Community Values & Agreements

1. Self-Responsibility

• Empower yourself to create the life of your choosing.
• Acknowledge your choice to be here and take responsibility for your words and actions.
• Address breaches of community agreements promptly.

2.  Pono

• Do what you agreed to do.
• Acknowledge and address breakdowns.
• Speak up if you disagree with agreements.
• Act with integrity.

3. Empowered Communication

• Make clear requests.
• Address upsets or tension directly.
• Seek mediation if needed.
• Schedule clearing conversations and be open to feedback.

4. Non-Violence

• Recognize and address violent thought patterns.
• Do emotional release work consensually.
• Be sensitive to others' feelings.

5. Freedom from Addiction

• Emphasize sobriety.
• Take responsibility for substances altering your state.
• Be discreet and stay grounded.

6. Intentional Growth

• Respect individual paths.
• Reflect on personal growth.
• Be transparent about your journey.

7. Ecological Harmony

• Prioritize local and sustainable consumption.
• Challenge cultural programming to consume and give back.

8. Body Positivity

• Embrace the natural body.
• Nudity is not a sexual invitation.

9. Sex-Positive

• Express sexual energy consensually.
• Release shame and be transparent about desires.
• Accept all gender expressions and sexual orientations.

10. Participation

• Connect with others.
• Attend community events and meals.
• Support humor and playfulness.

11. Co-Creation

• Inspire to participate.
• Equal energy exchanges.
• Transparency, trust and collaboration.

12. 'Aina

• Leave her better than you found her.
• Opt for natural fibers, materials and supplies.
• Recycle, reuse, repurpose.
• Mindful consumption.
• Live in harmony.

Long-term residents are required to attend retreats to ensure their integration into a structured community, guided by clear guidelines and conscious awareness. These retreats foster a peaceful environment that supports autonomy, rest, and healing, all while promoting practices that contribute to a harmonious community.

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.