Narara Ecovillage is located at 25 Research Rd Narara. Please contact us if you have questions about our events.
Hands-on learning – bush regeneration at Narara Ecovillage
Every Wednesday till December 2019
from 10am
All welcome – If you’re interested, contact Jazz
Join our Extended Open Day at the Turn of the Seasons: 31 August
As days start to lengthen, we are offering our seasonal ‘extra’ with an extended welcome on Saturday 31 August. Our program runs from 10am through to 4ish. If you are peckish or pushed for time and forgot the picnic, our coffee cart offers lunches, lattes and lots more.
This program is perfect for a first visit but there is the option to book an overnight camp site for a small fee. You can then join whatever is happening. Please let our camping host, Dan, (daniel.mohr@nararaecovillage.com) know if you would like to self-cater and stay.
Saturday’s program includes:
- 10.00am Registration – $10 adult / $20 family
- 10.30am: Presentation – Introduction to Narara Ecovillage + Q&A
- 11.30am: Site Tours Stage 1 and Stage 2
- 1.00 Lunch Break and informal conversation
- 1.30pm: Toasting the Tool Library – official opening of our newest shared resource for members. NB Our Community Creatives will be in action from 10am at Farm Square repairing, repurposing and chatting with anyone who turns up!
- 2.00 – 3.30pm: Tiny House Tours – Check in with Chris and explore Mayflower
- 2.00pm: Exploring the Edges – walk with Trevor into the Strickland Forest and back via the Rural Lots – leaving from Farm Square
- 3.00 – 4.30pm: Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) workshop: explore how ecovillages address challenges by developing culture, social inclusion, environmental resilience and economic sustainability—and what this means for each of us
- 4.30pm: Day program draws to a close ….
Saturday night and Sunday morning:
- Evening: Those staying over are welcome to join in with whatever eventuates – dinner, campfire, film night, discussing, dreaming or drumming
- Sunday: Meditation – (early), maybe Tai Chi (not so early), wandering weeding (anytime) and celebrating both Wattle Tree and Father’s Days (all day).
For free, bring a picnic.
More info and RSVP to Deb debsmithy (at) gmail.com.
Sustainable House Day at Narara Ecovillage
Sunday 15th September 2019
Morning: 9:30am – 1: 30pm Afternoon: 12:30 – 4:30pm
Free event, but ticket bookings are essential – please book here
Open houses! See …
- Candy’s Earthship
- Farrells’ house
- Jazz’s 9-Star Home
- The Hive
- Tiny Footprint – The Mayflower
- Two Storey Strawbale Family Home
- Narara Ecovillage Hempcrete House
Also …
- Talks throughout the day – program to be advised
- Self-guided tour of the Village
- Food and drink
- Picnic spots
- Places to relax and discuss sustainable houses
- Other village sights, including a permaculture garden
Travelling to the event
Please consider the environment by catching the train and using our free shuttle bus between the village and Narara Train station (a 20 minute walk) The train timetable will be emailed to you before the event.
*No vehicle access within the village
*Strictly no pets allowed
Getting around the village
Please be prepared for a lot of outdoor walking. The entrance gate is about three hundred metres from most houses. Visitors will likely need to walk at least 1.5 kms, which may include the steep hill.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring wet weather protection in case of rain.
Accessibility
If you need mobility parking, please contact the organisers on events@neln.org.au as car access is restricted at the village.
Want to go? Here’s what to do:
- Check out the houses at the links above.
- Now secure your event entry tickets. Choose your preferred session/s: Morning 9:30 am-1:30 pm, Afternoon 12:30 pm-4:30 pm, and please let us know which houses you want to visit.
- Check out other open houses on the Sustainable House Day site here.
Address: 25 Research Rd Narara, NSW 2250
Contact us: events@neln.org.au
About Sustainable House Day across Australia
Hands-on learning – bush regeneration at Narara Ecovillage
Every Wednesday till December 2019
from 10am
All welcome – If you’re interested, contact Jazz
Listen to a short presentation and take a site tour. Then spend the afternoon participating in one of our village activities, maintenance or construction projects, picnicking on our beautiful site, and chatting with Ecovillage members (many of whom have unique skills and experience in everything from permaculture to natural construction, animal husbandry to tool libraries and wellbeing). Your children will love exploring our natural playground, and are most welcome to participate in our activities too.
For information about activities and stalls available each month, check our facebook page.
Tea/coffee, water, and a seasonal fruit platter will be available. Please feel free to bring along your own lunch or afternoon tea to enjoy, or explore the growing options available at our village stalls and juice bar.
Cost to attend any part of the day: Individual $10, Family $20
Please note this is a rural property. We recommend wearing enclosed shoes (not thongs or sandals).
Our mission includes striving for ecological sustainability. We ask that you leave your pets at home when you visit the Ecovillage.
Listen to a short presentation and take a site tour. Then spend the afternoon participating in one of our village activities, maintenance or construction projects, picnicking on our beautiful site, and chatting with Ecovillage members (many of whom have unique skills and experience in everything from permaculture to natural construction, animal husbandry to tool libraries and wellbeing). Your children will love exploring our natural playground, and are most welcome to participate in our activities too.
For information about activities and stalls available each month, check our facebook page.
Tea/coffee, water, and a seasonal fruit platter will be available. Please feel free to bring along your own lunch or afternoon tea to enjoy, or explore the growing options available at our village stalls and juice bar.
Cost to attend any part of the day: Individual $10, Family $20
Please note this is a rural property. We recommend wearing enclosed shoes (not thongs or sandals).
Our mission includes striving for ecological sustainability. We ask that you leave your pets at home when you visit the Ecovillage.
Hands-on learning – bush regeneration at Narara Ecovillage
Every Wednesday till December 2019
from 10am
All welcome – If you’re interested, contact Jazz
Details to follow
Saturday Open Day only: $10 individual / $20 family / free for NELN members
Camping $10pp
50% discount for students and concessions
Our Spring Open Weekend program has not yet been finalised, but take a look at our Autumn Open Weekend schedule to see what kind of things might be in store.
Hands-on learning – bush regeneration at Narara Ecovillage
Every Wednesday till December 2019
from 10am
All welcome – If you’re interested, contact Jazz