dwelling and finding work in the area if necessary, and possibly help with financing depending on all kinds of things. We look forward to hearing from you! Email is best, and/or you can check out our website for plenty of outdated, shot-in-the-dark information. :)

YOU ARE ALMOST HOME! Enjoy beautiful living in City of the Sun, a peaceful location. Great investment for private, quiet, desert living. Snow birds welcome. Very low cost for property taxes/maintenance fee and water. 32’ diameter adobe-fiber, owner designed home. Off grid site includes solar power electricity & hot water with compost toilet. Open floor plan has full kitchen, bed-suite, dining, or small studio space. Property includes a separate 20’ x 20’ adobe and frame casita with attached greenhouse. City of the Sun is an intentional community adjacent to undeveloped and protected land on a 156-acre land trust, founded in 1972 and located in sunny Luna County, New Mexico, adjacent to the village of Columbus. Columbus is located on Highway 11, thirty miles south of Deming (off I-10). Our intention is to live and work in mutual cooperation and to explore methods of gardening and horticulture in the desert. Our spiritual beliefs vary, all paths welcome. We often offer workshops in the fall about sustainable living. We have a designated off-grid area for alternative housing, solar energy, and composting. We have a functional irrigation well and household water supplied from the Village to home-sites. Some residents use solar water distillers.

Beautiful log, country home on 26-rolling, prairie acres in south-central Nebraska. Seeking financially stable individual or couple, employed or retired – to share home for the duration. I am a 59 y/o, very-active widower / hospice nurse / Vedantist / meditator / omnivore / wine connoisseur. Plenty of privacy, with private bath, bedroom and loft, along with shared kitchen, living and billiard rooms. My bedroom/living space is in a separate structure from the main house. Hike, bike, garden, woodwork, play piano, raise pets, lift weights, sit on the wrap-around porch, next to the fire pit or in front of the fireplace. Your contribution is $500/month, plus utilities.

Already built and Move-in ready Costa Rican property with 15 dwellings on a tropical mountain forest 7.5 acre site: 10 individual units w/private bath, a spacious lodge with kitchen, dining area, 3 bedroom home attached, additional separate house, lg. activity center w/4 rooms/2 baths beneath. Abundant mt. spring water, stream, fruit & hardwood trees, hydroponic greenhouse, gardens, fish pond, swimming pool, Certificate of Sustainability in place, maintenance staff. Location private,rural, friendly town nearby, 50 min to San Jose. For sale to intentional community group OR run as a retreat center. Personal situation forces owners to sell. Price: $1.8M Serious inquiries only, email: resortforsalecostarica@gmail.com