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Heartland Ecovillage

Loveland, Ohio,

United States

Heartland Ecovillage will be built in Loveland, Ohio, (outside Cincinnati). As our vision statement says, “Heartland Ecovillage strives to create a diverse community of people who have a passion for an Earth-harmonious, sustainable, socially equitable way of life.” We seek to live the values of Grailville, which are: ecological sustainability, spirituality, full empowerment of women, and social justice. We will embody a sense of life’s sacredness in all our actions and gatherings.

The Ecovillage group meets monthly, with subcommittees meeting regularly. The village will include up to 30 housing units, plus a common house. We are interested in geothermal heating/cooling, passive and active solar, composting toilets and constructed wetlands, rainwater catchment, SIPs (structural insulated panels), and strawbale. The village will be pedestrian-friendly and include gardens and green space. We also will provide educational programming, in conjunction with Grailville, on issues related to the environment and community.

We are working in partnership with The Grail to build an ecovillage on part of their land at Grailville, which is a long-established environmental, education and retreat center located on 310 acres of woodlands, pasture, and organic fields. The Grail is an international movement of women committed to spiritual search, social action, ecological sustainability and the release of women’s creative energy throughout the world.

Contact:

Heartland Ecovillage
Grailville
932 O'Bannonville Rd
Loveland, Ohio 45140 United States
Phone: 513-683-2340

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This page last updated:3/18/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Heartland Ecovillage by email.

Affiliations:

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.

Population Open to new members: Yes (Visitors welcome. Potential members welcome to join a process.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Attend meetings and work on committees) Regular Fees: Yes (Dues are $160 per year, payable quarterly)
Land and Buildings Suburban (on the suburban/rural edge) Area: 17 acres (6.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (Land would be purchased by Heartland)	Social Factors

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