Building a Life Together

Today, many of us dream of a more ecological and regenerative life, whether in the city or the countryside, and we are searching for a community with whom we can embark on this journey to realize this dream. However, the obstacles we encounter along the way, the questions that confuse us, and the problems we face can deter us, exhaust us, and even lead us to abandon our dream. So much so that only ten percent of community initiatives worldwide succeed. So, what is the secret of this successful ten percent?

Creating a Life Together is an excellent guide that reveals the secret of the successful ten percent, aiming to help you make a good start when establishing your ecovillage or intentional community. In this book, tangible advice on how to begin as a group is outlined, distilled from the challenging experiences of dozens of communities that have realized their dreams since the early 90s. Every issue you might encounter on this magical journey is examined one by one, from creating vision documents, determining decision-making processes and community governance, establishing agreements and principles, finding funding for land and purchasing it, to communication, operation, and selecting people who will join you.