Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage

What Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage does

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regenerative agriculture community operated under Global Community Communications Alliance (EIN 74-2553156) on 227 acres in Rio Rico, Arizona. The organization functions as a residential micro-society of more than 115 individuals and families who practice permaculture and traditional farming alongside modern sustainability technologies, producing pasture-raised chicken (broilers rotated twice daily on Sonoran Desert pasture, fed 100% organic grain from supplier Modesto Milling), "Deo produce" (pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, herbs, meat, and dairy positioned as spiritually intention-infused), and offering 2.5-hour guided tours of what the organization describes as the largest functioning EcoVillage in the United States.

The community's core technology is a custom-designed, in-house farm management software system that handles data tracking, projections, scheduling, and applications across all gardens and pastures from planting through harvest and distribution. Operational practices integrate solar power, rain water harvesting, on-farm composting, watershed management, alternative building, and heritage grain cultivation, with chickens housed in mobile shelters moved twice daily and paddocks resting 45-60 days between flocks.

The business model is a portfolio of direct-to-consumer and donation-based streams with no publicly disclosed pricing: whole pasture-raised birds sold by email pre-order, produce and goods via the Avalon Country Store (shop.avalongardens.org), tax-deductible donations through a 501(c)(3) portal, fees from EcoVillage tours, and a long-term residential membership program. Go-to-market is relationship-driven via the organization's website, affiliated media outlet Global Change Media, community events (the 25-year Easter Sunday Celebration tradition), and cross-promotion with affiliated entities including Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat, Soulistic Healing Center, The University of Ascension Science & The Physics of Rebellion, and Global Community Communications Alliance itself.

Name

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage

Legal name

Global Community Communications Alliance

Website

https://avalongardens.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regenerative agriculture community on 227 acres in Rio Rico, Arizona, housing 115 residents and selling pasture-raised chicken, organic produce, tours, and educational programs to sustainability-minded individuals and donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Agriculture

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Vegetable & Melon Farming (Open-Field) (AFAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture
• Pasture-raised poultry
• Organic farm produce
• Ecovillage community
• Permaculture farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio Rico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Product Sales: Sale of regeneratively farmed produce and pasture-raised animal products (chickens, eggs, Deo produce) directly to consumers via the farm store and email pre-order.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations accepted through a formal donor program, facilitated by 501(c)(3) nonprofit status (EIN 74-2553156). Promoted as a way for supporters to partner in positive community change.
3. Tours, Seminars & Educational Programs: Revenue from 2.5-hour guided tours of the EcoVillage and future seminars and workshops teaching sustainability initiatives to visitors.
4. Membership and Residency Programs: Long-term residential membership program where individuals and families join the EcoVillage as committed members, contributing to and participating in the micro-society.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage operates a 227-acre regenerative agriculture community in Rio Rico, Arizona, selling pasture-raised broiler chickens, organic Deo produce, and other farm goods directly to consumers via its own e-commerce storefront (shop.avalongardens.org) and email pre-order. It also offers 2.5-hour guided EcoVillage tours, sustainability seminars and workshops, and a long-term residential community membership program, supported by tax-deductible donations to its parent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Global Community Communications Alliance.

Product overview

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage operates as a regenerative agricultural community offering a portfolio of organic products and educational services. Core products include Pasture-Raised Chickens (broiler meat raised on rotational Sonoran Desert pasture) and Deo Produce (pesticide-free, spiritually-infused organic produce). Supporting services include EcoVillage Tours (2.5-hour guided experiences of the 227-acre campus) and Seminars & Workshops focused on sustainability education. The organization is owned and managed by Global Community Communications Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avalon Gardens (Pasture-Raised Chickens): Pasture-raised chicken program at Avalon EcoVillage, raised on living Sonoran Desert pasture with rotational grazing practices.

