Earthsong Hawai’i Residency
Who we’re looking for
Individuals or households able to give a monthly financial contribution.
Optionally exchange relevant skills (building/construction and farm work) for a reduced monthly rate.
People who align with the principles of Permaculture and holistic living.
Experienced homesteaders. Permaculture Certification not required but helpful.
Sober-minded, health-conscious folks who value solitude as well as occasional organic community gatherings.
Families with children welcome. Great opportunity for families to share supervision, education, and support within the Earthsong infrastructure.
Cats allowed. Dogs considered case-by-case.
Residency term & pathways
Initial arrangement: 1-year lease (preliminary).
Other inclusion pathways (longer-term residency, cooperative roles, cottage-industry partnerships) can be discussed when there is mutual interest.
Member responsibilities
Maintain your cabin and immediate yard area.
Participate in upkeep and cleanliness of shared spaces: temple, yurt, community gardens, food forest, laundry room, and other common areas.
Contribute labor, skills, or financial support as agreed (skill-exchange discounts available for relevant, pre-approved work).
Lifestyle & community expectations
Respect the land grounded in permaculture and sustainable living principles.
Keep a sober, health-forward household.
Honor others’ need for solitude; participate in community events while respecting consensus and shared values.
Maintain open, respectful communication about shared responsibilities and community decisions.
Practical details
Members are responsible for their own internet. Options include Starlink, Hawaiian telecom fiber-optic, or personal mobile hotspots. Earthsong does not provide shared internet.
Stable finances are required.
We value and accept certain types of digital currency as contribution from residents.
Open to discussing cottage-industry or micro-enterprise opportunities that can integrate with the community.
Resident community size 5-10 people including children.
Visitors/guests may come for short term visits.
How to apply / next steps
Submit a brief application including: household size, relevant experience, whether you have children or pets, and a short statement about why you want to join Earthsong.
If shortlisted, we’ll schedule a conversation and a site visit to discuss terms, financial arrangements, and community fit.
Earthsong Residency offers long-term, intentional-living opportunities for individuals and households who want to live lightly, contribute to a caring community, and support regenerative land stewardship.
Earthsong Hawai‘i sits off a quiet country road that ends at the ocean about 9 miles away. After the front gate the pavement gives way to “Earthsong Boulevard,” an unpaved drive surfaced with macadamia shells, mulch, and low groundcover; all vehicle types can navigate it with care. Visitors and guests are asked to park outside the gate and walk in; each cabin has a dedicated parking spot in front.
The property includes multiple gardens and a shared food forest open to residents. Each cabin has its own private yard framed by trees and plantings. The ocean-facing back of the land opens into “Earthsong Park,” an open space for sunrise and sunset where the temple, fire circle, wood-fired sauna, and a 30‑ft yurt are located. The yurt is available to residents as a multi‑purpose space for classes, movement, and community gatherings.
Three cabins are offered for residential housing; additional accommodation is reserved for stewards, the farm manager, and short‑term visitors or volunteers. Residents share responsibility for and access to the land’s amenities.
The lay of the land
