Like-Minded people…Like us.

Creating Functional, Harmonious Communities

Even though we have been here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia a few short months, through sheer determination and ‘Gumption’ (I love that word), Monika and I have managed to gather around us a group of ‘Like-Minded’ people who are trading, bartering, and collaborating on how to make our community stronger and more cohesive. We all do not share exactly the same philosophy or political views, nor do we see eye to eye on what constitutes a healthy diet… but one thing we all come together on is the fact that we must develop our basic life skills for the coming way of the new Earth Living. Gardening Sustainably, Protecting our fresh well and spring water supplies, Heating with wood and other renewable sources, and practicing regenerative forest management to mention just a few of our projects. Caring for one another and sharing resources, knowledge and wisdom and respecting our elders is essential for us as well. In this manner, we will not just survive, but we will Thrive.

The current ecological situation makes it clear that we have to develop new ways of bartering and trading with one another, applying sustainable and regenerative agriculture and developing new, renewable energy techniques to create a thriving civilization without harming the environment and our health. We all have unique talents and skills and can compliment each other in miraculous ways. The new model of a thriving society is founded in collaboration instead of competition… Local and small communities will arise naturally through this working and growing together. The documentary film, THRIVE II is a must see for anyone wishing to be inspired. Click on the following link for a preview. https://www.thriveon.com/ Also visit our NEWS page for forthcoming events!