We are a group of folks who started meeting together in 2015. We have been meeting as a whole group bi-monthly since then (plus smaller circle meetings). In December 2018 we received accepted offers on two different pieces of land – one in the city of Powell River, one in the rural qathet regional district). The rural property is Hearthstone Village and we will be moving on site in January of 2019. The property is 40 acres of riverfront about 20 minutes south of Powell River. There is some housing on site all ready (a 4000+ sq. ft. common house) and a couple cabins. We will continue to add to this amazing place…
Vision
Hearthstone Village Cooperative is a multigenerational community living, learning and working in close connection to each other, the land, and all beings in a village way of life. We share our material, social and spiritual riches and collectively celebrate and honour life’s mysterious journey.
Mission
We are creating a village by collectively sharing land that provides sustainable housing, community facilities and food security in a beautiful setting for a diverse group of families.
Aims
- To create healthy and sustainable dwellings and community facilities that meet the needs of community members.
- To create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment in which we can live, work and play.
- To strengthen our resilience by growing food, sharing resources and supporting each other.
- To create a functional, beautiful and sustainable living environment through intentional design.
- To foster relationships that encourage learning, mentoring, cooperation and celebration.
- To use a system of governance and decision making that is participatory, equitable, effective and transparent.
Membership & Visitors
- Current members: 10
- Open to new members
- Open to visitors
If you are interested in learning more about the membership process - send us an email ([email protected]). We will send you some information about our group and you can begin the membership journey. Please note that this is a process - involving spending time together to see if there is a mutual fit, before any long term commitment is made.
We are incorporated as a housing cooperative. Which means members purchase a share of the co-op. And a lease (999 years) purchase gives you a place to build a home and common responsibility for all the shared spaces.
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Hello, Please send me information about your membership process? Thanks!
Good morning Jenna I am so interested to read about your project and would love to receive further information. However I am from the UK so this may make it not possible on any level. Do hope you don’t mind me contacting you just incase.
Thank you for your time
Regards Amanda Hearn
Bonjour, je suis présentement à la recherche d’une communauté pour vivre de façon alternative pourrais-je avoir plus d’informations sur votre projet ? Merci !
Helloooo! I am so amazed a community like this exists! I am very interested in exploring membership!