The Farm is an intentional community based on principles of nonviolence and respect for the Earth. It was founded in 1971 by Stephen Gaskin, and 300 spiritual seekers from Haight-Ashbury and San Francisco.

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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Odd title. Most communities are intentional.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I think it has a somewhat specific meaning.

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Wow, that's even odder. Thanks.

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I think the term might come out of the commune type stuff (like this place) that was going on, that people were trying to figure out, etc.