Infinite Stillness Farm and Retreat

COSTA RICA ECOVILLAGE TOUR January 16–24, 2027 | Machuca Valley Experience Costa Rica’s established ecovillage movement Spend nine days exploring some of Costa Rica’s most established intentional communities and regenerative neighborhoods. Visit communities including Alegría Village, La Ecovilla, Colectivo Tacotal, Ecovilla San Mateo, Saint Michael’s Sustainable Community and Dos Colinas, and meet the people who are creating new ways of living together. This itinerary offers a close-up look at what community life is really like—from governance and shared spaces to education, permaculture and everyday life in Costa Rica. With a comfortable pace and a mix of community visits, nature and local experiences, it’s an excellent introduction for anyone curious about joining an intentional community, relocating to Costa Rica, or simply seeing what community living looks like in practice. A great fit for: First-time visitors, families, prospective community members, and anyone looking for an accessible introduction to intentional living in Costa Rica. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/costa-rica

July 17–24, 2027 | Vermont, USA Discover community living in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains Spend eight days exploring eight intentional communities across Vermont, a state with a long tradition of cooperative, ecological and community-centered living. Visit a diverse mix of communities including Cobb Hill Cohousing, Headwaters Ecovillage, Living Tree Alliance, Burlington Cohousing, White Pine Cohousing, Heartbeet Lifesharing, Bristol Village Cohousing and Threshold Village. Travel from Burlington into Vermont’s small towns, farmland and forested countryside while experiencing a wide range of approaches to intentional living—from urban and village-based cohousing to rural ecovillages, regenerative farms, spiritually rooted communities and lifesharing. Meet residents, tour homes and shared spaces, participate in community activities and learn firsthand about sustainable building, permaculture, cooperative decision-making, local food systems and the realities of creating a life in community. Along the way, enjoy some of what makes Vermont special: organic farms, farm-to-table food, artisan cheese, maple syrup, mountain hikes, swimming, waterfalls and beautiful summer landscapes. The small traveling group also becomes a community of its own, offering plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections throughout the journey. A great fit for: Prospective community members, people curious about cohousing and ecovillage living, aspiring community founders, and travelers interested in sustainability, local food, regenerative living and experiencing a more connected way of life. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/vermont

February 8–22, 2027 | Auroville, India Experience one of the world’s most extraordinary intentional communities Spend 15 days immersed in Auroville, an international township in southern India that is home to more than 3,000 people from over 60 nations. Founded with a vision of human unity, Auroville offers a fascinating opportunity to experience an established experiment in conscious, sustainable and community-centered living. Go beyond the typical visitor experience with an insider’s look at Auroville’s neighborhoods, permaculture farms, schools, spiritual centers, sustainable businesses and ecological projects. Meet long-term residents and community leaders, explore pioneering work in reforestation, organic farming, alternative building and education, and visit projects such as Sadhana Forest, Solitude Farm, the Solar Kitchen and Auroville Botanical Gardens. The journey also explores the spiritual and cultural dimensions of life in this part of India, with visits to the Matrimandir, nearby Tamil villages, Pondicherry and the sacred pilgrimage town of Tiruvannamalai. Along the way, enjoy local cuisine, yoga, meditation, beaches and other opportunities to experience the culture and rhythms of southern India. A great fit for: Those interested in intentional community, conscious living, spirituality, sustainability and regenerative practices; prospective community members; community founders looking for inspiration; and travelers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience of India. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/india