SUMMER 2026 | JULY 4-14
WINTER 2027 | February 6-16
SUMMER 2027 | July 1-11
*including arrivals and departures
Explore Ecovillage Life is an invitation to step into a living community and experience what it means to share meals, work, decisions, and dreams. You will touch both the beauty and the challenges of community life — and discover how deeply personal growth and collective life are connected.
It is not about being the perfect community or the perfect person.
It is about learning how to be human together.
Whether Avnø becomes your place or simply a step on your path, you will leave more grounded, more skilled, and more prepared for community life.
Explore Ecovillage Life is a 10-day immersion into the everyday reality of ecovillage and intentional community life.
You will live, learn, and work together with others while gaining practical skills that support healthy community life — whether in a family, workplace, co-housing project, or intentional community.
The course focuses on Avnø Oasis, while also drawing on experiences from other types of communities. Whether you discover that Avnø is a good match for you or feel called elsewhere, you will leave better prepared for community life.
For those interested in staying longer or exploring a path toward active involvement in Avnø Oasis, it is possible to add extra days that are purely experiential.
This course may be for you if you:
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to participate.
This course may not be for you if you
Through hands-on participation, reflection, and shared practices, you will gain insight into:
The course weaves together
Theory and reflection
Skill building sessions
Practical work and everyday community tasks
You will be introduced to the philosophy behind Avnø Oasis and experience how it functions in daily life, while developing essential social and practical skills for community living.
Dinner
Opening circle
Introductions and shared expectations
Participant expectations of community life
Introduction to Avnø Oasis and how it works
Emotions, tensions, and needs
Drama Triangle – Empowerment dynamics
Nonviolent / Compassionate Communication (NVC)
Introduction to sociocracy
Personal, communal, and global sustainability
Permaculture & macrobiotic philosophy
Food that supports people and planet
Conflict resolution
Scott Peck’s community-building model
The 8 forms of capital
Legal and economic models.
Different types of communities
Models that include both rich and poor
Reflection, closing circle, and future pathways
Breakfast and departure
Lena came to Avnø in 2022. She is a permaculture designer and teaches permaculture, NVC. Currently she holds the role of main coordinator of the project as well as of the land group. She is the mother of 3 children.
Kristiane is one of the founders of Avnø Oasis. She loves to see people, plants & projects grow. She teaches personal & spiritual development, health, food & lifestyle, cooking, sociocracy & economy, is our volunteer mentor and takes care of some administrative tasks.
Located in the nature reserve, neighbour to the sea and forest, Avnø Oasis offers a lovely setting with a relaxed atmosphere.
We serve healthy and delicious organic meals (vegan option available) and you are welcome to use our facilities: gym, fitness, art, woodworking, music rooms, our library, and co-working space.
You will participate in our international community, which includes joint decision making, free time activities and some household chores.
Transport to and from the station, private use of the car, snacks purchased in the shop etc. are private costs, which you are responsible for.
Avnø Oasis Ecovillage & Højskole
Flyvervej 10
4750 Lundby
Denmark
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