Whole Village Ecovillage

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Whole Village Ecovillage

Located in Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Mission Statement
We are a community with a commitment to sustainability and land stewardship seeking to live together in harmony with each other and with the natural habitat

Community Description
Whole Village is located on 191 acres near Orangeville, Ontario. Most of the members live on the farm in Greenhaven, our eco-residence. Whole Village members pledge to operate a biodynamic farm as an integral part of the community and to achieve these goals consistent with principles of sustainable land stewardship.

We are an ecologically sustainable and environmentally sensitive community. We protect and enhance the natural habitat through a system of land stewardship embracing the unique geographical, historical, cultural, and biological attributes of the land.

Whole Village is intended to be a solution for two difficult problems: the steady loss of farmland to urbanization and the devastating effects of low commodity prices on farmers and the rural communities that they belong to. Through a comprehensive conservation easement, all of the WV property, except for the compact housing cluster, is preserved for 999 years as farmland, managed forest, or natural areas.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 191 acres
Current Residence Types: Room(s) in a house or building
Current Number of Residences: 2
Planned Residence Types: Room(s) in a house or building
Housing Provided: Purchase, Rental, Work-exchange, Included in Membership
Land owned by: The Community

Membership
Adult Members: 26
Child Members: 7
Non-member Residents: 2
Percent Women: 51-60%
Percent Men: 41-49%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
Please call or email at least one week in advance of your intended visit. No pets please.
Open to new Members: Yes

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution per Week: 0
Additional Comments:
at least 9 hours per week
$12,000 share in corporation
currently $250/month dues & $250/month repayable loan

Sustainability Practices
Energy sources: Solar, Geothermal
Lifestyle
Shared meals: 2-5 times per week
Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms), Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan., Opportunivore (dumpster diving, nature harvesting, etc.)
Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
Additional Diet Comments:
Common meal menus respect member’s individual dietary needs
No smoking in common areas, indoors or outdoors
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Jewish, Sufi, Unitarian Universalist
Education Style(s): Home Schooling, Public Schooling

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/whole-village/
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