Welcome to Eco-Chateau

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We look forward to being a centre for 'the new paradigm', a living, dynamic and evolving 'village', prescribed or limited by nothing more than the creativity, imagination and talents of each and every one who joins in.

We envisage a small eco village that has no prescribed philosophy but that has a commitment to the freedom of each person and a deep respect for each other. From the beginning, we will establish guidelines to ensure this is upheld.  

This will be a co-housing village, not a commune - in practical terms, a revival of the model of an ancient village, with collective activities and sharing that supports the private and personal lives of each.  The chateau will form part of the village, providing a space for communal activities. With a combination of generations, talents, skills, equipment and resouces, we will create a strong and thriving place where everyone will be able to contribute something important.

Eco Chateau will operate a community business which will generate an income for those residents who wish to participate. There will be a commitment on the part of all residents to participate in some collective activities but the level of participation will not be prescribed or obligatory.

The vision and aim of the project will be to

• create a great place to live and work that is dynamic, interactive, wholesome and fun
• create a centre for learning about sustainable living in all its forms via residential & non-residential workshops and 'eco' learning holidays.
• help promote the establishment of new and similar projects 

Chateau de Cautine is set in a place of beauty and inspiration. In the heart of rural France and 500 metres above sea level, we have 11.5 hectares (27 acres) of fields and woodland, a stream, two wells, underground springs, huge and ancient trees and beyond this, forests, gorges, lakes, riversand mountains. The chateau, set on the edge of a small hamlet, is a 17th century ‘maison forte’, full of wonderful original furniture, history and comforts and houses 18 people.

A poem for Echo chateau

A castle for knights, warriors, jedi and hobbits of the new age.

Come ye all.....
Let us not fight with sabres, swords or guns Nor minds devoid of heart
Let us not separate ourselves
from the song of life
Let us join
our skillful hands
our brilliant minds
our hard work
our beating hearts
Our soul's debt is calling out
to repay all that we have taken
Let us make a castle for the world
of light
of good intentions
of real things
of amazing inventions
And carry this castle we have made
to every corner
where sorry hearts
and suffering bodies
long for refuge

ECO VILLAGE THAT EDUCATES - this gives you an idea of what we can do!

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