Gaia Ashram
Gaia Ashram 
Located in Ban That, Udon Thani, Thailand Mission Statement We have a dream and belief that human beings will learn to live in harmony with nature, learn to see that all beings are part of one big family, sharing the same home and that all beings have their roles to play in maintaining and sustaining the web of life. Therefore, all beings deserve respect. Gaia Ashram aims to be a place where we live holistically, practice and realize the interconnectedness and the oneness of all living and non-living beings. Community Description Gaia Ashram is a community-based education center on Permaculture, Deep Ecology and Ecovillage Design Education and other sustainable living practices. Gaia Ashram is the base for Gaia School Asia and one of the operational centers of NextGEN Oceania & Asia, and we provide trainings/workshops/courses for children, international and Asian youth. Gaia Ashram also provides long-term volunteer and internship opportunities for Asian and international youth. Gaia Ashram is an eco project physically based on two hectare of land located in the northeast of Thailand near Nong Khai and the Laos border of Vientaine. Gaia Ashram is currently being developed using Ecovillage, Deep Ecology or Spiritual Ecology and Permaculture design principles. For more info, go to Gaia Ashram Design. Gaia Ashram is a place where we allow young teachers of Permaculture, Deep Ecology or Ecovillage Design Education a chance to facilitate and organize courses, and we also provide Training of Trainers, where we teach about facilitation skills and how to teach in a participatory way. Housing Status: We have land we have developed on Area: 3 hectares Current Residence Types: Natural built structues Current Number of Residences: 6 Planned number of residences: 8 Planned Residence Types: Natural built structues Housing Provided: Included in Membership Land owned by: Individual community member(s) Membership Adult Members: 6 Child Members: 1 Non-member Residents: 16 Percent Women: 51-60% Percent Men: 41-49% Percent Transgender: 0% Visitors accepted: No Open to new Members: Yes Membership Process: We would ask people first to volunteer or to join our internship programs. Economics Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes Regular Fee per Month: $150 Shared Income: Partial share of income Required Labor Contribution per Week: 25 Open to members with existing debt: Yes (some debt) Sustainability Practices Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid. Current renewable energy generation: 0%, or close to 0% Planned renewable energy generation: 100% Current food produced: Between 26-49% Planned food produced: Almost All, around 90% Food produced locally: Between 26-49% Lifestyle Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles, Internet Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine. Cell Phone Service: Good for most people. Shared meals: Approximately all meals Dietary Practice: Vegetarian Only (no animal meat; dairy and eggs okay) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegetarian, Mostly Vegan Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Yes – we all share a common diet. Special Diets OK: Sometimes Alcohol Use: No, this community does not permit alcohol use. Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously. Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/gaia-ashram/ http://www.gaiaschoolasia.com |
