Covers the alternating bac jaune (Wed, odd weeks) / bac gris (Fri, even weeks) pickup, night-before timing, access card and déchèterie rules, plus the 2026 calendar and BENAC schedule poster. Includes aliases (garbage, trash, bins, poubelle) so search hits all the common terms.
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| Getting Started | Essential information for new arrivals at the community collective farm and artist residency |
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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