{"id":50,"date":"2026-04-16T07:07:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vamoss.pe\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-05-25T22:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T22:44:15","slug":"details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vamoss.pe\/tr\/community\/details\/","title":{"rendered":"Details (copied)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Happiness is only real when its shared.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Into the Wild<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do we mean by building community\u2014and what path are we taking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isn\u2019t every group of people living together, in some sense, already a community? People in the same apartment building, the same housing complex, a city, a village, a planet; people devoted to the same subject\u2026 people who try to resolve what emerges from their shared ground with peace\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then there are those who choose\u2014even for a while\u2014to live together intentionally: people who taste the beauty of togetherness and know how to use its advantages; who can organize around common aims; who enjoy supporting one another on their personal paths; who try to learn from the difficulties of being together; who are willing to intend together; who do not hesitate to take responsibility\u2014for themselves and for one another\u2014in the tangible as much as in the intangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the intention of this person or these people becomes clear, a road opens\u2014and a work begins. A core team (or even a single core person) starts the project, experiments, learns while serving, holds the responsibility of the circle, and eventually places a vision on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a community to live well, there is a serious preparation process\u2014across foundational topics such as: how the community will live; its boundaries, stance, and search in both concrete and subtle senses; what it will take in from within and without, and what it wants to offer back; priorities; principles; decision-making mechanisms; communication methods; approaches to production; ethics; private spaces; ways of sharing; sustainability; labor planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the trial phase, the core team (or person) needs to clarify a coherent vision around these matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We could say that Vamoss shaped its vision across&nbsp;2012\u20132026. The Vamoss Community is made of those who have reached out to Vamoss and entered into exchange with us. Those who are here now\u2014staying, living, holding the space\u2014are the ones holding the energy of the community and the land: our first community, the ones whose hearts are beating with Vamoss in the present moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website you are on can be seen as a manifesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is enlightenment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lao Tzu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how does this \u201cdream of building a community\u201d\u2014a dream many of us carry\u2014become real?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the core, the determining factors are human and economic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we should say this clearly: a community is not a place for laziness\u2014quite the opposite, it is a place for more work. This is a place where we enjoy working, and where we do not work little. And let us also be clear: we are not people (or an organization) born into wealth. We went through very difficult processes over fourteen years. Yes\u2014our family\u2019s support has meant a lot, may it be blessed. And still, we say it plainly: from those who want to join us, we expect frugality and diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can also share that the topics long-term guests struggle with most are: digesting the decision to live here (even for a while), leaving certain old habits behind, doing their inner work regularly, and taking responsibility for their new relationships and their new life. We see that a trial period, and regular\/irregular meetings, form the backbone of how things function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then there is the question of finances. We have done our part here. At this moment we actively have several work streams that can generate income for all of us: our accommodation services, our South America travels, our productions, our nature school and high-altitude journeys\u2014and even if some are not yet large, when developed further they carry the potential to create the funding we need. I once said it this way: perhaps, to build a community, someone needs to be good at Excel\u2014because accounting and planning are a very real part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nonviolent communication<\/strong>, of course, is one of the most essential tools for sincere and healing relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many groups around that are constantly in ceremony, constantly playing and dancing. If your path is like that, please do not come to us. And we should also state this: we do not accept into our community those whose main income is serving medicinal plants, creating online content or making trade, those who do not intend to leave chemical addictions behind, and those who love consuming strong plant medicines frequently and continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of it requires open communication, a trial period, and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May our road be open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May there be Love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May there be Oneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vamoss Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>No matter how much you explain,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>a person will only understand as much as they want to understand\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hz. Mevl\u00e2n\u00e2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around Vamoss\u2014founded in June 2012\u2014a very beautiful circle formed. Over time, this circle grew, and it continued its path while protecting its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For fourteen years we spread by word of mouth. Since 2012, we have been in a continuous state of welcoming people. Many friends feel that spending two to three weeks here every one or two years truly supports them. Now, the circle-of-the-circle is coming too\u2014and our circle keeps becoming more beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our land, we want to build a small village:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a \u201cschool\u201d that is not a school for children; rooms and homes where we offer accommodation; workshops; gardens; circle spaces; vegetable plots. Beyond our work area, we also have a zone we plan to use as a living area\u2014large enough for four houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see\u2014may what is most auspicious unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We intend to share developments online during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With much love\u2014may it be easy for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Development Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarifying the exchange with guests and the services offered<ul><li>Project groundwork<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Trial period in a rented place<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Volunteers: 1\u20132<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Accommodation capacity: 10 people + tent &amp; caravan<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started in 2012, ended in 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarifying the community\u2019s stance and bringing details into form<ul><li>Land purchase process<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Detailed work on the project<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Volunteers: 1\u20132<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Accommodation capacity: 10 people + tent &amp; caravan<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed by 2018.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparing the land\u2019s infrastructure (water, electricity, septic system, road, internet, etc.)<ul><li>Building the first accommodation units<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>First steps for garden and vegetable plots<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>First relationships with neighbors and the local community<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Sharing our services and community vision through various channels<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Two houses with three rooms each are currently in service.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Accommodation capacity: 11 people + tent &amp; caravan<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Volunteers: 1\u20132<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed by end of 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction: school, greenhouse, 2 bungalows, 1 house, 1 common area, circle space<ul><li>Garden and landscaping work<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Digging a well<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Growing the service-providing projects<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Staff: 2 (1 woman, 1 man)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Volunteers: 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Accommodation capacity: 17<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target completion: end of 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How Vamoss Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss Experience is inclusive and supports all business sectors and also supported by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss Travel organizes and operates 10\u201315-day journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss High Altitude Journeys operates 1\u20134-day experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss Home hosts people and holds space, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Work Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vamoss community emerged organically and has always shaped itself from within. We haven\u2019t had rigid long-term targets, nor fixed strategies designed to reach them. Instead, we tried to move forward\u2014consistently\u2014through our intentions and principles, and by taking responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What needed to be done that day, that week, that year was usually clear to us. We saw that whenever we didn\u2019t hesitate to put our hands under the stone, everything began to move smoothly\u2014clicking into place, flowing with ease. We never avoided the responsibility of taking initiative; and when needed, we also didn\u2019t shy away from being the one to guide, to hold the front, even to lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project existed with whoever was there at the time. Together with many people who actively invested their labor into Vamoss\u2014and whose place inside Vamoss became deeply valuable\u2014we built this dream side by side. We developed this vision here, with many beautiful souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can support us by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>taking a deep, beautiful breath whenever we come to mind,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sending a good, clean energy in our direction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharing us with your circle and staying connected\u2014following along,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offering your ideas and suggestions, and sharing feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps this\u2014before anything else\u2014is what it means to be part of the community.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Details 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Happiness is only real when its shared. Into the Wild What do we mean by building community\u2014and what path are we taking? 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