For the consciously living person who really wants to give meaning to concepts such as sustainability, community, spirituality, creativity, ecology and social responsibility.
Welcome to ECOlonie
From 2 November 2025 to 2 February 2026, our guest rooms and nature campsite will be closed, except for the week of 27 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Our gîtes are available for rent throughout the winter for those who wish to enjoy peace and nature.
Gaia Collective ECOlonie is a Dutch living community 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.
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.
Kind regards,
The ECOlonie residents
ECOlonie is located in the heart of Western Europe in the French Vosges
ECOlonie is located in the Low Vosges in France, in and around the valley of the river Ourche, about 350 km from Paris. From here it is only a short hour's drive to the low mountain range.
Volunteering
We appreciate very much if people help at ECOlonie. ECOlonie exists mainly thanks to the help of all those who volunteered.
