Ecovillage of the Week: Findhorn Ecovillage

Photo courtesy of The Findhorn Ecovillage

This week the JEM group will be showcasing the Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland. The Findhorn Community began in 1962 as a sustainable and holistic living center. In 1972, the Findhorn Foundation was established to educate people on holistic living systems and brings over "4,500 residential visitors a year from over 50 countries." The Findhorn Ecovillage Project was initiated in 1981 as an organic continuation of the Findhorn Foundation. The Ecovillage Project is an incredible example of an ecovillage that integrates a sustainable human settlement with one that also addresses the "spiritual, social and economic aspects of life". Click here to visit the Findhorn Ecovillage website. You can also visit the JEM Group's individual blog sites to learn more about ways Findhorn is addressing building and design; water and waste; and food and energy. Their links are provided on the left sidebar.