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Getting Started Essential information for new arrivals at the community collective farm and artist residency
getting-started
orientation
new-arrivals

Getting Started

Welcome! This guide will help you get oriented at the property.

First Things First

1. Emergency Information

Read emergency to know:

  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Property address (for emergencies)
  • Location of fire extinguishers and first aid

2. Essential Infrastructure

Learn the locations of:

Animals on the Property

We have alpacas, horses, chickens, and ducks. See ../animals/index for daily care, chore schedule, and ../animals/emergency.

3. WiFi Access

  • SSID and password are shown on a printout in the entrance hall
  • See internet

Orientation Checklist

  • Read emergency
  • Locate fire extinguisher(s)
  • Know emergency exits
  • Get WiFi access
  • Learn heating system basics - wood-fire-heater
  • Tour of property and spaces
  • Understand shared responsibilities

Living at the Space

house-rules

Community agreements and expectations.

shared-responsibilities

Chores, maintenance, and collective care.

daily-schedule

Daily rhythm during events and residencies.

supplies

Where to get groceries, household supplies, etc.

transportation

Getting around, nearest town, transit options.

waste-collection

Trash/recycling pickup schedule for Bénac and SMECTOM access card.

Community Life

communication-guidelines

How we communicate, listen, and co-regulate.

conflict-resolution

Step-by-step process for working through disagreements.

emotional-hygiene

Understanding different emotional regulation styles.

community-meetings

Frameworks for weekly team meetings, presentations, and council meetings.

community-foundations

Reflective exercise for new and existing community members.


Questions?

  • Property contact: TBD
  • See faq