Central Virginia / Louisa County Commune Cluster
Louisa · Louisa County
Cambia Community
Community type: An intentional community, eco-village, off-grid homestead, or cooperative organized around shared values.
Cambia is a small income-sharing intentional community on 15 acres near Louisa, founded in 2015, where members live in handcrafted tiny structures (a converted-shed duplex, a remodeled Airstream, and more) around natural building, permaculture, and off-grid living. Public sources indicate it now operates primarily as a family homestead plus education/hospitality center rather than actively recruiting a full commune, and it hosts campers through Hipcamp.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Waste & Sewer System | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Build Certifications | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Pet Constraints | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Utility inclusions
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Lease mechanics
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Off-grid adaptations
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Site edibles & gardens
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Louisa County?
Confirm zoning, utilities, and whether a community park, backyard ADU, or factory-built tiny home fits your property before you sign a lease or purchase a home on site.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
15 acres (~5 cleared, ~10 forested) with a ~100-year-old common house, converted-shed duplex, remodeled Airstream, barn, trails, campsites, and composting toilets.
⚠️ Residency model in transition: Cambia's own site speaks of the startup community in the past tense, while its Hipcamp page says it currently operates as a family homestead. Footprint is real and active — confirm member-intake status directly before treating it as an open village.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Community garden