Welcome to Gaia Collective Ecolonie

Gaia Collective Ecolonie is a Dutch living community located in the Lower Vosges in France, offering an inspiring place since 1989 where people can rediscover themselves and their versatility. Our vision revolves around the question: “How can we, as human beings, reconnect with our versatility?”
At Ecolonie, we explore this by collaborating on projects that express our creativity and skills. The main language of the community is Dutch, but Egnlish-speaking guests are welcome and we will help you feel at home.

Ecolonie is fully sustained by both temporary and permanent volunteers (participants) and permanent residents. Together, we take care of the maintenance of the grounds, gardens, kitchen, and all other daily activities that make this place a vibrant and sustainable community. By staying here, you will not only experience the peace and beauty of nature but also the dynamic environment of a place where people live, work, and learn together.

On our website, you will find information about:

• how you can get involved with us by volunteering, even as a guest;
• our inspiring and sustainable holiday options;
• the activities taking place on our grounds;
• what we do and create: our projects and products;
• the vision and background of the Gaia Collective Ecolonie residential-work community;
• Forge Neuve; 'the Green Cathedral'.

We sincerely hope this website inspires you to visit us as a guest or to participate in our work.
If anything is unclear, please let us know!

Kind regards,
The residents & participants