Avnø Oasis
Ecovillage

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Curious about life in an ecovillage?
Interested in green living, health and wellbeing?
Looking for a place to grow together?

An international hub for connection, growth, and regeneration

Who are we?

Avnø Oasis is an eco-village with a residential adult learning center located on the Danish coast, a space where transformation, learning, and community come alive.

We welcome 100-300 people from all around the world every year. 

 We believe the world would be a different place if we all turned from reactive roles into conscious co-creators.

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Where are we?

 

Located in a nature protection zone right next to the sea in the Southern part of Zealand – the same Island as Copenhagen, you can easily get to us with Flixbus (Nykøbing Falster) or flight (Copenhagen International Airport). 

From there train to Lundby or Vordingborg stations or bus to Sallerup Gade (line 640). 

From there pick up by Avnø Carshare or flex traffic. 

What are we aiming for? 

A world with optimal living conditions for ourselves, all beings, and future generations. We want to be a living example of a regenerative lifestyle and offer people an oasis where they can heal themselves, live more sustainably, and contribute to a thriving world.

Read more in 7 keys to Avnø Oasis.

Goals in different Areas

Our project has three parts:

• A cohousing community

• Avnø Højskole (an adult residential learning center)

• Regenerative businesses

We are ambitious. In just five years, we have established a large debt-free property, host 15–20 courses each year.

Our core members bring extensive experience from ecovillage-related education and training, providing a strong foundation of knowledge and practice.

We use practical tools for healing, authentic connection, and living mindful, healthy, and joyful lives.

There is still plenty of space for new members.

What is unique about us? 

What unites us is the shared vision and mission of Avnø Oasis and the willingness to develop the project together.

We draw on best practices such as macrobiotic philosophy, permaculture, sociocratic governance, nonviolent communication, Aima methods, radical forgiveness, and more.

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What do we offer? 

  • Education in community building, green living, holistic health including physical, personal & spiritual development. 
  • Hosting events for aligned partners. 
  • Green services

Our partners 

We also collaborate with

Venue / Facilities

Our buildings and the surrounding nature provide many opportunities as all our land is a protected and recreational area, which is next to Avnø Naturcenter We have facilities divided in 3 buildings. In total :

  • 6058 m2 in 3 main buildings 
  • 21 ha land – 5 ha of them forest
  • 73 bedrooms with private bathrooms
  • Several classrooms, craft rooms, offices, auditorium …
  • Kids room, library, music room, gymnasium, fitness center.
  • Professional kitchen, dining hall
  • Table tennis, billiard table, pool table, table football, musical instruments …
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What do we eat?

Organic whole grains, beans, seeds & local vegetables, complemented with smaller amounts of fruits, nuts, seaweeds, eggs and fish is prepared in a process of conscious creation, using macrobiotic principles.

We use organic unrefined ingredients, and as much as possible local food. We have a small herbal garden and a bigger plot for growing vegetables. Freshly ground flour gives us the best quality and best tasting bread. 

This type of diet has been the foundation of mankind for centuries before the industrial revolution, which made refined foods a part of our daily diet.

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What do people say?

Kristiane, Denmark

My passion for seeing people & plants grow inspired me to be part of Avnø …   

While being involved in this project, I have discovered that I also love developing projects.

It’s amazing to build relationships with people from all over the world. To be in a place where I can contribute to people feeling empowered to live their dream.

Lena, Ukraine

Throughout my life I often felt a quiet sense of restlessness about where I lived, who I lived with, and the way I was living …   

I was always searching for something that felt more aligned, more meaningful. Living at Avnø is the first time I don’t feel that pull to look elsewhere.

Avnø is a place where I can truly be myself and act in alignment with who I am. The culture here is free from substitutes and artificial layers, which makes the connection to myself and to others real and authentic.

I have never been very drawn to a conventional life. I am ambitious in the sense that I want to contribute to something meaningful — something that is bigger than myself. Being here feels like the right place to do that.

