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Kin Domain Settlement in Central California: "Sound"

Welcome to Eat Like Breathe

Our mission is to cultivate a thriving community by securing land and co-creating our Kin Domain Settlement "Sound" in Central California.

We focus on three key pillars:

  1. Location: Identifying the ideal site for our sustainable settlement.

  2. Community: Attracting like-minded individuals who share our vision and values.

  3. Financial Sustainability: Understanding what candidates earn and how they can grow their income to ensure the long-term success of our project.

Join us as we embark on this transformative journey toward a harmonious, self-sustaining future!

I. Location:

here are ideas of where our KDS should be located

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  1. Why Central California?

    • It’s ideally situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco—two major cities with many beautiful people who resonate with the Ringing Cedars philosophy and may be commuting for several years before fully relocating.

  2. Proximity to Other Small Cities/Towns:

    • Close to areas like Big Sur and San Luis Obispo.

  3. San Luis Obispo College:

    • We can utilize volunteers from the college to enhance our community.

II. Size:

Size should fit potentially 100 families, common areas and farm land

  1. Settlement Size:

    • The Kin Domain will encompass 100 hectares (approximately 250 acres) for 100 families. An additional 50 hectares will serve as common areas, including a school, a community center where people can meet and talk, and roads.

  2. Sustainable Farming:

    • A sustainable farm of 100 hectares will be located near our settlement, producing fruits, nuts, vegetables, and honey.

  3. Climate:

    • Microclimate Features:

      1. Access to fresh water from a lake or river.

      2. Availability of groundwater.

      3. Above-average precipitation, particularly rain in winter.

      4. A climate suitable for growing fruit trees, ensuring a thriving harvest.

III. People:

Our Settlement is first of all people who surround us, our neighbors who become our family and kin

  1. Ideal Residents:

    • Preferably couples with children, as they are often more mature and capable of taking responsibility for their lives.

  2. Values:

    • Ideally, residents will have read all nine books and share the vision and philosophy from the texts.

  3. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

    • Skills in permaculture design, gardening, and construction/handyman work are valuable. Residents should be mentally sound, socially stable, and ready to negotiate and build compromises rather than conflict.

IV. Financial Side:

We need to make sure that our settlement is financially sound

  1. Financial Stability:

    • Ideal candidates should have savings ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for a down payment.

  2. Remote Work:

    • Having remote jobs will allow families to transition without losing their main income.

  3. Engagement in Collective Initiatives:

    • A willingness to participate in the collective business initiatives of the settlement is essential, along with high community engagement during the initial 1-5 years of

V. Business Model of Our Kin Domain Settlement:

2 stages: 1. Food Co-op 2. Farm

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  1. Stage 1. Food Co-op:                                 Our food co-op, “Eat Like Breathe,” will connect Los Angeles and San Francisco with local sustainable farmers from California and beyond. The goal of this stage is to build relationships among future settlers and generate enough cash flow to finance land acquisition and other essentials, such as infrastructure and farming. Cooperation is key, as we all need to change our food habits first.

  2. Stage 2. Permaculture Farm:                         Once we secure land, we can develop and co-create while still needing income to support our life transformation. Potential initiatives include:      2.1 A small farm (berries, peaches/apricots, honey).                                                    2.2 A yoga retreat and detox center.            2.3 An Airbnb for ecotourism, catering to travelers between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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