Laakea Ecovillage
Egalitarian permaculture community, Big Island
📍Hawaii, United States
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Our Story
Laʻakea Community, Puna / Big Island, Hawaiʻi. 23 acres owned in common; equal buy-in. 2025: about 10 adult members, one teen, trial members, some long-term non-member residents; aim 12–20. Weekly process and business meetings. Chickens, orchards, PDC internships. Seeking members who can put about $35k equity (skills/income considered). Site: permaculture-hawaii.com. Most established stop on the Hawaii tour.
Our Tribe
Land Area (acres)23 acres
Current residencesUnspecified
Planned residencesUnspecified
Living Together SinceUnspecified
Adult Members10
Child Members1
Wellness PracticesNo Specific
Community Life
Shared MealsNot specified
Food ProductionFood and medicine gardens
SpiritualityNo specific practices
Location Typerural
Sustainability23-acre Puna permaculture site.
Common Facilities
Lifestyle Notes
Family-style egalitarian IC.
Membership & Governance
Open to new members
Visitor Processhttps://permaculture-hawaii.com/ — internships and visits.
Decision Making
Shared power, consensus-style process.
Membership Process
Trial then full membership; ~$35k equity target.
Our Vision
Long-term health, shared power, and permaculture on land held in common.