Dear Friends,
Like you, the Ecovillage Community is very aware of the Coronavirus and the need for containment, and discussions on how we can support community resilience have been active and dynamic during this uncertain time. With our onsite monthly open days postponed for the time being, we want to invite you to experience a taste of our Ecovillage from the comfort of your home.
May Online Open Day information here.
Please consult this page or Facebook for updates, or feel free to reach out: 02 4328-1588 or info@nararaecovillage.com
Best wishes for staying healthy over the next while, the Narara Ecovillage Community.
With our monthly Open Days postponed, we want to invite you to experience a taste of our Ecovillage from the comfort of your home.
We’ve taken a video tour of our beautiful site and put together some answers to common questions that visitors have about our project. At our Zoom event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some key Narara Ecovillage members and ask them your questions.
>> Please sign up for our Zoom event here.
Format of the morning:
- Welcome and short 3 minute video about Narara Ecovillage
- Where we are at right now
- Introduction of the Panel Members
- Your questions welcome (see below)
- Introduction of the personal Site Tours in the afternoon: https://preview.tinyurl.com/ybwduf9z
- Farewell and Next Steps
Questions:
You may just want to enjoy the discussion quietly or ask some questions. Questions can be asked by using the ‘Chat Button’ at the bottom right of the Zoom screen.
Zoom details to follow.
If you haven’t used Zoom before you can check it out and download it here:
>>> https://zoom.us/download
About the tour
The tour explores:
– the stage 2 areas:
> shared common places and spaces
> smaller and larger homes
> shared lots or homes
– the Village Heart business ventures hub
– the tree house and the natural playground
– nurseries and food growing spaces
– the Grafting Shed future food preparation hub and store
– freshwater dam with Strickland Forest
– the camping area with natural building camp kitchen
– the Farm Square maker & artist space with the tool library
– inspirational and unusual homes in Stage 1
– any other areas that you’d like to explore
Please select one of the dates for the tour that suits you. One of the knowledgeable residents at the ecovillage will be your guide.
For a brief summary of where Stage 2 is at, please click here: https://nararaecovillage.com/masterplan/
Tours are by donation of $50 to our co-operative or what you can pay at this time.
Come prepared for all weather on our semi-rural property. The tours are great for kids too. However please don’t bring your pets on the tour.
See you at the ecovillage!
About the tour
The tour explores:
– the stage 2 areas:
> shared common places and spaces
> smaller and larger homes
> shared lots or homes
– the Village Heart business ventures hub
– the tree house and the natural playground
– nurseries and food growing spaces
– the Grafting Shed future food preparation hub and store
– freshwater dam with Strickland Forest
– the camping area with natural building camp kitchen
– the Farm Square maker & artist space with the tool library
– inspirational and unusual homes in Stage 1
– any other areas that you’d like to explore
Please select one of the dates for the tour that suits you. One of the knowledgeable residents at the ecovillage will be your guide.
For a brief summary of where Stage 2 is at, please click here: https://nararaecovillage.com/masterplan/
Tours are by donation of $50 to our co-operative or what you can pay at this time.
Come prepared for all weather on our semi-rural property. The tours are great for kids too. However please don’t bring your pets on the tour.
See you at the ecovillage!
by donation to the coffee cart.
About the tour
The tour explores:
– the stage 2 areas:
> shared common places and spaces
> smaller and larger homes
> shared lots or homes
– the Village Heart business ventures hub
– the tree house and the natural playground
– nurseries and food growing spaces
– the Grafting Shed future food preparation hub and store
– freshwater dam with Strickland Forest
– the camping area with natural building camp kitchen
– the Farm Square maker & artist space with the tool library
– inspirational and unusual homes in Stage 1
– any other areas that you’d like to explore
Please select one of the dates for the tour that suits you. One of the knowledgeable residents at the ecovillage will be your guide.
For a brief summary of where Stage 2 is at, please click here: https://nararaecovillage.com/masterplan/
Tours are by donation of $50 to our co-operative or what you can pay at this time.
Come prepared for all weather on our semi-rural property. The tours are great for kids too. However please don’t bring your pets on the tour.
See you at the ecovillage!
About the tour
The tour explores:
– the stage 2 areas:
> shared common places and spaces
> smaller and larger homes
> shared lots or homes
– the Village Heart business ventures hub
– the tree house and the natural playground
– nurseries and food growing spaces
– the Grafting Shed future food preparation hub and store
– freshwater dam with Strickland Forest
– the camping area with natural building camp kitchen
– the Farm Square maker & artist space with the tool library
– inspirational and unusual homes in Stage 1
– any other areas that you’d like to explore
Please select one of the dates for the tour that suits you. One of the knowledgeable residents at the ecovillage will be your guide.
For a brief summary of where Stage 2 is at, please click here: https://nararaecovillage.com/masterplan/
Tours are by donation of $50 to our co-operative or what you can pay at this time.
Come prepared for all weather on our semi-rural property. The tours are great for kids too. However please don’t bring your pets on the tour.
See you at the ecovillage!
