Virtual Tour of Bear Creek Community Land Trust (Missouri, USA)

Join the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities! Every month we welcome an intentional community to present and answer all your questions. 

Presenting community:


Bear Creek Community Land Trust
Missouri, USA

Bear Creek Community Land Trust is an intentional community nestled in the rolling hills of northeastern Missouri, just 15 miles from Kirksville. Spanning 152 acres of prairies, woodlands, creeks, ponds, orchards, and pastures, Bear Creek is dedicated to creating a simpler, more sustainable way of life rooted in cooperation, ecological stewardship, and connection to the land. Evolving from the Possibility Alliance, the community brings together individuals and families who share a commitment to growing food, building homes, practicing traditional skills, and exploring alternatives to consumer culture and conventional land ownership.

What makes Bear Creek unique is its community land trust model, which combines individually managed leaseholds with shared land and resources, allowing residents to enjoy personal independence while participating in a supportive, interconnected community. Members work together through consensus-based decision-making and shared ecological values, with an emphasis on simple living, homesteading, and meaningful relationships. Bear Creek welcomes visitors and is actively seeking new members who are interested in living close to nature, learning practical skills, and helping shape a growing intentional community.

Website:  https://bearcreekcommunitylandtrust.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577979608424




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