August 24 – September 20, 2026

# Application Form

Valley of the Commons is a four-week pop-up village exploring housing, production, decision-making and ownership in community. Each week has a different theme — attend one week or all four.

### Registration

per week, depending on timing

### Accommodation

€275 – €700/wk
optional, multiple room types
This application takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
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## Which week(s) would you like to attend? *

Select the weeks you'd like to join. Prices update as you choose.

#### Select all 4 weeks

Full residency: August 24 – September 20, 2026

#### Week 1: Return to the Commons

August 24 – 30, 2026
A five-day course with Michel Bauwens and Adam Arvidsson exploring the history and future of the commons.

#### Week 2: Post-Capitalist Production

August 31 – September 6, 2026
How global knowledge commons and local production can sustain livelihoods and community resilience.

#### Week 3: Future Living

September 7 – 13, 2026
From vision to scouting: cooperative housing, mapping local resources, ecological design.

#### Week 4: Governance & Funding Models

September 14 – 20, 2026
Participatory governance, cooperative legal structures, and mechanisms for shared assets.
Select at least one week to see pricing
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## About You

First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Social Media Handles (optional)
How did you hear about Valley of the Commons? *
Referral name(s) (optional)
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## What are your affiliations? *

What projects or groups are you affiliated with?

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## Why would you like to join Valley of the Commons, and why are you a good fit? *

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## What are you currently building, researching, or working on? *

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## How will you contribute to Valley of the Commons? *

Villagers co-create their experience. You can start an interest club, lead a discussion or workshop, teach a cooking class, or more.

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## Which themes interest you most?

Pick up to 3 themes you're most drawn to.

#### The Commons

History, theory, and practice of shared resources

#### Post-Capitalist Production

Alternative economies and cooperative production

#### Future Living

Housing, ecological design, and community building

#### Governance & Funding

Decision-making, legal structures, and shared assets
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How familiar are you with these topics? (optional)
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## What's a belief you've recently updated or changed your mind about? *

We value intellectual curiosity and the ability to update one's thinking. This can be about anything — work, life, politics, a personal habit.

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## Practical Details

### Accommodation

#### Include accommodation with registration

On-site housing paid upfront with your registration fee.
Choose your venue

#### Commons Hub

Shared community living in the main hub building.

#### Herrnhof Villa

Private villa rooms with more comfort and privacy.
Room type — Commons Hub

#### Bed in Multi-Room €275/wk

Bed in a shared multi-bed room. The most affordable option.

#### Bed in Double Room €350/wk

Shared with one other person.
Room type — Herrnhof Villa

#### Bed in Living Room €315/wk

Shared living space with flexible sleeping arrangement.

#### Bed in Triple Room €350/wk

Room shared between three people.

#### Single Bed in Double Room €420/wk

Your own bed in a room shared with one other person.

#### Single Room €665/wk

Private room for one person.

#### Couple Room €700/wk

Private room with double bed for couples.
(Your partner should book without accommodation)

### Food Preference

No preference Vegetarian Vegan Non-vegetarian Allergies / other
Accessibility needs (optional)
I'm interested in volunteering (e.g. helping with setup, cooking, facilitation) in exchange for a reduced fee
Coupon code (optional)
Anything else you'd like to share? (optional)
I agree to the privacy policy and consent to my data being processed for this application *
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## Review Your Application

Please review your answers below. Click "Edit" to make changes.

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### What happens next

1. Complete payment (you'll be redirected shortly)
2. Our team reviews your application within 1 week
3. You'll receive an email with the outcome

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