Background

Dedicated to promoting sustainable community in all its aspects - environmental, social and spiritual - the first EarthArt Village conceptual plan was created in 1996. By 1998, the land was acquired and improvements begun, including installation of a wide private drive 1.25 miles, 160 acres fenced to keep free ranging cattle out, construction of the first common buildings (80% complete) and installation of solar electric and septic systems.

The cooperative association organizational form was chosen in 1998.

EAV is open to prospective resident membership, and seasonal visitors.

By-Laws

Articles of Incorporation

Statement of Co-op Indentity

Who's Who at EarthArt

EarthArt's Mission & Purpose

EarthArt Village Cooperative Association is a residential intentional community of persons united voluntarily to meet their common ecological, economic, social, spiritual and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled association where people share land, encourage member-managed agriculture and businesses, and support and demonstrate cooperative, sustainable and harmonious living.

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Overview

EarthArt Village (EAV) is organized as a cooperative association for land and building ownership, membership structure, consensus decision-making and infrastructure development (power, water, waste management, common facilities, etc.) EAV may include full and part-time residents, non-resident members, and guests, to achieve a healthy diversity of involvement, and a balance of the necessary skills and talents for cooperative activities.



EAV owns 480 acres in the Northeast San Luis Valley. All residences, including the common infrastructure, are planned on the top 160 acres of the land. Land design and preservation planning are underway. The EarthArt Village land will not be sub-divided.
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