Eco Community

The Zentara Centre & Eco-Community represents an ideal new model of society wherein approximately 70 consciously aware, creative and skilled people reside in natural, luxurious surroundings whilst working, serving and sharing their talents with the many visitors and retreatants who come to the Centre for healing, creative development and spiritual inspiration.

In a private Community setting, residents will be housed in beautiful eco-friendly dwellings within a 5-10 minute walk along tree-lined pathways leading back to the main Centre facility, where courses and programs are offered.

In their free time, residents have access to all facilities, may take classes, receive healing sessions, eat at the organic Café, attend regular music & performance evenings, and contribute in creative ways to their collective home and workplace.

A barter system will be utilised by members for the exchange of goods and services. Visitors will pay cash for courses, programs and accommodation, providing revenues for the Centre and wages where necessary.

Creative, responsible individuals (and their families) who apply for open positions will be invited to become residents based on specific criteria. Their skills, competence, experience and relevance to the Centre's needs (healing, teaching, creativity, ecology, etc), as well as their emotional maturity, open-heartedness, and ability to communicate and cooperate with others will all be taken into account.

Residents will sign a 1or 2 year contract (depending on their position) to participate within the community, offering their unique services. Once they have demonstrated their competence, commitment and integrity, and are fully embraced by other members, they may apply for permanent residency within the community.

A progressive mediation / conflict resolution service will be readily available to ensure harmonious relations between members. In addition to an appointed Councillor, other healers, teachers and qualified residents may attend the council to add their assistance and support.

It is intended that this community structure and Centre will eventually be replicated in other regions around the world, providing a living example of cooperative lifestyle and environmental sustainability.

If you would like to read more about the Zentara Centre & Eco-Community, click HERE to request a PDF document.