Kasteel Nieuwenhoven

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Founding year

  • 2006

What we do

Kasteel Nieuwenhoven is a new and evolving project located on an a 20 Hectare estate consisting of historic buildings (Castle and Farm) surrounded by woodlands, farmland and lakes. In this magical setting a small group of people are experimenting with and discovering ways of living together in harmony with nature and themselves. Living off the land – Permaculture, Forestry and other Ecological ways to self-sufficiency are an important part of the communities activities. Parallel to this are various educational activities which serve to share and spread these skills and approaches with more people as well as generating a modest income . The core vision of the project is “the willingness to live your true greatness”. This vision underlies the various activities and organisations active at the Castle. The Castle serves as a venue for groups and courses and offers guest facilities. It is home to a Permaculture School and a new Communnity Supported Agriculture scheme, relying on the extensive permaculture gardens. The beautiful surroundings make this a specially good place for residential programs and long-staying guests. Most recent of these is the Young Life Art (YLA) Program for young adults.
Many of the buildings on the property are in poor condition or in need of conversion into living quarters; carrying this out and financing the extensive work is one of the communities big challenges.

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  • January 1, 2006
  • Started living together
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Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.
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Applied Ecology and Permaculture Design

Setting. VerdEnergia Pacifica is situated in the mountainous region of Puriscal, Costa Rica. While the Puriscal area is largely deforested, we have worked hard to reforest our corner of the neighborhood and are happily situated in a lush jungle oasis with fresh spring water, lots of fruit trees and a few humble waterfalls. Our area is largely untouched by tourism and our local community embodies a true Costa Rican campo environment. Students have access to our facilities, including a yoga/dance studio, community library and a spring-fed swimming pool. Pricing. Course starts at $1775. A non-refundable $400 deposit is due upon your registration (this is not an additional fee). The rest is paid upon arrival in cash. We calculate course prices based on where you choose to stay, and what you choose to eat. A camping spot (with your own gear), full vegetarian (vegan optional) meals and daily yoga/meditation is included in the basic cost of the course. The price of beds (private and dorms) and meat with meals is additional. We are happy to offer a few subsidized or discounted spots to Costa Ricans and other residents of Central/South America. Please inquire on our website for information about discounts. Sleeping Arrangements. We have a range of accommodations available, including private rooms, dormitory beds, and camping spots. It is important to understand that our infrastructure is integrated with the surrounding natural environment; all rooms are open-air. • Camping spot (No additional cost) • Dorm bed (+$15/night) • Private room (+$30/night) We cannot supply tents or bedding for campers. Hammock space is very limited, so if you plan on bringing a hammock, please plan accordingly. Food. Each meal features farm-fresh, local ingred

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