Starting with the plum groves
There are established plum groves at Collective Spaces Farm. Caring for them is part of the work in front of us now. Some of the growth is dense. We’ve been…
Read MoreThe work between an idea and a shared farm
A conversation about mulberries, small trees, and pond trails opens a bigger question: how do we decide what to care for together?
Read MoreYou can begin before you have it all figured out
There are peach trees to care for, plum trees, figs and mulberries. There are flowers, pine stands, woods, and trails. There is also a long list of things that we…
Read MoreWhat the land looked like when we began
When we first began looking at this land in 2021, it was easy to see possibility everywhere. It was harder to see how much time possibility takes. The early photos…
Read MoreHow to Plan Your Dream Retreat or Creative Gathering in Virginia: Lessons from Figure Fruit and Field at Collective Spaces Farm
Planning a transformative retreat or creative gathering can feel overwhelming, but we've learned so much from hosting events at our 204-acre property that we're excited to share what works. Whether…
Read MoreHow to Join a Rural Cooperative Farm in Virginia: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Membership and Community Life
Joining a cooperative farm isn't just about finding a place to grow food, it's about becoming part of a community that shares resources, responsibilities, and dreams for sustainable living. If…
Read MoreHow to Join a Rural Cooperative Farm in Virginia: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Membership and Community Life
Joining a cooperative farm isn't just about finding a place to grow food, it's about becoming part of a community that shares resources, responsibilities, and dreams for sustainable living. If…
Read MoreHow Sociocracy Powers Inclusive Governance at Collective Spaces Farm
When we first started building Collective Spaces Farm, we knew traditional top-down governance wouldn't work for our vision of an inclusive, cooperative community. We needed a system that could handle…
Read MoreHow Sociocracy Powers Inclusive Governance at Collective Spaces Farm
When we first started building Collective Spaces Farm, we knew traditional top-down governance wouldn't work for our vision of an inclusive, cooperative community. We needed a system that could handle…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Land Stewardship Virginia: Everything You Need to Build a Sustainable Farm Community
Before we dive into this comprehensive guide, here's where we are right now at Collective Spaces Farm – so you can see how these ideas play out on real land:…
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