Camila Olarte

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Artist, graphic designer and new media professional. Deeply committed to lifestyle innovation and the ecovillage movement. Has learned diverse social technologies that are used along her aesthetic tools and professional knowledge in working with the education and environmental government agencies, NGOs, networks, private sector, intentional and grass root communities pursuing environmental and social transformations.

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Ecovillage Resilience Cards

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Developed during GEN’s Resilience Project in collaboration with 20 ecovillages and the Resilience Alliance, they bring the six attributes of community resilience (Diversity, Redundancy, Connectivity & Modularity, System Feedbacks, Inclusivity & Equity, and Adaptive Learning) into a tactile, workshop-ready format.

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Costa Rica Ecovillage Tour: Jan 30-Feb 8, 2027

January 30–February 8, 2027 | Diamante Valley Go deeper into nature, community and regenerative living This 10-day journey takes you into Costa Rica’s lush Diamante Valley and Pacific Coast, where a newer generation of communities is exploring regenerative living, personal transformation and a deeper relationship with the natural world. Stay at Florestral Community and venture out to communities including HOLOS, Diamante Bridge Collective, Ecomaste, RISE and Qasa. Along the way, experience nature immersions, conversations with community members and founders, bioregional learning and optional adventures to some of the area’s spectacular waterfalls. More immersive and adventurous than our other Costa Rica itineraries, this tour is for those who want to experience community not just as a place to live, but as a different way of relating to people, land and self. A great fit for: Nature lovers, spiritual seekers, changemakers, adventurous travelers, and those drawn to land-based and regenerative ways of living. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/costa-rica

January 30, 2027 00:00 – February 8, 2027 23:59

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Costa Rica Ecovillage Tour: Jan 16-24, 2027

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

January 16, 2027 00:00 – January 24, 2027 23:59

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Forming Communities

True North CoHousing Community Seeking Founders

True North is a small, women-centered intentional community where self-directed, purposeful women share space, resources, and genuine commitment to each other’s wellbeing. We are building something that is greater than the sum of its parts — a life that is richer, more secure, and more meaningful because we are living it together. Our Vision A community where no one falls through the cracks. Where aging is something we navigate together rather than alone. Where the people around you notice when you’re struggling, celebrate when you’re thriving, and show up — not because they have to, but because that’s simply who we are to each other. We are building this as a tiny house village — a model we chose deliberately. Many intentional communities require crazy buy-in sums, putting them out of reach for most women navigating life on a single income. We believe that financial accessibility isn’t a compromise — it’s a value. Your home will be yours: as simple or as appointed as fits your life and circumstances, sized right for the life you are living now and the one you are building toward. We live lightly on the land and invest heavily in the relationships that make life worth living. We’re currently forming our founding group — the women who will help shape what this community becomes, where it lands, and how it lives. Not ready to be a founder but feel this in your gut? We want to hear from you too. There’s a place for you here at whatever stage feels right. https://www.truenorthcommunity.info/ jh*******@****on.me

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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