It's getting hard to find your people, and your land.
Gather your people and share a piece of land. OurLands makes it easy and affordable for small groups to buy, hold and care for land together, one place at a time.
A real share of real land, a vote on how it's used, and a few duties to the place and the people in it. From $159 down, with your monthly share shown before you commit.
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Colorado Highlands
Starting from
$159
down payment
The problem
Owning land is out of reach. Community is too.
Two things keep getting harder at the same time.
Housing
Owning a typical U.S. home now costs about $1.28 million over 30 years, counting the mortgage, taxes, insurance and upkeep. That cost rose 7.7% in the past year. Wages rose 3.1%.
Source: Investopedia, Cost of the American Dream, October 2026
Rates
In October 2026 the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 7.4%, its highest in nearly a year.
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, Oct 8, 2026
Loneliness
57% of U.S. adults say they are lonely. Among Gen Z it is 67%.
What we're building
Land, held together, one place at a time.
We bring together people who share values to buy and care for land together. We go slowly. Nothing is purchased until the people, the land and the budget align.
A real share
Each member holds a defined share of the LLC that owns the land. Real ownership, documented legally and digitally.
A real say
One member, one vote. Shared costs, shared work, shared decisions.
One place
Your membership is in one community on one piece of land. Visiting other OurLands properties is an optional pass, not the promise.
Community here isn't a vibe. It's one piece of land and the people bound to it. You share the costs, the work and the decisions.
Where we're looking
Five counties we're curious about
Owner-financed parcels of two acres and up, in places where people already go outdoors and land is still affordable. These are places we're curious about, not committed to. Nothing is purchased until a community aligns.
San Bernardino County, California
High desert and mountains. The most-booked camping county in our data, with the deepest pool of owner-financed land.
Coconino County, Arizona
Flagstaff, the Mogollon Rim and the Grand Canyon's doorstep, with large owner-financed parcels.
Sullivan County, New York
The quieter side of the Catskills, a few hours from the city, with strong camping demand.
Mendocino County, California
Redwoods and coast, with a few large parcels that could hold a community.
Bandera County, Texas
Hill Country rivers and ranchland, about an hour from San Antonio.
Ranked using public Hipcamp booking data by county and a scan of owner-financed listings. We'll add and drop places as we learn.
Illustrations
What a community in formation will look like
These three communities and their ambassadors are illustrations, not real places or people yet. The first real communities are forming now. Join the waitlist and tell us what you hope for.
Colorado Highlands
A mountain retreat for outdoor enthusiasts who want to share trails, skills, and starlit evenings.
Sarah Mitchell
Example ambassador
"I dream of waking up to mountain views with neighbors who become family — sharing morning hikes and evening bonfires."
Cascade Collective
Forest living meets modern work — coworking spaces, community dinners, and sustainable practices.
Marcus Chen
Example ambassador
"I'm building a space where remote workers can thrive in nature without sacrificing community or connectivity."
Desert Bloom
A regenerative desert sanctuary with permaculture gardens, maker spaces, and artist residencies.
Elena Rodriguez
Example ambassador
"The desert taught me patience and creativity. I want to share that wisdom with others seeking a slower, richer life."
Become an Ambassador
Behind Every Community, A Leader
Being an ambassador — it's about sharing something you genuinely believe in, helping shape the early culture, and being part of something meaningful from the beginning.
Ambassadors are the heart of OurLands communities. Here's what you'll be responsible for:
Lead Community Vision
Define and nurture the shared values, goals, and culture of your community. Help members align on a common purpose.
Organize Events & Gatherings
Plan regular meetups, workshops, and activities that bring members together—both online and on the land.
Facilitate Communication
Be the primary point of contact. Welcome new members, answer questions, and keep everyone informed.
Build & Grow Membership
Attract committed people who share your community's values and help them get started.
Uphold Community Standards
Ensure a respectful, inclusive environment. Address conflicts and maintain the community guidelines. Read the Member and Ambassador Standards
Support Member Success
Help members navigate land ownership, connect with resources, and achieve their personal goals.
Time commitment: We expect ambassadors to spend about 5-10 hours per month on community activities. This is a volunteer role driven by passion, not obligation.
Meet Our Ambassadors
Our first ambassadors are being recruited now. The profiles below are illustrations of the role.
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Sarah Mitchell
Colorado Mountain Ambassador
Former outdoor educator with 10+ years of experience leading wilderness programs. Passionate about creating spaces where people reconnect with nature.
