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Formed: 2003
Lightwork Ecovillage
Hope Point, Gambier Island, British Columbia,
Canada
(80 acres, water access only, 20 minute water taxi ride from Horseshoe Bay)
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
 The Lightwork Ecovillage exists to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment that cultivates spiritual wholeness, a sustainable lifestyle, and a rich, loving community.
We are not currently living on the land full time, as the infrastructure is not yet in place. We are there most weekends and throughout most of July and August. We have an office at our meditation centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The ecovillage is located on Hope Point, Gambier Island. The property is about a 20-minute water-taxi ride from Horseshoe Bay, which is 40 minutes north of Vancouver, BC. The property is 80 acres of varied terrain. The land was logged by a previous owner in the late ’90s and is recovering nicely with young fir and pine trees already 12 feet tall.
The land is south-facing, making it an excellent growing site rich with clay. There is a 15-foot dug well supplying our water. There is currently a rustic cabin on the land that serves as shelter on rainy days and is host to many yummy feasts. We like to eat well during work parties! The property is off the electrical grid. We have a solar panel installed to supply electricity to the cabin and a generator to run power tools for building.
We envision having communal spaces such as a spiritual sanctuary, dining hall, and organic gardens to support daily interactions among members. Individual homes will allow for personal time.
We are creating a community that honours Spirit, where we nurture each other’s finest attributes and support wholeness. This village embraces the enthusiasm of the young, the drive of adults, and the wisdom of elders.
We have a shared spiritual practice called Lightwork. Anyone interested in getting involved is recommended to take an introductory meditation class to see if our community is a good fit.
 
Website: http://ecovillage.lightwork.ca/
Contact:
Krista Morrison
Lightwork Ecovillage Office
3996 W. 21 Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6S 1H6 Canada
Phone: 604-733-8776
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Links:
Lightwork Spiritual Development: Contains information about Lightwork classes and spiritual services, and the Lightwork Eco-Village
Last Updated:6/4/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact Lightwork at 604-733-8776 or email lightwork@lightwork.ca to find out when a visit is possible.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(The Spiritual Director)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
80 acres (32.4 hectares)
Number of Residences:
1
(More being built)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(The gardens will expand as the Eco-village grows.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Emphasis on organic)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(Spiritual path is Lightwork Spiritual Development, which is based in a meditation practice.)
 
 


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