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Forming Formed: 2008
Island Ecovillage
Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada
(Ecovillage Site Purchase Pending on Core Group Foundation)
 Island Ecovillage invites individuals, couples, and families of varying backgrounds to join us in forming. We are an interdependent, diverse, and cooperative group seeking members to actively share a natural, artistic lifestyle and work to achieve common goals together.
As we’re in the forming phase of Island Ecovillage, we seek a small core group of ready and committed individuals with whom to plan the foundation of Island Ecovillage and who have the social, financial, experiential skills (or the willingness to learn them) to develop the core structures and values of Island Ecovillage.
Once the core group has established a foundation, we would then invite members and supporters with the skills and experience to establish off-grid energy systems, natural building, permaculture, organic/biodynamic farming, educational programs and all "handy", hardworking, “hands-on,” visionary folks, to complete Island Ecovillage.
Island Ecovillage plans to create space for an educational center to host year round workshops and small festivals related to local food production, alternative energy, the arts (music, painting, dance, writing), healing (yoga, personal empowerment, meditation, nutrition) and other aspects of sustainable living.
Island Ecovillage will build a cluster of natural homes designed to minimize ecological disturbance and maximize land area and possibilities for sustainable farming, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat restoration, recreational enjoyment, and cooperative living. We will use natural building methods, materials and systems to enable us to eventually live “off-grid.”
Island Ecovillage's plan is to consume food that is produced locally and sustainably. Therefore the onsite farm will supply residents and perhaps surrounding communities, with fresh, naturally grown food.
The location for Island Ecovillage is hoped to be a farm in the Cowichan Valley, located about 100 kilometers from Victoria, British Columbia, in the mid-south of Vancouver Island, which includes:
• sufficient acreage (100+/-) to implement a comprehensive Ecovillage plan and to buffer & protect the land from surrounding development
• good water supply, soil quality and wilderness access
• good proximity to public transportation (bus, ferry, air) and to town
• good schools for children of all ages
• a progressive, sustainably minded population
If this vision speaks to you, please get in touch! :)
We look forward to building and growing our dreams together!
  Status: Forming
Contact:
Island Ecovillage Coordinator
Victoria, British Columbia Canada

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Former/Other Names: Island Ecovillage
Last Updated:10/3/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Once Formed, Visitors Welcome)
Visitor Process: Contact us via email. Prefer to hear from those familiar with communal living or have reflected and researched this lifestyle choice and commitment :) Again, we are seeking a core group to establish the social, financial and legal structures of the ecovillage and purchase land (see listing).
Affiliations: Island Ecovillage

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
Population
Adult Members:
0
Child Members:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Seeking Core Group)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
20% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
Young Adults
:: Middle Age
(Range of ages - strong, skilled members for farming, off-grid systems, educational programs)
Age Restrictions:
No
(Balance of young and old sought, families encouraged)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Beginning Decision Making Style By Community Leaders & Majority Rule, Then Consensus)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Ecovillage Coordinator & Core Group)
Leadership Core Group:
No
(In Formation)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Income Sharing be be determined by members)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(To Be Determined)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(To Be Determined)
Join Fee:
Yes
(To Be Determined)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(To Be Determined)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(30 min from Nanaimo, 45 min from Victoria)
Area:
100 acres (40.5 hectares)
(In Purchasing Phase)
Land Owned By:
Community-controlled land trust
(Partnerships - In Purchasing Phase)
Number of Residences:
20
(To Be Determined - Up to 20 homes)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(Plan is to provide food for ecovillage and possibly outside communities)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(To Be Determined)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Healthy living is the only mandate - whether meat or veggie.; diet tolerance a must)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(To be determined by each member)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Smoke Free or Limited)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
:: Private school at the community
:: Home schooling
(To Be Determined)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Seeking Site
 
 
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