Membership Information

Discover membership opportunities designed to support every stage of your preparedness journey.

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Find Your Place in a Prepared Future

Whether you are just beginning your preparedness journey or looking to make a lasting investment in a resilient community, our membership options are designed to help you learn, contribute, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. Each tier offers unique opportunities to build skills, strengthen connections, and become part of a community prepared for whatever lies ahead.

Membership Tiers and Benefits

Pioneer Membership

Your First Step Toward Readiness

Entry-Level Membership

Ideal For

Individuals and families beginning their preparedness journey.

Annual Membership Benefits

  • Access to quarterly preparedness weekends
  • Primitive camping privileges
  • Introductory training workshops
  • Community forums and member directory
  • Monthly preparedness newsletter
  • Online resource library

Training Topics

  • Food storage fundamentals
  • Water purification
  • Emergency communications
  • First aid basics
  • Homesteading introductions
  • Fire-building and outdoor skills

Member Expectations

  • Complete orientation program
  • Participate in at least one community service project annually
  • Follow the community code of conduct
Homesteader Membership

Deepen Your Skills, Strengthen Your Community

Active Community Member

Ideal For

Families and individuals seeking deeper involvement and practical experience.

Everything in Pioneer, Plus

  • Monthly training weekends
  • Priority event registration
  • Seasonal hunting, fishing, and foraging workshops (where legal)
  • Agricultural participation opportunities
  • Community garden access
  • Livestock and farm training
  • Emergency communications network access
  • Family preparedness planning assistance

Additional Training

  • Food preservation
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Small-scale farming
  • Wilderness medicine
  • Amateur radio
  • Carpentry and construction
  • Water systems and sanitation

Community Participation

  • Voting rights on selected community initiatives
  • Eligibility for committee leadership
  • Access to a mentorship program
Steward Membership

Help Shape the Future of the Community

Founding & Legacy Level

Ideal For

Members committed to long-term investment in the community's growth and resilience.

Everything in Homesteader, Plus

  • Reserved cabin or long-term campsite privileges
  • Priority use of community facilities
  • Advanced training academy access
  • Annual strategic planning retreat
  • Leadership council eligibility
  • Family succession privileges
  • Private mentorship from subject-matter experts

Advanced Training

  • Community leadership
  • Infrastructure resilience
  • Agricultural management
  • Disaster response coordination
  • Resource planning
  • Governance and conflict resolution

Steward Responsibilities

  • Annual volunteer service commitment
  • Mentorship of newer members
  • Participation in long-term development projects
  • Support community growth initiatives

Legacy Benefits

  • Multi-generational membership options
  • Family preparedness planning
  • Estate and succession consultation resources

Legacy Benefits

  • Multi-generational membership options
  • Family preparedness planning
  • Estate and succession consultation resources

Your Journey Starts With the Right Membership

Every membership level plays an important role in strengthening the community. Whether you are learning foundational skills, actively contributing to daily operations, or helping guide long-term growth, your participation helps create a more resilient future for generations to come. Ready to take the next step? Secure your spot and begin your membership journey today.

Frontier Acres Membership Levels

Survivalist

Limited to 50 memberships at this time

  • $2,500 one time founding membership.
  • $197/month dues.
  • Access to property at activation event.
    No tent, No campsite, No cabin, No shelter and no designated space upon activation.
  • No hunting privileges. 
    Only access to the compound. Members are responsible for building or finding shelter on the 100+ acre forest property during an activation event, in accordance with the Ranch Emergency plan. 

Operations Plan and safety guidelines.

  • Invitation to member training weekends
  • Ability to participate in work weekends and volunteer projects
  • Discounted guest passes for training events
  • Access to emergency water sources and common infrastructure after activation
  • Priority opportunity to upgrade memberships if openings become available
  • Up to 10 nights per calendar year (reservation required, based on availability) Primitive camping only.
  • No exclusive claim to any area
  • Subject to property rules and blackout dates for events or maintenance
Pioneer Campsite Member

Limited to the first 25 members

  • $4,997 one-time founding membership
  • $397/month dues
  • Covers member + spouse + dependent children
  • Access to campsite location with fire pit, attached grill, picnic table, designated campsite area, and shared water well.
  • Hiking privileges.   
  • Access to camping areas up to 10 days each year (based on availability; does not roll over)
  • Hunting privileges (subject to rules)
  • Training events
  • Emergency activation rights
  • 1 year supply of food after activation event for family of 4.
  • Locked-in founding member status
Homestead Membership

Currently limited to 25 memberships
For members wanting a dedicated site.

  • $9,900 one-time membership
  • $497/month dues

All Pioneer benefits plus upgraded living quarters:

  • Private 150–250 sq. ft living quarters cabin with a loft.
  • Access 10 days per calendar year.
  • Priority emergency access.
  • Priority booking over Pioneer members.
  • One free guest pass for weekend training events.
Frontiersman Membership

Currently limited to 15 memberships

  • $39,000 upfront
  • $997/month

All Homestead benefits except upgraded to:

  • Private 200–500 sq. ft. cabin with sleeping quarters only
  • Private fire pit and picnic area
  • Priority access for 10 days/year
  • Hunting privileges
  • Shared water well access
  • Private supply cache on property
  • Designated area for self-built chicken coop/rabbit coop
  • Seed bank of 350 varieties
  • AI survivalist assistant with offline survival information
Trailblazer Membership

Currently limited to 10 memberships

  • $79,000 upfront
  • $2,500/month

All Frontiersman benefits except upgraded living space:

  • Admittance to Ranch Advisory Board
  • Designated EMP-protected solar cabin with private bath (activation event access)
  • Priority access for 10 days/year
  • Access to build chicken coop, rabbit coop, and raised garden bed
  • Private well water access
  • Access to future underground fallout space/bunker
  • Access to future ranch helipad