Community Finders Circle
The membership for anyone pursuing intentional community.
Whether you're searching for a community or thinking of building one, you're in the right place.
Hey, Community Explorer
- Want to join a community that’s a fit for you?
- Dreaming of starting your own community?
- Planning to visit intentional living communities?
- Looking for support as you grow a new community?
The Finders Circle is designed for you.
Get everything you need to move toward a more connected way of life — whether that means finding an existing community or laying the foundation for one of your own:
- The Into Community step by step roadmap
- Weekly coaching calls every Thursday at 2pm Eastern
- A global community to support you at every step
- Worksheets, templates, & guides to ensure you’re investing your energy wisely
Make moves towards your dream community — be it an ecovillage, cohousing, housing cooperative, permaculture or spiritual community, or a strong neighborhood.
JOIN NOWWithin the Finders Circle you’ll get:
Roadmap.
a step-by-step plan to get you and your family into the right community
Your Roadmap to Intentional Community
Inside the Finders Circle, you’ll find a proven roadmap to join or create an intentional community. This roadmap is a time and energy saver used by people from all walks of life.
The roadmap covers:
- The range of community types and models
- How to communicate your values clearly
- Designing a tour to visit communities
- Tools for evaluating housing options
- How to decide which community is best for you
Walk with confidence towards a more connected and purposeful life.
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Mentorship.
from Cynthia, the community matchmaker
Group Coaching Sessions
… work directly with Cynthia (and amazing guest experts) 4x times per month on live video chats!
We meet on a live Zoom call every Thursday at 2pm Eastern for a 1-2 hour group session.
These sessions are the heart of our program.
Together we set goals, troubleshoot obstacles, celebrate successes, and move each other forward on our community journeys. It's a weekly time to check in with your own progress, while supporting your fellow community seekers and founders.
JOIN NOWMeet Communities.
private group time with various communities across the world
Live Sessions with Community Representatives
Twice a month we invite representatives to join us for our Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities. These communities all have openings for new members and are selected based on the interests of the group.
These sessions are how you will:
- Find out about communities beyond what they post online
- Hear real stories from community residents and founders
- Learn about community models, governance, culture, finances, housing, and member recruitment
- Get insider advice from visit and membership coordinators
Lesson library.
hundreds of hours of lessons with community representatives and movement leaders
Access to courses and workshops with guest experts
Experience foundational courses taught by Cynthia, plus workshops by dozens of guests who have taught in the program over the years.
Lessons include training on:
- Road tripping to various communities
- Navigating financial or career changes
- Differences in community culture
- Increasing your value as a prospective community member
- Purchasing or building a home in community
Joining an intentional community can be a major life transition. Learn from those who’ve done it.
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Accountability.
because community is easier together
The journey to community can come with many ups and downs, as well as new discoveries about yourself and what is possible to create.
The Community Finders Circle is crafted to ease your stress and boost your excitement 😊
In addition to the weekly support calls, you also have the opportunity to get your questions answered via email with our team.
Unexpected challenges and opportunities will arise during the process of joining or creating a community. We are here to help you in a pinch with advice backed by years of coaching others through the process.
You deserve to live the life you imagine in a supportive, vibrant, and conscious community. Let’s work together to ensure you get there!
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Community
the network of community finders, so you won’t be alone
The search process can feel overwhelming and lonely — but it doesn’t have to be.
Become part of a supportive network of people from around the world who are exploring, joining, or creating intentional communities.
You’ll have access to a directory of members to stay in touch with. Share updates about your community visits and encourage other each other along the way.
Whether you’re looking for a neighbor, travel companion, accountability buddy, potential collaborator, or simply a like-minded friend, you'll be surrounded by people who understand and share your vision.
JOIN NOWWelcome to community.
Testimonials
250+ community seekers helped and counting!
Joia Holman
With expertise, humanity, and intuition, Cynthia asked targeted and guided questions that helped lead me to define and refine what I am seeking in a community. She is personable, easy to relate to and steadfast in her knowledge of intentional communities.
