“We will research, design and build a stylish, inter-generational, friendly demonstration village near the coast not too far from Sydney, blending the principles of sustainability, good health, business, caring and other options that may evolve for our well being.”

…stylish, inter-generational and friendly The look of our village may be clean, green, modern, quality, organised and loved. There will be a good mix of public and private space. We will encourage community interaction yet our need for privacy and seclusion will be respected. Our village construction will be based on ‘best practice’ guidelines relevant to the mainstream.

…demonstration Our village and our processes will be a showcase and teaching ground for interested visitors. We will endeavour to inspire others to live more lightly on the earth and show that it is possible without compromising a comfortable lifestyle. Residents may have the opportunity to be as involved as much or as little in this teaching process as they wish.

…village We hope to build a community for people with common interests, where friendships develop and neighbours help each other, a place for personal and professional growth.

…the coast near Sydney Our village will be located not too far from Sydney, near the coast with fresh air and a mild climate. We will endeavour to develop positive and inclusive relationships with the surrounding community, our nation and the world.

…sustainability We will live in harmony with nature, preserving natural habitats on village land and build a home with minimal environmental impact which considers orientation, thermal mass, planting for privacy and temperature control, insulation and zoning, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly materials, as well as eco-friendly energy, water supply, drainage, garbage disposal and recycling.

…good health The ethos of our village may actively promote physical, emotional and spiritual health. We will pursue activities to attract good health and freedom from disease and pain. Facilities may be set up for those who wish to participate, for example fresh juice ‘happy-hour’, a healthy food cafeteria, a restorative guesthouse for retreat and recuperation, massage, yoga and exercise. These possibilities will develop and change over time, and include both residents and guests.

…caring We may establish a system of caring so that you will know what will happen in the event of a dramatic life change eg your partner should die, you become dependently sick, you have an accident, you need permanent care or you need temporary assistance. We will develop a system of caring that will be agreed upon, documented and implemented.

…other options that may evolve We may set up flexible systems to oversee the necessary changes to our evolving village and to encourage ongoing, fresh initiative and enterprise. We will support a diversity of activities, new thoughts and fresh perspectives and develop effective processes of decision making and dispute resolution.

Please join us in a life full of optimism, hope, contribution and fun!