The Fallout Shelter Ecovillage (FoSE) welcomes scheduled visitors only. We are open to new members who are aligned with FoSE’s values and who have the skills and means to take on a challenging adventure in surviving in the desert.
Because we have limited resources, we will give precedence to visitors who are genuinely interested in joining a community like ours, rather than those who are just passing through. We suggest a stay of at least five to seven days in order for us to really get to know each other.
We do not charge a set fee for food or camping, and we want everyone who wants to visit to be able to afford it. However, it does cost us to host visitors, and we appreciate when folks can help cover those costs. Basic food and facilities cost us approximately $7/day per person, depending on the season. If we pick you up in a vehicle, the trip will cost us 60¢/mile. Visitors should plan to cover their pickup costs, but if this would cause hardship, other arrangements may be made. Visitors are expected to pitch in with our daily tasks, and this certainly helps compensate for our costs.
We appreciate any and all monetary donations; they help make it possible for us to host visitors who aren’t able to contribute financially.
If you would like to schedule a visit we ask that you write us a letter covering the points listed below. Please send your letter in the body of an email (not as an attachment). Your letter will be made available for everyone to read before you arrive. If you are planning to visit FoSE with other people (i.e. your partner, friend, or family), each person should write a separate letter.
Points to Cover
* Your name, age, and gender
* How you heard about Fallout Shelter Ecovillage
* What dates you would like to visit, how long you would like to stay
* Why you are interested in visiting an intentional community, and why FoSE in particular
* Your goals for your visit (what you want to learn, see, etc.)
* Any previous experience of visiting or living in communities
* Any dietary restrictions or allergies
* Any physical ailments or limitations that might prevent you from doing certain kinds of work
* Whether you have any children, and their ages, even if you are not planning on visiting with them
* Your hobbies and interests
* Your ability to camp while at Fallout Shelter Ecovillage (plan on bringing your own equipment)
* How you plan to arrive here, and whether you will need directions or to be picked up at a station
* Your e-mail address, postal address, and phone number where you can be reached prior to your visit
* Any other information you would like to share with us before your visit
A visit to the Fallout Shelter Ecovillage will give you the chance to experience life in a developing intentional community focused on self-sufficiency and sustainability. You might even discover that you would like to one day become a member of our community.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!