Over the past years, we’ve been transforming a patch of clay and gravel under an old metal pole domed structure, known as the TripleSpan, into something special. What started as a bare space is now 500 square meters of thriving garden beds, thanks to the dedication of volunteers who run it as a community garden. It has become a real …
Watch a video about our Microgrid from Everything Electric
The team from Everything Electric Show came to visit and interviewed our Jon Ellis, Head of NEV Power which operates the village’s microgrid and community battery.
The Swift Parrot: A Conservation Story
THE SWIFT PARROT (Lathamus discolor) is a brightly coloured bird native to Australia. It is known as Swift “Waylitja” in the indigenous Tasmanian language. This parrot is recognised for its vibrant green feathers, scarlet forehead, and bright blue flashes. The Swift Parrot is critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss due to native forest logging. Narara Ecovillage is actively involved …
Is 2025 your year to shake things up?
We have limited memberships still available if you would love to build your dream home in a passionate, like minded community! Get in touch through our website if you would like to take a tour or join us on the long weekend for our next Open Day!
2024 NSW Sustainability Awards Finalist
Narara Ecovillage is a Finalist in the 2024 Banksia Sustainability Awards: Place Making. This category celebrates sustainability through innovative design and practices, resource conservation, energy efficiency, circularity, renewable energy and biodiversity, as well as social sustainability, inclusivity, mobility, well-being, and community engagement. Narara Ecovillage has been named as a Finalist in the 2024 Banksia Sustainability Awards in the category of Place Making. …
Empowering Our Joy For Life Through Honoring Our Pain for the World | Podcast with John Seed
From John: Hey friends, its been quite a week for podcasts. Last week I recorded podcasts with the ABC’s Philosopher’s Zone and Sounds True One. Neither of these have been released as yet, but James Jesso just released the conversation we had on his psychedelic podcast “Adventures Through the Mind”. I listened to it on a walk in the Yarra Valley …
Narara Ecovillage produces 40% less carbon emissions than average for the Central Coast!
PRESS RELEASE Narara Ecovillage, a demonstration ecovillage near Gosford, surveyed its residents and found that they are producing over 40% less emissions than the average for the Central Coast. The Ecovillage has set a target to achieve a 75% reduction by 2030. “We still have a long way to go, but this is a great start,” said Janet Ellis, a …
17 A & B Gugandi
Jonathan and Sue are building a modular 3 bedroom house adapted from a Parkwood Homes design at the front of this site on Gugandi Rd, the main ‘spine’ road of the village, close to the Village Hall and Coffee Cart and to our recycling collection point. The dual-occupancy site will ultimately include Tanya’s 2 bedroom home to the rear as …
Narara Ecovillage on ABC Central Coast chatting about Electric Vehicles
ABC Central Coast reached out to the Ecovillage to ask about EVs, their benefits and challenges regarding charging. Member John Shiel spoke with Caroline about these questions and more. One big concern was the lack of charging stations on the Central Coast. John shared some of the latest updates: 30 charging locations on the Central Coast 2 maps to find …
Narara Ecovillage 6-point Strategic Plan 2022-2030
Dave Burrows In a collaborative process lasting several months, members of Narara Ecovillage developed 6 objectives for 2030 in the areas of biodiversity, food growing, collaboration, regenerative business and carbon emissions. The Plan has six objectives which the Ecovillage will seek to achieve by 2030. For each Objective, a Circle or Working Group has been designated to develop strategies, implement …
Community Battery & Smart Grid Launch
An incredible milestone! This week we launched our Community Battery and celebrated the achievement of building the smart grid and battery to-date. Very appreciative of the support from our local members Dr Gordon Reid and Liesel Tesch, Central Coast Council and ARENA who provided the grant that made it all possible.
Small foot-print tiny house on wheels – The Mayflower (26m2)
“My house has the capacity for living both on- or -off-grid. The level of air circulation is exceptional via a ceiling fan and multiple windows and skylights.” Chris Wenban The Mayflower is a fully equipped tiny house built on a tri-axle registered 7.2 x 2.5 m steel trailer with brakes. When entering, it opens into a living area with a …
Natural Building at Narara Ecovillage
Ben’s House Ben’s workshop We’ve had a great Winter on the build of this round recycled home, with plenty being done to get us from a bare slab to a roofed and walled light-straw-earth and cob home, thanks greatly to the help of some pretty awesome workaway volunteers (big shoutouts to Euge and Fran, Lois & Koen) and our designers/natural …
Candy’s Earthship
An Earthship is a passive solar earth shelter that is made of both natural and upcycled materials. Candy’s features earth-packed tires, cob walls and a natural geothermal cooling system. This earthship was only the second approved in NSW. “At least a hundred people helped me build this house. It was made with so much love. Anybody that comes here feels …
Living with Wildlife at Narara Ecovillage
Join us for a fascinating chat about birds and wildlife with avid birdwatcher and Ecovillage member Richard. It is wonderful to see how many different species we share our home with, and you can learn about some of the ways we actively encourage the increase and diversification of native animals. Find out how you can track the change of season …
Healthy Homes Series #3 – Drainage, Eaves and Gutters – and Roofs too!
-Mikala Dind In this six-part series, Narara Ecovillage member Mikala Dind shares her knowledge about what makes houses healthy or unhealthy. While this article is about existing homes, the information will definitely assist anyone seeking to build a home. One of the most common reasons for mould problems in a home is water finding its way into the building. In …
Healthy Homes Series #2 – Location and Orientation
-Mikala Dind In this six-part series, Narara Ecovillage member Mikala Dind shares her knowledge about what makes houses healthy or unhealthy. While this article is about existing homes, the information will definitely assist anyone seeking to build a home. LOCATION While “location, location, location” might be the catch cry for real estate agents because it indicates access to shops/public transport/schools, …
Historic House Makeover: From Freezing to Comfort
Nicky and Mark are the happy owners of Bellbird House – a heritage listed timber house at Narara Ecovillage. They are meticulously restoring their home, and have had to focus on thermal comfort as the house was freezing cold in winter and stupendously warm in summer. We will chat to them about what they have done to make their home …
Healthy Homes Series #1 – Age and Foundations
-Mikala Dind In this six-part series, Narara Ecovillage member Mikala Dind shares her knowledge about what makes houses healthy or unhealthy. While this article is about existing homes, the information will definitely assist anyone seeking to build a home. THE AGE OF A HOUSE The age of a house can give clues to potential hazards. For instance, homes built: before …
Climate Impacts on Growing Food
Our network of growing friends on the Central Coast and further afield has been very hard hit this summer. As you are all no doubt aware, many local farmers have suffered very long periods of dry weather, followed by the effects of bushfire, followed by the effects of torrential rains. Two of many examples: Little Feet Gourmet, located at Ourimbah …
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