A Colombian intentional community/peace village. It was established in the aftermath of tragic massacres of villagers in 1996-97. But the military presence has continued and the peace village exists under threat. Many have been murdered. To find out more of their harrowing existence follow the links to their official site and to a 2010 video.
Seem to be a group of committed folk on a mission. Their site includes ethically-sourced/made products. And links to eco-village info/sites.
They say that:
“Save the Earth, the People’s Co-Operative – designed by the people, for the people of this world and our goal is to broaden our base around the globe, as we become truly international. The term Co-Operative doesn’t just describe how we work or how we conduct ourselves, like “collaborative” or “shared-economy”. It is a legal entity, a nationally-regulated alternative form of enterprise ownership.”
Established as a micro-nation by Major Roy Bates in 1967 on a former British sea-fort platform (Roughs Tower) and pirate radio station – this independent nation has a chequered history of fires, invasions, legal battles and more! His son, Michael, is current Prince Regent of Sealand. “Holding the Fort”, as he puts it (also the title of his book).
You are also invited to join Sealand's aristocracy - at a price...
A reality stranger than fiction!
With over 700 farmers involved, the Sekem initiative in Egypt under guidance since 1977 of Dr Ibrahim Abouleish, is a community farm, where apparently "Islamic religion and western technology could come together in harmony." The initiative has focused on medicinal pharmaceutical production.
A bold venture. Links to the main site and a video.
In Belarus, site is in Russian (we think) so hard to check.
It has existed for twelve years on a remote estate. Vladamir (our friend) said it was a place of ‘spiritual secrets’ based on ‘freedom, love and independence’. The Flying Cow is its symbol. It offers an alternative to the militaristic festivals favoured by the State authorities. Broad range of music.
And it welcomes travellers and visitors.
Back in the 1960s and 1970s many DiYers and self-builders looked to Shelter’s books from the USA for inspiration plus practical ideas. Many of the books and others have been updated and are still available, whilst original copies have achieved something of iconic status. Includes Lloyd Kahn’s blog…and videos. Includes new materials on tiny homes on the move.
The Shiram in Russia is a community. Apparently about “space enlightenment” and “self-development”. Their community includes skilled musicians, artists, environmentalists, scientists and more.
The Russian House in California is a restaurant and place they say where: “a cultural dialog project between two nations of earth takes place.” Tatiana also believes she has uncovered the Trace to Global Enlightenment.
“Tatiana Ginzburg – Founder with Gensh of the both projects, PhD in transpersonal psychology, Transformational Game Facilitator, Breathworker (Rebirthing, Holotropic Breathwork, Vivation…), and spiritual seeker.”
Sieben Linden: A pioneering eco-village in Germany that is oft quoted, especially in the 'Eurotopia' Directory, as an example of an intentional community that ‘works’.
Eco-artists’ village in Sweden. They own their own premises. Their website states that: “Eco-ateliers, ‘Cut Source’ is located in Bottna in Bohuslän, about a kilometer from the west sea. Here are 23 households, of which 7 are year-round residents, and each site includes a studio space. Many of us who live in Cut Source are artistically active in different ways: here live architects, artists, filmmakers, photographers, writers, musicians and ordinary WAGE-SLAVE.”
The Soil Association is a membership charity campaigning in the UK for organic gardening and farming. Includes links to organic farms that can be visited.