Keuruu Ecovillage was founded in 1997. The farm of 50 hectares and nearly 30 buildings is owned by Keuruu Ecovillage Association, the purpose of which is to promote ecologically sustainable way of life, to build a communal village life based on the principles of tolerance and openness, and to support biodiversity of environment and development of renewable energies.
Ecovillage has about 30 residents, who share an interest in ecological and communal life. The age range is from 4 to 75 years. All Ecovillage residents pay rent for their rooms and for food and volunteer daily for tasks needed to maintain Ecovillage infrastructure and develop Ecovillage life. The community is religiously and politically independent.
Primary interests: Social; Ecology
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Keuruu Ecovillage
Keuruu Ecovillage is an international community located in the heart of Finland. It was founded by the group of eco-spirited people in 1997. Currently we have 30 adults and 10 children living here. On the larger scale we have approximately 150 supporting members who live outside but regurlarly visit us and receive our newsletter. Both us and supporting members are connected by the will to live in harmony with the nature and themselves. Ecovillage consists of 54 hectares of land of which 24 … Read more
