It’s Impossible Not To Love The Most Eccentric Village In Virginia
Did you realize that right here in Virginia there exists a small community of 100 living in what can only be described as an eco-village? Twin Oaks Community in Louisa County is a highly unconventional village that places heavy emphasis on community, love, and protecting the land. Learn more about what life is like inside one of the most naturally beautiful and wonderfully eccentric places in Virginia:
Twin Oaks Community is located on 450-acres of gorgeous land in Louisa County.
All income earned from working is returned back to the community for upkeep, food, and healthcare, yet residents can earn "overtime" and vacation by working extra hours during the week.
Twin Oaks also features three community businesses known as Twin Oaks Tofu, Twin Oaks Book Indexing, and Twin Oaks Hammocks. Income from these businesses - approximately $2 million per year - is shared income.
With solar paneling and attention to sustainability, Twin Oaks Community lives up to its standing as an ecovillage. In fact, all food is sourced directly from the farm itself.
Despite the sense of community, strong work ethic, and peaceful way of life, the community is well-aware of the fact that it's "Not Utopia Yet," as listed on the welcome brochure.
Twin Oaks maintains a population of 100 and, at any given time, there is a wait list of people interested in living there. Often times, an interested person must wait for someone to move out before he or she can join.
With such gorgeous gardens and a mindful way of life, it's no wonder why this community draws interest from visitors across the country.
While this way of life isn’t for everyone, it’s fascinating to learn about such a wonderfully eccentric place in our very own state. If you’re interested in learning more about Twin Oaks, be sure to visit their website here.
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.