Crystal Waters Permaculture Village :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1985 Established: 1988

This page last updated:4/5/2013

Crystal Waters Permaculture Village

Conondale, Queensland,

Australia

(near Maleny, approx 11/2 hrs from Brisbane , Queensland)

Crystal Waters has been designed from inception according to the principles of permaculture by Max Lindegger, Robert Tap, Barry Goodman, and Geoff Young. It is a wildlife sanctuary where dogs and cats are banned and people really do try to live in harmony with nature. Eighty percent of the 640 acres are owned in common, and these are a mix of terrains: the clear waters of the Mary River, serene lakes, open grasslands, timbered hills and gullies, and, increasingly, pockets of rain-forest trees planted as part of the community's passion for reforestation.

The idea was that people should be able to operate from home, and many businesses operate from here, e.g., foresters, mail-order businesses (books, organic gardening supplies), carpenters, builders, an electrician, permaculture course providers and consultants, nurseries, caterers, craftspeople, architects, entertainers, a baker, bed-and-breakfast and homestay accommodations, furniture manufacturers, and ecovillage designer.

Crystal Waters won an award in the 1996 World Habitat Awards and was a finalist in the 1998 Best Practices Awards. Many innovative ideas in building, wastewater, water, agriculture, and nature conservation are evident. The model has proved attractive to the relatively mainstream as well as an alternative market. Crystal Waters is the home of the Award winning Eco Center. About 240 live now in the village.

Website: http://www.crystalwaters.org.au

Contact:

59 Crystal Waters
65 Kilcoy Ln
Conondale QLD, 4552 Australia
Phone: +61-(0)7-5494-4620, +61-(0)7-5494-4741

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This page last updated:4/5/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Write or ring. Don't bring a dog, please. Visitors are requested to make prior arrangements before visiting.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Our community does not provide land or housing and is therefore not subject to fair housing laws.

Population Members(adults and children): 230 Non-member Residents: (Students, WWOOFers) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other (as per Community Titles Act) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Body Corporate Committee and Coop Directors)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 640 acres (259.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (mix of private and common ownership) Number of Residences: 83 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (seasonal) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used Often Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (smoking not permitted within buildings)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled (mixed)

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