We are creating an Intentional Community near Earthaven just South of Black Mountain, N.C. We are negotiating the purchase of +100 acres and intend to form one or more communities according to the desires of the founders (you?). Our overall intention is to provide affordable housing and (or) co-housing for a diverse community of singles, families and the elderly (humans in general). We intend to support permaculture ideals with independent/interdependent sustainable living practices. We are …

The Sanctuary of 7Seven Good Days, Inc., founded in April 2010, is an ecumenical spiritual community nestled on six prime acres of natural beauty in Mill Spring, NC. Barbara Howe Amendola and Rick Amendola, joyfully welcome you to join our growing community of unity-consciousness truth seekers. Our healing services include Energy Healing, Soul Conversation, Personal Healing Ritual, Group Ceremony, Nature Spirit Walks, and Walking Prayer Meditation. We gather communally for Sunday Celebration, S …

Where anyone who is interested in gardening and/or permaculture can meet each other and join in the fun! Not sure how to start gardening? Don't know what permaculture is? Want to meet fun people who are interested in growing food and other related things? This is the group for you! Anyone can suggest an idea for a topic and anyone who knows a topic that other find interesting are encouraged to step up and share their knowledge.  Feel free to contact me for any reason! Some of the general topics …

If you are dependent upon the culture that is predicting it's own collapse: Come on in! This Meetup Group is here to help you remember how to THRIVE! Take back your individual responsibility and prepare for the BEST! We are here to help you make a transition into whatever level of self-sufficiency and co-empowerment you desire. We will help you plan and prepare for abundance. Our meetings will be the foundation for our individual, family and community planning. We will coordinate and/or provide …

Whether you're new to gardening, horticulturally challenged, a seasoned gardener, a Master Gardener or have a degree in Horticulture - if you are looking for a local fun loving "down to earth" gardening group, this could be a group for you. No hoity-toity, gavel toting gardeners in this group (gravel toting, maybe). If you have a good sense of humor, can dish the dirt (for container gardening, of course), like getting down and dirty and are available the 2nd Saturday of each month to meet other …

This group serves the purpose of bringing together people who are interested in keeping bees as simply as possible. Simply can mean different things to different people. Personally I like to keep bees with as minimal inputs from me as possible, in a more natural and chemical free way. However, this does not mean that we exclude other methods of keeping bees. For there is no right or wrong way when it comes to keeping bees. You just have to try it and see what works for you. Take a piece here a p …

We Are All Farmers Permaculture Institute Meetup Group is dedicated to agricultural and creative experimentation and regeneration focused on food as a primary foundation of community. It is led by certified & trained permaculture practitioners. We explore and practice hands-on permaculture principles. Come on out and meet new folks and get your hands in the dirt! Our approach is humble and from a place of reverence. Despite years of practice in land stewardship and now permaculture systems desig …

Whether you’re interested in eating raw or just learning more about it, this is your meetup group. We welcome everyone from experienced raw foodists to those who are just beginning their journey to a healthier lifestyle. This meetup group is designed to enrich your life with knowledge on eating raw and developing relationships with like-minded people. We offer classes in organic gardening as well as how to prepare delicious and healthy raw food.

All Great Cities have a Lifelong Learning or Community Education program and Carolina Learning Connection is Charlotte's. Our Mission: Create access to affordable and convenient lifelong learning classes or workshops that offer personal and professional enrichment where adults can grow, learn and connect with like-minded people. Please visit our website: Carolina Learning Connection for more information about us.

