I have looked through the ic.org page and am totally confused about the differences between an intentional community and a commune. I understand that some places require "tenants?" to do chores (cleaning, maintenance, shopping), fees for living are established and communal dinners take place. What are the major differences though? In about a year I will have a small bungalow all to myself. It's in crappy shape and it still has a substantial mortgage on it. I dream of moving on and around and having it sustain itself with responsible responsible responsible hippies. Like that, huh? Am I being realistic? Is this valid? Is this possible?
Sure it is. As my correspondence with you mentioned, I'm going to BC to investigate the possibility of relocating. I just paid my house off, and have 3 other rentals, one of which will be sold within the year, so I anticipate having quite a bit of freedom to do things. I like the idea of an intentional community, such as the Farm, which isn't far from me (relatively). Responsible people only, of course. 8>)
I think real 60s and 70s communes have just changed their names to intentional communities, eco villages, sustainable communities thats all just trying to be hip and change with the times.
I dunno about trying to be hip, but it certainly reflects changing with the times. An intentional community doesn't carry the same connotations as a commune, for better or worse. Eco-village oft brings to mind (for me) images of a Hippie theme-park type place. Just my thoughts.