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Forming Formed: 2001 Established: 2005
KEIMBLATT OEKODORF
Riegersburg,
Austria
(40 km West of Graz)
House and poly-tunnel from the west; see more images at: http://www.oekodorf.or.at/www.ger/index_pz.html
 We are a group of people who aim to make the dream of an ecovillage in Austria come true. Our goal is to create a community for 150 people living together on the path to peaceableness, sustainability and self-development.
It is our vision to live with love and peace amongst ourselves and within nature. We strive to be aware of our social and ecological responsibility and to create space for each individual’s personal development. In order to make this vision come true, a welcoming and open-minded village is being founded in which all generations, forms of life, and convictions can find their place within a context of sustainability and peacefulness.
The ecovillage will encompass 30-50 hectares and provide living space for 150–300 people. This large size requires precise long-term planning. The times given (see www.oekodorf.or.at in English and German) are approximated using the experiences of other ecovillages and are meant as reference points. Our project aims to achieve the maximum of transparency and acceptance. Therefore it is so important to make clear and emphasize the benefits the ecovillage brings to the region and its people.
Of utmost importance for such a large, and for Austria so unique, project is symbiosis on all levels. During the entire process everybody affected will be invited to work with us, in order to achieve the highest possible level of transparency and acceptance. The realization of this project will bring a great many benefits to the region.
  Status: Good
Website: http://www.oekodorf.or.at
Contact:
KEIMBLATT OEKODORF
Altenmarkt 95
Riegersburg, 8333 Austria
Phone: +43-(0)3153-8253
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KEIMBLATT OEKODORF
Altenmarkt 95
Riegersburg, 8333 Austria

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Links:
http://www.oekodorf.or.at: Also in english!
Last Updated:5/25/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (After consultation and confirmation of your wished date of stay!e)
Visitor Process: Check out our Homepage (English and German). Contact us and coordinate suitable times for visits. Take with you: toothbrush, sleeping bag, camping mat, clothes, music-instrument (if possible), and good mood.
Network Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
:: www.austrotopia.net
Population
Adult Members:
6
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(In this phase (2005 to approx. 2010) especially for people with pioneer-power)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
71% M 29% F
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
1.2 acres (0.5 hectares)
(we want to find a place with 30 to 50 hectares where the ecovillage can be built)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(this is only our first settlement in the region. of course there will be a lot of houses on the final ecovillage grounds.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(this is our pioneer-groupīs current practice, but there wonīt be any restrictions within the final ecovillage community.)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(Sharing each others spiritual traditions)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Mix of faiths and spiritual practices)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(no children at the moment)
 
 
House and poly-tunnel from the west; see more images at: http://www.oekodorf.or.at/www.ger/index_pz.html
The house with the bright facade is our project-center; see more images at: http://www.oekodorf.or.at/www.ger/index_pz.html
Lunch on our terrace during our first construction-week (in January!); see more images at: http://www.oekodorf.or.at/www.ger/index_pz.html
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