EcoVillage house nestled among trees in hillside forest.

Nannilam EcoVIllage

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2019

What we do

Nannilam Eco Village is a 125-acre residential eco-living project near Salem, Tamil Nadu, perched atop a scenic hill, offering breathtaking views.
Our eco-village is a model that blends Ecological Sustainability (ECO) with the simplicity and closeness of Village life (Village).
People here enjoy living in a fruit forest, eating fresh food from their organic gardens, living in beautifully crafted natural homes and houses while participating in workshops, events, and gatherings that help to build a community.
Nannilam is built on the principles of Nilam, Valam, and Nalam – Health, Wealth, and Soil. Each action here reflects a deeper connection to these essential elements. Here, the land nurtures both body and soul, offering peace, well-being, and a sense of purpose.
Whether you’re seeking a fresh start with eco-living or yearning to reconnect with nature, our community is open to all. At Nannilam, you’ll find not just a home, but a lifestyle that enriches your heart, mind, and spirit.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Permaculture

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2019
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2026
  • Started living together

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How to join

At Nannilam, we invite like-minded individuals to join us in creating a sustainable future. Here are the ways you can get involved:
1.Investor: Own an acre of farmland and support permaculture-based cultivation. Invest in a greener future.
2.Volunteer: Help create a vibrant, welcoming community and make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
3.Intern: Gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly living through our rewarding internship program.
4. Co-Creator: Bring your expertise and innovative ideas to help shape a sustainable future for our planet.
5. Join the Team: Contribute your skills to our eco village and become part of our mission for a better, sustainable tomorrow.

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Location

  • India

Nannilam EcoVIllage

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3 weeks ago

Pacific Northwest Ecovillage Tour: July 28-August 4, 2027

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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 28, 2027 00:00 – August 4, 2027 23:59
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Spain Ecovillage Tour: May 1-8, 2027

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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
May 1, 2027 00:00 – May 8, 2027 23:59

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