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The 10 days are aimed to raise awareness of the project “incubator” designed to meet the growing demand for training and information on the universe ecovillage, self-management or rural communities. A unique experience , designed for a minimum 30 and maximum 50 people, in which a group of members of the RIE to share our knowledge in a novel format. In addition, the conference will be eminently practical and operational, since training and workshops will be mainly oriented experimentation also help building a straw bale house, to activate the orchards with micro organisms, finish up a compost, neo-rural and other necessities. The primary audience will be the formation of groups, or with some history behind it but who want to learn to lay the foundation for a long and prosperous business. It is also providing a space for these groups to live together for the first time in a virtual community immersion, a “flight simulator”, taking possession of our space as if it were already yours actually. From the outset will have to learn how to decide all matters or issues that they will present. An invitation to all people who are attracted to alternative lifestyles, to play together and learn how to take one’s dreams to reality, to fly high but also how projects are grounded. For some reason this was an airfield … Facilitators attendees: From the RIE: • Mauge Cañada (add your bio) • Toni Marin (bio) to confirm • Miracles Delgado (bio) to confirm • Mabel Cañada (bio) • Ulysses (bio) • Alf (bio) • Elena Vazquez (bio) Guests: • Jordy Alemany (Bio) • Juan Carles Torres PROGRAM The durations is given to give air to the facilitators on the dates you choose. In principle we are building with straw bales and so we will better to have people who come for that reason a few days earlier or later. Ecoaldeana training days could be reduced by one. Taking advantage of local resources share knowledge about: Ecological Dimensio

Dias para compartir labores. Todas ellas encaminadas a la preparación de la XX Gen Conference que se desarrollará este año en Arterra Bizimodu. Preparar zonas de acampada, mejorar alojamientos e instalaciones, embellecer el lugar…

Welcome! We’re excited to offer you a transformative experience during our Ecovillage Lifestyle Experiential Week at Gaia Ashram. Throughout the week, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the inspiring ecovillage lifestyle, learning and growing through daily yoga and meditation, fun activities, and theoretical sessions on Ecovillage Design Education by Gaia Education. Every afternoon we offer practical permaculture hands-on session where you will learn about natural building, gardening and more. This whole systems design approach encompasses social, cultural, ecological, and economic regeneration – and we think you’ll find it fascinating. At its core, an Ecovillage Lifestyle is all about holistic living and drawing from the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences from ecovillages around the world. We’re passionate about making learning a multi-sensory experience that engages your mind, heart, and hands. That’s why our Experiential Ecovillage Lifestyle Week is a blend of theory, hands-on learning, and deep conversations.

Autumn 2017 Permaculture Design Course 23 September – 5 October (12 days, 80 hours certificate) Led by Andrew Jordan and Elena Symeonidou We are excited to announce the second FULL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge with two knowledgeable teachers Andrew Jordan from Ireland and Elena Symeonidou from Greece. The Permaculture Design Certificate The Permaculture Design Certificate is an 80 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable world. Permaculture is not only about growing vegetables and animals, it is a whole sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably. Andrew and Elena aim at inspiring students with their own very real examples of transforming their lives with permaculture in a contemporary context. Having worked in a broad spectrum of climate and social conditions, they will share with their students the thrills but also the challenges they faced. Oftentimes permaculture is being presented as a panacea for world problems and the road to resilience and abundance is depicted as straightforward and easy. Andrew and Elena will challenge this notion and try to prepare their students in a realistic manner for their own fascinating journey towards change. Nikos will share his hands-on experience of building the ecolodge and designing the energy, water, plant and waste systems. We will have the rare opportunity to discuss and elaborate on Nikos’ and Marilia’s choices on different aspects of their project, reflect on the challenges, opportunities and limitations. Anyone who wants to bring a big change in his life and gain a thorough understanding of how we can use our natural e

The Bangladesh Association for Sustainable Development (BASD) is organizing a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) on 5-10 February 2018 and then an Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) program on 1-10 April 2018. The courses will be taught mainly in Bengali but there will be English translators for foreigners who wish to join. Course fee is US$75 per person, per course. For more details, you can read them here or you can send an email to bs*******@***il.com