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Marcus Chen
Pacific Northwest Ambassador
Tech entrepreneur turned community builder. Left Silicon Valley to pursue meaningful connections and sustainable living in the forests.
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Elena Rodriguez
Desert Southwest Ambassador
Artist and permaculture designer dedicated to regenerative living. Believes in the transformative power of community and creativity.
Building a Movement, Not Just a Platform
OurLands was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves access to nature and community. We're transforming how people think about land ownership, making it collaborative, accessible, and meaningful.
Our Mission
To make land ownership accessible to everyone, creating pathways for people to connect with nature and build meaningful communities.
Community First
We believe in the power of shared experiences and collective ownership to create lasting bonds and sustainable stewardship.
Nature Connection
Reconnecting people with the natural world through accessible land ownership opportunities across diverse landscapes.
Our Vision
A future where everyone has the opportunity to own a piece of land, no matter their background or financial situation.
City Life vs. Community Living
See the difference nature-based community living can make in your daily life
The Urban Grind
High costs, long commutes, and isolation despite being surrounded by millions. The American Dream feels increasingly out of reach.
The OurLands Way
Own a share of land with people committed to the same place. Work remotely, show up for your community, and live the life you've been dreaming about, starting at $159 down.
example parcel; your monthly share is shown before you commit
The Solution
A share, a vote, and a few duties
OurLands enables you to own a share of a specific piece of land through an LLC formed for that community. Example parcel: 21.68 acres for $69,000, split into 86 quarter-acre shares at about $800 each. $159 down, then the rest over ten years at the fixed rate the land seller carries the note at, with no prepayment penalty. That's about $9.50 a month on the example parcel at an 8% example rate (8% APR), fee included: about $7.80 toward the land plus the $1.75 monthly membership fee. At-cost dues for taxes, insurance and filings are on top.
What you get
- A defined share of the LLC that owns the land
- Use rights to a quarter-acre parcel and the shared spaces
- The right to stay on the land under the community's land plan
- One member, one vote on community decisions
- Full-time, part-time and seasonal roles, each with the same share, dues and vote
- A clear exit path, agreed up front
- An optional pass to visit other OurLands properties
What you owe
- Pay your share of the land and the at-cost dues
- Show up for your community
- Vote, and accept the vote
- Follow the land plan for where to camp, build, drive and light fires
- Be a good neighbor to the people outside the fence
- Leave the land and the town better than you found them
How it happens
How It Works
From curiosity to ownership, in the order it actually happens.
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It starts with curiosity
Land we're curious about, not committed to.
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Community comes before structure
Ambassadors invite people from a world they're already part of.
- 03
The waitlist helps us listen
How present people want to be, and what's realistic.
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A working budget
A model, not a commitment.
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The land fits the people
Acreage, shared and personal space, how many members it can hold.
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Structure, only when it feels right
The LLC, shares, duties and exits, documented up front.
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If it doesn't come together
Nothing is purchased and no one is locked in.
Why OurLands
What Makes Us Different
A new model of land ownership: shared, slow and community-driven.
Real ownership, no mortgage
A defined share of the LLC that owns the land. No banks, no credit checks.
Start with $159
Then about $9.50 a month on the example parcel at an 8% example rate (8% APR), fee included. Pay off your share over 10 years, with no prepayment penalty.
One place, first
Your membership is in one community on one piece of land. Visiting other OurLands properties is an optional pass.
Community-led
Each community is shaped by its ambassador and members, not by a corporation. One member, one vote.
Build with the land plan
Tiny homes, yurts, cabins and shared structures, where zoning and the community's land plan allow.
A clear exit path
If life changes, your share can pass to someone from the wider OurLands community, through a process agreed up front.
Example stories
What members might say
These are illustrations of the kind of story we hope to tell, not real members yet. The first communities are forming now.
"I never thought I could own land. OurLands made it possible with just $159 down. Now I have my own piece of Colorado to escape to."
Example: a remote software developer, Colorado
"The community aspect is what sold me. It's not just land—it's belonging to something meaningful with people who share my values."
Example: a digital nomad, Arizona
"After years of paying rent in the city, owning my own parcel felt like a dream. The flexibility to build my tiny home sealed the deal."
Example: a freelance designer, Oregon
FAQ
Common Questions
Your Community Is Waiting
Join the people forming the first OurLands communities. Find your place and your people, from $159 down.
No credit checks • Nothing is purchased until the people, land and budget align • A clear exit path