A Lifeboat Anchoring a Network of Lifeboats
Imagine if there were a living model of resilience right in the heart of your community – a physical space where we could demonstrate ways to sustainably feed ourselves, heal the local ecosystem, and work in harmony with nature and each other – would you want to be a part of it? Now imagine an interconnected network of these local models scattered around the globe, sharing information and resources to get through, and even thrive in, whatever might be coming.
That’s the vision behind the Lifeboat Academy – to develop a model of resilience and regeneration at the person, place and community level, and to support Lifeboat Builders around the world to do the same in their home community.
The Farmastery at Spalding Valley Farm
Spalding Valley Farm is the anchor for the Lifeboat Network – simultaneously a campus for the Lifeboat Academy, a demonstration project, and a sanctuary for people wanting to heal from late-stage capitalism.
Support for
Lifeboat Builders
Whether you’re just starting out and want a little guidance or you’re a seasoned lifeboat builder looking for more social support, we want to help. Develop your own plans for growing your local resilience network with the support of seasoned lifeboat builders and peers.
Transition
Economics
Our current economic system is part of the problem. The Lifeboat Academy is attempting to create a modern legal alternative that functions as a healthy commons based on Fair Share principles.
Support the Lifeboat Academy
We are committed to transition economics and attempt to avoid capitalist market entanglements as much as possible, preferring self-reliance, barter, and mutual aid networks. As part of this commitment, all our work is freely offered, and we ask that folks consider paying it forward – that if you feel you’ve benefited benefit from our lifeboat building support, and you have the means, you donate an amount that feels appropriate to our Pay-It-Forward Fund.
This helps us pay our bills and continue to offer support and resources.
Thanks for your reciprocity!