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Birthing a Dream: The Story of ExpandingU
In experiencing the global paradigm of imbalance, lack, debt and despair, it has always seemed inorganic in its form and manifestation in the human experience—the human condition. My Native American heritage along with having been born ‘awake’ has offered me a wider view of our planet and all within and upon it far greater than that which is ‘educated’ into us.
It is from that place in my heart that I have always envisioned a return to what is sacred balance between the plethora of sentient species of this world, the planet and Universe, respectively. During periods of intense personal growth, I evolved to a consciousness that drew me closer to finding a path back to the inherent values of love, respect, abundance and co-Creative joy. It was at that point that I changed what I call myself to India Irie Sanatana Dharma [meaning ‘I, who respects the eternal I AM, returing to the ancient & righteous ways’, balance, to be precise].
This project of the EcoVillage ExpandingU is the vision and co-creation of my soul family and I. Along with likehearted souls, we have pooled our natural skills, gifts, talents and abilities to manifest this global community template and new paradigm brand which includes a coming website and a currently blooming BlogTalkRadio channel with a vast global listnership. We are also simulcast on other networks such as People’s Internet Radio and UK Health Radio with some of our series.
We are creating a seedling community using the permaculture lifestyle interwoven with the newest in digital, healing, communication, agricultural, husbandry and learning innovations.
ExpandingU, the project, is to be a template where others can come to live and learn the experience of a permaculture lifestyle whilst gaining the knowledge and access to design, support and facilitation.
As a sustainable community, we will be conscious farmers and caretakers of the land we occupy together as it will be a full-time residential EcoVillage and Institute of Conscious Learning & Teaching
Elements of ExpandingU:
Natural fish farm
Organic Animal Rearing methods
Educational facility to include apprenticeships, on-site learning, training, live-feeds from Village Events
Open for tourism: weekends, holidays, bed & breakfast experience, survivalist experience
Spa and natural healing center
Community Kitchen and Cannery; Community Pantry
Earthship and Bio-tecture Engineering and Construction Premises
Yoga/Meditation/Martial Arts Center
Rawfood Alchemy and Instruction
General Store Open to the public
Green Energy: Solar, wind, geothermal, septic, slow burner heating, methane collection & recycling
Elderly and family meal programme for those needing such; clothing donations accepted for community sharing to include neighboring villages, townships
Food Forest
EcoPure water System/Bottling [water from the air we breathe]
Restorative Foresting/planting 2 trees for each 1 cut down
Broadcast center for ExpandingU, the BlogTalk Channel, and affiliate Programming
Webinars, podcasts, live stream, workshops, guest speakers
Tribal Council style of governance/resolution/expansion/mentorship board
Animal rescue and release center & pet sanctuary (provisions for pets after owners cannot care for them any longer); Kill shelter rescue programme
Recreation
Hiking
Fishing
Spa, Sweat Lodges
Ziplines
Bonfire story sharing nightly
Crafts & hobbies workshop/General Store items made by community artisans
Greenhouse grotto with pool and edible gardens
IN SUMMARY:
A permaculture living community/Healing experience based on sacred geometry in alignment and symbiosis with Gaia.
The community I envision would be completely sustainable: growing seasonal food items for the community and neighboring areas.
Bee Keeping: Honey/honey products
Animal husbandry: small goats, cows [dairy], chickens, ducks, horses, sheep. General needs for onsite vet tech to treat animals.
Ability to rescue small animals and rehabilitate them, take in from kill shelters.
Green construction for homes for all permanent residents, barns, shops, cabins, treehouses. [Use of recycled tires/Earthship construction are options]
Community Center for children, gatherings, eating together, plays, assemblies
Community Kitchen for canning and processing of foods for pantry items for community and for sale in ‘Village General Store’.
Aquaponics for winter growing
Greenhouse
Workshop for fixing all farming equipment/vehicles/maintenance.
Healing offered to individuals, couples, families. Teaching of techniques for self-healing [various] harmonic healing, naturopathy, ancient healing modalities
Sweat Lodges
Tree Houses, zip lines, activities for Children to come and activities available for community of all kids, resident or not for summers, rehabilitation for special needs (water/horseback)
Wind/solar/wells/ for power
Providing the Global community with:
*Retreats & Healing Opportunities & space/vibe to do it *Gen store items for sale made from products produced from community. *RawFood cooking instruction *Places for kids to go to be safe and learn *Wld like to begin a school eventually *Seminars and workshops on the facets of living in balance w the earth and how to also create same sort of community elsewhere

