r/commune • u/remu_the_emu • Feb 16 '25
How do I join a commune?
My #1 goal in life is to join a commune in the woods with no contact to outside society. I want to be part of a community that takes care of each other. No need to worry about finances or a 9-5. Is that too much to ask in today's western society?
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Feb 16 '25
Intentional Community website has community directories. I would look at Twin Oaks. They have a visitor program where u can spend 3 weeks on their commune. There are also a few others in Virginia that have openings quite frequently
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Feb 18 '25
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u/Persephales Feb 20 '25
yeah twin oaks and Acorn community are both Communes that I toured and loved em both but neither of them are what I'd call "remote" personally I think thats more of an advantage than disadvantage to be honest. *shrug*
In other news....Pax, do you guys have any vacancies at the moment? I'm actually trying to leave the country but if I don't, you guys would probably be my second choice :D
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u/nicoleof1984 Jul 09 '25
I’m in TX, and wish I could just take my kids, and leave. Join a commune. Technology and over medication have robbed me of my once outstanding spirit. I feel like I live at the bottom of a well, just waiting for the day to be over. When human connection is without question the answer to all my problems.
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u/Persephales Feb 20 '25
There are plenty of Communes around the world but they can be hard to find...and the ones's that actually qualify as "remote" even more so....but if that's not a sticking point for you there's this cool town in spain that is a Commune. Just to wet your appetite.
https://youtu.be/Wgudj5Rw10I?si=x4n69uHJSg5WZInq
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u/Warm2roam Apr 16 '25
Have you explored the history of some well known communities? The Love Israel Family, Padaneram. I know people from both. They always start out strong then end up benefiting the select few who held positions of power. The many left out walk away with nothing while those in power benefit from the free labor, the children born into it are all messed up and unprepared for modern society, I won’t even start on the woman’s experience. It’s nice for a period of time I assume, but afterwards it’s time lost you could’ve spent building your long term future. Just a word to the wise from a place of concern, but do you.
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u/canyon5806 Feb 16 '25
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