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

August 7–14, 2027 | British Columbia, Canada Experience community and regenerative living on Canada’s spectacular West Coast Spend eight days exploring some of British Columbia’s most inspiring ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods and regenerative farms as you journey from the fertile Fraser Valley to Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. Visit communities including Abundance Community Farm, Yarrow Ecovillage, Fraser Common Farm & Glorious Organics, Creekside Commons Cohousing, O.U.R. Ecovillage and the Quarry Collective & Chorus Frog Organic Gardens. Meet founders and residents and experience a diverse range of approaches to intentional living—from multigenerational cohousing and cooperative farming to permaculture, natural building and innovative models for local food production. Learn firsthand about collaborative governance, regenerative agriculture, ecological stewardship and the successes and challenges of creating resilient communities over the long term. Along the way, connect with local Indigenous culture, walk among the ancient trees of Cathedral Grove, cross the Salish Sea by ferry and experience the slower pace of British Columbia’s coastal islands. With shared meals, workshops and overnight stays in some of the communities, the tour offers an immersive opportunity to experience community life rather than simply observe it. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in cohousing, permaculture and regenerative agriculture, and travelers looking to combine meaningful community experiences with the spectacular landscapes of Canada’s West Coast. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/british-columbia

July 28–August 4, 2027 | Oregon & Washington, USA Explore innovative communities across the Pacific Northwest Spend eight days exploring eight inspiring ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods and intentional communities across Oregon and Washington. Visit communities including CoHo Ecovillage, Meadowsong Ecovillage & Lost Valley Education Center, Cully Green, Sahale Learning Center, Fifth Street Commons, Songaia, Sunnyside Village and Rooted Northwest, and meet the people creating innovative approaches to living more collaboratively and sustainably. Experience a remarkable variety of community models—from urban cohousing and established ecovillages to regenerative farms and emerging communities. Learn firsthand about collaborative governance, permaculture, natural building, ecological stewardship and creative approaches to housing. The journey also includes special opportunities to explore Portland’s renowned placemaking movement with architect and City Repair founder Mark Lakeman and learn from Pocket Neighborhoods author and architect Ross Chapin. Along the way, travel through the forests, farms, islands and vibrant cities of the Pacific Northwest, ferry across Puget Sound and stay overnight in several of the communities for a more immersive experience of everyday community life. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in cohousing and regenerative living, and anyone looking for inspiration and practical ideas for creating more connected, sustainable ways of living. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/pacific-northwest

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

May 15–24, 2027 | Portugal Discover one of Europe’s most vibrant hubs for intentional and regenerative living Spend 10 days exploring more than six inspiring ecovillages and rural initiatives across Portugal, a country that has become a global hotspot for people experimenting with new approaches to community, sustainability and regenerative living. Visit projects including the internationally renowned Tamera peace research village, Traditional Dream Factory, Ananda Kalyani, Spirala Ecological Village, SerVivo and other innovative initiatives working to regenerate both land and community. Meet residents, founders and regenerative leaders and experience a wide variety of approaches to intentional living—from permaculture, regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration to natural building, cooperative economics, alternative social structures and the revitalization of rural villages. Through community visits, hands-on experiences and meaningful conversations, you’ll gain an inside look at both the ecological and human sides of building thriving communities. Along the way, experience Portugal’s beautiful landscapes and culture, from the sun-drenched Alentejo region to the green valleys of Serra da Estrela, while enjoying local food and the connections that naturally develop when traveling with a small group. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in regenerative and sustainable living, and travelers who want to experience Portugal through the lens of community, connection and ecological regeneration. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/portugal

May 1–8, 2027 | Southern Spain Experience regeneration and intentional living in the heart of Andalusia Spend eight days exploring a diverse network of intentional communities across Southern Spain, where ecological regeneration, creativity and collaborative living come together against a backdrop of olive groves, Mediterranean coastline and dramatic desert landscapes. Visit pioneering communities such as Los Portales, Oasis Al Hamam, El Molino de Guadalmesí, Resonancia Community and Maitreya. Meet residents and community leaders and discover how each is approaching intentional living in its own way—from biodynamic agriculture and permaculture to natural building, renewable energy, cooperative governance, water stewardship and off-grid living. Along the way, take part in workshops, share locally prepared meals and experience the landscapes and culture of Andalusia as you travel from the countryside around Seville to the wild coast near Tarifa and the desert landscapes of Almería. The tour offers an opportunity not only to see sustainable practices in action, but also to learn about the social and personal dimensions of creating community. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in permaculture and regenerative living, and travelers looking for an immersive way to experience the communities, landscapes and culture of Southern Spain. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/spain

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

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

April 11–20, 2027 | Machuca Valley + Arenal Explore community, regeneration and the many ways to live differently This 10-day journey combines some of Costa Rica’s most established intentional communities with inspiring centers for regenerative living and education. Explore the Machuca River Valley and visit Alegría Village, La Ecovilla Original, Ecovilla San Mateo and Colectivo Tacotal before expanding the journey to places such as Rancho Mastatal and Brave Earth. Meet founders and residents, learn about natural building and regenerative practices, join a bioregional conversation, visit a local farmers market, and make time to enjoy the rivers and landscapes that shape life here. With a broader mix of intentional communities, regenerative education and Costa Rican culture, this itinerary offers an especially varied look at what it can mean to create a more connected and sustainable way of life. A great fit for: Community seekers, aspiring founders, sustainability enthusiasts, regenerative-living learners, and travelers who want a broad introduction to Costa Rica’s community ecosystem. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/costa-rica