EVO: The Emerald Village in Vista, CA
- Fellowship for Intentional Community
- Near Vista
- In Vista
- In California
Mission:
The Emerald Village is a chosen family of healers, educators, and creators building space for heart centered community. Our vision is the creation of a home for our members in which everyone contributes, utilizing natural abilities while developing new skills, and sharing the responsibility to maintain the sacred nature of the space. As a group we strive to support each other’s personal, spiritual, and economic growth, to be in service to our greater community, and to be good stewards of our land. We do this because we are passionate about creating a sustainable, conscious environment in which to raise families and deepen our connections with each other, because we believe in the importance of innovation, and because we wish to live a life in which celebration and love are important components of our work.
From www.ic.org/directory/evo-the-emerald-village/:
Community Culture Statement and Application ProcessThe Emerald Village is a multi-generational community whose focus is a practice of living from higher guidance to be of greatest service to ourselves, our families, our greater community and the planet.
We practice the following as part of our personal and spiritual cultivation:
Non-violent/ compassionate communication and radical responsibility
Mindful meditation
Qi gong, yoga, dance and flow arts
Monthly men’s and women’s groups
Regular sweat lodges
Sharing community meals
Regular group process meetings
Land and Animal Care
Those who intend to stay with us should be prepared to participate fully in the aforementioned activities as a part of integrating into the fabric of our lifestyle.
Application Process
For those who are serious about wanting to become a seasonal resident (due to the rigorous nature of living communally- physically, spiritually and emotionally), we have compiled a comprehensive list:
Must be 21 or older (we currently do not have housing for families), no substance abuse or active recovery (min. of 5 years sobriety).
No pets
Complete the online application including $50 application fee (to cover background checks)
2 professional/academic references
Willingness to undergo background check
Interview either in person/Skype/Hangout
Attendance at 2 community meals*
Pre-payment of two week trial stay at $375 (includes room, food, laundry, utilities and administration)
Attendance at one of our monthly work days*
Proof of Driver’s License & Car Insurance (if you have vehicle)
Non-violent communication intro*
Attendance at one of the following: sweat lodge, men/women’s group, qi gong/ yoga/ movement class*
*Can occur during trial stay
- Address
- Physical Address
- Vista, California
- United States