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Camphill Community: Vallersund Gaar

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: English, Norwegian

As a Camphill village community, there are close connections to the other Camphill villages and schools all over the world. Co-workers, villagers and some formal drugusers have transformed a run down nineteenth-century fishing centre into Vallersund Gård with space for fishing, a farm, a bakery, a weavery, a 'cafeteria', a little chapel, a wind generator for electricity, 2 heat pumps which use warmth from the sea and the rocks, and innovative water systems. Whilst everyone lives and shares meals … Read more

The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Language: English

The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, is a thriving intentional community in northeast Scotland, home to over 350 people from around the world. Founded in 1962 on principles of inner listening, co-creation with nature, and work as love in action, it has grown into Europe’s oldest ecovillage. Blending spiritual practice, ecological living, and social innovation, the community offers a living example of su … Read more

Hertha Levefællesskab/Hertha Living Community

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: Danish, English

Hertha Levefællesskab/Hertha Intentional Community is situated near Aarhus in Jutland on a slope with a tremendous view. It was founded in 1996 and now consists of about 150 people including 27 developmentally disabled persons. The main topic in this village community is social ecology, i.e. how do we get a culturally and socially sustainable community running including a group of people with special needs. The community decisions are made on an anthroposophical (Rudolf Steiner) basis and we … Read more

Lebensgarten Steyerberg

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Language: German

The Lebensgarten Steyerberg e.V. is a community that strives to live in harmony together with others and with nature. Founded in 1986, the community has since grown to include 62 terrace houses, a seminar house (also known as the healing house) and the main building where the big hall is located. Most of those that come to live here are searching for communal living and are open to embracing care and tolerance. We all support one another in the development of our talents and abilities, as well … Read more

Sieben Linden Ecovillage

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: German, English

Sieben Linden Ecovillage aims to establish a socially and environmentally progressive model settlement – both as a village and a community. The settlement is planned as a living and working space for 300 people of all age groups and social/cultural backgrounds. The ecovillage aims to enable its inhabitants to live through self-governance and as self-sufficiently as possible. We finance our lives individually but share some costs including food and utilities. Our own organisations provide some … Read more

Villaggio Verde

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: Italian, English, Spanish

Villaggio Verde is an ecovillage that was established during the 1980s and now serves as a laboratory for sustainable ways of living and a centre where harmony is sought with oneself, others, and nature. Due to the community having no prevailing political or religious beliefs, everyone is free to explore their preferences for themselves and able to openly participate in any group activities. The village is currently home to approximately 20 inhabitans, including 6 children, and many live in … Read more

Crystal Waters

  • Region: GENOA
  • Languages: English, German

A socially and environmentally responsible, economically viable rural subdivision north of Brisbane (Australia), Crystal Waters was established in 1988. It received the 1996 World Habitat Award (assessed by Dr Wally N’Dow) for its "pioneering work in demonstrating new ways of low impact, sustainable living". 83 freehold residential and 2 commercial lots occupy 20% of the 259ha (640 acre) property. The remaining 80% is the best land, and is owned in common. It can be licensed for sustainable … Read more

Ecovillage Torri Superiore

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: Italian, English, French, German

Ecovillage Torri Superiore is a beautiful ancient village in northern Italy, near the sea and the French border. Torri is the home of a resident community of 20 people, and operates as an Eco-guesthouse open to individuals and groups. It offers cosy double and multiple rooms, several dining rooms, a large panoramim seminar room and a smaller yoga room attached. Vegan and vegetarian meal available. … Read more

ZEGG

  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish

ZEGG intentional community hosts more than 100 people. We focus on the ecological and social aspects of living together in a future-orientated way. ZEGG especially promotes personal development and cultivates a way of heart- and mindful communication. As a community we stand for following our own truth in love, relationships and sexuality. … Read more

Ecovilla GAIA – Argentina

  • Region: CASA
  • Languages: Spanish, English

Más de 20 años de diseño permacultural dan al lugar un paisaje único de belleza y abundancia, y a su vez que genera alimentos y otros recursos. Todo esto en un entorno con construcciones naturales que dan al lugar un carácter especial por su estilo arquitectónico basado en la armonía de las formas de modelado en barro. … Read more

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