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Twin Oaks is an intentional community in rural central Virginia, made up of around 85 adult members and 15 children.  Since the community’s beginning in 1967, our way of life has reflected our values of cooperation, sharing, nonviolence, equality, and ecology.

We do not have a group religion; our beliefs are diverse. We do not have a central leader; we govern ourselves by a form of democracy with responsibility shared among various managers, planners, and committees. We are self-supporting economically, and partly self-sufficient. We are income-sharing. Each member works 42 hours a week in the community’s business and domestic areas. Each member receives housing, food, healthcare, and personal
spending money from the community.

Twin Oaks Tofu Production

Our tofu business generates much of our income; indexing books and making hammocks provide much the rest. Still, less than half of our work goes into these income-producing activities; the balance goes into a variety of tasks that benefit our quality of life – including milking cows, gardening, cooking, and childcare. Most people prefer doing a variety of work, rather than the same job day in and day out.

By purchasing our products, you help support our mission to perpetuate and expand a society based on cooperation, sharing, and equality. Learn more about us by visiting our website at http://www.TwinOaks.org or participate in one of our Saturday Tours!

Phone (540) 894-5126 Ext. 0 during regular business hours to make reservations.