For the first time, work camp “Stara Planina” will be held in village Visocka Rzana on Stara planina (Old mountain), 27km from Pirot, 700m above the sea level in South-Eastern part of Serbia. It will take place during the first two weeks of July supported by WWOOF Serbia as an official camp partner. The camp goal is to adapt the old school in the village Visocka Rzana, educate youth and motivate them to be active citizens in preserving the nature and other values for the sake of generations to come. Inspired by this sprit, WWOOF Serbia will organize a green building workshop for the participants and bring some WWOOFers to support maintaining the camp. Campers will have a chance to participate in various workshops (activism, ecology, permaculture, poetry, storytelling, diving..) and sport events, to hike a lot so they can see the beauty of Stara planina and local sightseeing such as as church in the cave with the picture of bald Jesus, waterfall Tupavica, Rosomac Gorge, springs and many others and they will have the possibility to swim in the mountain river Visocica. Work camp “Stara Planina” is the initiative of a non-profit organization “Pirot E Publika” supported by local partners “Sveti Sava” school from Pirot and Tourist Organization Pirot aiming to introduce the spirit of voluntarism, develop and improve rural and eco-tourism in Stara Planina since 2008. Last year camp is named as one of the TOP 10 youth projects in Serbia in 2013 by the umbrella Association of Serbian Youth. *** Accommodation and Food: In tents in the school yard or, in case it rains, inside the school classroom. 3 meals per day, prepared by campers themselves. The school is in really bad condition, but there are two classrooms that can be used as a storage and sleeping place. Campers will use solar showers and toilets in the school yard. We are looking forwards to face those challenges together with participants. Special remarks: Excursions to beautiful places on the moun

Gaia Ashram in Nongkhai, Thailand is offering a month-long internship program. The internship will focus on Natural Building, Personal Empowerment, Deep Ecology and Organic Gardening. With facilitation from two most experienced teachers viz. Om Sunisa and Tom Dieters, you will figure out ways to evolve together. The internship is scheduled from 5th January to 6th February 2015. For more details, visit: www.gaiaschoolasia.com Contact: ga************@***il.com

Camp Auroville is 9-day immersion program for 16-18 year olds, using Auroville as a campus and its outstanding experience in sustainable living as a curriculum for learning and personal growth. It is a learning-in-action program connecting core human values, design theory, ideation, and hands-on work around personalized themes. The aim of this program is to empower youth to embody principles of ecological stewardship for the promotion of human and environmental wellbeing. Students will be working on a compulsory urban agriculture project. The project will be used as an entry point to learn about technical subjects such as: Sustainable Water Management, Organic Food Production, Ecological Thinking, Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Waste Management, Green Architecture. Other activities: Appreciation of the Arts & Culture of Auroville, Theater Games and Awareness Through the Body, Capoeira. For more information please visit the Auroville Green Practices website at http://www.agpworkshops.com/workshop-details?workshop=6&date=15th+May+2016+-+23rd+May+2016&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=camp_auroville_15_23_may_2016

Arcology, an intentional community in Bushwick, will host a public viewing of Frederic Laloux’s interview, which is part of the GEN Online Summit on The Power of Community – Climate Change and Consciousness. We will ourselves harness the power of community by then having a discussion around what we will have learned. 7 pm: Doors open 8 pm: Viewing of Frederic Laloux’s interview on Teal Organizations 9 pm: Discussion on the interview. Everyone who is interested by this revolutionary approach to human collaboration, in the context of business, intentional communities or non-profits, is welcome! You are welcome to bring snacks if you want. This is a private home, so be mindful that you are coming a place where people live. You can also subscribe now to the summit to watch up to 3 interviews per day for free, only available for 24h. It ends on Feb 10. https://summit.ecovillage.org/ The event is donation based: give what feels true to you to help us spread the word about community, human connection, whole-hearted living, alternatives to capitalism and ecology!

¿Cual es la experiencia que realmente estamos buscando mas allá de nuestras adiciones? ¿Cuales son nuestras aspiraciones y anhelos mas profundos que descansan debajo y como podemos creativamente realizarlos ? Nuestros poder interior y sentido de libertad están atrapados bajo la superficie de nuestros estados depresivos . Es esencial poder accede a estas experiencias y encontrar maneras de expresarlas en relación con nosotros mismos , nuestras relaciones y nuestro entorno. Existen poderes ocultos a descubrir cuando exploramos las sombras internas y externas. Se podría decir que la depresión es un síntoma social y colectivo que va en busca de significado. Jung dijo : “ tenemos una sed de Plenitud “, y “ la Depresión es una necesidad profunda de Sentido” En este taller vamos a explorar conscientemente y de manera creativa los siguientes temas: *El ciclo de Violencia y su relación con depresiones y adiciones *El uso de nuestras adiciones para compensar nuestras depresiones *Estados alterados como respuesta ante la sociedad y los espíritus del tiempo. *trabajando con aquellos estados que perseguimos a través de nuestras adiciones *Explorando la sabiduría y necesidad de Sentido dentro de la Depresión Contacto: La******@***il.com 948392002 Mabel

We are invited to expand and explore our response to the climate emergency. This online summit from Feb 1 to Feb 10 is hosted by the Global Ecovillage Network, based in Scotland. Participants in Billings will have the opportunity Feb 6 to gather as a Hub and enter into an engaging dialogue that allows participants to reflect on the climate emergency, how it affects our community, how we are responding, and what we have learned from this week of online presentations. RSVP Angela’s Piazza 406 255-0611 to ensure space is adequate.

