I found a Vanilla Java SMP that is starting Season 2 on a fresh world but it is inside an already established server. It feels like a place where your builds are supposed to last and not get wiped out fast.
When you join you spawn in a central hub and you can pick where you want to play. There is the brand new Season 2 world. There is also a Season 1 world that has over 2300 in game days and it is already built up. There is also a creative superflat world for testing and planning.
The server runs on 1.21.11 Java using PaperMC and it is online 24 7. It is whitelisted and you have to join the Discord and apply to get in. They say it keeps out griefers and protects long term builds. It is meant to feel like pure vanilla with only light quality of life and protection plugins and no mods or gameplay changes.
The community is small and chill and focused on building. It sounds best for people who want towns cities castles mega bases terraforming and big community projects for the long run.
Vanilla Hub SMP Season 2 Launch

Small Semi Vanilla SMP Starting Soon

I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is still being tested right now
They said the server is planned to fully start in about a week
It looks like it is meant to be simple survival with a small group and a chill semi vanilla feel
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdults Only Vanilla Survival Just Launched

I found a brand new Minecraft server made for adults only 18+. It is for people who still love the game and want to play with other older players.
It is pure vanilla and it runs on 1.21.11. The community is small right now and it seems friendly and welcoming.
The server is whitelisted so you have to apply before you can join. The main vibe is making friends and playing normal Minecraft together.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinecraftOffline Anarchy With Permanent Map

MinecraftOffline is an anarchy server where players can do their thing and the world is meant to last. The map is permanent so builds and damage can stick around for a long time.
It runs on version 1.21.11 and it uses a custom plugin suite. The server is based in Finland so it should feel smoother for players in Europe.
The hardware is listed too so it seems like the owner cares about keeping it stable. If you want a server that sounds serious about uptime and long term chaos this one fits that vibe.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermitcraft Style Vanilla Plus Crossplay SMP

I found NisseSMP and it is a HermitCraft inspired survival server with a vanilla plus feel. It supports both Java and Bedrock crossplay so more people can play together.
The vibe is built on trust and fair play. There is no griefing and no PvP so it is more about building and surviving with friends.
There are no land claims so you are expected to respect other players builds. The server also has a player driven economy with shops trading and virtual currency.
It is open access with no whitelist. They also have a live map and the community looks active with around 40 to 60 players online at peak times.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPJoin Up For Community Events

This is a Minecraft server where people are trying to get a group together before starting. You join the community first then you can see the address to connect.
They are waiting until enough players show up to meet the requirement they need. After that they will kick off the event.
The server also plans to host other events later so you can still join even if you miss the first one. It feels like a place for people who want to play together and not just solo.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
