 We are an international group of artists and ecologists traveling since 1996, and we have recently completed our mission to get from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego (Firelands), South America, in our own converted buses. By networking with indigenous, ecological, and alternative groups we create bridges and plant seeds. Multimedia theater, workshops and courses, conferences, audiovisuals, bioregional gatherings, and ceremonial villages are the means by which we promote our message of peace, hope, unity, and harmony with la Madre Tierra. We are a mobile ecovillage experiment, bringing practical solutions to people interested in creating more sustainable lives. We learn, teach, motivate, share, and inspire. We live simply, communally, and joyfully, and we are dedicated to communal and personal growth in our journey. Now that we have arrived to the end of the Earth, we have decided to stay on the path of peace and keep on trucking! Currently we are working with the government of Brasil to fortalize cultural projects throughout the country. After one year in the "Live Culture" project, we look forward to doing the same in the following years that come. More information is available at www.cultura.gov.br | |
Population Non-member Residents: 2 (We generally have at least two live-in visitors at one time.) Open to new adults: Yes (There is a membership cap of 25 people, but there is always the chance of having an opening) Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 48% M 52% F | Government Decision Making: By consensus (Some decisions are made by persons in charge of certain responsibilites or departments.) Leadership Core Group: No | Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (Members all work communally to bring in funds to pay for food and gas and other communal expenses. Infrastructure costs are generally paid communally. Travel visas are paid personally.) Labor Contribution: Expected (All members and visitors are expected to participate in at least four hours of work per day. There are situations with more or less intense labor requiremets. All members and visitors are invited to see our labor as service and play!) Join Fee: Yes (Prospective members are asked to invest a fixed amount toward communal expenses for their trial period. This money is to equalize the infrastructure investments all members have made and to give new members a sense of ownership toward the project.) | Land and Buildings Other (At times we have spent several months in one city. Other times we have been deep in a rural jungle village.) Area: 0 acres (0.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (Some vehicles are communal at the disposition of the community. Others are personal and are maintained by their specific owner.) | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Other (Generally communal food choices are based on what is available financially and regionally, but each person is welcome to eat what they like with their own money.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally | Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No (Eucanemical) Which Spiritual Path(s): Other (Each person is respected in his / her personal belief, but we practice ceremonies in which we salute the 4 or 7 directions and celebrate the Mother Earth.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling | |
