eco-village living at findhorn foundation
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ECOVILLAGE LIVING IN SCOTLAND
At The Findhorn Foundation
Findhorn
The Original Garden
The Findhorn Foundation Today:
Spiritual Community, Learning Center, Ecovillage
Experiencing Community Life
Experience WeekLiving in Community Guest ProgramLEAP
Permaculture
Permanent Agriculture Permanent Culture
Key:
Observe nature and be creative
Goal:
Design our entire culture for sustainability
Permaculture Ethics
Earth Care
People CareFair Shares
Think in a planetary way.
Permaculture Attitudes
Work with Nature, Not Against
Everything GardensThe Problem is the Solution
Minimum Effort for Maximum Effect
Unlimited Yield
Work with Nature, Not Against
Natural Succession – All systems moving toward canopy
Consider:Companion planting
Forest gardening
Everything Gardens
Chicken Tractor
All species work to affect the environment to their own advantage and meet their needs.
Unlimited Yield
CornBeans
Cucumbers
Stacking – Utilizing vertical space
Minimum Eff ort for Maximum Eff ect
The Problem is the Solution
Really apply observation. Design by the removal of limiting factors.
Everything works both ways.
Remember, observation and creativity are key!
Barrel Houses Co-Housing
The Field of Dreams Straw Bale House
Ecological Building
On-Site Power Generation
Community Center
Global Connections
Global Ecovillage Network
CIFAL Findhorn
United Nations
The Nisqually Connection
Elthea Spiritual Living Community
www.thomas-elthea.org
Resources
The Findhorn Foundation: www.findhorn.org
Global Ecovillage Network: http://gen.ecovillage.org
CIFAL Findhorn: www.cifalfindhorn.org
Elthea Spiritual Living Community: www.thomas-elthea.org
Permaculture Magazine: www.permaculture.co.uk
Kayla [email protected]