We are a small group supporting each otherʻs lifeʻs work on a seven acre permaculture homestead in east Hawai`i. We created this website in the hopes of reaching emotionally mature, enterprising movers and shakers to join in shaping a collective vision.
Interconnection
Do you start from the premise that all forms of life are equally valuable and contributing strands in a vastly complex web of life? Do you want to live authentically and cooperatively, in relationships of mutual respect?
IMAGINE . . . entering into mutually-honoring relationships with all the inhabitants of your landbase, including a family of friends who support each other’s personal growth, communicate compassionately, and share resources and responsibilities.
Voluntary Simplicity
Do you wish to free yourself of the unnecessary complications of modern life? Do you aspire to meet your needs directly and sustainably, in tune with the natural rhythms of your landbase?
IMAGINE . . . living on ample acreage and implementing beautiful, subsistence-oriented designs that prioritize soil-building, biodiversity, and regeneration.
Activision
Do you see the need for systemic change to avert global ecological and social collapse? Do you feel an imperative to DO SOMETHING substantive to make the world better for all life, both human and nonhuman?
IMAGINE . . . applying your skills, creativity, and passion towards participating in or supporting effective activist work such as direct actions, grassroots education, documentary filmmaking, or other campaigns.
Alternate Root Posts
Catch up with the latest happening from Alternate Root @ Iolani, or scroll down to read various installments of our permaculture implementation since 2021.