Lifestyle

LifeStyle

Community Activities

We offer our members a variety of services, including organic communal meals, a school and daycare, carpooling options, a shared tool library for building maintenance and renovations, a hair salon, and more.
Additional services are available to the broader community and local residents.
Thematic evenings are occasionally organized by students, giving them the opportunity to showcase their progress in various areas of learning.
Friendly tournaments in softball, volleyball, ping-pong, and other sports bring together members of all ages for festive activities.

Relationship with the Municipality and the Region

Over time, we have built strong relationships with neighboring communities. Members of our ecovillage sit on various municipal committees and help organize cultural and sports events.
In the summer of 2015, an official collaboration between the municipality and the ecovillage led to the launch of the Incredible Edibles movement in the heart of Ham-Nord.
We work with various regional organizations on both economic and tourism-related initiatives, including partnerships with the local tourism office and the regional Chamber of Commerce.

Our Decision-Making Process

Throughout the years, we have experimented with several decision-making techniques, always seeking the approach best suited to the present moment. Today, our organization includes several committees with decision-making authority, overseeing different aspects of community life such as housing, carpooling systems, and elder care.
For decisions affecting the general interest of members, we opt for a supermajority vote (90% or more).