Membership Guide

To commit to the EarthArt Village mission:

I agree to the EarthArt Village mission, goals and objectives, as defined in various EAV documents, and choose co-creating them as a way of life.

I agree to sustain my individual involvement in EarthArt Village by contributing my ideas, talents, and energies in the spirit of active commitment and participation.

I agree to participate in creating a common and evolving EarthArt Village vision, that also supports each individual member's path.

I agree to foster community spirit in many ways, including, but not limited to participating in:

Regular EarthArt Village business meetings and social gatherings

Shared celebrations

Shared meals (weekly)

EarthArt Village work days - volunteer work and community work sharing

I agree to EarthArt Village's active support of the ecovillage movement as it is able.

To create a happy, healthy, balanced and sustainable life:

I agree to have honest dealings with EarthArt Village, honoring my personal, business and financial commitments.

I agree to foster an environment of genuine collaboration, in which everyone feels empowered to actualize their individual, and our collective, potential.

I agree to support the establishment of livelihoods within EarthArt Village - member owned and managed ecologically sound businesses that actualize the EAV mission.

I agree to respect other people's and EarthArt Village's property, and all forms of life; to live with respect for the land and one another, and preserve our landholding through proper stewardship, designated wilderness areas and ecologically sound use of our resources.

I agree to take full responsibility for the environmental and human effects of all my activities.

To communicate with integrity:

I agree to acknowledge the unique value of everyone's contributions, and our diversity as a vital source of our co-creativity.

I agree to listen fully and respectfully to others and attune to their deepest meaning.

I agree to be receptive to other member's views and expressions, responding to them without judgment and from a loving space.

Acknowledging that everyone is entitled to their opinion and experience, I agree to listen to others without interrupting or arguing; to disclose my opinions and experience without trying to convince anyone that I am right; and to validate the opinions and feelings of others by offering feedback without judgment.

To participate in EarthArt Village decision-making:

I agree to EarthArt Village governance by the consensus decision-making process.

I recognize that others may make decisions which affect me and I agree to abide by them, respecting the care, integrity and wisdom that went into the decision-making process.

I agree to honor that everyone is a teacher and a learner; the highest thought in any given situation can come from anyone.

I agree to support the group's process of making choices and decisions which advance us personally and advance the project as a whole in its mission.

I agree to consider long range results of personal and EarthArt Village decisions and actions, and their implications for nature and future generations.

To maintain peace and harmony at EarthArt Village:

I agree to a peaceful, non-violent life-style personally, and in all my relations.

I agree to use grievances as opportunities for self-growth and to resolve issues constructively:

I am willing to look for the unresolved issue within me that creates a disproportionate reaction to a situation or person.

I agree to take issues, complaints and upsets directly to the person(s) with whom I can resolve them, at the earliest possible time and will redirect others to do so.

I agree to give and receive constructive feedback (not to criticize, complain or gossip to someone who is not involved).

I agree to resolve conflicts and personal issues by agreed upon means (as determined) with recognition that each person has some opportunity for growth in the process, and committing to transcend mere compromise and to reach for truly transformative solutions.

I agree to take the time to establish rapport, and to reconnect with anyone with whom I feel out of harmony, as soon as it's appropriate.

I agree to support EarthArt Village to continue doing what works and discontinue doing what does not work.

To maintain the aliveness, congruence and meaningfulness of EarthArt Village:

I agree to revisit, update and renew these agreements and related tools (mission, vision, member and land use guidelines, etc.) on a regular basis (to be determined), as a cooperative EarthArt Village process.

Introduction Meaning of Membership Types and Steps of Membership Letters of Intention Membership Agreements Financial Projections Shared Values & Aspirations Discussion Topics