Hummingbird Community
Hummingbird Community 
Our Vision Hummingbird Community is a family of pioneering souls whose vision is to cultivate a joyful, vibrant, co-creative culture in service to the evolution of consciousness. Our Essence At our core we are cultivating a resonant field of safety, trust, playfulness, appreciation and love that nurtures our spiritual growth and empowers the fulfillment of our soul’s purpose. All of our activities emerge from this foundation. Our Mission As a living laboratory of co-creation, our mission is threefold: To model a synthesis culture that embodies our divine nature, expresses our core values, honors the sacredness of all life and cares for the earth on behalf of ourselves and generations to come. To provide and host educational programs, conferences and retreat experiences that support conscious evolution, loving relationships, regenerative living, new economics, health and well being. To create an inter-generational sanctuary for all who are called here that brings forth their inner wisdom and allows for the flowering of their unique gifts. Community Description Hummingbird Community is located on 500 acres of lush land nestled against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. We began as a non-local community within Global Family bonding through our extensive international peace and educational work. Global Family, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations whose purpose is to support a shift in consciousness from separation and fear to unity, love, and cooperation. As social pioneers, we share a commitment to the principles and practices of co-creation. Since founding Hummingbird in 1996, we have grown into a diverse group of 22 deeply connected core members who support one another in fulfilling each of our souls’ purpose. Hummingbird Community is one of four primary aspects of our overarching organization, the Hummingbird Center for a Co-Creative World (www.hummingbirdcenterforacocreativeworld.com): – Global Family An international network of individuals and groups who choose to experience themselves as members of one human family and who desire to actualize their life purpose through joining with others in compassionate action for the benefit of all. – Hummingbird Community As social pioneers, our Community is dedicated to the practices and principles of co-creation in service to the evolution of consciousness. We honor diverse spiritual traditions, and are committed to personal and planetary transformation. – Hummingbird Living School The educational programs of HBLS are designed to give people the understanding, information and skills necessary to be a leader in the pioneering adventure of bringing forth a profoundly healthy and loving world. – Hummingbird WellNest A premier wellness center for those who desire a renewed sense of wellbeing and balance. We value personal relationships, emotions, beliefs, meanings and the connections these have to the body, mind, spirit and all of humanity. We invite others to join us in our living laboratory of discovery where Source and Nature guide us to co-create a new world. Housing Status: We have land we have developed on Area: 486 acres Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Tiny house, Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent, Mobile homes, RV’s, converted buses, Natural built structues, Lots to build on Current Number of Residences: 24 Planned number of residences: 5 Planned Residence Types: Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Natural built structues, Lots to build on Housing Provided: Purchase, Rental Land owned by: Multiple stakeholders Additional Comments: We are developing a master plan which will include shared housing, educational/administrative facilities, and gathering spaces. Currently, we do live in separate households. Some houses are owned by the community as a whole and some by individuals. Our master plan includes a variety of housing options, including various types of group housing. Membership Adult Members: 23 Child Members: 1 Non-member Residents: 9 Percent Women: 50% Percent Men: 50% Percent Transgender: 0% Visitors accepted: Yes Visitor Process: Start by going to www.hummingbirdcommunity.org and learn a bit about the community. Sign up for our newsletter and get informed about our current activities. Come to one of our visitor’s weekends. Contact us and let us know your interest. Open to new Members: Yes Membership Process: Growth for us is an organic process. As we engage with people who are involved in our courses and meet those who come to our Visitor’s Weekends, what begins as mutual recognition and resonance can possibly lead to becoming involved in our year-long Exploring Relationship process. Additional Comments: The basis of our community is co-creation. We support each other in cultivating authenticity, wholeness and synthesis awareness. The intentional development of a whole, co-creative, regenerative and synthesis culture makes all of life a spiritual practice. At this time we have no school age children. While it is the choice of the parents, we support home schooling; we aspire to develop our own school. Economics Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes Shared Income: Partial share of income Required Labor Contribution per Week: 0 Open to members with existing debt: Yes Additional Comments: Each of us does what we can when another community member is in need. We are currently exploring our transition to a new economic paradigm. We are a growing community with far more needs for work to be done than people here to do it. Rather than defining specific work requirements, we co-create with each person what their work and contribution will be. Work involves physical labor, project teams, and administrative support. Stewards, as full members, have committed to be fully engaged in the community and to do what each feels is their highest contribution to the community. Our fees are listed on our website. These are the current guidelines based on the fact that we do have financial responsibilities as a community. Everyone is welcome to explore possibilities with us. We are flexible and at the same time we all take responsibility for the financial needs of the whole. Every member holds the responsibility for the expenses of the community, and each contributes according to their capability, financially and/or creative participation in solutions. Sustainability Practices Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems. Current renewable energy generation: 50-75% Energy sources: Solar, Wind Planned renewable energy generation: Almost All, around 90% Current food produced: Up to 25% Planned food produced: From 50-75% Food produced locally: Up to 25% Lifestyle Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Internet Internet Available: Yes, both the community and individuals provide it Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine. Cell Phone Service: Good for most people. Shared meals: 1-3 times per month Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes), Local (food sourced within 150 miles), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms), Vegetarian Only (no animal meat; dairy and eggs okay) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegetarian, Mostly Vegetarian, Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan., Mostly Vegan, Opportunivore (dumpster diving, nature harvesting, etc.), Raw or Mostly Raw, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish. Special Diets OK: Sometimes Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally. Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously. Additional Diet Comments: Our goal is to grow our own food using biodynamic and permaculture methods. Currently we have a large biodynamic garden and a 42′ growing dome (Dancing Colors) in one location and an additional large garden (Eden) in another location. We are all health conscious and eat organic where possible. A few are vegetarians. Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices), Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs) Education Style(s): Home Schooling, Public Schooling, Up to each family or individual Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/hummingbird-community/ http://www.hummingbirdcommunity.org/ |