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We are currently accepting full-time residential volunteers. Join us for 6 months (or more) at our Tibetan Buddhist center. Volunteers receive their own private room as well as all meals covered. Volunteers also have full access to classes, workshops, events, and ceremonies. This is a labor-intensive work study program–volunteers work 6 days a week on a variety of tasks such as cooking, cleaning, house maintenance, gardening, It & Tech, event planning, administrative duties, and more. 
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Healing Love Healing Money: Trust As The Foundation For A New Culture

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Two Homes Available in Cohousing Community - Indianola, WA

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Affordable Cohousing in California

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FOR SALE IN EAST TENNESSEE: Move-In Ready Intentional Community

FOR SALE IN EAST TENNESSEE:  An established Intentional Community with 16 move-in ready homes, a 3800 square foot Community Center and 113 acres of beautiful Tennessee farmland, forest and gardens with a year round creek running from end to end, a half acre pond and a 25 yard community pool and grounds. Lots of trails, additional buildable lots and located halfway between Chattanooga and Knoxville. A MUST SEE!   https://www.templatehomestead.org/ Wes Evans, Whitetail Properties Real Estate  we*******@*****************es.com – https://wpgo.me/96cc5b 865.360.5593
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Spring-Fed Ozark Homestead for a Community, Retreat Center, Event Center, or Farm Animal Sanctuary (14.75 acres, Huntsville, Arkansas)

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Womens Tiny Mud House Workshop

I’m Na, a regenerative designer, earthen builder and educator with the Global Ecovillage Network. I’m passionate about helping people step into action, however big or small. A women’s build I joined back in 2015 was a much needed transformational experience that set me on this path. Offering this workshop is a way of coming full circle and passing that same spark on. Sat 16 to Fri 22 January 2027 This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn earthen building techniques and build a tiny house from the earth up, with your own hands. Why tiny? A tiny house requires careful, creative design and asks – what space do we actually need to live? It uses far less material and takes less time to build, so it’s practical and economical. This also allows us to experience all stages of a house build, from design and brick-making to building and finishing. You’ll get your hands into every part of the build. We’ll work with mud brick (adobe), cob and bamboo, then earth plasters and finishes. This workshop is open to women of all ages and abilities are welcome. Come if you’re new and curious, if you want more practice on specific parts of a build, or simply to play in the mud with wonderful people. It’s genuinely good fun. We’ll be in my little forest, a small house on the edge of a village and national park, 20 km south of Chiang Mai, Thailand. You can stay on site in simple earthen dorms or tents, and we’ll share home-cooked Thai food in the cool, bright days of Thai winter. Read more and register here 
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Heart-centered, nature-loving unschooling family seeking a community to land with for winter 2027

We’re a German-American family who left conventional life about four years ago to live in line with our values: freedom, connection, nature, and spirituality. We started out as worldschoolers, moving every month or two. That taught us a lot, including that too much movement leaves a family rootless. Since then we’ve been looking for the balance between adventure and belonging. We found a taste of it on a multigenerational farm community in Austria, and we’re now living alongside a small community in Norway. For January to March 2027, we’d love to spend a season inside a community that feels like home. What we’re hoping for A community with teenagers and a culture that welcomes self-directed learning, where unschooling is understood and not just tolerated Nature at your doorstep (forest, land, animals, or garden) Some shared meals, perhaps shared rhythms, and real relationships, not just a place to park A spiritual or reflective thread, whatever form it takes for you An opportunity to get to know your community by giving back (although we can’t do a ‘full’ volunteering program as we have the past three years – ie: Workaway- because we have meetings online that take up too much of our time to volunteer full time)  What we bring Resilience and emotional wellbeing. I’m an online resilience coach with a BA in Developmental Psychology, certified in HeartMath®, and an experienced yoga and meditation teacher. I can offer community sessions in nervous system regulation, stress resilience, and meditation, and support for parents and teens. Experience raising three children in a nomadic, family-centered lifestyle, including years of travel across Europe. Open, adaptable, and grounded. We’ve lived in many settings and adapt quickly. We show up as contributors, not consumers. Unschooling and homeschooling know-how. We’re glad to share what we’ve learned, especially for families navigating legal and practical questions in Europe. Many other shareable skills: carpentry, sourdough bread baking, food fermenting, music making, dad-joke-telling, drone pilots, cookie bakers, food preservation and much much more.   We’re looking for a mutual fit, not just a bed for the winter. If our story resonates and you have space or know someone who does, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your community: your values, your daily rhythm, and what you’re hoping for from the people who join you.
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