1. ABOUT VEDIC ECO VILLAGE
  2. Accommodations

Accommodations

The Vedic Eco Village has rustic accommodations for volunteers, gau-sevites and campers. There are different options depending on the season and availability.   Our facilities are simple but clean.

  • spring water
  • outdoor sun-heated showers
  • solar power
  • limited internet available
  • communal spaces

Living off-grid is austere and requires extra steps. It takes time to adapt to new systems and routines. 

Challenges

  •   no running hot water, instead solar and wood heated buckets
  •   outhouse (no indoor toilet)
  •   mosquitos, rodents, rattlesnakes (in the summer)
  •   cold nights year round (we live in mountains)
  •   chopped wood for fireplace (no fires in summer)

We live in a high altitude valley surrounded by mountains, so weather can be extremely cold or windy.  

Camping

The land around the eco village is available for camping.  There are RV/camper/tent spots, some with a water hydrant. Trailers are available for short term visits.  

Hotels, restaurant, grocery, medical assistance in Ashcroft or Cache Creek 20 minutes away.

Map

Eco Village map
Directions to Vedic Eco Village

 

Living @ Vedic Eco Village

We cultivate an environment of integrity, authenticity, ahimsa, self-sufficiency, and cow protection

Living Standards

  • Respect for all people and faiths
  • Minimal screen time, devices, etc.
  • Minimal plastics. We’re each responsible for the garbage we bring in and generate.
  • No smoking, alcohol or drug use.
  • No scents, perfumes, deodorants, chemical shampoos, laundry or soaps
  • No outdoor fires from June to October.
  • No gas-powered tools or generators
  • No gas-powered vehicles, motorcycles, quads, atv, etc
  • Bring your own bedding, toilet paper, towels and natural cleaning products

No drugs, alcohol, or smoking – your body is the temple of your soul

Vedic philosophy places emphasis on health and wellness, as these are conducive to opening up your body, mind and soul for spiritual practice and higher thinking. Thus, intoxicants (drugs, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, etc.) are not acceptable.

Cleanliness and serenity – a clean environment and body support a healthy mind

Our community values cleanliness and the resulting positive energy very highly. Therefore, we show each other respect by maintaining cleanliness at all times, in personal hygiene as well as our buildings.

Eating Standards

One principle most Eastern philosophies have in common is “ahimsa”, or non-violence towards all living entities. This is why you won’t find any meat, fish and eggs here, and why we also avoid animal products like gelatin, animal fats and commercial dairy. Thanks in advance for not bringing any meat, fish or egg products to the farm.

  • No meat, fish, eggs, commercial dairy, mushroom, garlic, onions or junk food.  
  • Please no processed food, no junk food.
Foods we offer

Even Energy Exchange

We provide accommodations, produce from the garden & root cellar, clean spring water, solar showers, internet and power,  People do not pay to live here, or get paid - this helps to maintain good friendships.  No money is exchanged, rather goods (ie. food, crafts), knowledge and services (ie. farm labour, construction) are traded.

Eco Village Roles