I wholeheartedly recommend her to help guide you in your search for a well matched community!
Allan Stillman
Cynthia was masterful. She helped me clarify the intentional communities that fit me, better get to know them, and finally choose one that I’m now a member of. She also raised my cultural understanding of community living to help me launch a new chapter of my life. I have no doubt anyone in a community journey will find great value in her guidance. She is also a deeply warm thoughtful soul to work with.
Tommy Teeple
Had an awesome session with Cynthia. The number one community she recommended looks like a perfect match. I could not believe I never heard of it, along with some of the others recommended. Out of potentially thousands of communities, Cynthia matched me with very similar values revealed on their websites. I am in the process of applying to visit the number one recommendation. I’m excited for that & thankful for Cynthia ‘s skills. Beyond well worth.
Adam Morrision
Cynthia proved to be an excellent ally in assisting me in my search for ecovillages and communities. She was super-knowledgeable, thorough, kind, thoughtful, and an excellent listener. She recommended several sites that I had not heard of, many of the which she had visited personally. I felt very inspired and hopeful after our session — her enthusiasm for the regenerative movement is very infectious and genuine, which combined with her experience and commitment made her a great helper for finding the best next steps forward for myself. Five stars!
Antonia Von Hassell
My session with Cynthia was wonderful. She arrived already very well prepared when we started. Due to her extensive community experience, she could offer many insights, provide useful tips and present selected communities to me that she had visited herself. The dialogue also helped me to reflect about what I am looking for in a community… I experienced a safe space where I could express my fears, hopes and expectations regarding life in community and received valuable feedback from on these. Cynthia as very passionate and committed to the topic, very attentive and tuned in to my perspective.
Gregory Temmer
The session went really well! I could tell that Cynthia spent some time reviewing my intake form to consider which communities would be best for me. She listened attentively as I described what I was looking for in a community. After she listened, she gave me a concise list of communities that she thought would fit my needs and explained why those communities would work for my needs. Thank you again for this reasonably priced and high quality service. Her recommendations should speed the process of me finding a wonderful Intentional Community to call home.
Meet Cynthia, your community matchmaker
After a decade of traveling, visiting, and working in communities around the globe, Cynthia has maintained an active network of well over a hundred intentional communities, including the one she calls home.
Cynthia’s passion is connecting people with the right communities, especially those who are new to the movement. Formerly the Co-Director and now partner with the Foundation for Intentional Community, she also founded Ecovillage Tours, was an officeholder on the Board of Trustees for the Global Ecovillage Network, and was Director of the youth ecovillage network NextGENNA.
Cynthia is here to remind you that your vision of living in a supportive community of like-minded people is totally possible.
Still on the fence?
This is for you if…
- You are an individual, couple, or family looking to join an intentional community, visit communities, or explore creating one of your own.
- You are tired of life alone and are ready to create a more connected, purposeful life.
- You want to connect with other community seekers and founders who are on a similar journey.
- You are looking for a supportive environment to clarify your vision, learn from others, and get guidance on your next steps.
- You want a trusted place to turn for advice, encouragement, and support when challenges or important decisions arise.
Have questions?
Whether you're just beginning to explore intentional communities or you're ready to take the next step, we hope these answers help. If you still have questions, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us anytime at contact@communityfinders.com.
1. Who is the Community Finders Circle designed for?
2. Can I switch between looking for a community and creating one?
3. I've never visited an intentional community before. Is this membership for me?
4. Do I need to know exactly what I'm looking for before I join?
5. When can I join the Community Finders Circle?
6. How do I access the resources after I join the membership?
7. When are the coaching sessions and virtual tours?
8. Are the virtual tours recorded?
9. How much time should I expect to spend each month?
10. Can I join the Community Finders Circle if I live outside North America?
11. Can I cancel my membership?
12. Are scholarships available?
This is the program I wish had existed when I was journeying into community. My aim is to do everything I possibly can to ensure you have a supportive experience while navigating the process. I look forward to working with you!
— Cynthia