I am starting this group to bring together people in the central SC area who are interested in how to live a more eco-friendly and sustainable life in the city or the suburbs. I am learning, too, and hope to find more who want to learn AND teach others what they are doing to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Do you want to have backyard chickens? A vermicomposter? Solar panels or solar water heating? What can each of us do to minimize our impact on the environment? What can we do in our suburb …

Hunter Oaks Activities is a Meetup group to organize activities for Hunter Oaks Residents. This group is sponsored by the Hunter Oaks Social Committee. Our goal is to provide a venue for any resident to be able to plan and organize all sorts of social and sports activities --- you help decide!! Book Groups, Bunco, Poker, Playgroups, Running, Walking, Gardening, Volleyball, Dinner Groups, Wine Tasting, Hiking, you name it --- just go for it! Let's make our communities one of the most fun, most ac …

Hi, we are forming a Cohousing group centered around eco living, sustainability, and gardening. We are interested in anyone that has an interest in joining and participating in the creation of two villages,one multi-age and one Senior. We have a georgeous 26Ac. site protected by a 200Ac. wildlife preserve and 400Ac. golf course within Charlotte City Limits.Ponds, a large creek providing a private gated site. We have a 1/4 mile of south facing orientation for solar use and income.Ten minutes to h …

We are looking for like-minded Christians who are interested in preparing for when times get hard or even if they don't. At any moment we could be faced with an unforeseen disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake, or any one of a list of events either natural or man-made. As Christian's we are our brother's keeper so we must prepare. Not just for our family, but our friends and neighbors as well. Even if they think we are a little odd. Some project notes from past meetings can be found at: www. …

Do you know how to grow all the food your family needs? Can you live without power for more than an hour or two? Do you know how to hunt without bullets, or how to dress a rabbit? Can you tie any knot other than the one on your shoe? Do you want to learn? So do I. With all the talk about worsening weather, economic meltdowns, and (yes, I'm joking) zombies, I thought it might be better to be safe than sorry. Come over and we can learn together, or come to teach. Children welcome, haters forbidden …

Please join us and learn to be Self Reliant! We hold classes on a Bi-weekly schedule as well as special events. It’s a great time to meet other Preppers. All our members have different skills and knowledge. It's very laid back and we like to keep it fun. Questions are encouraged. Even beginners find out that they know more than they knew. If your reading this then you probably already have been reading the internet, trying to figure out where to start. First things first... Breath and relax. The …

Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a diaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenged with life changes as simple as lay-offs and unemployment. This group will exchange, share, teach, learn and better prepare us for such things. Lets help each …

This group is for anyone interested in getting healthy and fit and leading a healthy active lifestyle. I started this group to meet new people, have fun, and be healthy!

Many temples in India bear the inscription "Be Good, Do Good." Zen Garden Yoga feels strongly in giving back to our community. Our 10am class on the last Saturday of each month will be dedicated to doing just that...giving back and paying it forward! This class is donation based and donating is completely optional. The teachers will be leading the class gratis and all of the donations collected will be given to the charity of the month. This one hour class is open to all levels. If you would lik …

This group is for all people interested in self-sustainability,alternative energy,preparedness,wildcrafting,primitive skills,green construction and creating a resilient community

Calling all women homeowners in Charlotte! This group is for us. Let's meet to network, learn, share and help each other with our DIY interests and efforts. Not an experienced DIY-er?! Not a problem! Most of us aren't but want to be. Let's teach each other what we DO know. Together, let's learn how to use power tools, to make minor repairs in our homes, to refinish furniture, bargain hunt at flea markets, consignment shops and yard sales, choose paint colors -- then help each other paint rooms i …

WELCOME TO PIEDMONT PREPPERS NETWORK! A brand new group located in Burlington. It is not by chance you have discovered this group!! Many people have said to me they feel or sense "something" is going on, but just don't know what to do about it. Well - Congratulations you have come to the right place. We all have different reasons for wanting to join a group like Piedmont Preppers, but most likely, you are reading this because you feel the future is not as bright as it once was and you want to do …

We are not your ordinary food pantry. We provide meats, vegetables, whole grain items, etc. When people get these items, they may not have any idea as to what to do with them. We provide recipes and a family self-sufficiency plan to aid the family in preparing hearty meals that will last and resources for success. We will soon have a cooking class & community garden.