Breaking curfew…. 43 hens, 2 roosters, and 2 ducks. That’s our roll call. Like any good Warden, we make sure that none of the inmates have flown the coop when we go into nightly lockdown. Our neighbour friend up the road looked bemused when I told him this. He doesn’t count his chickens. He said […]
The Cows Have Come Home: Winter Reflections on Cattle Grazing and Wildlife As the cold season settled in, the cows at Whole Village returned to the barn where they are well- cozy, sheltering from winter winds. Though the cattle spend more time in the barn during the winter they often enjoy romping in the snow […]
Unplugged for Connection: Whole Village’s Digital Detox Week In recent years, Whole Village has been actively preparing for a harmonious and resilient future through the development of a five-year strategic plan. After much careful reflection we distilled our focus into 10 broad goals. One goal, “To facilitate and enhance spiritual, personal and community connection”, was […]
We’re happy to be hosting an “experience” call Climate Fresk here at Whole Village on Sunday, March 16th from 12:30 to 4:00. The Climate Fresk is an innovative, 3 hour collaborative workshop designed to raise awareness and educate people about climate change through a hands-on, interactive experience. The Climate Fresk simplifies the complexities of climate […]
We’re very excited to be offering a fun week that allows people to experience living in community on an EcoVillage Co-operative Farm. We’ll work, play, learn, sing and enjoy each other’s company. This is an unique opportunity for people interested in EcoVillage life, homesteading skills, meaningful connections and cooperative regenerative farming. Experience Week at Whole […]
Stop the Massive Devastating Quarry proposed for Nearby Farmland and Natural Habitat We love our beautiful countryside and farms in this area. We also passionately care about the preservation of farmland and the biodiversity of the world as it’s so important to life on earth. In 2019 a Brazilian conglomerate company called Votorantim Cimentos, which […]
What brought me to the door of Whole Village? My wife, Michele, and I share similar values. However, for the purpose of this article, I will focus on my personal journey that led us to this co-operatively structured eco- village. It all began when I was studying Resource Management in the Agricultural Department at the […]
Passion for the Earth – Passion for Community by Nancy Urekar Let’s think about it – would you live in an ecovillage? What’s it like? Is it possible? Could you do it? I faced these questions over five years ago when my living situation was changing and I could have continued living by myself or […]
Whole Village is Helping Solve Climate Change! When it comes to climate change, good news can be hard to come by. Heatwaves, droughts, and storms are getting worse. Scientists’ warnings are becoming more and more dire. All the bad news can be overwhelming. However, Whole Village is excited to share some much-needed good news. Based […]
A Fond Good-bye to a Community Member Milton Wallace arrived at Whole Village in 2014 from Toronto to live his final years in an ecovillage. As an early resident of The Farm in Tennessee, Milt served in many capacities – farmer, gatekeeper, elder/counsellor. He went on to live in other ecovillages and even co-create, with […]
