Start with an environmentally friendly mud hut and see the concept of ecovillage Ecovillage

Living in an eco-friendly mud lodge, you've embraced a vegetarian lifestyle for your own well-being. You're not just seeking comfort—you're nurturing your spiritual growth and creating a home that truly reflects the essence of human living. With your own hands, you can grow your own food, build with wood, bake bread, and make delicious snacks. Women can cook, sew, and weave, while men can farm, craft, and build. Do you ever imagine such a life? The first time I heard about this lifestyle was in Vancouver, from a friend's family who dreamed of living in an Ecovillage and even wanted to build one using mud, straw, ceramics, wood, and glass—what they called a "healing hut." Through them, I discovered that Ecovillages exist all over the world. These communities are places where people come together to create sustainable, self-sufficient living spaces, aiming to preserve our planet’s limited natural resources. One such place is the OUR EcoVillage on Vancouver Island. Founded in the early 1990s by several families in Victoria, it spans 25 acres near a lake and has been operating since 1999. Its mission is to promote sustainable social living and demonstrate non-profit rural ecological communities. The goal is to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to benefit from their educational programs. In this eco-village, there are outdoor kitchens, solar showers, composting toilets, and areas for camping. If you feel lonely during your stay, you can use your own laptop to access the Wi-Fi. There’s also a large yurt that serves as a classroom, internet café, and meeting space, offering warmth and comfort during Vancouver’s rainy winters. Inside, there's an art studio perfect for retreats, learning, and creative work. The community's restaurant offers meals made from their own garden, with vegetarian-based breakfasts and dinners. Toast and pizza are everyday staples. During a short visit guided by Teacher Zhang Xiaohuang, my friend Wu Hao was inspired to try building his own mud wall. Meanwhile, my mind was already thinking about how to invite others to join this kind of lifestyle. In the summer, Dongzi came to Vancouver to paint my house, making the dream more tangible. I’ve included some photos I took during my visit. There are images of the healing huts made from mud, straw, ceramics, wood, and glass. Each photo captures the beauty and simplicity of these eco-friendly structures. Whether it's a small cabin or a larger communal space, every element reflects a deep respect for nature and sustainability. Even if we don’t live in an Ecovillage, we can still make small changes in our daily lives. For example, I know a friend who rents a small, efficient home. If big furniture doesn’t fit, they build their own beds, wardrobes, and cabinets. They cook their own meals, compost waste, buy local organic produce, and avoid wasting food. They use reusable bags, wear simple cotton clothes, avoid leather and down products, and bring their own cups and utensils. Though they have high education and work as white-collar professionals, what matters most is their ongoing commitment to environmental protection. Ecovillages are one of the solutions to today’s major global challenges. People living in them integrate ecological design, sustainable agriculture, green construction, alternative energy, and community practices. Their aim is to maximize resource conservation, share resources, and reduce reliance on mainstream society's fast-paced, high-tech lifestyle that often harms the environment. They focus on building homes without concrete, using second-hand materials, and repurposing old buildings. They raise free-range animals, grow organically, and strive for self-sufficiency. They share large kitchens, dining spaces, and workshops for woodworking, metalwork, and even small mechanical projects. To learn more, visit: http://ourecovillage.org Article source: Rui Xue's blog Image source: Network

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