Author Archives: Hope

Delicious December Calendar & Newsletter link Dear friends, This fundraising letter* from the Foundation for Intentional Communities came my way a few days ago and struck a chord.  There’s a truth spoken here; that the growing polarities in our society … Continue reading →

by Lara Struckman There’s something different about autumn on the land. The light is different. During the day everything is golden as if bathed in the glow of the sun’s low flame. But as the sun sets and day turns … Continue reading →

As daylight diminishes and darkness draws us in, it’s a time to deepen into and nourish that which matters most.  Our community enters the month of November with a green light to apply for financing for our limited-equity housing cooperative.  … Continue reading →

Dear friends, October is “Owl Month.”  It’s a time when they are very actively and vocally establishing their winter territories.  Owls have long been associated with wisdom and they can also see in the dark–capacities very useful for us CGEV … Continue reading →

by Lara Struckman As sweet September rolls in on the crisp autumnal breeze, I am beginning to reflect on the rich relationships this community has offered to me. I think about my intentions from the beginning of my internship some … Continue reading →

Common Ground Ecovillage is shifting into a more relaxed rhythm during the hot and steamy days of August.  There’s plenty of news, but the calendar lists fewer community events and meetings, inviting us all to take some deep breaths and … Continue reading →

Doug Jones, a professional farmer here at CGEV, says that “collaborative farming is the farming of the future, a contrast to the small family farm that necessitates a large financial outlay. This is how farming has been practiced historically, as … Continue reading →

 by Lara Struckman As we cross the threshold into summer we are marking both the change of seasons and a chance to check in with how Common Ground has evolved since summer of last year and where there is still … Continue reading →

by Kathleen Biernat The Foundation for Intentional Communities (FIC) offered a 5-week course in June, called Building Diversity and Inclusivity in Communities, taught by Crystal Farmer.  Crystal is an FIC board member, diversity consultant, and author of The Token: Common … Continue reading →