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May 15–24, 2027 | Portugal Discover one of Europe’s most vibrant hubs for intentional and regenerative living Spend 10 days exploring more than six inspiring ecovillages and rural initiatives across Portugal, a country that has become a global hotspot for people experimenting with new approaches to community, sustainability and regenerative living. Visit projects including the internationally renowned Tamera peace research village, Traditional Dream Factory, Ananda Kalyani, Spirala Ecological Village, SerVivo and other innovative initiatives working to regenerate both land and community. Meet residents, founders and regenerative leaders and experience a wide variety of approaches to intentional living—from permaculture, regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration to natural building, cooperative economics, alternative social structures and the revitalization of rural villages. Through community visits, hands-on experiences and meaningful conversations, you’ll gain an inside look at both the ecological and human sides of building thriving communities. Along the way, experience Portugal’s beautiful landscapes and culture, from the sun-drenched Alentejo region to the green valleys of Serra da Estrela, while enjoying local food and the connections that naturally develop when traveling with a small group. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in regenerative and sustainable living, and travelers who want to experience Portugal through the lens of community, connection and ecological regeneration. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/portugal

Ananda Festival of Bliss is a festival for those who believe in and work towards making the world a better place. It’s an adventure through art and nature, a dive for activists and dreamers, young people and families, lovers of ecology and warriors of light.

TALLER de CARPINTERÏA DE ARMAR Fechas: 1-13 Agosto 2016 Lugar: Ecoaldea Los Guindales Dirigido a: estudiantes, constructores, arquitectos, amantes de los oficios tradicionales. Desarrollo: Se alternarán parte teórica y práctica tomando en cuenta que la teórica será un 20-30 % del total Cada día habrá ocho-nueve horas de taller Teórica: Dibujo, calculo, teoría de trazado,estudio de las armaduras de cubierta más comunes. Práctica: Trazado, cortes y escoplos, montaje varias estructuras de madera maciza. Al comenzar el taller cada alumno dispondrá de un pequeño libro con artículos y apuntes útiles recopilados en estos años, para seguir su aprendizaje y para tomar notas. Habrá a disposición del alumnado una pequeña biblioteca con libro sobre carpintería de armar y bioconstrucción en varios idiomas. Objetivos del Taller: La idea es que cada alumn@ al terminar el taller tenga una formación básica sobre el aprovechamiento y utilización de madera maciza para el diseño, calculo y realización de una armadura. Trabajaremos en la terminación de la planta baja de una casa de madera, cuyas paredes se realzarán con balas de paja (ver taller de balas de paja). Estructuras a realizar : – 2 pórticos con caja-espiga y clavos de madera para reforzar la estructura existente – Habitación de entramado vertical Docencia: – Loris Carboni: carpintero de armar y bioconstructor desde hace 20años. – Olivier Desguers: ingeniero civil y estudiante en prácticas en Los Guindales. Matrícula Taller: 400 Euros Comida: 325 Euros (incluye infusión o café, desayuno y dos comidas para los 13 días) Alojamiento: 50 Euros para derecho a acampada (Hay posibilidad de reservar cama en albergue o yurta, solicitar a la hora de inscribirse, 10 Euros por noche).

This 2 day meditation retreat is set in the stunning rugged mountainside of Southern Andalucia in an Eco-Education centre. We will be focusing on how to find deeper connections with others, but also with ourselves and our surroundings. The retreat will consist of silent meditation sessions, interactive sessions and exercises to explore and deepen the act of ‘connecting’. There will also be some time to go for walks in nature and connect to the desertlike, rural landscape we find ourselves in. As this is a short retreat, you could make the most of your trip by combining it with some time off to explore the area and visit the nature reserve Cabo de Gata, the beaches along the Costa de Sol or drive up to the mountain range of Las Alpujarras or the Sierra Nevada. Beginners as well as experienced meditators are welcome on this retreat. Cost: 110 € This includes basic accomodation, 3 vegetarian meals a day, from local, organic produce and the meditation teachings Siggy Verelst: il***********@***il.com

