Sonas Village

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2013

What we do

The Village is located 71 km south of the Capital city of Phnom Penh, halfway to the popular destination, Kampot and Kep on the south coast of Cambodia.
Our Sustainable Community model is based on various studies and practices done by leading experts such as Schumaker, Dr. Kapra, and Prof. Yunus. As Dr. Kapra says,” Natural ecosystem exists as webs, networks of interrelated parts that are multi-dimensional and non-linear. They have cycles and they self-regulate by a process of feedback loops. These loops create learning and this learning creates growth and creativity.”
The sustainable community model has 4 key Pillars – Economic growth, Talent development, Wellbeing, & Sustainable living conditions. These can be achieved by combining the following 4 elements that are interrelated and self-organizing: Passion for traditional skills, culture, and personal development; Creativity developed by learning from feedback loops; Harvesting sustainable resources; & Entrepreneurship as a vehicle for turning passion, creativity, and resources into profits that can be invested back into the community.
The project was established in collaboration with the Meas family who have been actively involved in the community efforts for generations, especially after the fall of the Khmer Rouge.
Visitors can explore the projects and exchange knowledge that can have a lasting mutual impact. As ambassador of responsible tourism, we do not support short-term/unskilled volunteers, though we do welcome professionals who want to immerse themselves in our world and believe in co-creating solutions that are led by the local village people.
We have offered a Cambodian Homestay since 1999 for families to larger tour groups, ranging in ages from high school to retired. Accommodation consists of two large Khmer wooden houses and 7 bungalows , which face the lily pond, open rice fields and has a wonderful view of the sunset.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Community type
  • Land-Based Communities
  • Activities
  • Permaculture
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2013
  • Started living together

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How to join

At the village, you will be able to visit the projects we are working on and get an opportunity to share and exchange knowledge that can have a lasting mutual impact. You will find out how each step in making these products impact multiple families through micro-entrepreneurship.
We are a strong ambassador of responsible tourism and for that reason, we do not support short-term/unskilled volunteerism, however, we do welcome professionals who want to immerse themselves in our world and believe in co-creating solutions that are led by the local village people.
These are the key activities at our village
Handweaving workshop
Natural beauty product workshop
Experience life in a self-contained sustainable ecosystem
Eat fresh organic farm-to-table meals cooked straight from the open kitchen
Learn about organic farming and Cambodian cooking.
See first hand how Cambodian Villagers live a simple, peaceful, productive, and fulfilling lifestyle

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Location

  • Cambodia

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12 years ago

Introductorio DRAGON DREAMING

El Dragon Dreaming es “una filosofĂ­a de diseño integral que toma en cuenta la sostenibilidad en todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas”: John Croft, co-fundador del Dragon Dreaming. Es una herramienta para conseguir construir empresas y proyectos resilientes e inspiradores que hagan realidad los sueños y favorezcan una cultura más sostenible y humana. De esta manera, Dragon Dreaming se puede aplicar a fines diversos, tanto para el emprendimiento de un proyecto, la creaciĂłn de nuevos servicios y productos o la implementaciĂłn de cambios estructurales y de visiĂłn dentro de una organizaciĂłn. Este taller está dirigido a proyectos y redes comunitarias de acciĂłn social, permacultural, apoyo mutuo, economĂ­a alternativa; asociaciones y grupos de ámbito social o educativo, a familias interesadas en crear proyectos grupales de educaciĂłn respetuosa, a personas interesadas en el diseño holĂ­stico, participativo y colaborativo de proyectos sociales… Pincha en el link suguiente para saber más sobre la filosofĂ­a del Dragon Dreaming y inscribirte en el taller de Sevilla: http://www.molinodeguadalmesi.com/index.php/dragon-dreaming/talleres-dd/… Para participar: Queremos promover otro modo de economĂ­a, por eso el taller se financia por el mĂ©todo de economĂ­a consciente. Primero es necesario hacer una reserva de plaza aportando 20 Euros Tras el taller hacer la aportaciĂłn por la cantidad que conscientemente consideras que vale, que cuesta y que puedes. Con carácter orientativo cosideramos que un mĂ­nimo de valor razonable estarĂ­a en torno a los 50 euros (reserva aparte). Fechas y lugar: Del Viernes 13 al Domingo 15 de Junio de 2014 Horario del taller: Viernes de 18h a 21h Sábado: de 10h a 14h y de 16h a 20h Domingo: de 10h a 15h AĂşn está por decidir el espacio que nos acogerá. Contacto: Inma Infante Email: inmainfante@gmail.com Tel: (00 34) 654 16 20 96 Alicia Comenge Email: info@molinodeguadlamesi.com Tel: (00 34) 616 63 99 44

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