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Forming Formed: 2006 Established: 2006
Lórien
6730,
Belgium
 We are looking for people to join us…
Lórien is named after Tolkien’s land of dreams, in the Eternal Lands: gardens with fountains of crystal waters that strengthen those who drink from them. It belongs to the Vala Irmo, Master of Dreams. And it is here that resides Estë, he who offers peace to all those suffering. ..... We find this very inspiring....
Lórien is located on the outskirts of a small village, called Poncelle, next to beautiful woods.
Poncelle is in the very South of Belgium, the cleanest region of the country.
7 Km. further is a main train station, an experience based Freinet school and the highway.
There are 1900 m2 of unachieved buildings on the terrain that we are slowly transforming into a cohousing for 17 houses. With the revenues we will build a 520 m2 completely ecologic building that offers a small infrastructure able to lodge groups, a hall, working place, kitchen...
We will offer a platform for interrelation with room for workshops like yoga and tai chi.
Recycled materials are being used, rainwater will be recovered and heating is done by self-built ceramic stoves, heating walls and sun collectors. In time we will treat the waste waters.
Important are ecology, conviviality, true-self and no dogmas.
Currently we are 6 families with 3 young children. Our nationalities are Belgian, Swedish, Dutch and Spanish.
 
Contact:
karina
rue de la veillée 36
6730, Poncelle Belgium
Phone: 32 484 24 27 60, 32 486 621 066
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Last Updated:7/23/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: email
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
3
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(if not reached, by majority)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(minimum 20 hours/month)
Join Fee:
Yes
(buy a place)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
3.5 acres (1.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
17
(1900m˛)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(more in the future)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(it happens quite often that some eat together)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(some leave meat out, some leave sugar out)
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):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(an experience based school in the neighbourhood)
 
 


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