The Legacy of the Cedar ~ Themes and Models ~ Right Livelihood and Moving In
The Land
The property is beautifully located on over 1 mile of the Fraser River. Cleared pasture on the river comprises about 100 acres. The balance of the 540 acre site varies between meadows, forests and riparian areas with a number of high benches and hills. There are a number of springs on the property. Buildings include a 4 bedroom common house, bunkhouse/lecture hall, 2 river cabins and a log hay barn.
The interior cedar hemlock forest of the Robson Valley has taken hundreds of years to mature. It needs conscious stewardship. The pillaging of the legacy of future generations must end. There are a few stands left on the property. They link with the energy of the remaining cedar of the valley. Those who are called will hear the message
A place in time and a melange of current world influences dedicated to building a sustainable culture: Findhorn, Crystal Waters, The Centre for Alternative Technology, certified organic farming, consensus decision making, right livelihood, renewable energy, world music, sacred dance, a spiritual path, alternative medicine and education.
Right Livelihood and Moving In
A birthing ecovillage has different and more demanding needs than an established community. Since there are no rules they have to be created and lived. There is always plenty of work and yet without outside marketable skills or independent sources of income from its members the community becomes financially challenged to create jobs. This takes time.
The possibilities are enormous for organic agriculture. The demand exceeds the supply. Ecotourism has barely been touched. The wildlife is prolific: moose, caribou, elk, bears, bighorn sheep, mt. goats, etc. The scenery is spectacular and breathtaking within the Rocky Mountain Trench that extends for 1000 miles. Passenger train service will stop on the property to pick up passengers and we're 90 minutes from a major regional airport. The city of Prince George with it's growing university population and influence opens up many possibilities for a wide variety of alternative educational programs and workshops.
If you're looking to find a new community and willing to contribute to its foundation we welcome you. It may be easier for those that have other sources of income to join. However, if you and/or your family are willing to make a long term commitment there may be a home here for you.
PO Box 725 , McBride , BC, V0J 2E0, Canada
© Kakwa Ecovillage 2004