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Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
PAZ Ecovillage
Terlingua, Texas, West Texas Big Bend Region,
United States
Austin, Texas,
United States
 A seed is planted in the magical Chihuahuan Desert near the old mining ghost town of Terlingua, and located not far from Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande River, and the border of Mexico.
PAZ Ecovillage, is an oasis of biodiversity that represents a Permanent Autonomous Zone, or PAZ, dedicated to self-reliance, self-expression, sustainability, freedom, and peace from the conventional standards of society by utilizing the path of least resistance; the natural environment, conserving its resources, and living in cohesion, on a general consensus-based community with the Earth.
Our overall intention and creative objectives are directed towards,
1. Co-creating the building of several sustainable structures.
2. To incorporate environmental values and sustainability into the broader community.
3. Expanding on the ability to accommodate many diverse groups of people.
4. Hosting conferences, retreats and educational trainings on the following aspects of sustainability.
We plan to hold workshops, demonstrations, and programs on permaculture, organic gardening, sustainable living, eco systems, and renewable technologies like bio fuel, wind power & solar energy. We also plan to promote specific eco-construction trainings on adobe, earthship biotecture, autonomous building, and various other sustainable dwellings.
There will be dedicated areas around the property for outdoor art installations & art showings. As well as, an educational school building, a holistic & naturopathic healing arts center, an events amphitheater for music & dance performances, and an independent travelers hostel, all in the planning stages for the near future...
  Status: Fall 2008 - Building Sustainable Structures
Contact:
PAZ Ecovillage
2113 Haskell St.
Austin, Texas 78702 United States

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Last Updated:9/14/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact: pazecovillage@gmail.com
Affiliations: Eleusis Project

Population
Adult Members:
1
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
50% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Equal energy exchange)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
168 acres (68.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
(Our plan is to gain Non-Profit status and donate this project to the NPO...)
Number of Residences:
0
(Currently there are no structures as of yet, however, our plan is to begin building Fall 2008)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(It is in planning for a family style meal every week...)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(This is an open-minded & progressive community of people that do not tolerate any discrimination against a person's sexual orientation or identity...)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
:: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
:: Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
:: Muslim
:: Unitarian Universalist
:: Jewish
:: Sufi
:: Roman Catholic
:: Eastern
:: Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Buddhist
:: Native American
(Open to All faiths & beliefs or non-belief systems...)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(Our intention is to hold educational programs and to eventually build a school...)
 
 


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