| A stunningly beautiful 103-acre Estate, surrounded by National Parks, overlooking the entire Caldera of the fertile Tweed Valley in Northern NSW Australia. We are looking for new members to help set up a community within the next few months (Aug - Nov 2011).
CO-CREATING COMMUNITY
The future of Humanity and our World may well depend on the formation of relatively small communities, based on a closer interaction with each other and the environment -- a reconnection to Nature. It is the evolution of Mankind. And isn’t this current downward spiraling economy in fact a great opportunity to re-view our ways of living ... and to take Action.
There are a number of very inspiring intentional communities around the world and these are huge footsteps to fill -- but it’s important to not just dream, but make a start.
I would love to share the property of which I’ve had the privilege to be a custodian for over a decade -- and invite like-minded people to live here and grow together towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient future. Like to join in that View?
SETTING
The homestead is surrounded by beautiful mature gardens, walkways and intimate open area’s bordered by bushland -- and is nestled on the slopes rising up to the Nightcap Ranges NP. This 103-acre estate is an enjoyable tranquil eden amidst gentle wildlife, birdsongs, magnificent mountain backdrops and views ; majestic panoramas over the Tweed Valley that feel like part of the land. Clusters of homes could be build on sites that are geologically divided and already planted out for privacy, whilst preserving views. The estate has the most ideal aspect of Mt. Warning NP to the North, and elevated vistas over a total of 6 World Heritage listed National Parks. Three creeks run through the property, bordered by regenerating rainforest and with permanent crystal clear springs. Visit the website for more detailed info.
CO-CREATION
With an abundance of natural beauty, the fertile Green Cauldron of Australia provides for a multitude of on-site income earning options : to grow most of our own food, selling our own value-added produce (commercial kitchen) and spring-water, to run a world-class eco-tourist business, create a healing resort, or even establish an income producing timber plantation and carpentry. We’re in a triangle of towns with farmers markets and arts & craft markets galore -- with local shops and cafe at only 4 minutes and Murwillumbah CBD at 30 min. And there’s always the internet. What better place to work from home.
To limit our carbon footprint by taking recycling to the next level and generate a small-scale eco-system, will take time ... but thankfully there are inspiring examples of communities that have actually succeeded; so lets follow in their footsteps.
VIEWS AND VISION
Each resident household will have their own private home-site, with stunning views, as well as a share in the existing common house, land and infrastructure. There are 4 to 5 bedrooms for accommodation whilst building, which at a later stage could be used as an income producing B&B -- ideally with an inspiring educative aspect, giving guests an experience to take home. In essence, we will aim to live as organically as possible, and build green and with pure aesthetics.
The vision is to expand upon a sound ecological infrastructure already in place, and create an evolving creative, spiritual, sharing and supportive community which allows for privacy. Making a tree-change and living in isolation isn’t the answer to todays challenges ... but the C-change is: Community, Co-operation and Co-Creation.
ACTION
And this can be a lavish lifestyle, as well as a heritage for next generations. Working together will make a difference. If we join effort, heart, skills and knowledge, and are concerned only to tread lightly on mother earth ... arising from the awareness of our impact and interconnectedness ... we can move proverbial mountains.
However, the clock is ticking as far as this property is concerned, as it is also on the market to be sold freehold. As with all things that have a certain ideal timeframe to be sown in ... the window of opportunity is NOW.
So if all this resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to make contact now !!
SHARED FACILITIES AND FEATURES
- 4-bedroom Main House 200 m2 ; well-maintained with ecological principles
- bathroom + separate (flush) toilet, and options for extra composting toilets
- laundry
- kitchen / dining room
- tv / sitting room + huge veranda with sweeping panoramic views
- high-speed wireless internet (Telstra)
- study/office and workshop + 2 carports
- established native and tropical gardens
- possible pool & bbq site and open-air amphitheater, all with stunning views
- prepared for community permaculture gardens (there are some fruit trees)
- paddocks for horses and/or small-scale livestock
- solid all-weather 2-wheel-drive driveway + walking tracks
- rain-forested creeks with dipping holes and unlimited spring-water
- carpooling is essential
- low-allergy status ; keen to sustain chemical free maintenance | 
