Arca Verde :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2005 Established: 2005

This page last updated:1/19/2013

Arca Verde

Sao Francisco de Paula, Rio Grande do Sul,

Brazil

The Instituto Arca Verde was fouded in 2005 by a group of people with a common vision, and since then have build one of the strongest ecovillage in south Brazil, together with a collective experience of a complete different way of living, that is still developing coerently in accordance with the local environment. Is part of our vision working with all principles of permaculture, agroforest, bioconstruction, conscious consumption, social tools as forum and non-violent communication, local economy with our own currency, empowerment and consense, libertary education, deep ecology, alltogether in a relaxed and harmonious social environment.

We offer courses and accept visitors and volunteers.

Website: http://www.arcaverde.org

Contact:

Instituto Arca Verde
Estrada da Boa Esperanca, 5849
c.p. 91
Sao Francisco de Paula, Rio Grande do Sul 95400000 Brazil
Phone: +55 (54) 99017745

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This page last updated:1/19/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact per phone or e-mail

Network Affiliations:

GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

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): 12 Non-member Residents: 3 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Labor Contribution: Expected (collective work at the mornings) Join Fee: Yes Regular Fees: Yes
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 61.8 acres (25.0 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 9 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community (Still planning)

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