We are seeking inspiration and partnership in creating an enduring future for the Black Bear land. During this period we are looking for people interested in being part of our Black Bear mission of stewardship as friends, visitors, residents of the land or in spirit as donors to our effort. Because of the small size of the current residential community, the ranch cannot support large numbers of visitors or potential residents simply looking for a beautiful place to live.
In this spirit, if you are interested in exploring the possibility of visiting or coming to live at the ranch, we would like to communicate with you. We have created a process for doing this which starts with potential visitors or residents filling out a questionnaire to begin this conversation. You can do this here. The questionnaire is designed to learn more about you and begin a conversation where you can get to know us. We will communicate with you, read what you have to say and be in touch to connect further.
Behavioural Guidelines
In an effort to make all resident stewards and visitors to Black Bear Ranch feel safe, we have adopted a set of behavior guidelines shared with you below. There will be paper copies at Black Bear.
Resident stewards and visitors to Black Bear Ranch agree to behave and interact with one another in mutually respectful, nonviolent ways, as described below:
- Consent should be clearly and freely communicated every instance for every type of activity.
- Consent cannot be given by individuals who are, for example, underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.
- Ask a resident before engaging with any aspects of ranch physical infrastructure for your own safety.
- Resident stewards and visitors to Black Bear Ranch further agree not to use coercive behavior towards other residents or visitors regarding drugs, sex, or other any other interpersonal engagement.
- Resident stewards or visitors who cannot follow these behavior guidelines will be asked to leave Black Bear Ranch and not return.