Un Encuentro para todos los cuerpos, todas las almas, todas las edades, todos los sexos y las sensibilidades. Unas vacaciones para disfrutar de la naturaleza y la danza. www.desertcontactalmeria.com El encuentro se desarrolla en el Cortijo los Baños, Almería, un Oasis entre el Desierto de Tabernas y el Cabo de Gata. Un espacio único por sus instalaciones inmejorables para los talleres de danza y para el relax y contacto con la naturaleza. Podras disfrutar de Jaimas, espacios verdes, piscina, zonas chill out, habitaciones muy confortables, todo cuidado con espero y con gusto. La comida es ovolácteo-vegetariana (tambien hay opción de menú vegano avisandolo con tiempo). En encuentro esta pensado de forma integrativa, uniendo así a personas que ya tienen experiencias previas con la Danza Contact y actividades de conciencia corporal, con la que se acercan por primera vez a experimentar. Es un encuentro para todas las edades, todos los cuerpos, los niveles, los gustos… También puede venir como acompañante de alguien y disfrutar del lugar, que ya en si es un placer. Y puedes venir con la familia. Los nenes tienen su espacio (puedes preguntarnos directamente por esto) Tienes la opción de venir a todo el encuentro, sólo el fin de semana, dias sueltos o actividades sueltas. Las plazas son limitadas. Hay precios especiales para las reservas para todo el Encuentro hechas antes del 30 de junio. Mañanas con un taller intensivo en el que acercarse a la Danza Contact y poder tomar herramientas para luego poder ponerlas en práctica en las Jams nocturnas, o para profundizar en tu técnica, si eres alguien con más nivel. Las tardes para talleres monograficos que nos acercan a la danza y lo corporal, con facilitadores con gran expiencia. Hay varios para elegir cada día. Las noches son para disfrutar de forma más relajada, con Jams de Contact y música en directo. Una de ellas en pleno desierto, bajo las Estrellas. Destacan la Sesión de Esctatic

Bin der Martin und lebe Nachhaltig. Zusammen die Summit Videos anschauen und auf Deutsch darüber reden. Sich mit gleichgesinnten austauschen. Der live Stream startet um 18 Uhr (Berlin Zeit) am Sonntag, 09.02.20 auf https://www.twitch.tv/ecovillagefinder/ und https://mixer.com/EcovillageFinder Wer nicht nur Chatten möchte, kann auch auf Discord https://discord.gg/Wfxa2E kommen. Kann auch (nur begrenzt) ein Zoom 512-552-1142 aufmachen.

I’m very much inspired by living in Gaia Ashram, Thailand, and how the power of community can support the evolution of consciousness & Climate Change. Let’s come together, share, and build more network to sustain the flow! We’ll first watch the interview together. Then engage in a discussion on any inspiration, ideas on how the topic of climate change and conciousness relates to our own lives/community in the context of the talks. Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm 8/2 Friday lineup: Christiana Figueres was Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2010-2016. William Ury, co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, is one of the world’s leading experts on negotiation and mediation. 9/2 Sat lineup: Frédéric Laloux is a author, adviser, coach, and facilitator focusing on the inner workings of organisations tied to human evolution and spiritual growth. Charles Eisenstein is a popular philosopher, author and internationally renowned speaker and program facilitator.

