Entelechy Ecovillage

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Town/Small City

What we do

What is Entelechy?
The definition of ‘Entelechy’ means “the realization of potential”. This definition, therefore, also implies that there is a unique potential inherent within each living being, and each living system.

As the Oak Tree is the Entelechy of the Acorn, or the Butterfly is the Entelechy of a Caterpillar, this community exists due to the belief that human society is also capable of realizing its Entelechy.

To us, humanity reaching a stage of maturity and realizing their inherent potential means living in balance and symbiosis with all other forms of life, while being conscientious and loving stewards of this planet Earth and as guardians of her various ecosystems.

This community was named as such to help us each ask the question: How do we realize our individual, and collective Entelechy?

About Our Community
We are a small, ecologically-minded community on Salt Spring Island composing of over 18 long-term residents, plus work-stay friends and other guests. Our community intends to be a sanctuary and place of learning, where we practice and cultivate a genuine care for the natural world, it’s human and non-human residents, and the local ecology. This includes inviting a spirit of reciprocity, and a practice of how to realize our deepest held values so that they show up in the words and actions of daily life.

 

Our Vision

We are a small, ecologically-minded community on Salt Spring Island composing of over 18 long-term residents, plus work-stay friends and other guests. Our community intends to be a sanctuary and place of learning, where we practice and cultivate a genuine care for the natural world, it’s human and non-human residents, and the local ecology.

Our Mission

We are a small, ecologically-minded community on Salt Spring Island composing of over 18 long-term residents, plus work-stay friends and other guests. Our community intends to be a sanctuary and place of learning, where we practice and cultivate a genuine care for the natural world, it’s human and non-human residents, and the local ecology.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • 21 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
21

How to join

You’re welcome to apply via our website: https://www.entelechysaltspring.ca/long-term-resident

Basic expectations or agreements for members

If you’re interested in visiting our community, please contact us via our website: https://www.entelechysaltspring.ca/

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: $1050

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Fire pit, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By several individuals through an LLC or a Tenancy In Common agreement

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Energy sources used

  • Biomass (from wood or other organic materials)

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    14 acres

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Location

  • BC, Canada

Entelechy Ecovillage

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6 months ago

Red Tractor Project Seeking Founding Members/Intern

For the right person, Red Tractor Project will be a life time opportunity. Red Tractor Project (RTP) is a rural lifestyle concept over 30 years in the making. RTP resides on nearly 400 acres in the foothills of Eastern Washington. Elk Heights Ranch is the historic location and former “dude” ranch adjacent to Washington State forest. The ranch over looks the fertile Kittitas Valley and the grand Yakima River Canyon. Snow covered peaks of the Stuart Mountain Range provide a magical backdrop. Existing infrastructure is a 7000 sqft timber frame lodge and 2500 sqft log guest facility. A large arena and pastures support an active equine facility. The vision for RTP is to address the need and concerns of people interested in collaboration, sustainable living, and climate adaptation. Residents will live, work, and thrive there. Future elements include cooperative housing, alternative energy, alternative architecture, independent/sustainable food sources, community connection, and resiliency in climate adaptation. Activities include the hosting of personal growth retreats and life enhancement including yoga, relationships, food, and celebration. Located an hour and half from Seattle and just off rural I-90 Exit 93. RTP will host a day trip venue for guests seeking an eco experience and to hike/bike in the forest or ride horseback on a mountain trail. Visitors can celebrate their day with a wine or distillery tasting. City dwelling volunteers will be invited to steward the forest and connect with Mother Earth Seeking quality candidate suitable for elevation to highest levels of trust and to become part of the “tribe.” Position will appeal to those with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit. You have developed life skills and look for a place to grow and nurture. Daily activities will not be boring. Should be fun and fulfilling. Those looking for structure you will be disappointed. Don’t worry the owners will guide you through the “gray” to success. Owne
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