“Now more than ever before people all over the planet are seeking new sustainable models for living. EcoVillages and ecological communities have been emerging as a viable alternative where people can live together in cooperation and harmony with the natural world. ‘A New We’ explores 10 such communities in Europe and opens doors to further exploration and discovery on the new ‘Global EcoVillage & Sustainable Community Network’! Please join the conversation and participate in the ‘A New We’ initiative which aims towards evolving the EcoVillage model into the 21st century! “
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Channel Rock – Permaculture Wonderland on Cortes Island
“Channel Rock is an off-the-grid site with accommodations for 40, delicious organic food from our permaculture garden, hiking and beach activities.
Findhorn Community Scotland
“The Findhorn Foundation is a spiritual community, ecovillage and an international centre for holistic education, based in Scotland.” Watch the whole series at http://www.livinginthefuture.org
Tinkers Bubble Low Impact Community
“Tinker’s Bubble is a great example of a simple living eco community in Somerset, England. The community lives in small homes made with canvas or wood from the woodland.”
Earthsong Farm and Herbal School
“Sara Markis, Owner/Creator/Curato, has after 8 years of developing & gathering skills, come to the point of crowdsourcing for 300 acres (or more!) to be home to an Herbal school of 100-200 students from around the world, a natural farm garden & orchards and community of 500 households along with Auditorium,Farmer’s Market & Organic Cafe. … Read more
12 Agrihoods Taking Farm-to-table Living Mainstream
“Ever wish you could live at your CSA (community supported agriculture)? Or move to a neighborhood where everyone is as excited about fresh, healthy food as you are?
All over the United States people are embracing local food production in an exciting new way. Called ‘agrihoods,’ this new type of neighborhood serves up farm-to-table living in a cooperative environment. Instead of being built around a pool, tennis court or golf course, these housing developments are centered around a farm, often using the sweat-equity of residents to create a sustainable food system for the entire community.