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I'm interested in moving to of these 2 communities. My understanding is that they live on the principles of self-sustainability. It is clear to me that the time has come to live a lifestyle in connection with the earth and others in a way that contributes to life rather than destroying it. This includes things like solar energy, permaculture, raw and local foods and products. If anyone has any experience with Pangaia, Gaia Yoga Gardens, or any other community like this on the island, I am eager to learn! Good or bad, let me know.
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We've a different strategy to achieve sustainability than perhaps those two groups might, being considerably less "ideology" driven, but you'd be welcome to join our conversation.
http://sensiblesimplicity.lefora.com/forum/
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I checked out the site. Is there an actual community of people, or a group of people that help each other in a communal way?
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The Pangaia community site is:
http://www.pangaia.cc/visiting.html
The Gaia Yoga site is:
http://www.gaiayoga.org/eco-rental_internships.html
Based solely on the web information, they are not at 100% sustainable living, but are both striving to sustainable lifestyle.
They both do offer visitors a chance to experience their lifestyle & both are finding that there are problem that bump up on the road towards sustainable living.
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Aren't both up for sale?
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Being that they are both up for sale, would it be worth taking the risk of moving into one of these communities with hopes for a long term (2 years +) stay? I'm ready to be in a community that is not dependent on currency, therefore, may be in a awkward situation if the lands are purchased by someone who does not continue the communal way of life. Any other thoughts, suggestions, or options?
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I think it's been demonstrated that the success of any given group, sustainable or not, is predicated on the mutual possession of a clear vision, and a vision that contains internal integrity. That's a big picture way of answering that question, but to the point. Somewhere there has to be that unifying thesis. Otherwise you may find yourself with a group that has a plastic enough definition of sustainability that both includes you working your butt off in the beet patch swinging a hoe while someone else sits in the shade and attempts to summon positive energy to the beet patch with drumming, meditation, and offerings of pakalolo. You may not agree that such efforts are equally meritorious.
I find that "loose" definitions tend to, ahem, lend themselves to conflict.
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Thank you guys so much for the insight! I'm also considering the option of joining WWOOF and working on an organic farm. If anyone can recommend some good farms and other insight I would really appreciate it. Mahalo!
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findingserenity-I have been living at Pangaia at different times for 5 months at a time. currently, my husband and i are managers and potential buyers. the people living their now are currently working on community living.
Please contact me about Pangaia if you are interested. if you want to come on the land for a tour or meal, please do.
kathy@vashro.net
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Can anyone recommend some reputable WWOOFFing farms in the Puna district? Permaculture is of big interest.
