Narara Ecovillage (NEV) is situated at Narara, close to Gosford and the main train line to Sydney, NSW, Australia. A project that started as a Dream in 1999, with People in 2004 and with Land in 2012. Currently, 100 of us are living in our homes on site and another 140 committed future residents are on their way. We are a well-developed, diverse community that has been working together to develop this wonderful 63-hectare site with our own beautiful 45 megalitre dam and nearby Strickland … Read more
Introduction to Sustainable Living.
- Language:
- English
- Location: Australia
GEN Australia will be holding a one week live in community workshop for those interested in starting a community, living in a community or just interested. The workshop will be held at the Tasman Ecovillage in Tasmania and the workshop cost includes full board and lodging. We will have a number of guests speakers including John Talbott - one of the original GEN pioneers, activist John Seed and Helen O'Brien from Findhorn. Join us for a truly wonderful experience. Check out our venue for … Read more
Virtual Meet up
- Date: 24 January 2016
- Languages:
- EnglishSpanish
- Location: Australia
Virtual Meet up Sunday 24th of January 6.30pm - 7.00pm - join the meet up and participate in the discussion - re-current event happening every Sunday http://www.meetup.com/ECOVILLAGE-CONNECT-HUB/ Please join the meet up group and go to the top menu discussion in the group to join the conversation … Read more
DECOHOUSING Pty Ltd
12 Owner dwelling equity houses being built on 6,000 square metres, plus one community house in Denmark, West Australia. 100% renewable energy self reliance, grey water recycling, rain water catchment, 10 minutes walk to centre of town. … Read more
BEND Eco-Neighbourhood
Bend has been designed using permaculture principles, and we value environmental sustainability, social diversity, food production, and energy conservation. Our homes include passive solar design, composting toilets, rainwater tanks, and solar hot water. As a community we share conservation areas and certified organic agricultural land, as well as neighbourhood fire-fighting, photovoltaic, and greywater recycling systems. Our neighbourhood house includes a gathering area, a kitchen, guest … Read more
The Valley Centre
The Valley Centre has spent the last 20 years undertaking action research on the best way to develop eco-communities in Australia. We have developed a model for how humans can live in harmony with the natural world. Our Project areas include Education, Community, Youth, Wellbeing, Eco-Technologies, Connection and Nature. This model can be transferred to anywhere across the globe. It is the centre's vision to help in the creation of a sustainable future so that we may be able to face challenges … Read more
David Holmgren Workshop 2014
- Date: 13 July 2014
- Language:
- English
- Location: Australia
Creative Collectives and New Earth Systems for life are very proud to present this special event: This will be a chance to get up-close and personal and gain an in-depth insight into the the issues David Holmgren is most passionate about. During his presentations he will uncover new perspectives to keep permaculture activists ahead of the game. “The interactions between Climate Chaos, Oil Shocks and Economic Contraction is confused in the minds of the public and policy makers alike. The … Read more
School of Self-Sufficiency
- Date: 29 – 31 May 2014
- Language:
- English
- Location: Australia
The School of Self-Sufficiency (May Workshop Weekend) Communal Camp-out, Learn new skills and get amongst nature for the weekend. This is a unique program that allows participants to learn 8 new skills over one weekend from a variety of self-sufficiency categories whilst camping out and experiencing community living at one of our farm or outback locations. We invite eight great teachers to come along and pass on their specialty skills and/or knowledge in a two hour session each. Some … Read more
Craft, Design and Community Living
- Date: 24 – 27 April 2014
- Language:
- English
- Location: Australia
This month were celebrating the art of having fun and taking hobby’s to the next level. An important part of Self-Sufficiency is CRAFT; making the things you want or need on your own, for home use, to sell at markets for extra money or to barter for other goods. APRIL WORKSHOP WEEKEND Date: 25th – 28th April (All workshops held on Sat-Sun, Friday and Monday are optional for people who want to come and relax on the property, set-up camp early etc.) Facilitator: Kate Marsh, founder of … Read more
Intentional Communities Conference
- Date: 5 – 7 December 2013
- Language:
- English
- Location: Australia
In December 2013, the Moora Moora cooperative is hosting a conference for members of existing, new or proposed intentional communities throughout Australia to share their experiences and knowledge, and to deepen the bonds between communities and to help them to develop and flourish. Go to the Moora Moora Community website at www.mooramoora.org.au for more information. … Read more