Jan, Livets skole i Martinus Åndsvidenskab, Denmark

The School of Life in Martinus Spiritual Science has now held five successful courses at Avnø Oasis (Avnø Højskole) …       

The School of Life in Martinus Spiritual Science has now held five successful courses at Avnø Oasis (Avnø Højskole) during 2024, 2025, and 2026, and the cooperation with Avnø has simply been second to none. We have always felt warmly welcomed, received excellent service, and benefited from a kind, inspiring atmosphere. Avnø also hosts our two permanent exhibitions, “The Eternal World Picture” and “The Adventure of Life,” featuring around 2,000 sculptures of living beings from different spheres and dimensions.

Lucia, Italy

I often come back to Avnø, because… 

there I feel like at home. It makes me grow both as a human being and professionally. This motivates me to keep coming back. I really enjoy the connections I make there, the people I get to know and the possibilities that unfold for me. And I enjoy contributing when I’m there and see the project growing and developing every time I come back.

Juli, Germany

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I keep coming back to Avnø, because …

… it is a place that offers me the freedom and possibilities to heal and grow in ways I once never imagined. It is a magical oasis in the heart of nature, where I can slow down, reconnect with myself, and find new inspiration in life. ❤️

Olha, Ukraine

My passion for sustainability brought me here. Permaculture isn’t just about the garden …       

It is about taking care of the earth, of the people and sharing resources fairly. It’s a lifestyle of respect and balance. We live together like a big family – sharing meals, singing in the morning, working in the garden or kitchen, and listening to each other in our weekly sharing circles. That’s how we build trust and true connection.

English is the common language here, connecting people from many cultures and generations, from toddlers to elders.

We want the wider community to know they are welcome. Come for lunches, for a documentary night, or just to talk about sustainability – our doors are open.

Community ‘Walking by the Earth’, Serbia

Avnø Oasis may be set in an old military complex from the 60’es, but the heart of the place is its warm open community, deeply rooted in  …

sociocratic values, macrobiotic food, and care for the earth.

During the collective climate leadership course, participants from 13 different countries came together to explore how we can lead and collaborate better in the face of climate crisis. Through shared facilitation, and hands-on practice, we didn’t just learn – we co-created. The experience showed us that true leadership is collective, grounded in trust, diversity, and connection.

Maria, Canada

At Avnø Oasis, I discovered how to cook meals following the rhythm of the seasons and the body… 

For two weeks I returned to simplicity – shared meals, creative spaces, and conscious choices. It’s a golden learning opportunity!

Echo, China

I keep returning to Avnø, because… 

I resonate with this place in many things, from core values to the definition of a healthy lifestyle. My body becomes soft, I feel safe, and I can easily open up myself – it gives me the feeling of home.

Cathrine, Norway

I have been coming back to Avnø several times … 

Here I find a place to grow in so many ways, good connections and a supportive environment.
Food is amazing as well.

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Inspiration

Enjoy these articles 🙂 

 

Claiming Back Your Health

Author: Alicia Kon

Michael visited us for 3 days in 2020 and after that he volunteered with us for a period of 6 weeks.  Already the second night he felt a noticeable improvement in his diabetes.

Blockages Indicates Noise on the Line

Author: Kristiane Frost

Just as things get messy and dirty around us, blockages in the body and mind arise as a natural consequence of living. No matter how healthy we are, we can’t avoid “noise on the line”.

Natural immunity - Solution to Global Health Crisis

Author: Kristiane Frost

A virus needs a host for nutrition and reproduction. Natural immunity simply means that the virus can’t survive long enough in a host to reproduce itself. 

Facilitating Decision Making

Author: Kristiane Frost

The method of decision making and how it is facilitated makes a great difference, whether you are collaborating in a project, on a board, handling a business or part of a community.

My path to become a coach

Author: Maud Cornet

I discovered Aima in February 2018, when I did the workshop Reconnection Gives Direction. I got blown away by the tools to go within, transform limiting beliefs and find my own solutions.

Create the Life You Want

Author: Kristiane Frost

In the spring of 2024, I created the Holistic Wheel of Health to clarify the full potential of using the macrobiotic approach to life. In the sections below, I will share…

Conflict and Critisism

Author: Kristiane Frost

In any relationship, workplace or community, it is important to understand how conflict develops and what makes it escalate and which steps you can take to deescalate conflict.

Cancer doesn't have to mean death

Author: Kristiane Frost

Cancer is our souls way of letting us know that our life is not worth living – under the current conditions. Take care of the needs of your soul and spontaneous remission is likely. 

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