Ecovillage at Ithaca Weekend Tour and Workshop

Join us in touring Ecovillage at Ithaca (EVI). Learn how EVI began, planned, built, function & thrive.

Established in 1991 and located on 175 acres, EcoVillage at Ithaca is an award-winning and one of the most well-known ecovillages in North America. It consists of a community of people living mainstream lives in a sustainable way. Caring for the land and connecting with nature. Greening their built environment. Consuming less and cooperating more. Growing food and eating hyper-local. Always learning, and leading by example.

Over 22 years, EcoVillage at Ithaca has developed into a large and fully functioning community. Buildings and landscape, farms and gardens, roads and paths, governance structures and group process, and most importantly relationships, are created and cared for. In November 2014, EVI's third and newest neighborhood was awarded a coveted Zero-Energy Ready Home certification by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Learn more about EVI here http://ecovillageithaca.org/about-ecovillage

Program Schedule
Saturday, October 21, 2017

1:30pm - 5:30pm In-Depth Tour of the Ecovillage

History of Ecovillage at Ithaca, the cohousing group model that it adopted and the philosophy that the group has relied upon for its development over the years.Tour of energy efficient buildings: learn about EVI's various green building designs, as well as uses of renewable energy in ecovillage buildings such as solar hot water.Farm visit: Visit community owned organic farms and garden plots for the members of the EcovillageHome visits to residential houses

5:30pm -6:30pm Dinner

Home-made, locally grown organic food will be served. Participants are expected to help out in the post-dinner clean-up, which is also EVI member’s daily responsibility.

Optional: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Creating Your Own Community: Tips from the Experts(Workshop will only be held if there is a minimum of ten people interested. An additional $30 will be collected for this workshop. You must indicate when you purchase the ticket whether you will be attending this workshop.)

Liz Walker and Rod Lambert have separately or together been involved in the creation and project management of developing four different cohousing communities: three at EcoVillage Ithaca, and one at White Hawk EcoVillage.They will give an overview of some of the most important things to consider as you start a new community, followed by answering your most burning questions on a wide spectrum of topics involved, from vision to membership to design to financing to building.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

8:15am – 9:15am Meditation & Nature

Eco-psychology walk led by an experienced EVI facilitator. Meditation through connecting and communing with nature.

9:15am – 10:15am Breakfast

10:15am – 1:00pm Communication & Conflict Resolution Workshop
Learn through role-play how to communicate one’s needs clearly and constructively in a group; listen and understand the messages that others try to convey; non-violent communication skills that help resolve conflicts.

1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Departure

Program Fee

Workshop fee: $60 (includes Saturday afternoon tour, Sunday eco-psychology walk and Communication workshop)

Meals: $15 per meal, $45 total (includes Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch)

All fees go to Ecovillage at Ithaca to cover the costs of running programs and preparing meals.

Registration

To register for the event, please RSVP here AND purchase your ticket & book your stay here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecovillage-at-ithaca-weekend-tour-and-workshop-tickets-38520131751

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS OCTOBER 15, 2017

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FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Transportation will be organized by the organizers and a few options will be considered based on availability and attendees' preference: car pool, van rental & self-drive. For car pool and van rental, attendees are expected to contribute to the gas & toll and rental fees (if applicable).

What are the accommodation options?

Camping: (must bring own camping gear)

Homestay at one of the EVI residential houses/apartments (deadline for registering is October 15, 2017)

Swallow’s Nest B&B (http://swallows-nest.com/)

600sf garden studio apt. 1 Queen bed, 1 futon. Self-serve breakfast of local & organic food. $166.50 1st nightContact Arabez & Bradford Smith at hosts@swallows-nest.comNo phone number on website.

Wildflower B&B (http://juliam59.wixsite.com/54321)

2BR in a village home sleeps 4 people. $75 + tax $82.25 p/nBreakfast is largely organic includes homemade yogurt, granola, jam and marmalade, as well as cereal, both soy milk & cow’s milk, nut butters, whole grain bread, orange juice, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.Contact Julia (607) 275-3362

The Garden Room B&B (http://wildgoose-bb.com/)

1 Bedroom with lovely viewsContact Gail (919) 951-9607