Off-Grid Sustainable Community

TBD, Virginia, United States

  • Updated on: Feb 12, 2025 (about 3 months ago)
  • Created on: Jun 7, 2023 (almost 2 years ago)

Mission Statement

To create a self sustaining off grid community that will teach people how to move off grid and be sustainable on their own property or choose to stay in the community and teach others through various programs.

Community Description

This is a new community looking for like minded people to come together to live a self sustaining lifestyle off grid that includes solar/ wind power, community gardening, livestock, and food preservation as well as developing businesses from the resources of the land.

A portion of the property will be developed into a campground as a source of revenue generation for anyone interested in joining this joint venture. Those interested in also joining as a partner for the campground will be required to produce a financial investment and equity will be shared proportionate to the financial investment. Additional shareholders may be accepted in the future for sweat equity.

We will be looking to fill spots with individuals/couples/families that are interested and serious about joining. All participants will be vetted, however, no experience will be necessary but you must have a desire to learn and share knowledge and skillsets.

Community will be established in Southern VA or Tennessee. Final location will be determined by multiple factors, such as the interest of the existing group members, topography, revenue potential, etc.

  • Status: Forming
  • Started Planning: 2025
  • Started Living Together: 2028
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Please read the details in Membership below before contacting this community.Send Message
  • Contact Name: Robert

About

  • Type(s):
    • Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
    • Cohousing (individual homes within group property)
    • Shared Housing, Cohouseholding, or Coliving (multiple individuals sharing a dwelling)
    • Unspecified or Other
  • Programs & Activities:
    • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
    • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
    • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
    • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming
    • Festivals, Conferences, Events
    • Camping
  • Location: Rural

Housing

  • Status: We do not have land
  • Area: 29 acres
  • Current Residence Types: Lots to build on
  • Current Number of Residences: 0
  • Planned Number of Residences: 15
  • Planned Residence Types:
    • Single-family homes
    • Multi-family homes
    • Room(s) in a house or building
    • Tiny house
    • Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent
    • Mobile homes, RV's, converted buses
    • Natural built structues
    • Lots to build on
  • Housing Provided:
    • Purchase
    • Rental
    • Work-exchange
    • Included in Membership
  • Land Owned By: Individual community member(s)

Membership

  • Adult Members: 0
  • Child Members: 0
  • Non-Member Residents: 0
  • Percent Women: 0%
  • Percent Men: 0%
  • Percent Transgender: 0%
  • Percent Non-Binary: 0%
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Membership Process: All interested parties should send an e-mail detailing some general information about yourself and what you are looking for in a community. We will review and respond to initiate an ongoing dialogue to make sure this is a fit for all.

Government

  • Decision Making: By a council, group of Elders, or leadership group
  • Identified Leader: Yes
  • Leadership Core Group: Yes
  • Additional Comments: Core leadership group is to be identified and formed through inquiries of additional members. Those able to provide financial contributions to the startup will become a larger shareholder of the group and thus a core part of the leadership program.

Economics

  • Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
  • Monthly Fees($): 25
  • Shared Income: Partial Sharing of Income
  • Suggested Weekly Labor Contribution: 15
  • Open to Members with Existing Debt: Yes
  • Additional Comments: A portion of income generated from community resources, such as goods or crafts sold at a farmers market or craft fair, camping reservations, courses, etc will go back into the community through profit-sharing and reinvestment. Money members earn from the property will remain theirs with a percentage going directly to the community funds for reinvestment.

Sustainability Practices

  • Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
  • Current Renewable Energy Generation: 0%, or close to 0%
  • Energy Sources:
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Biomass
    • Biogas
    • Clean Energy from the Grid
    • Grid
  • Planned Renewable Energy Generation: Almost All, aroud 90%
  • Current Food Produced: 0%, or close to 0%
  • Planned Food Produced: 100%
  • Food Produced Locally: From 50-75%

Lifestyle

  • Common Facilities:
    • Garden(s)
    • Greenhouse(s)
    • Library
    • Workshop
    • Outbuilding(s)
    • Swimming pond or pool
    • Outdoor Kitchen
    • Large Scale Kitchen
    • Tractor & Farm Equipment
    • Stage or Auditorium
    • Fire pit
    • Swingsets & play areas
    • Recreational vehicles
    • Waterfront access
    • Gym or sports area
    • Internet
  • Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it
  • Internet Fast?: Yes, it's fine.
  • Cellphone Service: Good for most people.
  • Shared Meals: About once a week
  • Dietary Practices:
    • Omnivorous (plants and animals)
    • Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes)
    • Local
    • Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers)
    • GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms)
    • Mostly Vegetarian
  • Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No - people may eat however they wish.
  • Special Diets OK: Sometimes
  • Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
  • Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
  • Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
  • Healthcare Options: Up to each family, household, or individual

Cohousing

  • Building Site Status: Forming
  • Has a Shared Common Building: Yes

Additional Comments

All community members will have a voice in the growth and development of the property equal to your involvement either through monetary contributions during start-up and build out, revenue generation, and work provided. Essentially, all member will be shareholders of the group and we will work together as an association.

Fair Housing Laws

This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.

Keywords

Off-grid, solar, wind, agriculture, farming, survival, prepare, prepping, prep