Lo femenino del mundo, de las personas. De Mujeres y Hombres. La Transición que nuestro mundo sueña, necesita de una reformulación clara de los liderazgos. Reinventarse el liderazgo devolviéndolo a su lugar: ser una función de la eficiencia de los procesos colectivos; y dejando de lado los liderazgos basados en la acumulación de privilegios, en la desigualdad y en la dominación. Cuando lo Femenino ocupa el espacio de lo publico, trae consigo la realidad no visible; coloca en lo social los interrogantes necesarios para que lo social deje de estar fraccionado entre Publico/Privado, y pueda ser acogido como el Todo que es. Lo femenino en su esencia, despojado de los condicionamientos impuestos, libre de ser y expresar su potencial en un mundo que busca caminos hacia la inclusión, la escucha, la equivalencia, el empoderamiento de los seres y colectividades que cuidan de la Vida. Traer al espacio de lo Publico , lo invisibilizado: las mujeres, los pueblos olvidados, la propia Tierra, la parte oprimida de la humanidad; es una forma de integrar las necesidades de las personas , del planeta, de la humanidad como identidad . Esta propuesta quiere ser un espacio para abrir las puertas e indagar juntas sobre el papel de estos liderazgos en los procesos de cambio. Como son esos nuevos liderazgos? Como es encarnar estas posiciones en colectividades y organizaciones? Como viven el proceso las mujeres que están desarrollando estos nuevos liderazgos? Y las que no. Como se sienten los hombres ante los liderazgos de las mujeres? Y los que encarnan estos nuevos modelos de liderazgo. Buscar respuestas….temporales tal vez. Ofrecernos espacios para el debate, la indagación, profundizar, explorar. El Programa: (Provisional, sujeto a cambios) Viernes 9 por la tarde: Llegadas, instalarnos, visitar Arterra. 20.00: Cena y Presentaciones. 21.30: Cine y Debate. Sábado 10 : 9.00: Desayuno 10.00- 13.30 Taller: Liderazgo y Poder. 13.45:

This course is based in Ecovillage Design Prinpicples. The aim is to introduce holistic design for sustainable living that include Social dimension, Ecological dimension, Economic dimension and Worldview dimension. A part from learning and discussing the ecovillage design principles this course also offer lessons from Gaia Ashram experiences of design and implementation of those principles. Participants will also join Gaia Ashram daily routine where they will really experience and get a grimpse of Gaia Ashram eco village lifestyle. Please see more information about the course on our website : https://gaiaschoolasia.com/?page_id=145568

Imparten: Alicia Comenge y Johnny Azpilicueta En este taller profundizaremos en los aprendizajes del taller introductorio, analizando más detenidamente las diferentes fases y los pasos a seguir en el proceso. Gracias a su puesta en práctica durante un tiempo se resolverán dudas y se medirá el progreso a la vez que se harán los cambios pertinentes. Algunos de los aprendizajes del taller son: – Se ofrecerán nuevas herramientas para mejorar la comunicación, la confianza y el trabajo en equipo. – Analizaremos las características de la creación de una “Empty Center Organization” y su posible implementación en la organización. – Se proporcionan nuevas herramientas para la obtención de financiación como “Empowered fundraising”. – Se profundiza en el plan estratégico, incluyendo un proceso de construcción de equipos, una planificación financiera y una agenda de trabajo. Precio: 5 días / 385€ (incluidos el alojamiento y las comidas en ecológico) Para saber más sobre nuestros talleres de Dragon Dreaming Intensivo e inscibirte, pincha en el link siguiente: http://www.molinodeguadalmesi.com/index.php/talleres-y-vacaciones/agenda#dd_intensivo Contact: Alicia Domenge Email: in**@****************si.com Tel: (00 34) 616 63 99 44

“Construye tu casa con balas de paja” 26ª edición. Curso para aprender a construir una casa bioclimática. *PROGRAMA • La ecología en la construcción. • Arquitectura bioclimática: Diseño, elementos bioclimáticos, etc • Las casas de paja. • Cubiertas verdes. • El Proyecto de tu casa. Cómo hacer un diseño adecuado. • Qué se necesita y cuánto cuesta. • Proceso de construcción con prácticas: cimentación, estructura, cubierta, cerramientos, revoco, instalaciones… • Taller de Energías renovables LOS CURSOS INCLUYEN • Proyecto de obra para una vivienda de 30 m2 • Listado de materiales y herramientas • Presupuesto estimado. • Libro en cd: Casas sanas y ecológicas con balas de paja. Por Patricia y Mónica Cebada, arquitectas in**@**********na.org A 80km de Madrid

Welcome! We’re excited to offer you a transformative experience during our Ecovillage Lifestyle Experiential Week at Gaia Ashram. Throughout the week, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the inspiring ecovillage lifestyle, learning and growing through daily yoga and meditation, fun activities on community building, and theoretical sessions on Ecovillage Design Principles. Every afternoon we offer practical permaculture hands-on session where you will learn about natural building, gardening and more. This whole systems design approach encompasses social, cultural, ecological, and economic regeneration – and we think you’ll find it fascinating. At its core, an Ecovillage Lifestyle is all about holistic living and drawing from the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences from ecovillages around the world. We’re passionate about making learning a multi-sensory experience that engages your mind, heart, and hands. That’s why our Experiential Ecovillage Lifestyle Week is a blend of theory, hands-on learning, and deep conversations.