Start Here

So, you've heard about our little adventure? Heard a rumor? Saw something strange on Facebook? Wondering what's up with these people you had once considered thoughtful, balanced and wise? Well, you've come to the right place.


Since this is a blog the most recent post will always show up as the main page - and that may not be the best place to start, if you're trying to sort out what's going on with us. So, we're gathering all the relevant posts to get you up to speed right here on this page:

Read these posts for the best quick introduction to what we're doing and why.


How each of us came to this:

These will be updated periodically as we get new questions, and have new answers.

Currently this is a "work in progress" document, as we clarify and get specific about what we are hoping to accomplish.

Start Here

So, maybe you've just heard about our little adventure, or have just come across this blog. The unfortunate nature of blogs is that the most recent post is on the main page. But that's not where the story starts. So, if you want to start at the beginning: START HERE.

The Ruscliffe Oikia

That's the name of this little experiment in intentional community.

Ruscliffe - because that's the name of the street we live on. This is where we are, and it's where we have to try to live out what we value.

Oikia - because it fits. This ancient Greek word means household, family, circle of influence - and because it's plural, it can mean a household made up of families.