Category Archives: History

Sunday, November 10 at Princeton’s IYCC: Building Eco-Communities in an Age of Transformation

Posted on Sunday, November 3, 2019 by Jonathan Cloud

There’s no doubt that we’re living through a remarkable time in human evolution, both because of the urgency and severity of our challenges, and because of the possibilities that are available to us in meeting them. There is an imminent … Continue reading →

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Front Page Coverage by U.S.1 on Cohousing & Ecovillage NJ

Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2019 by Jonathan Cloud

Register for the AfterParty on June 5! Under the banner headline “Dreaming Green,” U.S. 1’s latest issue features Ecovillage New Jersey on its front page, saying “Ecovillage NJ Founder Steve Welzer wants to create cohousing communities where neighbors are connected, … Continue reading →

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Learn about Findhorn, Birthplace of the Ecovillage Movement

Posted on Sunday, March 4, 2018 by Jonathan Cloud

Sunday, March 25, 2018, 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM Potluck — please bring a dish to share Zelin / Cloud Home, 8 Revere Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ or join by Zoom videoconference (starting at 1 p.m.) Please RSVP And bring a friend! The featured … Continue reading →

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September 17 Meetup: “What is Cohousing?”

Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2017 by Jonathan Cloud

Sunday, September 17, 2017, 12:00 – 4:00 PM Zelin / Cloud Home (8 Revere Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ) Let’s get straight on all the buzzwords of the movement! We’re part of a worldwide movement. The movement is based on a recognition of how … Continue reading →

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The Story So Far… A Brief History of EcovillageNJ

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2016 by Jonathan Cloud

It may be helpful to anyone interested in becoming a member of Ecovillage New Jersey to get a brief sense of the group’s history, current status, and intended future. Over the past few years, two key groups became interested in … Continue reading →

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Financial Disclosure (End of Summer 2016)

Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2016 by Jonathan Cloud

As of this writing, the account contains $6,028.51, representing donations from members (of the Central/Northern NJ Ecovillage Meetup) and a small amount of interest from our credit union account. There have been no withdrawals so far, though these amounts are … Continue reading →

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We’re considering a property purchase

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 by Steve Welzer

We have an exciting opportunity to purchase a property in Sussex County. Members of our group who have seen it think it would be ideal for cohousing. The land backs up to a beautiful nature preserve and it’s pre-approved for … Continue reading →

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