CASA COLOMBIA - COUNCIL OF SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENT OF LATINAMERICA,. COLOMBIAN NODE

The network began in 2000 with the support of the Rainbow Caravan for Peace. Together, we organized ENA (Ecovillage Network of America) Council meeting and the first Colombian workshops on ecovillages, consensus decision-making, and appropriate technologies. In 2006, we hosted the First Call of the Mountain, a Colombian gathering of ecovillages and alternative communities, and launched RENACE Colombia—Colombian Network of Ecovillages and Alternative Communities.

Since then, the Call has been held annually, drawing 300 to 400 attendees yearly, over its history, more than 2,000 individuals from over 150 organizations have participated—both ecovillagers and those seeking life changes—not only from Colombia but also from abroad. The Sixth Call of the Mountain in 2012 was also the first Ibero-American Ecovillage Gathering. Three days before the Call, ENA delegates met at the same venue; during this meeting, CASA Latina—the Sustainable Settlements Council of Latin America—was founded as GEN’s Latin American region. National networks were rebranded as national CASAs, and RENACE Colombia became CASA Colombia, with more than 98 organizations active in the last three years. We continue organizing the Call of the Mountain, and in 2026, we will celebrate the 19th Call and our 20th anniversary.

The venue rotate annually, including ecovillages, sustainable settlements, and indigenous reserves. We have catalyzed new initiatives, strengthened social cohesion, and fostered a tribal sense of belonging—a national family deeply connected to CASA Colombia, CASA Latina, and GEN. Our mission remains: raising awareness of regeneration, sustainability, and the Rights of Mother Earth.

CASA Colombia has been recognized by CASA Latina for its leadership and functions as the legal headquarters of the entity. The entire board of directors is based in Colombia, and several members of CASA Colombia hold active roles within GEN; three of them have served as President or Vice President on GEN’s Board.

Membership & Visitors

Current members: 90
Open to new members
Open to visitors

We are a network of ecovillages, not a single one. Each ecovillage has its own membership or onboarding process, and those interested must contact each ecovillage directly.
To become a member of the CASA Colombia network, the following criteria must be met:
Be a human settlement, organization, community, or initiative—or an individual who promotes and practices the creation of regenerative lifestyles and resilient societies in transition.
Have participated in at least three Call of the Mountain gatherings organized by CASA Colombia.
Have attended a CASA Colombia general assembly and expressed the desire to be part of the network during that event.
Have written endorsement and recommendation from another active member or co-founder of the CASA Colombia network.
Submit the Colombian membership agreement document.
Appoint a liaison person for communication with CASA Colombia.
Not have any active warnings or sanctions from CASA Colombia’s Vision Guardians group.
Applicants must also submit a membership request by completing a form and sending the signed membership agreement.