Montbel Arbre is open to new residents!
This page is for those who feel the call to participate in the co-creation of a living, transformative, and joyful collective project.
If you’re here, we assume you’ve already read through our entire website, but… just in case… :
Who are we looking for?
We’d like to welcome people who are:
- Ready to commit themselves to helping Montbel Arbre flourish.
- On an inner journey: Already engaged in self-awareness and personal responsibility.
- Open and honest: Able to communicate authentically (but also with tact).
- Financially stable.
- Sociable and enthusiastic: people who enjoy celebrating, nurturing connections, and organizing shared moments.
After wonderful encounters with the wild residents of the place (roe deer, birds, badgers, wild boar, lizards, snakes…), we do not accept dogs or cats. This aligns with our intention to protect the local biodiversity.
The site is strictly non-smoking. And we are eating organic food exclusively.
If you recognize yourself in this description… Keep reading!
How to join us?
For the time being, we are not offering open days or private visits. It’s useless to contact us to let us know that you are “in the area.” If you are interested in Montbel Arbre, please follow the process described below. You are also welcome to visit us during our events, or to contact us about volunteering opportunities (minimum commitment: 1 month).
« Discovery week »
Living and working together, sharing meals and activities, as well as dedicated time to talk and get to know each other. Fill out the form below! Please read beforehand our website thoroughly to understand our vision, values, and way of life.
Several additional immersive weeks
Spend several more weeks living on site, either consecutively or at different times.
These can be followed by one or more periods of “infusion” : spending some time away from Montbel Arbre to see how you feel about maintaining your desire to become part of the community.
Becoming a resident : one year of integration
Settling in and observing: Finding your place, freely participating in projects, and observing the governance. Then :
Active participation: Gradually joining in collective decision-making, engaging in governance, and contributing to the evolution of the place.
The governance model we use here is inspired by sociocracy : roles in which we each have a responsibility and defined authority with clear limits. Important collective decisions are made by consent. We are fortunate to be supported by the Coopérative Oasis, which guides us on governance, restorative systems, and many other exciting topics!
