The Loving Seed Village
Our intentional community in progress where those of us who elect to do so may live, work and learn. We look to the rich history of intentional communities worldwide who focus on ecology, economy, community and consciousness. This is a place to live together sustainably, collaborate with the Earth in harmony and empower all else to do the same.
TLS Village ties all of The Loving Seed together, educating and inspiring future generations of seed revolutionaries.
This is The Way
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The Beginning
Our farm is located in Freeport, IL. We currently own the 30 acres of green grass above, excluding the solar panels. There lies big house, four big barns, a chicken house, two sheds, two silos, a pond and a stream. Our immediate plan is to raise goats and chickens, grow an acre of vegetables, plant 150 fruit trees and an acre of ginseng.
We are planning a summer solstice gathering and music presentation as well as plenty of weekends of big projects. While these fields may not look like much right now, this is only the beginning of our diversification. The dream is grand.
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The Dream
We will not just work this land, but will spread our roots deep into the soil; our connection growing stronger with each gust of wind, each rainstorm, each season, each harvest. We will be a community of humans coexisting perfectly with every organism, from the soil to the sky. Our dream for this Village is to foster love and cultivate curiosity; to bring sustainability and empowerment to the forefront of our teachings. Whether on this land or the surrounding, we hope to inspire. We will be a farm, an orchard, a pasture, a prairie, a gallery, a stage, a home, but most importantly, a community.
There is much to do, but our dream of harmony keeps us alive.
Our herd Matriarch, Venus <3
Project Timeline
October 10th: First consideration of moving to the Driftless
January 10th: The Loving Seed visited the Driftless for the first time
January 15th: A herd of eight goats were purchased from Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery in Champaign, IL. One matriarch doe, three doelings and four wethers
February 5th: Contract signed to purchase farm
February 12th: Seven more goats purchased from Swisher Hill Farm
March 24th: First visit of the Prairie Fruits Goats in Champaign
March 26th: 30 Nut trees purchased from Z’s Nutty Ridge
March 28th: Seeding in trays begins for April vegetable transplant
March 31st: Caffe Paradiso fundraiser begins
April 1st: 100 fruit trees purchased from reputable nurseries
April 8th: The Loving Seed takes over and moves onto the farm.
First priorities are to configure electric fencing for goat herd, secure the chicken house, prepare the vegetable beds and the fruit/nut grove.
April 20th: Chickens arrive to the farm
April 30th: Grove planting begins
May 1st: Vegetable transplanting begins
May 5th: Goat herd arrives to the farm
June 20-22nd: Solstice Sound Wave 25
