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CVEG Vereniging Ecodorpen Gelderland

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Dutch
  • Ecological
  • Urban

Founding year

  • 2015

What we do

Our first location is in North of the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, finished in March 2021. It is an urban ecovillage, The intention of our association is to build for and with people with the intention to contribute to the regeneration of the earth. Most of our members do not have (an easy) access to the Dutch housing market. We also target to people with an increased need for support.
We work on increase of sustainability, a strong community with care for each other and environs. The community centre is in the centre of the 46 circular houses and permaculture gardens. Young and old (from 0 to at present 82) will together be the community. The gardens are communal, with specific herbs and vergetable gardens and an orchard. The village has a childrens playground and a shared bicycle storage and crafts shed.
The association CVEG has the intention to build one or two more ecovillage in the province of Gelderland. We expect to start designing and building these villages within two years.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Activities
  • Permaculture

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2015
  • Started living together

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  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
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How to join

The association is open to new members. A half year aspiring membership is required to be able to become a full member. Only members will be able to apply for a housing unit (when available). All units in Nijmegen are already used by our members. There is one unit open for short term visitors interested in living in ecovillages.

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Our Members

Koen de Kruif

Chair Vereniging Ecodorpen Gelderland
Netherlands

Location

  • Netherlands

CVEG Vereniging Ecodorpen Gelderland

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Italy Ecovillage Tour: September 29 - October 8, 2027

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September 29–October 8, 2026 | Northern Italy Discover the people and places shaping Italy’s ecovillage movement Spend 10 days exploring 7+ intentional communities, ecovillages and cohousing projects across the beautiful landscapes of Northern Italy. Visit communities including Torri Superiore, the Federation of Damanhur, Alpe Pianello, Villaggio Verde, La Casa Rotta, Cohousing Numero Zero and Cohousing Montesole, and meet the people experimenting with more sustainable, cooperative and connected ways of living. Experience a remarkable variety of community models—from a restored 13th-century stone village and world-renowned spiritual communities to rural ecovillages, organic farms and urban cohousing. Learn firsthand about natural building, renewable energy, organic and biodynamic agriculture, water systems, group decision-making and the social tools that help communities thrive. Special workshops introduce approaches such as social permaculture and CLIPS, a community-building framework used across Europe. Along the way, experience the landscapes, food and culture of Northern Italy, traveling through hilltop villages, countryside and historic towns, with even a cross-border visit to Menton on the French Riviera. Through Ecovillage Tours’ partnership with the Italian Ecovillage Network and experienced local guides, the journey offers access and conversations that go far beyond a typical visit. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in cohousing, permaculture and sustainable living, and travelers looking for a deeper and more meaningful way to experience Italy. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/italy
September 29, 2027 00:00 – October 8, 2027 23:59
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New Zealand Ecovillage Tour: March 10-19, 2027

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March 10–19, 2027 | Nelson–Tasman, New Zealand Discover some of New Zealand’s most inspiring intentional communities Spend 10 days exploring nine intentional communities and ecovillages across the beautiful Nelson–Tasman region of New Zealand’s South Island. Visit communities including Riverside Community, Tui Community, Kōwhai Cohousing, Braemar Ecovillage, Rainbow Valley Community, Atamai Village and WantooWantoo Community, with rare behind-the-scenes access made possible through longtime relationships with local community leaders. Experience a diverse range of approaches to intentional living from one of New Zealand’s longest-running communities to cohousing, permaculture-based settlements and a residential yoga community. Meet founders and residents and learn firsthand about natural building, regenerative land stewardship, shared decision-making, food systems, cooperative businesses and the practical realities of creating and sustaining community over time. Along the way, experience the spectacular landscapes and culture of New Zealand’s South Island, including local markets, organic gardens, sacred springs and Māori culture. With overnight stays in several of the communities, the tour offers an immersive opportunity to experience what community life actually feels like rather than simply visiting from the outside. A great fit for: Prospective community members, community founders, people interested in sustainable and regenerative living, and travelers looking for an immersive introduction to intentional community in one of the world’s most beautiful natural settings. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/new-zealand
March 10, 2027 00:00 – March 19, 2027 23:59

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