Products and services

• Pasture-Raised Chickens Pasture-raised broiler meat raised on living Sonoran Desert pasture using rotational grazing with mobile shelters moved twice daily. Fed 100% organic grains from Modesto Milling in addition to what they forage. Birds exhibit higher CLA, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and Vitamin E, with lower saturated fat than confined grain-fed birds. Sold whole by pre-order for scheduled processing days via email.
• Deo Produce Organic produce that is pesticide- and chemical-free and spiritually infused with loving intention and cosmic consciousness, grown by the hands and hearts of EcoVillage community members. Sold directly to consumers seeking clean, intentional food.
• EcoVillage Tours 2.5-hour guided in-person tour of the 227-acre Avalon EcoVillage, showcasing regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and sustainable living practices. Booked through the website's tour page with visits by appointment only.
• Seminars & Workshops Educational programs designed to teach visitors how to implement sustainability, permaculture, and regenerative living practices in their own lives.
• Residential Membership Program Long-term residential membership where individuals and families join the Avalon EcoVillage as committed community members, contributing to and participating in the 115-resident micro-society through vocational work, education, and spiritual exploration. Inquiries handled through the parent nonprofit GCCA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pasture-raised broilers show higher conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and tocopherols (Vitamin E), with lower total saturated fat compared to confined grain-fed birds.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Modesto MillingminorOthersSupplier of 100% organic grains used to supplement the pasture-raised broiler diet at Avalon EcoVillage. Broilers are fed organic grains from Modesto Milling in addition to what they forage on live Sonoran Desert pasture. This is a supply-chain ingredient partnership supporting the regenerative agriculture program.
• Global Community Communications Alliance (GCCA)coreOthersParent nonprofit organization (IRS Section 501(c)(3), EIN 74-2553156) that owns and operates Avalon EcoVillage. GCCA provides organizational governance, leadership, and strategic direction. The Easter Sunday Celebration and overall community programs are administered by GCCA leadership and board.
• Global Change MediaminorOthersAffiliated media organization responsible for developing and maintaining the EcoVillage's website and digital presence (site developed by Global Change Media at globalchange.media). Produces visual and editorial content documenting the EcoVillage and its programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polyface Farm: Virginia-based regenerative farm pioneering pasture-raised poultry with rotational grazing and direct-to-consumer sales. Highly comparable operational model (pastured broilers, chemical-free production, on-farm sales, educational tours) and a comparable regenerative-agriculture ethos, though framed in secular rather than spiritual terms.
• Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage: Missouri-based intentional community focused on sustainability, permaculture, and ecological building. Directly comparable as a residential ecovillage with agricultural operations, tours, and educational programming serving a similar countercultural, sustainability-minded demographic.
• White Oak Pastures: Georgia-based multi-species regenerative farm operating on a large land base with direct-to-consumer meat sales, on-farm visits, and a closed-loop composting/nutrient-cycling model. Closely comparable in scale, pasture-rotation practices, and vertically integrated farm-to-consumer distribution.
• Earthaven Ecovillage: North Carolina-based permaculture-focused intentional community with residential membership, organic farming, and educational tours. Closely comparable residential-ecovillage structure and regenerative-agriculture orientation, though smaller in scale.
• Twin Oaks Community: Virginia-based intentional community combining residential membership with agricultural and cottage-industry labor. Comparable as a long-running residential micro-society, though with a different cultural orientation.

Emerging players

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: New York-based nonprofit educational farm and restaurant showcasing regenerative agriculture through tours, programming, and on-farm dining. Comparable regenerative-agriculture mission and farm-tourism model, though without a residential community component.
• Serenbe: Georgia-based wellness-focused community combining residential living with organic farming, arts, and nature-based programming. Comparable integration of residential, agricultural, and educational elements on a planned community footprint.

Regional players

• Findhorn Foundation: Scotland-based ecovillage and spiritual community founded in the 1960s, widely regarded as one of the world's most established ecovillages. Comparable brand positioning and spiritual-community identity, but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avalonorganicgardens

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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