Our Journeys: Accompanying you on the Ecovillage Path

Dear new individual members of GEN Europe, Idealistic as we are, we hope many of you left this year’s Gathering with a spark — that little fire that makes you want to live differently, closer to nature, and more connected with others. Our this years’ Gathering song captured it perfectly: the excitement, the laughter, the…

What allows some ecovillages to not only survive but truly thrive over decades, while others struggle to stay together? Through interviews with members of long-existing communities across Europe (you can access them in your members area under this link), we’ve gathered insights into what helps build true resilience, the ability to stay rooted through challenge,…

Dear individual members of GEN Europe, The reasons why people choose to live in intentional communities are as diverse as the communities themselves. Some are drawn by the vision of a more sustainable lifestyle, others by the desire to raise children in a supportive environment or simply to avoid loneliness. For many, it is also…

The original purpose of GEN Europe was to connect communities to one another: to share experiences, ideas and stories among a group of peers who would understand what it meant to live, work, play, love, solve conflict, cook, and build in community. Almost three decades on, we stay true to our origins, and continue to…

In a world facing climate crisis, disconnection and social fragmentation, more and more young people are searching for alternative ways of living — ways that align with their values, offer a sense of belonging and allow them to actively shape the future. For many, ecovillages can be one of these places. But what does it…

Many people who visit and volunteer in ecovillages eventually start wondering: Could I actually make a living here? Questions like these often arise: After researching and observing different communities, it becomes clear that there is no single answer—every ecovillage has its own economic model. Some share income collectively, while others require individuals to be financially…