Creating a Dream Community: Building a Land-Based Eco-Village

We shared about our upcoming move and the temporary ideas we’re exploring. But today, we want to share something even more significant—our DREAM. This dream has been with us since September 2011, when we first met in Wellington, New Zealand. It’s a vision that continues to inspire us as we navigate the challenges of our current situation. We dream of creating a land-based community, an eco-village that fosters connection, learning, and sustainability. This vision is more than just a fantasy; it’s a call to action that we’re committed to realizing.

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Our Unfulfilled Eco-Village Dream

When Emilio and I first connected, we shared a desire for something more than just the conventional path. We wanted to create a space that reflected our values—a place where people could come together, learn, and grow. Our dream is to own a piece of land where we can develop upcycled and eco-friendly accommodations, from tiny houses to earth ships, and offer a central space for ceremonies, yoga, and creativity.

This dream extends beyond just the physical structures. We envision food forests, native gardens, and partnerships with local beekeepers to create a thriving ecosystem. We want to offer volunteering opportunities, workshops, and retreats, making our land a hub for healing, creativity, and community engagement. This is a vision that excites us deeply, and we are eager to bring it to life.

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The Reality of Housing Uncertainty

Despite our passion and vision, we are currently facing a significant hurdle. After 11 years of living in our beloved home, we are being evicted as our landlord prepares to sell the property. This space has been more than just a house—it’s where we’ve raised our daughter, planted gardens, and built a tiny home. The prospect of leaving is heart-wrenching, but we believe that this challenge is a stepping stone toward our ultimate dream.

As we grapple with the uncertainty of where we will go next, we remain committed to our vision. We know that realizing our dream will require resources, collaboration, and unwavering trust in the process. We are not seeking this dream in the traditional way; instead, we are putting it out into the universe, open to guidance and support from those who resonate with our vision.

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What We Envision for Our Eco-Village Dream Community

• Upcycled accommodations: repurposed campervans, boats, shipping containers
• Eco-friendly buildings: tiny houses, earth ships, teepees
• Central space for ceremonies, yoga, workshops
• Communal sweat lodge, sauna, cold plunge
• Food forests, native gardens, greenhouses
• Partnerships with local beekeepers, community involvement
• Volunteer and time exchange opportunities
• Workshops, retreats, and forest school for children

Calling In Support and Collaboration

As we continue to navigate this period of transition, we are calling in collaborators, landowners, and investors who share our passion for community and sustainability. We believe in the power of collective effort and know that this dream is bigger than us. We trust that the right people and opportunities will align as we move forward.

This is a time for healing, connection, and showing up fully to share our gifts. We are ready to commit to this vision and invite you to join us on this journey.

Conclusion

Our dream of creating a land-based eco-village is one that has been with us for nearly 13 years. While the path to realizing this dream is not without its challenges, we trust in the process and are committed to bringing it to life. This is a vision of healing, community, and sustainability—a place where we can all thrive together. If you feel called to be part of this journey, we invite you to connect with us and explore how we can make this dream a reality.

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