Honeydew is a thriving eco-community in the mountains of central Italy. We emphasise collective resilience and communal creativity, as an antidote to isolating individualism. Inspired by the kibbutz model, Honeydew is cosmopolitan in culture and local in nature, reconnecting us with the earth and with each other. Our community is intergenerational and provides a space for sharing, healing, and mutual care.
A radical, sustainable alternative
Communal living in a state of natural abundance.
A cooperative model that harnesses the talents of all its members in a nourishing ecosystem.
A focus on creative cooperation rather than competition. Experimenting with new social models in a democratic spirit.
A network of globally-interconnected communities sharing resources, knowledge, and personnel. A collaborative culture that crosses borders.
Our Vision
Honeydew 2023
What a year it was...
A Substack article reflecting on our inaugural year.
Horizons offer only a glimpse of possibilities, and at Honeydew, the landscape never ceases to surprise us. When we arrived on site in late February — deep in snow — we could not have foreseen what an incredible year it would be. 2023 surpassed all our expectations, and challenged us to grow further & faster than we could have imagined…
Benjamin Ramm, Founder of Honeydew Community
“The flower of community comes from the earth, and at Honeydew, we live a more active, grounded life, avoiding the online culture of silos and slogans. At the core of our outlook is gratitude: for fresh, abundant food; for a cosmopolitan community rooted in local traditions; for the dazzling, star-filled night sky; for clean air and pure water; for low noise and light pollution; for a space to co-create and reimagine our own kind of society.”
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– Coleridge, ‘Kubla Khan’
