Crystal Creek Permaculture Cluster

Crystal Creek Permaculture Cluster

Crystal Creek Permaculture Cluster is a project/dream held by a couple living at Cerro Gordo Community near Cottage Grove, Oregon.  We are informally affiliated with One Planet Trust, and are interested in someday being part of its network of communities and lands.  Our intent is to create a housing cluster, on land that we currently own at Cerro Gordo, providing a sanctuary for those who want to practice living a one-planet vegan (whole-food plant-based) lifestyle using permaculture and natural building principles.



We aspire to be a demonstration, through the practice of permaculture, of how to live a satisfying life while living no more than a one-planet ecological footprint. Additionally we have the following aims:
• A nonjudgmental, loving group process to enable the inhabitants to live harmoniously together.
• Low-cost housing for those wishing to live sustainable one-planet lifestyles.
• Produce most of the food for the residents on site through tending community gardens, forest gardens, and the surrounding wild lands.
• Source building materials from onsite or from nearby areas.
• Generate energy onsite, using human-powered tools preferentially to powered tools or machines.
• Balance of community and private spaces, sanctuary where dark skies and quiet can be enjoyed.
• Eat whole foods, plant-based diet.
(No dogs are allowed at Cerro Gordo, therefore none at CCPC either.)

Contact through ic.org listing for Crystal Creek Permaculture Cluster.

Or send us a message at ccpc at riseup dot net

16 comments

  1. Nate (Spiral) Clukey · January 13, 2016

    Hi Fam! Your goals are exactly like my own. I am currently saving for a down payment on land, to make into a trust, and build earthships and vegan, cradle-to cradle permaculture and hopefully a school. Is there land for sale adjacent to yours? Is the land regulated by building codes that require permits? (a bobcat is the biggest vehicle i would allow on my land, to keep a trail feel throughout.) Mahalo!

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  2. Maia Joy Oden · January 13, 2016

    Writing from Virginia! Currently I am a landowner and a homeowner having two properties and wishing to move out west again. Very interested in your ideas and the possibility of being part of it 💓

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  3. Veronica Clark · January 13, 2016

    I’m extremely interested! I am a 5 year plant based wanderer. I’m currently in the food service industry as well as a yoga teacher hoping to find a community of like minded individuals who aim to be their highest selfs to settle down in a community with:)

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  4. matthew Toro · January 13, 2016

    Crystal Creek sounds exactly what I’ve been searching for, how do I get involved? I hope to get an email from yall soon!

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  5. Yvonne Cipressi · January 13, 2016

    I am interested in visiting your community. Looking for an alternative to the usual lifestyle.
    Yvonne Cipressi
    5033051360

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  6. otter · January 13, 2016

    please contact me asap, i am interested in visiting and possibly joining. 541 441 2836. thank you

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  7. Naomi Pylican · January 13, 2016

    Hi, I would love to join your community.

    • greta · January 13

      Sorry we didn’t reply earlier.

      Not sure if you’re still interested or have found your niche somewhere else.

      We have a lot going on right now, in many arenas, without much time/energy to devote to the people part of our permaculture project, but if the right person(s) came along with enough energy to synergize, it might be a happening thing.

      : )

      greta
      ccpc at riseup dot net

  8. Jonathan · January 13

    May I please come out to visit the site?

    • Greta Loef · January 13

      Hi Jonathan,

      If you like, you can send us an email at: ccpc at riseup dot net, telling us a bit about yourself and what you are looking for.

      peace,

      greta