Plenitude Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2011

This page last updated:3/31/2013

Plenitude Ecovillage

Madison, Wisconsin,

United States

Driftless Area, Wisconsin,

United States

(Vernon, Iowa, Dane and Crawford County/Driftless Area)

Plenitude Ecovillage goal is to establish a community with a foundation or mantra found in the book 'Plenitude' by Juliet Schor. A community that will build social capital, become and teach self-reliance and balance work and life. Sustainability is the core value as with most ecovillages but also a desire to build alliances with the community outside Plenitude. The area currently to establish the ecovillage is the driftless area of Wisconsin near Viroqua or surrounding county areas (Grant, Vernon, Crawford, Richland, or Iowa County).

Establishing an internal and external economy focusing on 'green' economy skills and tradesman skills.

Our population goal is 50 permanent villagers with additional interns and visitors calling Plenitude home.

If interested in building a home, life and community contact us to begin the adventure.

We have also started committees and meetings once a month.

Website: http://plenitudeecovillage.wordpress.com/

Contact:

Joseph de Rothschild
3256 Milwaukee St #1
Madison, Wisconsin 53714 United States
Phone: 608-308-0099

Links:

Midwest Permaculture: Permaculture Design & Training

Driftless Folk School: Homesteading skills classes

Inn Serendipity: B&B and Sustainability Publications

Midwest Renewable Energy Association: Renewable Energy courses & largest renewable fair held in June - A MUST!!!

View Map of Locations
for this Community

Plenitude Lecture by Juliet Schor

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This page last updated:3/31/2013

Visitor Process: If interested in joining contact Joseph de Rothschild by email (preferred) or phone.

Network Affiliations:

Ecovillage Network of the Americas

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

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.

Population Members(adults and children): 2 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We will use 80% as consensus) Identified Leader: No (Committee of the Whole) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Experts in each field of permaculture)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Income sharing group(s) accepted as part of the community) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: (Membership can be earned by internships and community hours worked) Join Fee: No Answer (No fee at this time until the community is formed) Regular Fees: No (Annual dues will be between 0.25% and 0.75% of gross income or through community hours worked)
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 0 (Read description of what community buildings are planned to be built) Cohousing: No (Cohousing groups welcome)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none (Goal is to be over 50% grown on the land and 100% local community) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Not a requirement to participate) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Other (Parental choice - Goal is to establish a school on site)

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