Inter-generational and friendly
The look of our village is evolving as members build their houses. We have natural builds, standard designs and tiny houses. There is a good mix of communal and private space.
Demonstration
Our village and our processes have become a showcase and teaching ground for interested visitors. We endeavour to inspire others to live more lightly on the earth and show that it is possible without compromising a comfortable, mainstream lifestyle.
Village
We are building a thriving, diverse community of 300+ people of all ages (currently over 100 live on site). The layout encourages neighbourly interaction while respecting people’s privacy – we have a strong sense of belonging.
Some people with homes in our village work from home rent an office in the village or work part-time in the city.
Narara
Our village is located at Narara, a little over an hour north of Sydney and 30 minutes from the coast. We are building positive and inclusive relationships with our neighbours, other parts of Australia and the World.
Eco-sustainability
We will live in harmony with nature, preserving natural habitats on village land and build homes with minimal environmental impact which consider orientation, thermal mass, planting for privacy and temperature control, insulation, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly materials, as well as eco-friendly water supply, power, drainage, garbage disposal and recycling.
Good health
Our village actively promotes physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We pursue activities and facilities to develop good health. These will develop and change over time, and include both residents and guests.
Business
We aim to develop a business centre to encourage and nurture enterprises set up in our village – so that people can live, work and play here.
Caring
We plan is to establish a system of caring so that you will know what will happen in the event of a dramatic life change, e.g. your partner should die, you become dependently sick, you have an accident, you need permanent care or you need temporary assistance. We aim to develop a system of caring that will be agreed upon, documented and implemented.
Other options that may evolve
We will set up flexible systems to oversee the necessary changes to our evolving village and to encourage ongoing, fresh initiative and enterprise. We will support a diversity of activities, new thoughts and perspectives to keep the energy of the village alive.
Our Vision is for an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable world.
Our Mission is to create a sustainable ecovillage as a demonstration of this vision.
Our Aim is to nurture a resilient and inclusive inter-generational community that inspires collaboration, innovation and fun; to live with kindness, aware of our interdependence with others and the natural world; and to learn and demonstrate ways to thrive within the earth’s ecological capacity, drawing on Indigenous wisdom and fostering regenerative environmental, social and economic practices.
Interested people attend a variety of events to get to know us and for us to connect with them. Events could be workshops, community meals, meetings and working bees. There is also a self-reflective questionnaire to complete. Our Belonging Circle works with the prospective new members to ensure they understand the village processes and legal documents and connect with a buddy.
Send an email to in**@**************ge.com
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.
Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.
Trialing sociocracy with many members completing foundational training.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Join fee: $30000
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes (1 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Common House, Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Connecting communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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