Every year, hundreds of ecovillagers and seekers from across the world come together to share, participate, discover and celebrate at the European Ecovillage Conference. This year, after two successful years in the north of Europe, GEN Europe is delighted to head south to Tuscany and long-standing GEN member La Comune di Bagnaia. A co-creation between GEN Europe, La Comune di Bagnaia and the Italian Ecovillage Network (RIVE), this year the gathering will take place from July 14-17 and celebrates the host community’s core values: “Ecovillages in the world, the world in ecovillages: peace, ecology and social justice”. The 2019 gathering will place special attention upon practical participation, action and solidarity, so we may stand together strengthened by our unity and diversity, to address the great challenges of our time. GEN Europe warmly invites all ecovillagers, explorers, members of our sister movements and all those who are working towards a transition to a regenerative, more beautiful world, to join us in Tuscany. Find out more about the conference and purchase tickets – lowest-price tickets are limited and on sale now!

‘Eco Village Design Education’ conducted at Siddharth Village, Odisha, India is a transforming experience. The course is designed with EDE mandala as base, integrating the ‘World view’, ‘Social’, ‘Economic’ and ‘Ecology’ dimensions. ‘World view’ and ‘Social’ dimensions are process oriented. They set a stage for questioning long held perspectives about life, oneself and the world around. This in turn may lead to experiencing changes ‘here and now’. Relaxation and meditation techniques, exercises to manifest desires and so on, facilitate participants to experience the incredible connection between mind and matter/body, mind and energy systems. All this happens in an appropriate and relaxed pace. Conflict transformation in social dimension is learnt in experiential. Participants will have an opportunity to live in an ecovillage of indegenous people and imbibe their wisdom. Permaculture in ecology dimension of the course integrated with above mentioned dimensions is highly practical, equipping one with the knowledge, skill and appropriate attitude. Fun is a part of the course but learning takes place in depth. Set in an ambience of simplistic luxury, the course is a treasure house of the wisdom of EAST. G.John

Curso de 3 días sobre Dimensionado de instalaciones aisladas de energía renovable (solar/eólica/hidráulica) & Mantenimiento del aerogenerador de Los Portales Organizado e impartido por Marie-Laure Brunel y Cris Crombé Descubres el funcionamiento del aerogenerador construido en Los Portales (http://losportales.net/new/es/node/241) su sistema de regulación y el sistema para bajarlo Descubres el interior de la turbina y aprendes como mantener cada parte Aprendes como se calcula un sistema de producción de electricidad para un lugar aislado, a partir de diferentes fuentes de energía renovable Programa: Día 1: Visita del sistema energética (placas solares, aerogeneradores, turbina hidráulica, baterías …) Baja del aerogenerador, desmontaje de la turbina, diagnostico Descripción del funcionamiento de la turbina eólica Presentación de los pasos para dimensionar su sistema Elección de un caso concreto por estudiar (puede ser tu proyecto) Día 2: Mantenimiento del aerogenerador Calculo de las baterías Evaluación de las fuentes de energía locales Evaluación de la producción de energía esperada Determinación de la capacidad del sistema y de los componentes Día 3: Preguntas, otros ejemplos, Pruebas y mediciones del alternador Montaje de la turbina y equilibrado Alza del aerogenerador Precio: 180€ (alojamiento y comidas incluidas) Para inscribirte y si tienes ya preguntas técnicas en relación con los temas del programa y/o si quieres aprovechar para estudiar tu proyecto durante este curso, contacta Marie-Laure (ml*******@***il.com).

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.

Khetee proposes to support women across Durdih village to undertake introduced Gharbadi cultivation in Homestead land to produce and consume clean, green, safe, and nutritions vegetables for round the year. In the duration of 1 week starting from the 9th of April, a total of 5 Mandala/Kitchen gardens, Poshan Vatika will be developed in the homestead land of the community. Preparation for developing the Mandala garden will take place with the support of team Khetee, community farmers, women, and youth. Simultaneously, a screening will take place in the proposed area to show the benefits of Gharbadi and regenerative practices. Sl. No. Date Timings Event 1. 09-04-2021 Friday 09:00-10:00am 10:00-11:00am 11:00-12:00pm 12:00-01:00pm 01:00-02:00pm 02:00-04:00pm 04:00-05:00pm Event Briefing Visit Model Mandal Garden Seed collection Visit the identified homestead land for Mandala Garden Lunch with community members Land Preparation Discussion Round+ Outreach Activity (Social Media Posts) 2. 10-04-2021 Saturday 09:00-10:00am 10:00-01:00pm 01:00-02:00pm 02:00-04:00pm 04:00-05:00pm Seed collection/Material Collection for Mandala Garden Developing Mandala Garden Lunch with community members Developing Mandala Garden Screening+ Outreach Activity (Social Media Posts) 3.

