Rustic wooden cabin in a lush green eco-village setting.

Bhrugu Aranya Ecovillage - Poland

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 1995

What we do

Bhrugu Aranya Ecovillage is a blossoming international Ecovillage, an organic Homa farm community in the rolling hills of southern Poland, with the majestic Tatra Mountains looming over the horizon. We have a spiritual focus, but are non-denominational, focusing on living in harmony with Nature. The place is magical. The energies here are quite powerful and the place heals you.
Here, we use Homa Organic Farming methods based on the ancient Vedic science of Agnihotra healing fire performed at sunrise and sunset. We are all vegetarians, some vegans, and grow a lot of our own food.
Creativity, spiritual awareness, self-development, music, arts, Mandala Art Therapy, Sound Healing, alternative education, herbs, and holistic healing are our primary interests. Currently we are 16 adults, 3 children, 4 cows, 5 dogs, many cats, ducks and bees. We are an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, healers, authors, gardeners, herbalists, architects, therapists and teachers…and dreamers.
Our ecological/educational Nonprofit Foundation teaches Homa Therapy free of charge. We also offer additional experiential workshops in Homa Organic gardening, Fire & Sound Healing, Creative Arts, Mandala Art Therapy and Herbal Lore. Women’s circles weekly.
On the farm one can buy Agnihotra pyramids & accessories, books, Mandala Prints, Deva Herb teas, Homa organic honey, handmade quilts and clothes. . .
We support Rose Circles, a women’s empowerment program in India which helps train women below the poverty level to grow organic foods and learn skills to help them become self-sufficient. We promote their handmade products: original designed clothing, yoga mats, handmade patchwork quilts, rose brooches.
Centre of Light is our biggest project. We have been building a large double-octagon eco centre to serve as a venue for ecological education and a venue for teachers, artists, healers and visionaries for our future.
We welcome visitors and have accommodation for guests in our log cabin, wooden guesthouse and in caravans.
Best is if you have a sincere interest in spiritual (not religious) and environmental living. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL IN ADVANCE to make arrangements, costs for stay.

Links:

    • Centre of Light:
      Our Ecovillage’s new project, a healing and creative arts centre to serve Europe.
    • Agnihotra Poland:
      English language and Polish too, all about Homa Therapy, Homa farming & our Centre
    • Orion Transmissions Prophecy:
      Inspiring messages for our planet, on earth changes, healing, alternatives, amazing guidance.
  • Ecovillage-Bhrugu Aranya:
    facebook page

Our Mission

An international Homa Ecovillage, bringing ancient healing practices into the modern world.
To create a safe haven for all living beings.
A place where Spirituality meets Ecology.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Farming
  • Experiences
  • Networking

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 1995
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 1995
  • Started living together
  • 12 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
22

How to join

Yes, we are expanding

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please email, write, or phone first and give approximate dates you would like to visit, and what your interests are in visiting our community. We will then email you information on our guest accommodations, what we offer, etc. We are a working farm and we find that hands-on experience is most rewarding for all. So, we welcome people who like to participate in the activities here and learn about Homa Organic farming, share your tools and experience as well. Interest in learning about and participating in Agnihotra and Homa Therapy is best. This is a main focus of our community. We are also quite creative folks, into arts and music. Check out our website before coming. www.homatherapypoland.org and Facebook page Ecovillage Bhrugu Aranya.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Decision-making process

  • Majority Vote

More than 50% agreement needed.

Governance structure

  • Representative/Democratic

Members elect leaders who make decisions within defined roles.

Conflict resolution approach

We have elders, but we find we all learn from each other.
Our NGO has a president, vice-president, etc.
Group meetings weekly, committees for building, gardening

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Some projects are for the community & those are shared.
We share in responsibilities of the farm
There would be a trial basis, but no specific joining fee
Each family puts in money toward utilities, farming. developing the place

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Tractor & Farm Equipment, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Dietary type

  • Vegetarian Only

Dietary restriction

  • These restrictions are throughout the community

Community activities and engagement

  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Organization, Resource, or Network
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is prohibited in the community

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Family-focused (many children and parents)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Community Land Trust or some other kind of nonprofit

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Community type

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

    Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • 33 - 66%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • 33 - 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Greenhouse / aquaponics
  • Land area size
    9.9 acres

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Location

  • Malpolska, Poland

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Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves Books for Sale

Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant introduce Cohousing with stories and pictures of both Danish and American communities. Beautiful photographs and line drawings illustrate the warmly written account of how these communities came to be. Specific information on legal and financial aspects of working with developers, group process, and design issues make this book informative as well as inspiring. This is the book which brought Cohousing to North America. This book is the much prized second edition which has become a rarer and somewhat of a collectors item. Its community case studies were not included in the more recent publication. It preceded Creating Cohousing which is widely available. I acquired 25 cases from a local distributor who closed down. If you would like three or more copies for yourself, to share with your friends or to market your group, please let me know. I would love for them to be made useful and find great homes. Books are paperback (hard copy was not an option at the time from the publisher) all brand new, in Oakland (CA) so could be picked in Oakland or mailed to you. I would very much like to recuperate what I paid which is $10 per book. So, If you would like three or more shipped, I will add the postage, packing and handling fees. I have sold several cases (18 books per case) for $150 per case ($8 per book). I have a little wiggle room on the pricing. Please let me know if you are interested. Use the Send Message button on this page.
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