One community member may engage in tofu cooking and childcare during the day, while another member might be immersed in weaving hammocks and doing chores in our neighboring town. Recreational and personal interests are also valued in the community. Community events are common, such as movies, dances, games and music playing, in addition to personal hobbies like reading, photography and meditation. Additionally, many members at Twin Oaks are politically and peacefully active with organizations outside of the community. It is not uncommon for members to involve themselves with activist work at various levels.
Education is an important component of life for children in the community.
Parents have the option of sending their children to public school or having them remain in the community to home school. Twin Oaks also has a variety of internships and programs for students who cannot make a membership commitment to the community but who are interested in experiencing communal living. Twin Oaks is a place where a multitude of aspects related to life have united to create a unique and special culture. This article has only provided a brief introduction to community life. One must see the culture in order to understand the lifestyle that is represented at Twin Oaks.