This special Legacy ToT will stay as true as possible to Pracha’s incredible teaching that he developed over decades. Every aspect of human interaction needs facilitation. Mindful participatory facilitation is an invaluable skill for leaders in a shifting paradigm as it is equalising and empowering rather than hierarchical and dominating. In this experiential training participants will co-create a safe space and gain ample facilitation practice in a supportive environment. They will deepen awareness and experience in how to teach, facilitate and train people by enabling collaboration among a community of learners. Participants will flourish in a dynamic balance of mindfulness practice and open experimentation within the design and facilitation of holistic education sessions. The course will inspire you to know what you are most deeply called to teach and why this kind of empowerment education is critically important for the future of life on Earth. The training will be certified by SEM College & Gaia Education. Content will be adapted and designed to meet the needs of participants drawing from the following topics. This training forms one of the requirements to become a certified Gaia Education Trainer. WHAT TOPICS OF LEARNING WILL THIS TOT COVER? (A) Introduction to Participatory Learning(PL) & Community Building : – Recognise values of games as learning tools and processes for participation and co-creation of knowledge – comprehend cycle of participatory learning(Praxis) & basic skills. – Express the relevance of co-creation of knowledge (B) Trust Building & Learning Community : – employ techniques of building trust – recognise values of building a safe container for learning (C) Holistic Perspectives : – Recognise values and limitations of holistic, clear thinking – Practice tools to experience different perspectives (d) Emerging Design, Group Energy and Mindfulness : – Comprehend benefits of mindfulness as a facili

Join Ken Wilber and Doshin Roshi via live streaming, as they honour the gifts of the transformational eco-communities of today, recognise some of the challenges they are currently facing and explore what the medicine to heal and evolve could be from an Integral perspective. Sign up here to join the free live stream. Ken Wilber and Doshin Roshi Honouring the role communities have played in the transformation of the world up until now – the movement from modernity to postmodernity. Highlighting the pain and struggles within these organisations – beliefs, values and preferences that contribute to a sense of ‘stuckness’. Creating curiosity about the medicine needed to support a breakthrough to the next level – what might communities of tomorrow look like once they have embodied this medicine? Sharing inspiration and support to expand the potential of each community – deepening the transformational impulse around the world. Join in as this event will be streamed live to communities, holistic centres and ecovillages around the world. The transformational and eco communities of today grew out of the 1960s era that has been called postmodern—the gifts of multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, sensitivity, eco awareness. Some of the struggles include co-creating healthy hierarchies, effective decision making, attracting younger people, financial sustainability. Ken Wilber outlines the significance of this rare dialogue offered as a free live broadcast to post modern communities around the world, one that focuses on growing up, waking up, cleaning up and showing up: “The postmodern communities of transformation, including Findhorn, did two profoundly important things: in relative truth, they introduced an enchanted world instead of the disenchanted wasteland; and in ultimate Truth, they simpl

The 2014 Communities Conference at Twin Oaks Community will be held Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 – Sept 1. The conference is a chance for people interested or involved in intentional communities and other community-oriented projects or businesses to share ideas, network, and enjoy a weekend together. There are formal workshops, open space, as well as many informal opportunities to cross-pollinate with other community minded folks. This year’s theme is radical resource sharing! Basic registration fee range is $85 – $185, depending on accommodations (food included). Prices go up June 1st! We welcome both community seekers and members.

