diff --git a/lib/vagrant-lxc/actions.rb b/lib/vagrant-lxc/actions.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5abc959
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/vagrant-lxc/actions.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,215 @@
+# TODO: Split action classes into their own files
+
+module Vagrant
+  module LXC
+    module Actions
+      # This action is responsible for reloading the machine, which
+      # brings it down, sucks in new configuration, and brings the
+      # machine back up with the new configuration.
+      def self.action_reload
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use CheckLXC
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, Created do |env1, b2|
+            if !env1[:result]
+              b2.use VagrantPlugins::ProviderVirtualBox::Action::MessageNotCreated
+              next
+            end
+
+            b2.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::ConfigValidate
+            b2.use action_halt
+            b2.use action_start
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+      # We could do this here as VirtualBox does, but at least for now its better
+      # to be explicit and have the full constant name in order to easily spot
+      # what we implemented and what is builtin on Vagrant.
+      #
+      #   include Vagrant::Action::Builtin
+
+      # This action boots the VM, assuming the VM is in a state that requires
+      # a bootup (i.e. not saved).
+      def self.action_boot
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use ClearForwardedPorts
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Provision
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::EnvSet, :port_collision_repair => true
+          b.use PrepareForwardedPortCollisionParams
+          b.use ClearSharedFolders
+          b.use ShareFolders
+          b.use Network
+          b.use ForwardPorts
+          b.use HostName
+          b.use SaneDefaults
+          b.use Customize
+          b.use Boot
+        end
+      end
+
+      # This action starts a container, assuming it is already created and exists.
+      # A precondition of this action is that the container exists.
+      def self.action_start
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use CheckLXC
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::ConfigValidate
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, IsRunning do |env, b2|
+            # If the VM is running, then our work here is done, exit
+            next if env[:result]
+            # TODO: Check if has been saved / frozen and resume
+            b2.use action_boot
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+      # This action brings the machine up from nothing, including creating the
+      # container, configuring metadata, and booting.
+      def self.action_up
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use CheckLXC
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::ConfigValidate
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, Created do |env, b2|
+            # If the VM is NOT created yet, then do the setup steps
+            if !env[:result]
+              b2.use Create
+              # We'll probably have other actions down here...
+            end
+          end
+          b.use action_start
+        end
+      end
+
+      # This is the action that is primarily responsible for halting
+      # the virtual machine, gracefully or by force.
+      def self.action_halt
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use CheckLXC
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, Created do |env, b2|
+            if env[:result]
+              # TODO: If is paused, should resume and then halt
+              # TODO: If could not gracefully halt, force it
+              # TODO: b2.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::GracefulHalt, :poweroff, :running
+              unless env[:machine].state.off?
+                puts 'TODO: Halt container using Vagrant::Action::Builtin::GracefulHalt'
+                env[:machine].state.update!(:poweroff)
+              end
+            else
+              b2.use VagrantPlugins::ProviderVirtualBox::Action::MessageNotCreated
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+      # This is the action that is primarily responsible for completely
+      # freeing the resources of the underlying virtual machine.
+      def self.action_destroy
+        Vagrant::Action::Builder.new.tap do |b|
+          b.use CheckLXC
+          b.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, Created do |env1, b2|
+            if !env1[:result]
+              b2.use MessageNotCreated
+              next
+            end
+
+            # TODO: Implement our own DestroyConfirm or propose a builtin action for Vagrant core
+            b2.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::Call, VagrantPlugins::ProviderVirtualBox::Action::DestroyConfirm do |env2, b3|
+              if env2[:result]
+                b3.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::ConfigValidate
+                b3.use Vagrant::Action::Builtin::EnvSet, :force_halt => true
+                b3.use action_halt
+                b3.use Destroy
+                # TODO: VirtualBox provider has a CleanMachineFolder action, do we need something similar?
+                # TODO: VirtualBox provider has a DestroyUnusedNetworkInterfaces action, do we need something similar?
+              else
+                # TODO: Implement our own DestroyConfirm or propose a builtin action for Vagrant core
+                b3.use VagrantPlugins::ProviderVirtualBox::Action::MessageWillNotDestroy
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+
+      class BaseAction
+        def initialize(app, env)
+          @app = app
+        end
+
+        def call(env)
+          puts "TODO: Implement #{self.class.name}"
+          @app.call(env)
+        end
+      end
+
+      class Created < BaseAction
+        def call(env)
+          # Set the result to be true if the machine is created.
+          env[:result] = env[:machine].state.created?
+
+          # Call the next if we have one (but we shouldn't, since this
+          # middleware is built to run with the Call-type middlewares)
+          @app.call(env)
+        end
+      end
+
+      class IsRunning < BaseAction
+        def call(env)
+          # Set the result to be true if the machine is created.
+          env[:result] = env[:machine].state.running?
+
+          # Call the next if we have one (but we shouldn't, since this
+          # middleware is built to run with the Call-type middlewares)
+          @app.call(env)
+        end
+      end
+
+      class Create < BaseAction
+        def call(env)
+          puts "TODO: Create container"
+          env[:machine].id = 'TODO-set-a-proper-machine-id' unless env[:machine].id
+          @app.call env
+        end
+      end
+
+      class Destroy < BaseAction
+        def call(env)
+          puts "TODO: Destroy container"
+          env[:machine].id = nil
+          env[:machine].state.update!(:not_created)
+          @app.call env
+        end
+      end
+
+      class Boot < BaseAction
+        def call(env)
+          puts 'TODO: Start container'
+          env[:machine].state.update!(:running)
+          @app.call env
+        end
+      end
+
+      # TODO: Check if our requirements are met.
+      class CheckLXC < BaseAction; end
+
+      # TODO: Implement folder sharing with "mount"
+      class ShareFolders < BaseAction; end
+
+      # TODO: Sets up all networking for the container instance. This includes
+      # host only networks, bridged networking, forwarded ports, etc.
+      class Network < BaseAction; end
+
+      # TODO: Implement port forwarding with rinetd
+      class ForwardPorts < BaseAction; end
+
+      # TODO: Find out which defaults are sane for LXC ;)
+      class SaneDefaults < BaseAction; end
+
+      # TODO: Find out if the actions below will be needed
+      class ClearForwardedPorts < BaseAction; end
+      class PrepareForwardedPortCollisionParams < BaseAction; end
+      class ClearSharedFolders < BaseAction; end
+      class HostName < BaseAction; end
+      class Customize < BaseAction; end
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/lib/vagrant-lxc/provider.rb b/lib/vagrant-lxc/provider.rb
index ed0b9b0..9de219b 100644
--- a/lib/vagrant-lxc/provider.rb
+++ b/lib/vagrant-lxc/provider.rb
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+require "vagrant-lxc/actions"
 require "vagrant-lxc/machine_state"
 
 require "log4r"
@@ -11,6 +12,16 @@ module Vagrant
         @machine = machine
       end
 
+      # @see Vagrant::Plugin::V1::Provider#action
+      def action(name)
+        # Attempt to get the action method from the Action class if it
+        # exists, otherwise return nil to show that we don't support the
+        # given action.
+        action_method = "action_#{name}"
+        return LXC::Actions.send(action_method) if LXC::Actions.respond_to?(action_method)
+        nil
+      end
+
       def state
         LXC::MachineState.new(@machine)
       end