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Forming Formed: 2011

This page last updated:3/20/2012

8th Life EcoVillage

La Palma, Canary Islands,

Spain

Re-populating an ancient farming hamlet* in the Canary Islands, with 15-20 people (starting with a smaller group of 8 on existing site).

We're committed to using the best wisdom we have to date to co-create a sustainable & healthy community or eco-village enjoying the adventure of learning how to live productively & healing from a consumerist culture.

We seek to live in harmony with each other, with the land, with the local cultures & with all other species, forming one of the thousands of important post-industrial Leaver settlementswe need in order to Transition to a truly sustainable, just & humane economy, culture & future.

* Finca Luna is surrounded by 5 other properties currently for sale which used to comprise one large (& very well designed) farm

Basic entry requirements:

0) to have 'work toward the the healing of the planet' as a first priority in one's personal goals &

as a minimum,

1) to be enrolled on the Integral Permaculture Certificate course (online) run by the Permaculture Academy: www.PermaCultureScience.com

2) to have studied the PDC Manual which is the manual we are using to design & run the new EcoVillage: www.PermaCultureScience.org

We welcome applications from anyone who is familiar with the vision, ethics, principles & breadth of view represented by these basic trainings.

Please check the www.8thLife.org page for more details & join our Facebook page for updates.

Website: http://8thlife.org

Contact:

Spain
Phone: (0034) 922 40 01 33, (0034) 699 72 15 82

International Telephone Info

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This page last updated:3/20/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visiting information on the "Location, Travel & Visits page of www.8thlife.org

Affiliations: Daybreak Cohousing

Network Affiliations:

Utopian EcoVillage Network Federation

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.

Comment: We are opening a small EcoResidence for older people & actively welcome elders. We also do provide economic facilities for people who are seriously interested in becoming share-holders if enrolled on the Integral Permaculture course (where we can get to know you in some depth).

Population Members(adults and children): 3 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Labor Contribution: Expected (As decided at meetings) Join Fee: Yes (Share-holders are members: starting at 2,000€ for one month per year holiday share, 20,000€ is one full share (living full-time on site)) Regular Fees: Yes (Contribute to the running expenses of the site (amounts decided at meetings))
Land and Buildings Rural (next to village, 1hr from nearest town) Area: 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) (just the existing land, planning to buy surrounding properties) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust (creating a Foundation) Number of Residences: 5 (varied accomodation, see "Housing" page on the 8thlife.org site)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (planning to grow more than 50%, when more people on site) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (up to individuals) Alcohol Use: Seldom used (to be decided by all members) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (to be decided by all members)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (living simply, service to community & caring for the land is the core daily spiritual practice) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (whatever individuals choose, above & beyond core daily spiritual practice) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community

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