| Mission Statement:
We are creating an intentional, sustainable, and integrated community. We support each other in fostering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well being through conscious entrepreneurship and art-centered permaculture design, which includes building, food, energy, education, and wellness systems.
We welcome those who are inspired to collaborate and create this collective vision! We believe this project will not only provide a beautiful place to live for those involved, but it will also be an example of the possibility of human potential and community synergy.
Ecovillage Intentions
The following are a very basic list of what we are in the process of creating. For a more details please check out the Goals page on our website.
-Land-60-75 acres (20 tillable) on East-side of Jasper which will be developed with permaculture design principles
-Shared community space including community center, workshop/art studio, campground, and community land
-Support Individual Businesses through availability of low-cost rental space in the form of offices, farm, workshop or retreat center
-Individual homes on community land
-Create rituals such as meditation, solstice/equinox gatherings, drum circles, shared meals and traditional holidays.
Community Agreements
We believe that good communication is essential for a thriving community. For this reason we have developed written community agreements for our EcoVillage. The following is a brief synopsis of our agreements:
- Decision Making by consensus
- Monthly Meetings
- Non-violent communication
Membership Levels & Fees:
- Visiting-$300/month ($150/month for campsite or shared space with a full member)
- Provisional-$1000 join fee and $300/month
- Full-$5000 join fee ($1000 Provisional Membership + $4000) and $300/month
- Supporting-$20 per month, or $200 lifetime, or 8 work hours per month
Work Requirements:8 hours per week
Children or Dependents of full members are extended the benefits of membership without additional cost to the parent/s. Parent/s and/or guardian/s maintain overall responsibility for their children.
Land Development and Building Guidelines designed to make a small footprint on the environment and will be approved by consensus of EcoVillage.
No smoking, illegal drugs or excessive alcohol in community space
Fishing and Conscious Animal Farming may be permitted with Consensus of EcoVillage Status: For the last few months we have been actively raising money toward our land purchase. We've raised close to $30,000 in just a few short months from investors, donors and members! |