question to ask about starting a commune

ok so I've noticed that a lot of people are afraid of hard work to get what you want... my question is if I buy a small piece of land and start a weekend commune will more people join so it can become permanent? will this attract the right type of person? will this help in keeping members that aren't interrested in the planning/building process and just want to live on the commune once someone else builds it? the eventual goal would be to use this as a means to get a larger plot of land and maybe rent out the smaller one.

thoughts?

 

Hi buddy,

I think its a greeat idea. Its a pity you are in Canada for me though .. And, I've already arranged to travel Europe come spring. I think people should jump on this chance, as it is a wonderful offer. I presume you will have a lot of takers on this, bud, although some do seem to want to plan forever .. this should eliminate that .. we'll see ..

Good luck with this, buddy ..

Peace out ..

 

i own 10 achres of land.. there are not many hippies in newfoundland though so i guess no commune for me right now

 

Dear Salem Blair,
Live your dreams! Communes attract lots of people from all over a country and even international. If you need any help, just pm me.
Juliet

 

hi friend
first of all excuse me for my not hippiish english, this is not my native tongue anyway.
i am new here and you are the first i replied.
the problem you touched upon is very serious, because 90 percent of people want their job to be done by others. but the idea of living together is great. my opinion is that you have to find people, that are really interested in this, not only holiday-makers that want to experience something new. i have very good idea how to make a really good communae. if you interested, please let me know your e-mail if it is possible here. i dont yet know the structure and rules of this site, so i can not give you mine first.
waiting for your answer
georgianhippy

 

my email can be found on the website in my signature. or you can leave a message here and everyone can benefit from your knowledge. thanks

 

don't be shy with your ideas, write them here. rules are same as in every forum - don't offend others, don't advertise your bussiness, stay on topic (not so rigid when generaly of interest). you can read rules in forum options / forum guidelines on that roll-down box on the top of the page.

 

salem blair said he had 10 acres in newfoundland (the rock) ........i think that you shouldn't discount the idea of a commune because of where you are .it may not be the best for farming but it would be utopia for someone looking for a peaceful place to live .the beauty of newfoundland is not easily surpassed

 

so, we have had a few meetings and plan more and so far I've started two things to get the ball rolling. first off at each meeting everyone interrested put's some money down(2.50-20). so far everyone has. the second is given our group a deadline. by the end of octobre 2006 we will buy land. the size location will depend on what's availible and the cost. so far every one is interrested I just wish. I still would like to hear more from people who have started or joined early to see what they did to get where they are. anyone?

 

Hello,
I think Georgianhippy made a super point, you don´t want a bunch of couch hippies, what for? Your heart has to be 100% communal living, not just 10%,expecting to work 10%, thats not life! One large community in Virginia, which was formed in the 1920`s could probably offer you some great tips! They are really helpful and friendly.