“I love the emphasis on service and cooperative living. Whether it’s doing dishes, gardening, or housekeeping, I enjoy contributing to the stewardship of our campus. I’ve learned to keep active with a positive attitude that helps maintain an uplifting atmosphere. I’m developing good skills and habits about cultivating a balanced life with inner peace as I live cooperatively with such a lively and diverse group of people. Here, we have the freedom to create a quiet, contemplative rhythm to our days, or one that is active and engaged.”
—K.H., Minnesota

Shares meals together: One large kitchen supplies delicious vegetarian meals for all of us, three times daily.

Shares rides & cars together: Save gas, reduce pollution and impact on the road.

Growing Our Own Food: We have a kitchen garden on site, fruit and nut orchards, wild blackberries, all which gives us fresh organic fruits and vegetables, plus a hydroponic solar greenhouse for growing lettuces and herbs.

Living Harmoniously with Nature: Our campuses are located in nature and surrounded by hiking trails, small farms,  and beautiful scenery.

Simple Living Within Our Means: We support our local growers and merchants, and encourage students to work hard and stay out of debt.