What are the aims of The Village?  

The Village aims come under the following headings:  

• Human Scale:- A place that can down-size the institutions that provide housing, food, waste disposal, transportation, health care, education, social interaction and democracy, and contain these systems in a community where direct human involvement in the institutions is promoted. 
• Human activities that are harmlessly integrated into the natural world  
• A place supportive to healthy human development  
• A community that can be successfully continued into the indefinite future   

What type of people are involved in The Village?  

The Village attracts a diverse mix of people of various ages and backgrounds. The membership includes teachers, builders, architects, farmers, therapists, homemakers, students and retirees. The scope of the project means that it attracts attracts people for a wide variety of reasons. A common theme amongst the membership however, is the desire to work towards a more sustainable and community based lifestyle.    

How do I become a member of the Village project? 

When you purchase a site in the ecovillage you automatically become a member of Sustainable Projects Ireland Ltd., operating as 'The Village'. As a member you have equal say in key decisions in an organisation that operates according to an inclusive model of consensus.     

How can I find out more about the organisation before joining?  

The Village is an open organisation and will provide you with as much information as possible. To find out more, you can attend one of our regular experience days or make an appointment to visit us when it suits you.

You can also attend one of our monthly members' meetings and meet the people involved in the project. Just give us a call in advance.