We perceive that we live in a culture wherein most people are disconnected from the web of life, from Spirit, and from one another. We also recognize serious degradation of the Earth and her ecosystems. We believe the most pressing needs of our time demand community in response; we aim to connect with others of like values as one form of our activism.

Thus we have combined resources to purchase 203 acres of rugged, rural lands to steward, to live on, and to share with others. We hold this land as sacred, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty, and so we strive to create beauty and inspiration in all human activities here.

We aim to create and sustain a residential community – focused on ecological responsibility, self-knowledge, loving relationships, and connection to spirit – which will be shared with others for retreat, renewal and learning.

We intend to grow our community in phases, staying within the carrying capacity of the land.  Ultimately, we aspire to become a thriving residential village of 10 - 20 people of all ages and types.

We value learning from and living in harmony with the land and her creatures.  We value permaculture, restoration activities, healing arts, right livelihood, and the practice of non-violent communication as tools for harmonizing with ourselves and other living beings. We are spiritually-diverse, and we celebrate the seasons and earth rhythms. We especially love preparing and eating meals together.

Polcum Springs is a place to enjoy life’s simple pleasures: swimming in the spring-fed pond, hiking, bird and animal watching, stargazing, wildcrafting, outdoor dining, sunbathing, stormwatching, mushroom hunting, and gathering with friends.

Old growth redwood forests, state parks, the Eel River, and Mendocino Coast are located within short driving distance. Polcum Springs is five miles from a major entertainment venue – host to Camp WinaRainbow (www.campwinnarainbow.org), Northern California Women’s Herbal Symposium (www.womensherbalsymposium.org), and music festivals like the Kate Wolf Festival (www.katewolf.com/festival) and EarthDance (www.earthdance.org/sf).