Intentional Community
How to Choose Community Living for Better Housing, Health, and Happiness
Curious about living in community, but unsure where to begin?
As housing costs rise and social isolation grows, more people are exploring intentional communities as a different way to live—not as an idealistic experiment, but as a practical response to real needs.
Ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods, housing cooperatives, and shared homesteads are no longer fringe ideas. They are lived, evolving models for people seeking affordability, connection, and a stronger sense of home.
Intentional Community is a grounded, accessible guide to understanding these options—and deciding whether community living is right for you.
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Inside the book, you’ll explore
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The major types of intentional communities and how they differ
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What everyday life in community really looks like
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How decisions, money, and relationships tend to work
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How to tell whether an existing community is a good fit for you
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What it takes to start a new community from the ground up
Throughout the book, you’ll find practical examples, reflective questions, and real-world stories to help you move from curiosity to clarity.
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About the Author
Hey there! I’m Cynthia Tina, founder of Community Findersand Ecovillage Tours, and a guide for people exploring more intentional ways of living.
Over the past decade, I’ve visited more than 200 intentional communities around the world. I’ve supported thousands of people who are curious about community and want realistic guidance on what living well with others can look like.
I live in a small ecovillage in central Vermont, where I’m building my own natural home by hand and sharing daily life with my neighbors. This book grows directly from lived experience and from years of listening closely to people’s questions about belonging, housing, and connection.
I believe that belonging isn’t something we have to chase. It’s something we can choose, co create, and come home to.
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E-book
Instant download (PDF + EPUB). Ideal for reading on e-readers, tablets, or computers.
$17 USD
Paperback
Physical book mailed to you. A durable, thoughtfully printed edition to hold and share onwards.
$27 USD
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Paperback + Ebook, Read immediately and keep a physical copy for the long term. Most popular option.
$37 USD
Why this book exists
Many people feel drawn to community living but don’t know where to start — or how to separate genuine possibilities from wishful thinking.
This book was written for people who want:
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Clear, realistic information
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Language for asking better questions
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A way to explore community without pressure to commit
Rather than presenting community as a utopian ideal, Intentional Community approaches it as an increasingly accessible way of meeting real needs: housing, connection, and belonging.
This book is for you if…
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You’re tired of doing life on your own and craving deeper connection
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You’ve heard of ecovillages, cohousing, or cooperatives and want to learn more
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You’re curious about community living but not sure where to begin
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You’ve tried living with others before and want to do it with more intention
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You’re ready to feel at home—in your life, in your relationships, and in yourself
More reflections from readers
You’re not alone in longing for something different.
And you're not crazy for imagining a better way.
This book is an invitation back to what we’ve always needed—each other.
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