When I mention the word “commune,” a variety of images may pop into your head: think free love, a massive kitchen simmering with endless pots of stew, and a chaotic scene of children and adults running barefoot, flower crowns perched atop their heads. But let’s pause for a moment and really contemplate the concept of a commune.
Imagine you’re longing to escape the monotony of science experiments and the perpetual cycle of chicken dinners. What if you gathered a few of your closest friends and decided to give a big ol’ thumbs down to conventional living? Pool some resources together and find an old farm or even an abandoned shopping mall from the ’80s. How would you make it all work? Could your family of five thrive in a former retail space? Could you transform the old food court into a nurturing environment for your organic lifestyle?
Absolutely! But first, you’ll need to ensure everyone has their own space. Even in a commune, you don’t want to be on top of each other (unless that’s your thing, in which case, enjoy your cozy commune). You’ll need separate areas for each family, a play zone for the kids, a relaxation nook for the adults, and maybe even an area for the nannies you’ll undoubtedly hire to help you enjoy your grown-up time. And don’t forget about a space dedicated to education because your kids deserve a creative learning environment that fosters their unique talents—one that doesn’t require parental supervision during work hours (because, yes, jobs!).
Speaking of jobs, you’ll likely need to maintain some form of income to keep everything afloat. Someone will need to pay the electric bill for your transformed food court kitchen. You could even explore selling the kids’ art or their fantastical after-school stories to the hipsters downtown. Or, you might have to venture into the job market. You can figure that part out later.
Next up, you’ll have to make some decisions about the commune itself, such as whether to embrace free love or cultivate pot. Group gardens are a must—they’re basically part of the Commune Handbook. But remember, you can’t grow Trader Joe’s salted chocolate almonds or artisanal vodka, so you’ll need to get creative with your provisions.
Before diving into logistics, you and your fellow commune members will need to sit down and discuss the larger details, like where to live, your budget, and whether you could possibly turn the whole operation into a church for tax benefits. Scheduling that initial meeting will be a Herculean task, akin to trying to coordinate a cosmic alignment between planets.
Once you’ve aligned your schedules, the fun begins! Just imagine living in one harmonious space, devoid of HOA fees and PTA meetings—just friends, families, and the lingering aroma of takeout from yesteryear. But, let’s be real. Maybe it’s simpler to rent a few duplexes on the same street and call it Commune 2.0. You can draft an online manifesto celebrating the freedom to do things your way, from leaving trash bins out for days to running around barefoot. You could even have a community garden and vats of stew—or at least a catering arrangement with a nearby burrito joint.
Sounds doable, right?
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In summary, starting a commune sounds fun and adventurous, but it comes with its own set of challenges. From finding the right space to managing logistics and finances, the journey requires collaboration and creativity. But who knows? It could be the beginning of something beautiful!