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a week-long retreat at Paradise One, in Byron’s hinterland. This VDP may be the only intake opportunity in 2018. The VDP retreat promises to be a fun, experiential week exploring eco village design, deep ecology, dynamic governance, non-violent communication, alternative Paticipants from last VDP workshop economics and regenerative practices. The lineup includes award-winning and immensely experienced presenters: John Seed (Bodhi Farm, for aspiring residents to get to know each other and discover Narara Ecovillage, Deep Ecology Network); Carol Perry experientially whether community living is realistically for (Dharmanada Community); Helena Norberg-Hodge (Global them or not. Ecovillage Network, Ancient Futures, Economics of Happiness); The VDP is the entry point for anyone who wants to live in the and Wroth Wall (Community Legalities). future eco village. Each aspiring adult resident needs to do the The program is also designed for anyone who wants to learn VDP before applying for residency. about what living in community entails and is ideal for those already living in an intentional community or for anyone with Strong foundations aspirations to live in a community in the future. The budding community is being built from the start on the solid foundations of dynamic governance (a non-authoritarian More details are available on their website: system) and non-violent communication. Most communities www.brunsecovillage.com.au. attempt to establish these cornerstones later on down the line when f lawed governance structures and bad habits have taken hold.
Bruns Eco Village – Community Living in Byron Shire Bruns Eco Village is a proposed intentional community in the heart of the Byron Shire. The values underpinning Bruns Eco Village are affordability, inclusivity and regeneration, and the people behind Bruns Eco Village are doing things quite differently.
Alternative ownership They have come up with an Alternative Ownership Model that guarantees security of tenure without needing to buy a property outright. And with prices being so completely inaccessible to young families and others in the Byron area, this means people now have a realistic opportunity to build and have their own home here.
Preparing for the realities of community living
The Bruns Eco Village team have also developed a unique community training that prepares potential residents for living in community. The Village Development Program (VDP) is an experiential program that teaches best-practice tools Getting involved (Ecovillage Design Education) central to community living Bruns Eco Village are and helps to get everyone on the same page whether they have offering their next VDP lived in community before or not. It’s also an opportunity in early February as
John Seed
Carol Perry
Helena NorbergHodge
A Rainforest Sanctuary on 22 acres with river frontage resembling
A WELLNESS / YOGA RETREAT!
A true Byron Hinterland escape yet only 15 minutes to the Bay & 7 minutes to Bangalow with an Asian influence on botanical garden style grounds of subtropical nature! Entering the property down a sealed driveway gives you an insight into the diversity of the infrastructure offered with both cleared & lush grounds in a natural corridor of the Northern Rivers. Wind down past the fenced 5 acre paddock with dam & pontoon, before reaching a split in the drive revealing 2 homes well apart from each other ensuring privacy for extended or dual families or communal living. Both homes feature extensive use of Australian hardwoods and have been built to a high standard without complicated designs showcasing the Australian bush & all it has to offer. Multiple outdoor baths & showers, a heated plunge pool with spa jets, an oversized tipi, energy spiral, a large shed, herb & veggie gardens, an observation deck plus extensive outdoor living attached to both homes. In an equally private location before arriving at the homes is a modern, impressive home office or Yoga/Meditation bungalow. Hike down to Wilsons River for a splash in the river and picnic or BBQ on the waters edge on your own private dream campsite with no one within sight.
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Wroth Wall
334 Friday Hut Road POSSUM CREEK PRICE:
$2,250,000
0DU\ 2¶&RQQRU - 0418 462 849 Lorna Bailey - 0410 609 789 6 bed, 3 bath, 3 garage
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