Lost Valley Community Experience Week

Are you ready to dive into the heart of intentional community living? Lost Valley Education Center and Meadowsong Ecovillage invite you to our Community Experience Weeks—an extraordinary opportunity for those curious about communal living.

Apply now for our upcoming Community Experience Weeks! https://www.lostvalley.org/community-experience-week

What’s in Store?

19+ hours of in-person instruction and guided activities led by our passionate community residents.

Connection and reflection amidst the serene beauty of our 87-acre property.

Three guiding pillars that shape our community: Permaculture Ethics & Principles, Sociocracy, and Nonviolent Communication.

Explore Our Tools:

Permaculture: Unearth how ethical land stewardship intertwines with our relationships—to each other and the more-than-human world.

Sociocracy: Discover a governance model that balances group decision-making with individual autonomy. Efficiency meets consent!

Nonviolent Communication: Master conflict resolution and thrive in shared living environments.

Daily Highlights:

Sunday (Arrivals/Orientation): Tour our land, review rules, and get acquainted with fellow participants and the community.

Monday (Permaculture): Explore our roots as a permaculture education center and its impact on our identity and goals.

Tuesday (Sociocracy): Peek into our community governance inspired by Sociocracy—a boon for business/non-profit communities.

Wednesday (Nonviolent Communication): Learn the art of healthy conflict resolution.

Thursday (Sustainability): Delve into our sustainable practices and discuss tools applicable to any home or community.

Friday (Review & Connect): Reflect on what we’ve learned, as well as generate ideas and action steps to grow communities now and into the future.