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Southern Coastal Oregon Permaculture Ecovillage, SCOPE

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2012

What we do

SCOPE is part of a small community of Gold Beach Oregon, consisting of an original Quad Apartment building, a new 2-story building, 1 new tiny house, 2 Greenhouses, and gardens with over 80 species and 300 edible perennials plants, using Permaculture design, ethics, and principles.
We use organic and natural growing and living resources as much as possible. No pesticides or commercial fertilizers, greywater clothes washing onsite no harsh chemicals, compost use, and recycling are all covered in the lease agreement. We share in the harvest of Apples, Raspberries, Strawberries, Grapes, Kale, Artichoke, Cherry, and other resources. The goal is to be an ongoing example of Permaculture design and living. The non-profit Southern Oregon Permaculture Institue currently has its home here and workshops, classes, and talks will be planned in the future as we develop the building and land. We do need help with skilled electricians and carpenters to complete the current projects.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Activities
  • Permaculture

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2012
  • Started living together

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  • United States

Southern Coastal Oregon Permaculture Ecovillage, SCOPE

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From The Ground Up: Ecovillage Design Education

From The Ground Up is a 7-day residential Mini Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) at Entelechy, a 13.5-acre intentional community on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. August 9–15, 2026. The course follows the Gaia Education EDE framework, covering four dimensions of sustainability: Ecological – Food systems, natural building, energy and water, appropriate technology. Social – Community governance, communication, conflict resolution, collective decision-making. Economic – Alternative economics, cooperative structures, local currencies, social enterprise. Worldview – The values, beliefs, and cultural frameworks that underlie sustainable community – why people want to live this way, and what has to shift for it to last. The course is facilitated by a graduate of both the full EDE and the Gaia Education Training of Trainers programme. It takes place at a working ecovillage where residents live what they teach. Participants stay on-site for the week in wall tents or camping. Communal meals sourced from local Salt Spring farms and Entelechy’s gardens are included. This course is for anyone interested in designing, joining, or strengthening sustainable communities — whether you’re starting from scratch, already involved in a project, or looking to go deeper than a Permaculture Design Course. Up to 22 spots. Application-based enrollment. Early bird: $950 CAD (before June 15, 2026) Regular: $1,149 CAD Payment plans, group discounts, and work-trade spots available. If interested, we invite you to apply here: https://www.entelechysaltspring.ca/ecovillage-design Salt Spring Island is accessible by BC Ferries from Tsawwassen (Metro Vancouver), Swartz Bay (Greater Victoria), and Crofton (mid-Vancouver Island). From the US Pacific Northwest, either by I-5 and ferry via Vancouver, or by taking Port Angeles ferry to Victoria and the

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