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We have a new name!
We used to be called the Culver Way Ecovillage. Our new name, Arizmendi Ecovillage, is inspired by the founder of the Mondragon worker owned cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain. You can read the full story in our blog post here.

You will find Arizmendi Ecovillage between Sarah and Vandeventer in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood

We are restoring the façades and other features of three 100+ year old commercial buildings along Olive Street, renovating a 125 year old house on Westminster Place and building some new buildings to create an ecovillage that will include four cohousing neighborhoods, several worker owned cooperative businesses and extensive gardens.

An Ecovillage? 
An Ecovillage is a resilient community where people live in harmony with nature and in cooperation with their neighbors.  At Arizmendi Ecovillage, we are building  communities where we know all our neighbors, grow most of our own food, generate energy from renewable sources and support several microenterprises that are worker owned. See more here. 

What is Cohousing?
Cohousing was pioneered in Denmark in the early 70s and brought to the US by Kathryn McCamant and Charles Durrett. Their book, Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities, is a great resource.
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There are currently many thriving communities throughout Europe and over 150 in the United States with many more in formation. To read more, head over to our blog.

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Families and individuals, enjoying shared responsibility. Creating a community that is vital, ecological and safe!

RSS Arizmendi Ecovillage Events

  • Garden Potluck Party
    Join us between 9-12 noon at 3965 Westminster Pl, St. Louis, MO 63108 . We will prep the garden for planting, so we can discuss exciting news about the development of Arizmendi Ecovillage. In addition to planning the garden layout, we will close with a potluck lunch at noon -bring your favorite dish! The post […]
  • Earth Day 2019-Forest Park on the Muny Grounds
    ON APRIL 27 & 28TH | STOP BY OUR BOOTH: ARIZMENDI ECOVILLAGE & CONNECT WITH US -EVENT HOURS: 10:30 – 5:00 pm “We are looking for volunteers for 2-hour stints. Show up any time.” WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU! Whether you are coming for the food, the music, the activities, or the people watching, […]
  • Tour and Potluck
    Weather permitting, we will be giving a tour of our property. Regardless, we’d love to see newcomers and veterans alike for a potluck. Bring questions, ideas, and a dish to share. Saturday May 6th, from 5-8 PM Contact Carol at braford@sbcglobal.net for more info The post Tour and Potluck appeared first on Arizmendi Ecovillage.
  • Discussion and Potluck
    Interested in learning more about our community? Join us for a casual discussion over dinner. Bring your questions and a dish to share. Saturday April 15th, from 5-8 PM Contact Carol at braford@sbcglobal.net for more info The post Discussion and Potluck appeared first on Arizmendi Ecovillage.
  • Information Session
    Interested in joining our community? Just heard of us and want to learn more? Join us on Saturday, March 18 from 5 to 7 PM for a casual information session followed by a potluck. Bring your questions and a dish to share! At the Arizmendi Ecovillage 3965 Westminster Place St Louis, MO 63108 For more […]

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