Tuwa The Laughing Fish :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2010 Established: 2010

This page last updated:1/25/2012

Tuwa The Laughing Fish

Cabiao, Nueva Ecija,

Philippines

Our community celebrates nature intertwined with art and is rooted in graceful simplicity, diversity, and a balanced, healthy life. Our mission is to create an ecological community committed to a holistic lifestyle – filled with creativity, joy, individual growth, wellness, group harmony, neighborliness, continuous learning and self-sufficiency.

Among our eco-features are: natural bamboo buildings, off-grid solar, wind and gasification energy, composting toilets, permaculture gardens and organic farming set against a cozy community atmosphere. We share meals together as friends and family. Our place is zero waste and smoking-free. We advocate the use of eco-friendly and natural products We promote health and wellness through yoga and meditation and Shibashi. Our kitchen also offers an international array of vegetarian food.

Tuwa was founded by 2 Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) Alumni -- John Vermeulen and Penelope Reyes. We are currently open for accepting membership.

Website: http://www.tuwa.ph

Contact:

Penelope Reyes
Tuwa The Laughing Fish
Guapito St., Barangay Sta. Rita
Cabiao, Nueva Ecija 3107 Philippines
Phone: + 63 917 527 4909

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This page last updated:1/25/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: They can email us to coordinate their visit.

Network Affiliations:

GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population Members(adults and children): 3 Non-member Residents: 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (We combine several approaches) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes Regular Fees: Yes (ThroughCooperative business)
Land and Buildings Small Town Area: 6.2 acres (2.5 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 4 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Private school off the property

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