At All You Need, we’re convinced that those who wish to live in harmony with the earth we must practice cooperative economics that align with the Solidarity Economy Principles. For us, this means rigorously and consistently experimenting with new ways of exchanging our knowledge, resources, energy, and time that honors the principle of ayni, or sacred reciprocity.
One of the ways that we practice this is being transparent about our finances and consistently seeking to have straightforward conversations about money. We have found that being open and honest about taboos like how much things cost, how much money we have, what our financial goals and liabilities are, and how we are choosing to spend our money is key to building trust with our collaborators and developing fruitful exchanges. We believe that through honesty and transparency we can dispel the isolation, competition, judgment, and distrust of each other that capitalism instills in us.
So this is the first of what we plan to be seasonal transparency reports so that our operations, short-term and long-term goals, and financial positions can be clear for all who desire to be in relationship and reciprocity with the land and our community here. It is our hope that with this understanding and sharing, you can be inspired to support our activities and join us in the experimentation and discovery that trying to exchange resources in a new way can bring forth.
AYNI Happenings
Jan – Mar 2023
>>Hosted first-ever Fungi Fest with more than 20 participants and guest teachers Brock Barker and Sam Blackstone!
>>Hosted an event in the yurt in below 40 degree weather conditions with our new wood stove!
>>Hosted 2 WWOOF families that volunteered with prescribed burns and trail-cutting.
>>Experienced a prescribed burn go haywire and got some incredible help from visitors to save the lichen loop (THANK YOU!!)
>>Created a Detailed Building Design Process to Streamline Collective Agreements about Infrastructure
>>Began monitoring gopher tortoises with wildlife cameras and conducting a full-scale study of their behaviors as we prepare for a new interactive trail.
AYNI Income Monthly AVG
Jan – Mar 2023:
$2205
>>Primitive sites, micro cabin and yurt listed on Airbnb & Hipcamp platforms: 38% of income
>>Primitive camping sites, micro cabin, and yurt rentals by people/groups emailing us directly: 31%
>>Monthly Membership Dues: 16%
>>Workshops and events hosted by All You Need Institute: 15%
AYNI Site Improvements
Jan – Mar 2023
>>6 new pine Adirondack Chairs (donation)
>>6 Engraved Swedish Sauna Chairs (we paid local artists $800)
>>New Trail and Signs (Volunteer/Worktrade in house for approx. 45 hours)
>>Installed wood stove to heat yurt in cold season (cost plus install labor was ~$2,000)
Later this summer, we will be releasing a larger financial transparency report complete with an explainer of our core values and more case studies of how we’re living these values each and every day!
We invite any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions that you may have and we appreciate the opportunity to be in loving dialogue, debate, conflict, or just conversation with you. You may contact us anytime at info@allyouneedinstitute.com.