I would have never guessed that such a place exists in Los Angeles. A few blocks away from my house there's a little secluded mansion. Inside live a very diverse group of people who share several things in common. They live from nature and are self-sustainable. They actively care about the environment and their community. They grow their own food, recycle and compost, use alternative means of transportation. Echo villagers also share resourses such as bikes, books, computers and food.
little echo farm
http://www.laecovillage.org