The 15th International Communal Studies Association (ICSA) Conference
An international conference for both the community curious and committed scholar.
Intentional communities – communes, co-housing, ecovillages, collectives, and other forms of collaborative living— are navigating an era of profound economic, social, political, and environmental turmoil. This conference will explore how these communities cultivate resilience in the face of pressing contemporary challenges and offer lessons to the broader society for effective social change. We seek in-person papers, panels, and workshops that examine how these communities foster climate resilience, advocate for democratic principles, mitigate the loneliness crisis, work toward peace, promote economic equity, preserve the communal spirit, and seek solutions to urgent global issues. Join us as we consider the crucial roles of intentional communities in shaping a better future.
Taste of Lebensgarten
Wednesday, 8th July
- 13-14:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Guided tour
- 16:00 Questions, answers, coffee and cake
- 18:00 -19:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Meet the members
Thursday, 9th July
- 6:30 Meditation + tea ceremony
- 8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
- 9:30 - 10:00 Circle dance
- 10:15 - 13:00 Service project
Conference
Thursday, 9th July
- 13-14:00 Lunch
- 18:00 -19:00 Dinner
Friday, 10th July
- 6:30 Meditation + tea ceremony
- 8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
- 13-14:00 Lunch
- 18:00 -19:00 Dinner
- 19:00 Mantra singing
Saturday, 11th July
- 6:30 Meditation + tea ceremony
- 8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
- 9:30 - 10:00 Circle Dance
- 13-14:00 Lunch
- 18:00 -19:00 Dinner
Terminliste:
- ICSA Taste of Lebensgarten: Mi.. 08.07.2026 13:00 – Do.. 09.07.2026 13:00, , ggf. zzgl. Übernachtung/Verpflegung, Booking Available
- ICSA Conference: Do.. 09.07.2026 13:00 – Sa.. 11.07.2026 19:00, 0 €, ggf. zzgl. Übernachtung, Booking Available