Este año ofrecemos por primera vez el sistema de construcción con paja GREB de mano del arquitecto Mirco Zecchetto, que ya ha diseñado y construido varios hogares con esta técnica en nuestro territorio. La técnica GREB, fue creada entre Patrick Déry y Martin Simard del Grupo de Investigación Ecológica de la Bature en Canadá por el 1997. A parte del uso de materiales naturales y su capacidad aislante, tiene la gran virtud de que esta técnica destaca por estar al alcance del autoconstructor. Fuente dibujo: Asociación Approche Paille . Para preinscribirte, visita la pagina http://hortadelaviola.org/taller-de-palla/novedades-taller-de-palla o http://www.casapasiva.es/ . Hasta que no hayas realizado una paga y señal de 50€ no se considerará reservada la plaza. Se devolverá el import ingresado (menos gastos de transferencia), si se avisa con 3semanas por avanzado. Programa formativo: Viernes: De 16:00h-18:00h: Llegada y montaje de tiendas de campaña 18:00h-19:00h: Bienvenida 19:00h-21:00h: bases teóricas del sistema GREB. Pase de fotos y video . Sábado mañana: – Cómo preparar un plano de replanteo, herramientas y materiales necesarios, práctica (como preparar la base de arranque del muro) Sábado tarde: – Práctica de construcción del entramado de madera, encofrado y construcción del muro, paso de fotografías con análisis de ventajas y desventajas del sistema. . Domingo mañana: – Práctica de desencofrado, repaso del trabajo realizdo, explicación revestimientos, cubiertas y pase de fotos de construcciones . Precio curso: 125€(sin iIVA) Precio comida durante el curso: 50€ (ovo-lácteo-vegetariano) (sin IVA) Qué hay que traer: – Ropa de trabajo, bañador, champú econógico, linterna, antimosquitos, colchón o similar para dormir cómodamente

The Global Eco-village network (GEN) and GEN Africa initiated the first Eco-village Design Education (EDE) course in South Africa at Lynedoch Eco-village in Stellenbosch, approximately 50km outside Cape Town. 25 Participants coming from varying African countries and abroad gathered at Lynedoch Eco-village in Stellenbosch to witness and take part in the first Eco-village Design Education course held in South Africa. A mixed group of people passionately seeking to (re) connect to other people and find ways to live more sustainably with the earth. The course was funded by Heidehof Stiftung and Lush Cosmetics. Lua Bashala-Kekana, Lucky Kekana and Kosha Anja Joubert have worked passionately over the past couple years to bring the course into being. In spite of some unexpected knocks (including a last minute venue change) the course proceeded remarkably smoothly and brought together a unique, diverse and micro-cosmic group of people from over 8 countries and four continents. Lua Bashala-Kekana, Lucky Kekana and Paola Vidulich facilitated the course. Guest Trainers included Kosha Anja Joubert; Ninnette Eliasov; Paulo Mellett; Gillian Wilton; Judy Bekker and Mthunzi Funo. Connecting The course started with the Social Dimension which helped to connect and bring bonding to the group and also awaken deep rooted reactions and emotions. The opening evening gave everyone an opportunity to meet and exchange expectations. GEN was introduced on the first day as well as Gaia Education. The group got to know each other over the next few days which brought bonding but also surfaced sensitivities of race, class and gender inequality through continued injustice in South Africa. The group explored: collective wisdom; community building; rank awareness and visioning considering GEN South Africa as part of a collective Dragon Dreaming exercise. Outings to the Spier Estates Bio Dynamic farm, Khayalitsha Township and later to Cape Town also brought deeper introductions. Dee

Conflicts/disagreements exist because of our differences – the differences in our needs, moral values and motivations… Sometimes we connect with each other through these differences, sometimes we come across to each other. There is no problem with the disagreements, in other words “coming across,” the question is what we do with this disagreement. It is important to lead our conflicts, because either we love them or not they require our energy. In fact we spend most of our energy and attention on unsolved conflicts. Probably all of us have experienced how tiring an unsolved conflict is. It is not always easy to solve the problem, but when we do it gives us big energy. It requires an ability to solve conflicts. In this practice we will start on the definition and dynamics of conflicts/disagreements, and helpful attitudes to solve them. PLACE: Earth Association Kadikoy,Istanbul (Yeryuzu Dernegi) DATE: 03 MARCH 2018

