International Land Selection Guide
For identifying ideal Kinshare sites for regenerative sanctuaries worldwide
Mission
To locate viable land parcels around the world where Kinshare sanctuaries can flourish—ecological, socially attuned spaces supporting healing, skill exchange, and resilient community life.
What to Look For
Land Features
- 5–50+ acres with a year-round water source (spring, river, or high-volume rain catchment)
- Road access with preference for low-traffic, quiet locations
- Healthy topography for diverse uses: garden, orchard, forest path, animal zones
- Fertile or restorable soil (prior organic use preferred)
- Biodiversity: existing native trees, medicinal plants, or rewilding potential
- Mild to warm climate conducive to food production and all-season access
- Clear land title with favorable zoning (residential, agricultural, spiritual retreat)
Sanctuary Function Potential
- Animal sanctuary (rescue, therapy, large/small livestock)
- Forest or agroecology preserve
- Herbal medicine or orchard gardens
- Women’s community sanctuary
- Multigenerational family compound
- End-of-life sanctuary (hospice or restorative care)
- Educational site (eco-school, youth retreat, apprenticeships)
- Trauma-informed silent retreat or spiritual training site
What to Avoid
- Nearby factories, chemical plants, mines, or military/police installations
- Downhill or downstream from industrial farms or chemically treated land
- History of chemical pesticide or herbicide use (especially in animal feedlots)
- High-crime zones or areas under surveillance, military, or gang influence
- Land with structural rot, black mold, or persistent dampness in buildings
- High-noise locations (near highways, airports, industrial corridors)
Key Qualities to Listen For
Ecological
- Clean air and water
- Pleasant ambient sounds: wind, birdsong, flowing water
- No visible or audible industrial disruption
Somatic
- A body-based “yes” (relaxation, breath ease, emotional resonance)
- Peaceful, grounded feeling after time walking the land
Social
- Nearby community is cooperative or neutral (not resistant or suspicious)
- Opportunities to collaborate with local farmers, teachers, artisans, or elders
Use-Specific Considerations
When evaluating land, imagine possible configurations for:
- Sanctuary animal zones (quiet, shaded, safe from predators)
- Forest and food forest potential
- Water catchment systems and passive irrigation
- Women-only zones for healing or silence
- Childcare or eldercare cottages
- Seasonal ritual and teaching areas (outdoor altars, fire rings, classroom space)
- Kitchen and bathing infrastructure (natural or simple retrofit options)
Site Scouting Checklist
Water Source
- Spring
- River or stream
- Well
- Rain catchment potential
Existing Structures
- Habitable
- Repairable
- Suitable for natural material building
Access
- Year-round road access
- Remotely located but reachable
Legal Readiness
- Verified ownership
- No title or boundary disputes
- Zoning supports sanctuary activity
Ecological Safety
- Not near industrial agriculture or chemical zones
- Native flora and fauna presence
- Soil and air test available or obtainable
Next Steps for Scouts
- Take video and photos of promising sites
- Walk the perimeter slowly, noting sounds, smells, emotional impressions
- Talk with locals about the land’s history, neighboring land use, and seasonal patterns
- Prepare a short report with coordinates, land features, known challenges, and your body-based impression
Guiding Principles
- Simplicity is sacred
- Silence is medicine
- Relationship is wealth
- Land is not owned—it is remembered