House Rules & Guidelines
Core Values
This is a space that prioritizes wellbeing, balance, and sustainability. Our core values:
- Sovereignty — respect each person’s autonomy and boundaries
- Kindness — lead with goodwill in all interactions
- Open communication — speak honestly, listen deeply (see Communication Guidelines)
- Nature-positive living — care for the land and ecosystem we share
- Growth — commitment to learning, expanding, and evolving together
General Guidelines
Shared Spaces
- Clean up after yourself
- Leave spaces as you found them (or better)
- Respect others’ work and belongings
- If you notice it, nurture it — floors looking grubby? Give them a scrub. Rags piling up? Throw them in the wash
Quiet Hours
- TBD: Define quiet hours if applicable
Guests
- Each guest must be introduced to the community individually
- Guests are oriented to our conflict resolution process upon arrival and agree to abide by its spirit
Substances
- No substances are to be used on site so as not to influence others
- If you must, take a stroll or head into town and be mindful of the energy you bring back into the space
- We invite and encourage everyone to enter and experience the space with a clear mind and centered body
Natural Products Only
- Use of synthetic and chemical products is not allowed (for soil and health)
- Be vigilant with cosmetics, soaps, sunscreens, and bug sprays — natural products only
Dogs
- Indoors is a daytime dog-free space
- At night, dogs can accompany you to your room but must have their own bed
- No sofas or common sitting areas are shared with dogs
- Only bring companions if you are confident they won’t cause a disturbance
Kitchen
- Wash dishes promptly
- Label personal food
- Clean up spills immediately
- Take out trash when full
Bathroom
- TBD
Workspace / Studio Areas
- TBD
Outdoor Areas
- TBD
Fire Safety
- Follow wood heater guidelines
- No unattended candles
- Know fire procedures
Leaving the Property
- TBD: What to do when leaving for extended periods
- Heating considerations in winter
- Security
Conflict Resolution
We follow a structured process for working through disagreements — see the full Conflict Resolution guide. The key steps:
- Pause & Self-Attune (within 24 hours)
- Direct Communication (within 48 hours)
- Peer Mediation if unresolved
- Community Circle as last resort
Emergencies
- Always refer to Emergency Information