Establishing an Intentional Community is challenging and enlightening. I've been working with a small group of friends to do just that, and it's quickly become apparent most humans aren't up to the sheer patience involved. It's not surprising; our research reveals years of preparing By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Membership Agreements, and other legal documents is the essential first step. After all, we aren't forming the stereotypical hippie commune of the 1960's and 70's- a 'noble' struggle of anti-establishment radicals battling 'the man'. No, we're embracing fully a corporate structure; the idea here is establishing a business structure designed to assist its shareholders establish and maintain a sustainable lifestyle supported by a highly localized economy based on the natural resources available from jointly owned, expertly managed and maintained property. I refer you to the Encyclopedia.com entry for "commune", and to the Intentional Communities website.