Picklebric is an exploration of collective possibility. We seek to discover, test, and nurture the potential of communal living by cultivating a home that is nourishing, cooperative, and affordable. By focusing on consensus-based decision-making, skill and resource sharing, communication, and friendship, we aim to live more thoughtfully and joyfully, maximizing our personal potential and minimizing our carbon footprint. We live by our values, support each other, and remain open to change and growth.
| Our Values | We aim to… |
| Generosity | Consider the needs of others, make special moments, prepare thoughtful meals, go above and beyond with chores, offer to help. |
| Communication | Communicate respectfully and proactively, hold space for others to share their thoughts without reservation, use non-violent language, harbor no resentment. |
| Earth Stewardship | Minimize our carbon impact, source food as locally as possible, use utilities conscientiously, work to make informed purchases, use what we have. |
| Sharing & Collaboration | Enjoy our collective potential by sharing space, food, tools, knowledge, skills, responsibility, and a common culture and experience. We can accomplish more together than we can alone. |
| Participation | Demonstrate commitment to community by showing up with presence and prioritizing house meetings, cook nights, and other projects in personal scheduling. |
| Solidarity | Nurture interpersonal relationships and cultivate friendships and community by embracing diversity and creating a space of safety for all through connection and curiosity. |
| Personal Responsibility | Take responsibility for personal health and well-being, follow through on commitments, act with self-awareness, reliability, and accountability. |
| Growth | Experiment thoughtfully, encourage creativity, and promote a culture of learning. |
| Interconnectedness | Remain active in our wider community, share interesting events outside of the house, act as a hub, be welcoming of guests, foster a network of kindred spirits. |
| Fun | Enjoy the company of other Pickles with playfulness and gratitude for this moment in time. |