Finca El Zopilote

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Spanish
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2002

What we do

Nestled on the slopes of Maderas Volcano on the magical Isla de Ometepe, El Zopilote Permaculture Farm & Hostel is a unique eco-village community that blends sustainable living with vibrant social experiences. Spread across lush tropical land, our hostel is built around a fully functional permaculture farm, where the principles of eco-conscious living, organic farming, and self-sufficiency are central to everything we do.
One of our key highlights is mushroom cultivation, where we grow both edible and medicinal varieties, such as oyster mushrooms and reishi. We also offer mushroom-growing courses, giving guests a hands-on opportunity to learn the fascinating process of cultivating their own fungi, from inoculation to harvest, all while promoting sustainable food production.
Accommodation options range from dorms to private rooms and rustic eco-cabins, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying modern comforts. The hostel’s design follows permaculture principles, with winding paths through fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, and tropical flowers. Guests can join our permaculture tours to learn more about sustainable farming and eco-living.
Our famous Pizza Night is a must-attend event, where pizzas are freshly baked in our wood-fired oven using ingredients straight from the farm. The evening is filled with fire shows, live music, and a vibrant, social atmosphere under the stars. It’s a perfect setting to relax, meet fellow travelers, and experience the energy of our eco-community.
El Zopilote offers a true eco-village lifestyle, where visitors and long-term volunteers come together to create a community that thrives on sustainability, collaboration, and respect for nature. Whether you’re looking for adventure, education, or relaxation, our hostel offers a unique blend of cultural exchange and eco-conscious living, making it a one-of-a-kind destination on Ometepe.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Italian
  • Community type
  • Land-Based Communities
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Permaculture
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2002
  • Started living together

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Location

  • Nicaragua

Finca El Zopilote

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11 years ago

Economics For Transition

https://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/courses/postgraduate-courses/economics-for-transition There is an urgent need for a radical rethink of our economic system. We need new thinking and new models that recognise the challenges we face now, rather than blindly following the path that has led us into the converging crises we now face. These models will enable us to both mitigate the impacts and adapt to these inter-locking crises – including climate change, biodiversity loss, the peaking in fossil fuel energy supplies, financial instability, food security, poverty and so on. They will be built on an understanding of the complementarity of ecological protection and human flourishing. For 20 years, pioneering thinkers and practitioners have been developing alternative economic ideas, models and experiments that were once considered radical and marginal. As we turn to face a new economic dawn, these theories and practices are now moving centre stage. Why Schumacher College? Since 1991, Schumacher College has been pioneering radical new thinking in economics, attracting leading teachers, practitioners and activists from across the globe. We have inspired and supported thousands of organisations and individuals from many different countries in their quest to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world. In 2011, in response to the deepening economic and related crises, we launched our first postgraduate programme in Economics for Transition in association with the New Economics Foundation, the Transition Network and the Business School at Plymouth University. Now in its fourth year, this partnership offers you an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the cream of radical economic thinking, activism and entrepreneurship globally. Hosted by highly respected radical economists, completed by an unrivalled visiting faculty of teachers and practitioners from across the world, you have a unique chance to join those at the forefront of new economi
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11 years ago

Taller Introductorio Dragon Dreaming

En este Taller nos introduciremos en la filosofía y técnica de Dragon Dreaming, de forma teórica, experiencial y también de forma práctica, aprendiendo sus fases y pasos. Para ello queremos ofreceros un taller activo, con diversas actividades y dinámicas. Dragon Dreaming DD ha sido co-creado por John Croft y su difunta esposa Vivienne Elanta (los cuales han colaborado con Joanna Macy). Esta técnica se basa en 3 principios: Servicio a la Tierra, Creación de Comunidad y Crecimiento Personal. Dragon Dreaming DD está inspirado en el activismo social y ambiental, la ecología profunda, la nueva ciencia moderna, la teoría de sistemas vivos, la teoría del caos, la no violencia y la sabiduría de los aborígenes australianos. Dragon Dreaming nos facilita el conectar con nuestra llamada, concretizar nuestros sueños y materializar los de forma física, haciendo de estos sueños una realidad. ¿En qué consiste un taller introductorio? Se explica la herramienta, basada en una rueda, con cuatro partes o dimensiones: El sueño, la planificación, la acción y la celebración. Se introducen herramientas transversales de facilitación de grupos, comunicación carismática y no violenta, acuerdos grupales, inteligencia colectiva… Se introducen herramientas dinámicas, participativas y vivenciales para poder: 1. Plasmar los sueños que tienes, tendiendo un puente entre ello y la acción 2. Compartirlos con la gente con la que quieres hacerlos, de una forma auténtica y desinteresada. 3. Crear un sueño colectivo a partir de un sueño personal, que integre la visión de grupo 4. Fijar una meta clara, objetivos y tareas, de forma participativa 5. Diseñar una estrategia, mediante el Kadabirrdt, de forma participativa 6. Crear un presupuesto, conectando con nuestra inteligencia colectiva. 7. Crear una red de apoyo para ayudar en la creación, seguimiento y consecución 8. Crear una metodología de evaluación y celebración de las tareas y metas propuestas, que tenga un todo divertido

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