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Peru. This ecological and artistic community, an hour north of Lima, was founded on
principles of non-violence, simple living and harmony with nature. Both the
architecture and the values of the community are inspired by traditional Indian
teachings and lifestyles. Eco Truly Park has a goal of being fully self-sustainable,
and currently boasts a large organic garden. Open to volunteers, the community
offers workshops in yoga, art and Vedic philosophy.

Synchronicity Artist
Commune, Los Angeles,
California

Embodying the laid-back
lifestyle of sunny Southern
California, Synchronicity is a
relaxed and welcoming
intentional living community in
the historic West Adams
District of Los Angeles.
Though it’s small – nowhere
near the size of the rest of
the communities on this list –
Synchronicity is a great example of the thousands of similar shared households
around the United States. Synchronicity has eleven residents and focuses mostly
on artistic actions and holding monthly artistic salons that are open to the public.

Earthhaven Ecovillage,
Asheville, North Carolina

Located in the mountains of
Western North Carolina,
Earthaven is just one of
many similar intentional
communities focusing on
sustainable living. You’ll find
virtually every type of
natural building here,
including earthships, cob
houses and rustic cabins,
with construction methods
that eliminate toxic materials, logged timber and mortgages. Set on 320 lush acres
40 minutes southwest of Asheville, Earthaven frequently holds natural building
workshops and welcomes the public to learn about permaculture, organic gardening
and other sustainable topics. They offer camping and visitor accommodations as
well as live-work arrangements.

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