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Forming Formed: 2005 Established: 2005
Back-to-Nature EcoVillage
Trang,
Thailand
 Back-to-Nature EcoVillage is an aspiring ecovillage founded in 2005 by two retired university lecturers and researchers (husband & wife team)on 100 acres palm oil and rubber plantation in a beach resort town of Trang, south of Krabi and Phuket, Thailand. We value sustainable ecological systems, permaculture design, simple living, creative lifestyle and healthy social relations. We intend to become an international village community of at least 150.
We are seeking hardworking , visionary people, including but not limited to organic growers and farmers, entrepreneurs, people with mechanical and engineering skills, artists, writers,researhers, academicians, teachers, and families who love and appreciate simple life close to nature to be part of our pioneering team.
 
Website: http://longstay.trangsea.com
Contact:
Dr. Intira Sriprasidh &Dr. Laurence Siaw
112 Petchkasem Rd,
Kuankun, Sikao District
Trang, 92150 Thailand
Phone: +66-(0)1-8946936, +66-(0)1-9157537
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Former/Other Names: Back-to-Nature Resorts Group
Last Updated:7/13/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: You can book to stay at our ecovillage by making a reservation via www.trangsea.com. We provide eco tour services to visitors to the marine parks nearby. Longstay visitors from Europe and USA,Australia, etc. are welcomed.
Network Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
:: GEN-Global Ecovillage Network
Population
Adult Members:
5
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
8
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(8 hours a month, minimum (960 hours in first 10 years))
Join Fee:
Yes
(100,000 baht as a joining fee. Pioneering members-exempted. Site lease fee for 31 years from 33,000 USD, can be shared up to 4 members)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly fees ( 8,000 baht) plus estate maintenace fee of 10 baht (30Cent) per square meter)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(a beach resort town, top tourist destination in the Andaman sea)
Area:
100 acres (40.5 hectares)
(palm oil plantation and light wooded areas)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
20
(20 villas by a natural pond to accommodate shortstay guests)
Cohousing:
Yes
(We plan to develop a cohousing project in the next stage.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Protestant/Lutheran
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
(We plan to build an international community college on the property.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2007
Number of Units:
30
Architect:
local
Developer:
local
Commercial Lender:
local bank
 
 


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