I Want to Live in An Eco-Village. Why You Should Too.

An eco-village is a traditional or intentional community that aims to become more socially, culturally, economically, and environmentally sustainable.

Have you discovered something so transformative you wonder why it isn’t everywhere? That’s eco-villages: intentional communities where people of all ages share resources, grow food together, and genuinely know their neighbors.

What Eco-Villages Are (And Are Not)

Before exploring what eco-villages are, let’s address some common misconceptions.

They are Not:

Not Communes: Unlike communes, eco-village residents keep their own jobs, manage their own finances, and maintain private lives. There’s no shared income or collective ownership of everything. The Global Ecovillage Network specifically notes that eco villages are “not tied to specific sectarian organizations or belief systems,” unlike many communes.

Not Just Cohousing: While some eco-villages utilize cohousing principles (private homes plus shared spaces), eco-villages take it a step further by focusing heavily on environmental restoration and sustainable…