When people ask me what it’s like to raise a family here, my stock response is that it’s a great place for kids but not
The seasonal wheel is turning; there’s a sense that time is running out. And that’s because winter is right around the corner. At Dancing Rabbit
I grew up in a time and place where ecological consciousness was seemingly really important. Truth had become inconvenient, recycling numbers became important to notice,
Anticipating winter, we feast on, and preserve, the harvest Eating communally has a long history at DR, and it remains a strongly held belief that
Summer is the high season for potluck. In summer, the circle-up circle extends around the entire courtyard, the shared dishes include plenty of locally grown
On July 31, my last evening as Executive Director for CSCC, I went on a walk around the land with a friend. Perhaps due to
A lot can change in a single moment, and life has seemed to be just chock-full of moments lately. Kenny here, with a newcomer’s ruminations and anxious
I’ve always prided myself for being a tough cookie; I was a softball player as a kid who graduated to cowboy action shooting and then
The many metal roofs in the village are getting a work out these last 10 days as our weather shifts from pleasantly warm with plenty
A Dancing Rabbit gathering under the full moon. Photo by Christina. “You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It
If you ask anyone around here what’s the worst and best part of living in community, I’m pretty sure you’ll get the same answer from
“Freedom’s just another word…” (from the song, Bobby McGee by Kris Kristofferson). What would you do if you were given the freedom to do whatever you wanted?
We are so excited to be hosting our first annual Open House since 2019 this coming Saturday, May 11th, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is your chance
As often happens, I get ideas for writing themes after conversations at coffee group. A recent conversation reminded me of how I fell in love
“The land loves us back.” Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Delicately harvesting young nettles
It’s spring, and that means a season of new visitors, work exchangers, and residents is upon us. I’m both excited for all the new friends
My Pop always called me, “the hostess with the mostest.” Howdy! My name is Kelly and my son, baby Colt, and I dropped into this little
One thing about living at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage is that change is constant here. Sometimes there is change from people moving here, sometimes change comes
Hi everyone! Emeshe here, and I’m going to make the controversial statement that I love this time of year. Hear me out. Notorious for being
We just got back from a month-long trip away from home, and while I loved our time away, I’m happy to be here. Arriving back
Graham, K*, Kelly and Eric building a snow fort with kids at the front of the village. Photo by Mae. One of my favorite things
The sod house near Plainsville KS (circa 1880), where my great grandma Nellie Richolson was born Here we bask in the aftermath of the holidays…replete
The telescopic handler (a hydraulic lifting machine) lowered the rafter into place, like a giant hand setting down a pen. The finer cuts and fittings,
As we bring the summer sun inside with us to be enjoyed in the form of firewood and fall harvest, I feel inspired to share
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