About Common Grounding
A Global Movement for Regenerative Living
At Common Grounding, we are redefining how people live, work, and connect by building a network of sustainable, community-driven projects around the world. Rooted in regeneration, shared prosperity, and interconnection, we empower individuals and groups to create thriving, resilient communities that align with their values.
Our approach combines cooperative land ownership, decentralized infrastructure, and holistic development to make sustainable living accessible, affordable, and scalable. Whether you're seeking a regenerative place to call home, looking to develop a land-based project, or joining a global network of changemakers, Common Grounding provides the resources, support, and tools to make it happen.
What We Offer
🔹 The Common Grounding Platform – A digital hub for members to access resources, book travel stays, list services, and connect with like-minded individuals.
🔹 The Common Grounding Association – A worldwide network of regenerative community builders, offering mentorship, design support, and connection to like-minded projects.
🔹 The Common Grounding Travel Club – A membership-based network of off-grid stays, eco-retreats, and homesteads offering immersive experiences in sustainable living.
🔹 Development Toolkits – Practical blueprints, legal structures, and financial models to simplify the creation of cooperative housing, land trusts, and regenerative villages.
🔹 Earth Trusts – A revolutionary land-holding model that removes speculation from real estate and ensures land remains in service to life and community.
🔹 The Development Trust – A funding and investment vehicle that supports regenerative communities through ethical financing and shared resources.
Our Mission & Vision
Common Grounding exists to make regenerative, community-based living the new normal.
We believe in creating a world where:
🌱 Land is held in trust, ensuring long-term sustainability and accessibility.
🤝 Communities collaborate, co-own, and co-steward their shared spaces.
🔄 Regenerative economies thrive, prioritizing well-being over extraction.
🚀 Innovation and resilience drive the next generation of sustainable development.
Our Community
Common Grounding is powered by a growing global network of members, developers, land stewards, and visionaries working together to co-create a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future. We foster coherence, collaboration, and shared decision-making to ensure every project is deeply rooted in the values of its members.
Whether you're a builder, a dreamer, an investor, or a seeker of community, Common Grounding provides the connections, knowledge, and tools to help you find your place within this movement.
Common Grounding's Core Team
Let's create together!
Gregory Kellett
Regenerative Development Strategy
Melissa Orion
Experiential Design & Community Engagement
Melissa Wright
Project Implementation & Operations
Our Advisors
Guided by Experts, Rooted in Experience
Common Grounding is supported by a diverse team of advisors, visionaries, and industry leaders who bring expertise in regenerative development, cooperative economics, sustainable design, and community building. Their guidance ensures that our projects remain innovative, resilient, and aligned with our mission to create thriving, interconnected communities. With deep experience in ecological stewardship, impact investing, permaculture, and governance, our advisors help shape the roadmap for a more sustainable and collaborative future.
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