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A.N.D Ecovillge

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2015

What we do

The intention here is to start a holistic community made-up of respectful, spiritual, peaceful, quiet, non confrontational, positive, creative, resilient, hardworking, loving, down to earth, helpful & nonviolent individuals working toward self-sufficiency & self-reliance by using as many renewable options and natural remedies as possible. To live simple low-impact lives in nature.

Our Mission

The hope is to one day be independent & self-reliant by pooling our resources and abilities. We hope to have structures to be used as gathering-places, barns, restaurant, events, marketplace, healing centre, accommodations, processing centre(wool, staining, woodworking, exercise, yoga, meditation,…

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2015
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2025
  • Started living together

Video

  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
3

How to join

Assuming that you have already read all the information provided here already(if you have not, you must. If you have, you should probably re-read), you will then email us to tell us exactly who you are. Abilities, resources, personalities, intentions, how you intend to support yourself, contributions,…really as much information as you can.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

We are inclusive to all who are respectful, peaceful, non-violent, non-confrontational, quiet, givers, non-imposing,…
Please email us well in advance of your visit. Drop-ins are not welcomed.

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

As the “community” has not yet formed yet, there is currently only the founder/landowner to start the screening process. In-time, if/when the community establishes, more invested individuals will take on the leaderships of the different projects to include but not limited to, the animals, the gardens, the restaurant, the accommodations, events, ……

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: $0
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Pooling resources could mean any & all. labour, money, fundraising, expertise,…
How much, will depend on what the project is and how many shareholders.

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

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area

Frequency of communal meals

  • 1-3 times per month

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Dietary type

  • Vegetarian Only

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Self-produced energy

  • Over 66%

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
    44 acres

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Location

  • new brunswick, Canada

Needs and Offers

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Need
  • Forming Communities
6 months ago

Pacific Northwest Cohousing Village Seeking Members

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