Etherion Ringing Cedars Intentional Community

Forming Formed: 2005 Established: 2008

This page last updated:2/10/2013

Guyra, New South Wales,

Australia

(www.magpiehouse.com.au, http://etherion.weebly.com)

Upwey, Victoria,

Australia

(www.magpiehouse.com.au, http://etherion.weebly.com)

ETHERION means DIVINE, Anastasia/Ringing Cedar books are a guiding principle, as are Conversations with God, Castaneda, Permaculture, Yoga etc, but we are strictly non-denonimational & open-minded.

701 hectares (1734 acres) of Northern Tablelands paradise, purchased May 2008 with an established homestead & independent solar power system. Superb climate at 1200m, 32C max ever (no bushfires), 900mm rainfall, geologically stable, very high light levels year round. Unlike traditional communities, the Ringing Cedar model allows a union of opposites, one hectare (2.5 acre) domains bordered by living, not dead, fences, preserving individuality & personal creativity, surrounded by a collective village of inter-dependent domains.

VISION STATEMENT

Etherion has characteristics of the heavenly, where our soul life, social experiences and ecology reflect the goodness of love, creation, simplicity and balance. We’ll live on top of a mountain.....(more, see website).

SPIRITUALITY

Realising our selves and our relationships with each other and our earth lies at the heart of our intention. Balance and harmony will be created by the soulful living of each person. The love and energy created by our spiritual lives will bring about joy and harmony, humbleness, purity and giving.....Meditations, yogic living, holistic living and ceremonies.....

COMMUNITY

Our community has been created for all ages, children to elders. Love for each other through family and friendship is our achievement. We are self-governing therefore the communal life we aim to create is one of peace, appreciation, fun, action and accepting. We are a gift community, whereby if someone is in need, their needs are met.....

ECOLOGY

Living in harmony with our earth brings a way of being which is sacred and healthy. Nourishing and supporting her requires gift energy too. To nourish the soils, keep water ways clean, encourage the presence of wildlife, waste minimally, enhancing the forest, requires us to live in certain ways. Our homes will be built from the earth or recycled items, our energy will be created by us.....

AESTHETICS

Being a community of young to elder, of diverse talents and interests, of various spiritual paths, our village will be reflective of all we give and want. We will build a village of cluster homes.....these include a community centre with a kitchen and stage for our entertainment and visitors, a school for our children.....This picture is not complete… as it is missing your dreams!

Website: http://www.magpiehouse.com.au/EcoVillage.htm

Contact:

George Neo
Guyra, New South Wales 2365 Australia
Phone: 03 9752 5838, 0411 421 116

Christine Neo
48 Main St
Upwey, VIC 3158 Australia
Phone: 03 9752 5838, 0414 976 991

Links:

Magpie House Wholistic Centre: For Body, Mind, Spirit & Belly

Etherion Ringing Cedar Intentional Community: Eco-village information

Anastasia's Truth about Rising Seas: Ringing Cedars condensed & Etherion story

Letter to Virgin Corporate/Richard Branson: Letter to a billionaire

Etherion Ringing Cedar Intentional Community: Etherion, Divine Community in Australia

International Telephone Info

View Map of Locations
for this Community

Our very first visit to the Homestead, January 2008.

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Former/Other Names: Magpie House Wholistic Centre

This page last updated:2/10/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact George or Christine on 03 9752 5838, or send email

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 Members(adults and children): 10 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: No (Main Facilitator more appropriate) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Loose arrangement)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Under review) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Circumstances govern) Labor Contribution: Expected (Rent or Work applies) Join Fee: Yes (1000, 4000 or 20,000 options) Regular Fees: Yes (Maintenance sharing)
Land and Buildings Rural (Remote, end of no-thru road) Area: 1734 acres (701.7 hectares) (701 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Unit Trust, units available) Number of Residences: 1 (Guest accomodation planned) Cohousing: No (One Hectare Domains)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (Gardens being established) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (Always when visiting) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Not mandatory) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (Separate villages) Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Lead By Example policy) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Lead By Example policy)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Non-denonimational, open-minded) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Universal) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (Community school)

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