Catfarm is an off-grid intentional community in the South of France where people from all walks of life come together to live, learn, and create. This is where big ideas become real projects, and where we explore new ways of living that are more just, connected, and in harmony with the planet.
Our community is the heart of everything we do. Catfarm is home to a diverse group of curious minds and bold doers who want to go beyond dreaming and start building. Here, people design and run volunteer projects themselves, gaining knowledge, confidence, and the tools to shape their own futures.
We view Catfarm as a living laboratory for regeneration, exploring how community life can help restore and protect not just nature, but also the social, economic, and cultural systems that surround us. Through various non-formal educational methods integrated into our workshops, youth exchanges, trainings, and hands-on projects, we provide an opportunity to test ideas, share skills, and make a meaningful impact using limited resources.
Art and creativity play a significant role in our shared culture. They are how we experiment, communicate, and reimagine the future together. Creativity fuels innovation and problem-solving, helping us transform challenges into possibilities and bring regenerative ideas to life.
Equally important is belonging. Living in community teaches us the values of collaboration, care, accountability, and well-being. We believe that fostering connections, freedom of expression, and mutual support and solidarity are essential qualities for building just and regenerative systems.
Daily life here is simple and rooted in nature. It’s a place to slow down, reflect, connect with ourselves and each other, and flourish together. We work closely with local allies to support and strengthen our region, while staying connected to a global network of intentional communities and organizations that, each in their own way, are creating a more diverse and regenerative world.
We envision Catfarm Education as a living school of regenerative culture, where people can experience, learn and practice new ways of living together and caring for the Earth. By sharing Catfarm’s knowledge and lived experience, we aim to inspire regenerative change beyond our community and contribute to a more resilient, inclusive and regenerative society.
Our mission is to share Catfarm’s lived knowledge through transformative learning. We create spaces where people can explore, experiment and develop practical skills for regenerative living, through courses, workshops, trainings, exchanges, internships, volunteering and online learning. We also nurture connections and help newcomers understand and contribute to Catfarm’s culture.
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The whole membership decides collectively.
Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Self-responsability and radical honesty welcome
Internal role dedicated to human care and mediation when needed
Dedicated time for 1-1 feedback and group feeback
Spaces to process tension collectively
External facilitation
Community operates shared enterprises that provide income.
We run various projects Erasmus+ project per year and also do local activites.
Housing and food provide without financial cost for all.
Land regeneration and collective care.
Agroforestery, eco-construction, NVC, consent, Horizontal governance, self expression and art.
We live with 3 cats. No dogs allowed at the moment.
Characterized by wet winters and dry summers
Specific flora and fauna adapted to this unique climate
Found around Mediterranean Basin, parts of California, Chile
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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