European Ecovillage Gathering 2025: Workshop Holders Call!

Share Your Gifts at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the open call for workshops for this year’s European Ecovillage Gathering, taking place August 12–17, 2025, at the stunning Manas Garden in Hungary. This Gathering is extra special as we’ll be celebrating not one, but two incredible milestones:
🎉 30 years of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN)
🎉 20 years of Gaia Education

Every year, our Gathering programme emerges as a vibrant co-creation of learning, sharing, and celebration—thanks to the amazing workshops and activities offered by people like you!

We’re looking for workshops and activities of all kinds to shape this year’s program, and we can’t wait to see your ideas. Whether you’re passionate about practical skills, creative expression, or transformative practices, this is your chance to inspire and connect with an incredible community.

Workshop Streams for 2025

This year we have decided to organize the workshops in 6 streams, the first 4 being based on the 4 dimensions of regeneration that ecovillages seek to address with a holistic approach:

1️⃣ Ecology: appropriate technology, natural building, energy communities, handicrafts, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, wild foraging, water/land/ecosystem restoration, rewilding, etc.
2️⃣ Economy: alternative economic systems/models (decentralisation, solidarity), social and “green” entrepreneurship, ethical funding opportunities, etc.
3️⃣ Social: community building, collective governance tools, conflict resolution tools, education, health, social justice, activism, etc.
4️⃣ Worldview: changing the narrative, reconnecting with the living world, spirituality, etc.
5️⃣ Ecovillage Starter: understanding what an ecovillage is, how to join and start an ecovillage.
6️⃣ Ecovillage In-depth: in-depth knowledge for seasoned ecovillagers who already know the basics, challenges encountered by long standing ecovillages and how they overcome them.

We’re also looking for:
🌞 Morning activities like yoga, meditation, other forms of mindful body movement, self-development practices/tools, ceremonies, etc.
🌙 Evening activities such as dances, music, singing circle, ceremonies, storytelling, conscious relating practices, etc. 

Workshops for the Children Programme: if you’d like to hold a workshop specifically designed for children.

Why Share Your Workshop?

By hosting one (or more) workshops, you’ll receive a free GEN Europe ticket for the Gathering (you’ll cover your travel, food & accommodation, and membership fee). Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire others, share your passions, and network with people sharing the same interests. 

Ready to Join?

Let your creativity flow! Submit your workshop proposal by March 31, 2025, using this form.

We can’t wait to hear from you and co-create this magical Gathering together!