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It Never Snows in NC

Written by Lee Warren on January 14, 2011. Posted in Families and Children, Fun and Play, Hut Hamlet, Nature, Village Terraces. No Comments on It Never Snows in NC

Group of mostly adults sledding after a snowstorm this week. It never snows in North Carolina. “Or so I was told,” said Tanya Carwyn, who moved to Earthaven from Colorado two years ago. “So I sold my skis before I left.” The other common thing you’ll hear people say...

Big Changes at the Council Hall

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on January 11, 2011. Posted in Heat, Village Economics, Village Life. No Comments on Big Changes at the Council Hall

by Suchi Lathrop Three years ago, Earthaven rented its first central office at the Trading Post. It served as our office, Internet café, information center and snack depot. This month we move the office to the Council Hall which helps us save money (rent to the Trading Post) and also centralizes...

Farewell (For Now) Farmer

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on January 2, 2011. Posted in Celebrations, Chosen Family, Gateway, Members. No Comments on Farewell (For Now) Farmer

by Diana Leafe Christian Farmer and NikkiAnne in front of the MicroHut (Farmer’s residence at Earthaven) at Gateway Neighborhood. Photo taken Summer 2010. On Tuesday night, Nov. 16,, Earthaven member Chris Farmer (often called “Farmer”) threw a farewell dance party in the Council...

4 New Members in 1 Day

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on October 30, 2010. Posted in Celebrations, Members, Membership. No Comments on 4 New Members in 1 Day

October 24th’s Council Meeting broke the record for number of new Full Members joining (jumping, as we call it) at once. All had been Provisional Members for less than a year and were excited to share this special day with each other. The big surprise was their decision to jump in their...

Honoring the Dark Time of Year

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on October 22, 2010. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Nature, Social Events, Spirit and Culture. No Comments on Honoring the Dark Time of Year

by Kailtlin Hetzner The air is brisk and cool, the leaves turn the beautiful shades of autumn, the summer is gone and the season calls us inward. It is time to prepare for winter—not only physically for the cold but a slowing down in other ways too. We are approaching Halloween, All Hallows...

Marimba!

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on October 21, 2010. Posted in Fun and Play, Social Events. No Comments on Marimba!

On a sweet Saturday night in September, Earthaven members, residents and friends were treated to a fabulous dance party courtesy of the Chikomo Marimba Band. Earthaven Member and co-owner of Mud Straw Love natural building company, Mollie Curry, and her builder, drummer husband Steve...

Member Profile – Suchi

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on October 10, 2010. Posted in Chosen Family, Hut Hamlet, Members. No Comments on Member Profile – Suchi

Davene Wasser interviews Suchi Lathrop Suchi has been living at Earthaven since 2002. She began searching for community after her partner died, hoping to find social connections and a cooperative living situation. Now, eight years later, Suchi is intensely involved in community life. Suchi gives...

News from the Village

Written by Debbie on October 1, 2010. Posted in Businesses, Farms, Village Life. No Comments on News from the Village

Greetings from Earthaven Ecovillage, where we’re enjoying the clear colors of the autumn foliage and sky, the feel of cooler temperatures, and the sounds of acorns plunking on the metal roofs and valley floor. The Forest Garden Learning Center has a new patio on the north side of the...