Join Us for Our Community Gatherings
Each Spring and Fall, we welcome you to our Community Gathering, an event designed to bring together both members of intentional communities like cohousing and cooperative group homes (shared homes), as well as those of you who are curious about the concept and interested to learn more.
For Intentional Community Members:
Our gatherings offer a rich environment for networking with fellow communitarians. It's a chance to discuss common challenges, celebrate your unique experiences, and perhaps even find synergies between your communities. This is an excellent platform to share valuable insights gained from your community living experiences.
For Those Curious About Communities:
If you're intrigued by the idea of intentional living but haven't taken the plunge, these gatherings are your doorway to understanding the lifestyle better. You'll get to interact with people who are actively participating in various forms of intentional communities and gain firsthand insights that could help you on your journey toward a more communal way of life.
Additional Activities:
Depending on our volunteer team's availability, we also aim to enrich these gatherings with guest speakers and workshops.
Everyone is welcome, so come join us and expand your horizons in the realm of intentional living. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the event.
Example of our past gatherings at various communities and venues.
Location
Buckley, WA
Full address provided in email right after registering.
The email subject will be: "Your receipt from Northwest Intentional Communities Association"
Schedule
October 7, 2023
9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Theme
“Community, Now More Than Ever”
Join us for a facilitated dialogue and a chance to share and learn more about personal and community resilience. Explore what forms of preparation for the future are available to us.
- What are the pressures you are experiencing or anticipating?
- What are the unique circumstances that describe Washington and Oregon's place in our collective future?
- What unique strengths are intentional communities bringing to these challenging times, and what specific challenges do we face among ourselves in the process?
Venue
Carpooling
Do you need a ride or can offer one? Carpooling is encouraged! Public transportation is not an option for this event. We have set up a Carpool Connector program to help match those who need a ride with those who can offer one.
In order to use this program please send an email to "info@nwcommunities.org" and make sure to use the subject line "Seeking Carpool Connector Info". You will receive an automated reply with instructions on how to connect with each other.
Food
NICA Gatherings always feature a group potluck lunch so we invite everyone to bring a favorite dish to share. If you have food allergies or limitations, we encourage you to bring your own lunch. We will provide coffee and tea and something for a morning snack but if you are inspired we would welcome any additions.
Cost of Event
NICA members: FREE
Free for NICA members, including members of member communities, and for members Geoclectic Grove. Additional donations will be greatly appreciated.
Non-members: contribution rate is $25 per person
We invite you to become a member of NICA or renew your membership. Membership will gain you access to all of our events. You may sign up for a membership on our website first in order to RSVP to the event as a member.
Individual annual membership to NICA is $25 >>> become a member now
(Per individual - includes free entry for this event and to all gatherings within that membership year)
Community annual membership to NICA is $50 >>> become a member now
(For ALL members of that community - Includes free entry for this event and to all gatherings within that membership year)
1) Register
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2) Join The Group Chat
Join the conversation! Check out our Facebook group to chat about the event, ask questions, and e-meet others who are coming. This is also a great place to stay in touch with other attendees at the event.