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Forming Formed: 2011 Established: 2011
This page last updated:10/29/2011
Old Mill Eco Village
Macclesfield, North Carolina,
United States
A Sustainable Village
 Located in Eastern North Carolina ten miles east of Wilson we are forming an Eco Village on 43 acres. We have cleared 7 acres for sustainable food production. We have a new irrigation pond with a road system that gives access to the entire property.
Our Mission is to create an eco village which is a living laboratory and educational example for a sustainable human future.
Our Vision is that in the midst of planetary change our eco village will help inform and inspire a flowering of an eco friendly culture in our local communities.
Our Goals are:
To promote and ensure the long-term structural integrity of our community.
To catalyze local and regional change through learning, teaching, and networking.
To shift from wasteful to regenerative use of resources.
To use and develop ecologically sound technologies for water, waste, energy, construction, and other essential systems.
To develop and support a thriving local economy.
To grow, raise and trade our own food, medicines and forestry products in an environmentally responsible, bioregional network.
To practice fair, participatory, and effective self-governance.
To encourage an atmosphere in which diverse spiritual practices, conscious connection to all beings and progressive social action can thrive.
To nurture personal growth, interpersonal understanding and mutual trust, as the foundation for a deeply connected human community.
To practice healthy, holistic lifestyles that balance self-care with care for others.
To create a culture of celebration, beauty, and pleasure.
To use capital and labor resources to provide common infrastructure and meet our collective needs.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our developing eco village, please contact Bob Pelletier at 252-883-1847 or authorbob@gmail.com
Our non-profit partner is Eco Learning Foundation (ELF) www.ecolearningfoundation.org
THANK YOU
  Status: Land purchased & being developed
Contact:
Bob Pelletier
395 Webbs Lake Road
Macclesfield, North Carolina 27852 United States
Phone: 252-883-1847
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This page last updated:10/29/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We will have a visiting program available.)
Visitor Process: Contact Bob Pelletier 252-883-1847 or email authorbob@gmail.com
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.

Comment: Members will be required with the help from other community members to build their own living shelter.
Population
Members(adults and children):
0
(Maximum of 20 total are available)
Non-member Residents:
4
(Maximum of 20 total are available)
Open to new members:
Yes
(Maximum of 20 total are available)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(We will be raising animals and produce for sale as well as other natural products.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Development and maintenance labor.)
Join Fee:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
(We have access to four larger cities within 15 miles in four different directions and two small towns within a couple of miles.)
Area:
43 acres (17.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(This is subject to change depending on how things develop)
Number of Residences:
0
(We will be building a couple basic community buildings. Members will be responsible for building their own shelters. This is going to be a primitive natural eco village.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(We plan to produce 80+ percent of the communities food.)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
(It is up to the members, but breaking bread together is part of be a community.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(This is up to the indivisual)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(This is up to the indivisual - prohibited in the common areas)
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(This is up to the indivisual - prohibited in the common areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(This is up to the indivisual.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Paganism/Earth Religions
(This is up to the indivisual.)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
(This will be up to the family.)
 
 
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