About the tour
The tour explores:
– the stage 2 areas:
> shared common places and spaces
> smaller and larger homes
> shared lots or homes
– the Village Heart business ventures hub
– the tree house and the natural playground
– nurseries and food growing spaces
– the Grafting Shed future food preparation hub and store
– freshwater dam with Strickland Forest
– the camping area with natural building camp kitchen
– the Farm Square maker & artist space with the tool library
– inspirational and unusual homes in Stage 1
– any other areas that you’d like to explore
Please select one of the dates for the tour that suits you. One of the knowledgeable residents at the ecovillage will be your guide.
For a brief summary of where Stage 2 is at, please click here: https://nararaecovillage.com/masterplan/
Tours are by donation of $50 to our co-operative or what you can pay at this time.
Come prepared for all weather on our semi-rural property. The tours are great for kids too. However please don’t bring your pets on the tour.
See you at the ecovillage!
Sociocracy in Action 3
Proposal Shaping
A Collective Know-How event
Presented by the Narara Ecovillage Sociocracy Resource Circle
About Sociocracy
Sociocracy provides simple but powerful tools that help people work together efficiently and effectively.
What will be covered in this workshop?
Theory & Practice
- Learn about, observe and participate in a proposal shaping process. Learn the steps and essential elements of effective proposal shaping so that the needs of all stakeholders are incorporated
Cost – $30.00
NELN Members – $25.00
Visit our beautiful site and learn about our purpose and plans for Narara Ecovillage.
Over 3 hours enjoy a perfect introduction to Narara Ecovillage through:
- walking tours of the site,
- a presentation, often by our founder, Lyndall Parris, and
- opportunities to meet members and to ask questions.
Our fabulous Coffee Cart will be open from 9:30 to 3pm, selling great drinks and healthy food.
Come prepared for all weather and walking on a rural property. Kids are always welcome. However please leave your pets at home.
On Open Days where other events are scheduled, these events may involve separate registration and costs.
Whether you come just for the Open Day or extend it with another activity on offer at Narara Ecovillage on that day, we look forward to greeting you on your first visit or to welcome you again and again – and again!
Cost to attend: Individual $10, Family $20, Free for NELN (Narara Eco Living Network) members.
If you are unable to attend this Open Day we offer a monthly Open Day program – either morning or afternoon. Most dates are on Saturday with a sprinkle of Sundays.
Arrive by 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start.
By donation to the coffee cart.
Sociocracy in Action 3
Micro facilitation skills
A Collective Know-How event
Presented by the Narara Ecovillage Sociocracy Resource Circle
About Sociocracy
Sociocracy provides simple but powerful tools that help people work together efficiently and effectively.
What will be covered in this workshop?
Theory & Practice
- Learn about, observe and participate in facilitation of a meeting. Learn the steps and essential elements of effective facilitation so that the needs of all stakeholders are incorporated
Cost – $30.00
NELN Members – $25.00
Visit our beautiful site and learn about our purpose and plans for Narara Ecovillage.
Over 3 hours enjoy a perfect introduction to Narara Ecovillage through:
- walking tours of the site,
- a presentation, often by our founder, Lyndall Parris, and
- opportunities to meet members and to ask questions.
Our fabulous Coffee Cart will be open from 9:30 to 3pm, selling great drinks and healthy food.
Come prepared for all weather and walking on a rural property. Kids are always welcome. However please leave your pets at home.
On Open Days where other events are scheduled, these events may involve separate registration and costs.
Whether you come just for the Open Day or extend it with another activity on offer at Narara Ecovillage on that day, we look forward to greeting you on your first visit or to welcome you again and again – and again!
Cost to attend: Individual $10, Family $20, Free for NELN (Narara Eco Living Network) members.
If you are unable to attend this Open Day we offer a monthly Open Day program – either morning or afternoon. Most dates are on Saturday with a sprinkle of Sundays.
Bring a barbecue or plate to share.
Enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine with some of our ecovillage members.
Please bring a plate or a bottle to share.
Bring a plate or bottle to share.
Visit our beautiful site and learn about our purpose and plans for Narara Ecovillage.
Over 3 hours enjoy a perfect introduction to Narara Ecovillage through:
- walking tours of the site,
- a presentation, often by our founder, Lyndall Parris, and
- opportunities to meet members and to ask questions.
Our fabulous Coffee Cart will be open from 9:30 to 3pm, selling great drinks and healthy food.
Come prepared for all weather and walking on a rural property. Kids are always welcome. However please leave your pets at home.
On Open Days where other events are scheduled, these events may involve separate registration and costs.
Whether you come just for the Open Day or extend it with another activity on offer at Narara Ecovillage on that day, we look forward to greeting you on your first visit or to welcome you again and again – and again!
Cost to attend: Individual $10, Family $20, Free for NELN (Narara Eco Living Network) members.
If you are unable to attend this Open Day we offer a monthly Open Day program – either morning or afternoon. Most dates are on Saturday with a sprinkle of Sundays.
Meet outside the Visitors Centre.
Not recommended for children under 12.
Bring your binoculars.