Intentional community founded on nonviolent communication and more
California
Love Through Evidence
We are a community of people growing and learning together as a group and as human beings. Your experience here may change the way you see the world - if you are willing. We work hard to understand what does it meant to be sustainable and how to be a whole and integrated being on this planet. We want to offer a unique and different experience where your growth will expand in different areas of yourself. Are you ready? :)
Our human foundation is Non Violence communication, Jonhari Window and 5 Love Language, as well as other modalities to assist us in understanding more about ourselves and each other.We also have a community garden, and others outsides areas to work, maintain and develop. We have many projects actively being created each month. We are especially interested in individuals, also small groups, who have some contractor skills and/or have experience in building, gardening, use of tools, and are community minded. Painting, planting, creating structures, organizing, cleaning, weeding, tiling, creating good soils etc are some of the tasks needed. We meet 2x / week for house meeting. For more information, the best thing to do is to contact us here with a phone number so a member can have a conversation with you do discover if we are a match.(we do not have any substance - including 420 or alcohol as a dominant feature)We do not accept children in our home stay program at this time and may in the future.
Other information I would like to communicate with you:
-We have a trial period of 2 weeks
Certifications: no chemicals used on edible plants
Current projects: remodeling, stage building, compost, garden, greenhouse, cleaning and organizing, mulch, weeding, tree care, bees, building of rabbit hutches, terracing
We have between two or three different locations on the property for exchange. Two rooms and a TP. Food varies according to the needs of the individual and what is available in the garden.
Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Traditional crafts
Green Building
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
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Hectares
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3
Acres
SueLynn
Member since 2014
Languages spoken:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Response rate: 83%
Response time: typically within 6 days
California
Reviews
Kevin
United States
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April 2026
Lovely stay! Lovely people! I enjoyed learning the practical ways of group decision making, and especially their ways of dealing with conflict within the community. You will surely learn something new about yourself here and potentially something transformative. Enjoyed working on the construction projects and connecting with the wide range of people living here.
Reply from SueLynn
Thank you so much for the very kind review and I am so happy to hear that you got a lot out of your stay with us! I’m just sending you and Jess warm thoughts for your travels! Big hugs
Félix
France
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December 2024
Perfect place to stay! We have been very welcomed and have learned a lot. SueLynn is the perfect host!
Victor
United States
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October 2024
My time at this farm was quite lovely.
There is plenty to do as the entire property is well on track to becoming greater and better.I was not limited to these but some of the things I've done were landscaping (weeding, cutting), tile work, sanding, tilling, and post setting.
The opportunity to be able to stay in a yurt and a teepee was a treat.
Though the work was good/great, what stood out to me was the community aspect. It was fascinating participate in their bi-weekly house meetings.
It would take me much longer than I would like to give a summary of it that would fit here but, briefly, it was very neat and instructive to see a close knit group of people collaborate together to discuss matters practically while also being an open, inviting space to share personal matters if one is inclined to.
SueLynn is a sweet soul and everyone else there are friendly, interesting, likable and empathetic; wonderful people all around.
Staying here was more than a work exchange and it would be great to come back. Thank you all!
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Reply from SueLynn
Hi Victor, thank you so much for the well thought out and kind review that you wrote. I feel so pleased that you got so much out of your stay with us! It feels wonderful to have you share your experience of our gatherings together, as you know, that means so much to me. I hope everything goes wonderfully in your next experience wherever you may land. sending you hugs. SueLynn
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Moritz
Germany
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September 2024
It was my first wwoofing experience and it couldn't have been better. It is a great place on earth with wonderful and lovely people. It's perfect if you want to explore Santa Cruz and the Bay Area and do something meaningful at the same time. Everyone there is very nice and empathetic, you quickly feel at home. I would definitely do it again. :)
Reply from SueLynn
Hello Moritz, thank you for the sweet review. Do let us know how you’re doing in your new program! I’m sure everything is going well. Thank you for all your work while you were here. Sending you hugs.
Brandon
United States
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August 2024
My first Wwoofing experience here was a wonderful one! Everyone is warm and welcoming, and I got an genuine feel for what it is like to live in an intentional community. I had the opportunity to work on various tasks/projects, including weeding, sheet mulching, goat milking, pruning, and building and preparing bedding for the vermicompost box. Living in the TP was comfortable and a lot of fun; waking up at sunrise, surrounded by glowing canvas and the sound of birds chirping, was both beautiful and energizing. The twice-weekly meetings were eye-opening, and I learned a great deal about what it takes to enable a community to thrive, where everyone is invested and passionate about the initiatives taking place. Thank you, SueLynn and the community, for a great learning experience, a beautiful property and garden, and all the moments we shared.
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Reply from SueLynn
Hello, I know I sent you a review but I was a bit delayed at replying here. I just wanted to send you good thoughts and thank you for the sweet review. As you know in our many discussions, we love having you. Thank you for your wonderful contributions! Hope to see you again in the future. Hugs.
Isabella
United States
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July 2024
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience and learn from this thriving community! The whole group was very kind and welcoming. I mostly did lots of weeding, which became very therapeutic for me. I especially enjoyed bonding with and working alongside one other WWOOFer during my stay. The mandatory meetings were very eye-opening and inspiring, and I admire what SueLynn has cultivated there. Thank you for a great first WWOOFing experience!
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Reply from SueLynn
Thank you so much, Isabella. I so enjoyed our visit as short as it was and hope we will have time in the future to spend together. Sending you warm thoughts for your next adventures.
