Community Curious? You're not alone.
Many people have looked at the state of the world and are searching for another way to live. Others have already found it, and know what it really takes to live in land-based community.
Community Curious brings them together. So you can build a solid foundation, avoid the mistakes others made and find the community that's right for you.
- December 2026Planting Seeds begins. Applications open.
- 25 January 2027Applications close
- February to AprilThe First Season, online
- Late springGathering on the land
- Winter 2027-28The Second Season
The First Season
Twelve weeks online, from February to April 2027. Six modules, starting with knowing yourself and ending with your most honest next step.
Every other week, someone from an established UK community shares their story. How they came to live there, how it runs day to day, and what it gives and asks of them. Then you get to ask your questions.
It closes in spring with an optional gathering on the land, at an established community in Somerset.
What it costs
You choose what you can afford. Assisted places are available too. Applications open in December and close on 25 January.
Planting Seeds
A free book club, online and open to anyone curious. Each month we pick up a different side of community living, with a small task to try between calls and pointers to free resources.
We'll also meet in person every spring and autumn in Bristol, London and Manchester.
It starts in December. If the course isn't affordable for you right now, this is your way in.
The communities
Eight established UK communities will share what they've learned, from woodland co-ops to cohousing. We'll introduce them here soon.
Already living in community and want to share what you know? I'd love to hear from you.
Hello, I'm Ben
I taught in an East London primary school for six years, then grew the Lovejam network to 15 cities. I've spent five years building and living in community, including two winters in established ones.
Belong before you build. That's the idea this all grows from.
Hear when applications open
Email me to hear about course dates, Planting Seeds meetings and news from the communities. A sign-up form is coming soon.