Homestead Heirloom Gardens and Ecovillage is an established, off-grid, self-reliant community of individuals who have come together, and dedicated their lives to, simple communal* living, the preservation of rare, medicinal and indigenous cultivars, and the reskilling of the lost and forgotten practices of traditional homestead living.
We are seeking those of like mind an vision, to live simply and in community, to leave the smallest carbon footprint as possible, and to not only save, but to restore the diversity and the integrity of our heritage foods and our forgotten basic life skills* and practices.
Homestead Heirloom Gardens now has work trade residency positions available. Heavily rooted in deep ecology* and ecocentric* concepts and philosophies, we are seeking those with a background* or profound interest in syntropic permaculture, agroforestry food production, heirloom subsistence farming* and simple communal living.
Furnished apartments, cabins and rv/skoolie sites, all vegetarian* meals, all utilities, all essential items, all toiletries, laundry, community closet, community library, community car and rideshares are all provided. Work trade only. No costs, fees or contracts ever required. Long term/permanent residency possible. Plant based, holistic, alcohol and tobacco free communal living!
Our reskilling, vocational and practical skills training include: Wood working and carpentry, plumbing, wells, cisterns, water catchment, grey water and irrigation systems, electrical systems, off-grid and micro-grid solar systems, passive solar water heaters, full service auto mechanics (from general maintenance to major engine overhaul), small engine repair, welding, metal fabrication and more!
Located in West Central Florida. USA
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Membership & Visitors
- Current members: 8
- Open to new members
- Rarely open to visitors
Contact us at [email protected]