Community Building Course

The 10 days are aimed to raise awareness of the project “incubator” designed to meet the growing demand for training and information on the universe ecovillage, self-management or rural communities. A unique experience , designed for a minimum 30 and maximum 50 people, in which a group of members of the RIE to share our knowledge in a novel format. In addition, the conference will be eminently practical and operational, since training and workshops will be mainly oriented experimentation also help building a straw bale house, to activate the orchards with micro organisms, finish up a compost, neo-rural and other necessities. The primary audience will be the formation of groups, or with some history behind it but who want to learn to lay the foundation for a long and prosperous business. It is also providing a space for these groups to live together for the first time in a virtual community immersion, a “flight simulator”, taking possession of our space as if it were already yours actually. From the outset will have to learn how to decide all matters or issues that they will present. An invitation to all people who are attracted to alternative lifestyles, to play together and learn how to take one’s dreams to reality, to fly high but also how projects are grounded. For some reason this was an airfield … Facilitators attendees: From the RIE: • Mauge Cañada (add your bio) • Toni Marin (bio) to confirm • Miracles Delgado (bio) to confirm • Mabel Cañada (bio) • Ulysses (bio) • Alf (bio) • Elena Vazquez (bio) Guests: • Jordy Alemany (Bio) • Juan Carles Torres PROGRAM The durations is given to give air to the facilitators on the dates you choose. In principle we are building with straw bales and so we will better to have people who come for that reason a few days earlier or later. Ecoaldeana training days could be reduced by one. Taking advantage of local resources share knowledge about: Ecological Dimensio

La GEN (Red Global de Ecoaldeas de Europa) se complace en informarles que la 20º edición de su Conferencia estival se desarrollará este año en España, concretamente del 4 al 8 de Julio en la comunidad de Arterra Bizimodu en Artieda, Navarra. El evento es abierto a todos los públicos. Como todos los años, unas 400 personas llegadas de todas las ecoaldeas de Europa se reunirán para intercambiar experiencias, talleres, charlas y trabajos prácticos sobre los diferentes aspectos de la vida en comunidad. Temas como son las economías alternativas, la soberanía alimentaria, las energías renovables, gestión de relaciones humanas, facilitación de grupos, modelos de gobernanza, procesos de toma de decisiones colectivas, bioarquitectura y activismo político: una agenda inspiradora y diversa. Los participantes podrán elegir entre asistir a las talleres monotemáticos, talleres prácticos o profundizar más en algún tema a través de talleres que contarán con varias sesiones. Habrán mesas redondas y participativas sobre diferentes temas. También, durante todo el encuentro, se montará una feria/exposición (ESTEXPO) de los diferentes inventos, artilugios y soluciones técnicas sustentables que se utilizan en las comunidades para afrontar los retos del Cambio Climático y de la escasez de las materias primas. En paralelo, habrá oportunidades de compartir con los miembros de la Red Europea, y de otras redes afines (permaculture, Pueblos en Transición, Gaia, movimiento Agroecológico,etc), mercadillo, noches de espectáculos y más sorpresas. La GEN (Global Ecovillage Network) fue fundada hace 20 años y cuenta con representación en más de 100 países de los 5 continentes. Gen Europa es una red que conecta, sostiene y difunde el trabajo de las ecoaldeas y comunidades. Las ecoaldeas constituyen uno de los pocos modelos viables de desarrollo sostenible. El GEN Europa tiene una delegación en Bruselas bajo el paraguas de ECOLISE, junto a otras redes intercontinentales; además, es órg

We’re excited to offer you a transformative experience during our Ecovillage Lifestyle Experiential Week at Gaia Ashram. Throughout the week, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the inspiring ecovillage lifestyle, learning and growing through daily yoga and meditation, fun activities, and theoretical sessions on Ecovillage Design Education by Gaia Education. Every afternoon we offer practical permaculture hands-on session where you will learn about natural building, gardening and more. This whole systems design approach encompasses social, cultural, ecological, and economic regeneration – and we think you’ll find it fascinating. At its core, an Ecovillage Lifestyle is all about holistic living and drawing from the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences from ecovillages around the world. We’re passionate about making learning a multi-sensory experience that engages your mind, heart, and hands. That’s why our Experiential Ecovillage Lifestyle Week is a blend of theory, hands-on learning, and deep conversations.