This gathering was truly a fruit of partnership and community power. GENOA has worked closely with organizations like Ecoversities Alliance, Permayouth, GEN, NextGENOA, GEN Australia, Possible Futures and Resources Regeneration Labs; together with many eco-communities, eco-villages, eco-projects and individuals in the region to manifest this beautiful healing, harnessing and harmonising event. The gathering attracted over 300 registrations with around 30 – 80 constant attendees throughout our eleven sessions all the way from the opening ceremony on Nov 26 until the closing circle on Nov 28. You can click on the following hyperlinks to re-watch the live-stream videos of our opening and closing circles on our Facebook page, which has received over 3,300 views at the time of the event. This virtual gathering showed us the true power of community togetherness, joining hands, heads and hearts sharing wisdom and empowering each other. Drawing experience and knowledge from our inner wells and collective roots, the gathering was designed to heal and integrate and uplift the three elements of – BODY (somatic and creative practices for mindfulness and well-being); MIND (reflective dialogues and presentations on regeneration) and SPIRIT (cultural performances and activities for healing and celebration). On the first day, we journeyed from Returning to the Sacred, to Navigating the Great Turning with The Work that Reconnects before embarking on a Deep Dive of the Great Reset and Regeneration of the Global South. We healed our spirit expanding Beyond Time and Space with music, poetry and sacred sounds. On the second day, we embodied resilience through the tool o

HUB na cidade de São Paulo, compartilhando sobre o conteúdo do Summit e sobre iniciativas locais de construção de comunidade.

A two-week course of log house construction is suitable for everyone who wants to learn the basics of this type construction. The whole process of constructing a small log house will cover several areas: How to prepare the logs: – ordering suitable timber – marking, measuring, selecting logs – removing the bank and peeling logs How to build a wall: – the basic principles – choosing the first log – choosing the following logs for the wall – drawing and cutting notches – drawing and cutting saddle notches and grooves – making window and door holes During the course you will build a small house from pine logs. Previous skills in the field of construction from logs are not required, but you must be aware that you will do a lot of physical work during the course, so be physically prepared. The course will also cover some short theoretical lectures in the classroom, but most of the course will be practical work on the site.

PARTICIPE DA NOSSA PROGRAMAÇÃO! Com transmissão das palestras do evento e atividades locais. Dia 1/fev | 20h – Palestra de Abertura com Taísa Mattos – OCA VAGALUME Ecovilas: Criando Comunidade e Sustentabilidade Dia 2/fev | 20h Robin Hopkins – OCA VAGALUME Tema: Transition Towns Seguido de: bate-papo c/ Taísa Mattos sobre o movimento Transition Towns Dia 3/fev | 20h Sabine Lichtenfels – OCA VAGALUME Tema: Tamera – Biótipo de cura e Cultura de paz. Seguido de: Aquário com Marcia Peixoto e Filipe Freitas Dia 4/fev | 20h Daniel Whal TEMPLO DAS ROSAS Tema: Cultura Regenerativa Seguido de: Roda de Conversa Dia 5/fev | 20h Richard Olivier – TEMPLO DAS ROSAS Tema: Mitodrama, contação de novas histórias para ressignificar os acontecimentos e criar o novo. Seguido de: Roda de Conversa Dia 6/fev | 20h Fritjof Capra – TEMPLO DAS ROSAS Tema: Ecologia Profunda Seguido de: atividade com Filipe Freitas Dia 9/fev | 17h : Frederic Laloux – Tema: Reinventando Organizações 20h Charles Eisenstein Tema: Nova Economia/ Economia Solidária Seguido de: Aquário Comunidade Inkiri (Pedro Camilo e Diego Wawrzeniak) Dia 10/fev | 17h Satish Kumar / Joanna Macy 20h Encerramento do Evento

Two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa live without access to safe, sustainable and affordable energy, stifling human and economic development in the region, and leaving communities vulnerable to the potential impacts of climate change. Join us for an inspiring and interactive discussion on energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where we will explore solutions to resolving the complex energy challenges facing rapidly urbanising cities in the region. Perspectives from South Africa, Senegal and Cameroon including from Sonita Mbah from NextGEN: GEN’s youth platform.