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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
"One of the most beautiful eco villages I've ever been to."
Come wander with me through The Paddock Eco Village on the edge of Castlemaine, Victoria, and discover what becomes possible when homes, food, water, wildlife, and belonging are woven together as one living commons.
This isn't housing designed for profit - it's housing designed for wellbeing.
What makes this place special?
🌱 Shared gardens at the heart of the neighborhood
🐔 Community chicken coop with a shared egg system
🚫🚗 Car-free commons where children and wildlife roam safely
🛠️ Shared laundry and workshop spaces reducing waste and building connection
💧 Rainwater harvesting systems feeding homes and gardens
🏡 Community house hosting gatherings and guesthouse
What I love most is how simple, practical design choices create a truly nourishing everyday life. This is permaculture in action - not just in the gardens, but in the social structures that hold this community together.
🎥 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Arriving at The Paddock Eco Village near Castlemaine
02:27 Shared workshop, community chickens & the egg commons
04:47 Healthy human habitats: rewilding & living with wildlife
07:06 The commons, wicking beds & community self-management
09:30 Harvest sharing, fruit trees & the village walkway
11:49 Shared laundry, roof water collection & the community house
14:12 Car-free living, ponds & rehydrating the landscape
16:39 Why this model matters: putting life first
21:30 The bigger invitation: weaving people, food & nature together
💭 QUESTION FOR YOU:
What is one feature you would place at the heart of a healthy human habitat where you live? Share in the comments below! 👇
🔗 USEFUL LINKS:
Learn more about The Paddock Eco Village:
https://www.thepaddockcastlemaine.com.au/
Want to explore permaculture design and teaching as a pathway?
Join my Permaculture Educators Program:
https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org/permaculture-educators-program/
📚 MORE FROM OUR PERMACULTURE LIFE:
This video is part of my ongoing exploration of healthy human habitats - places where people, food systems, and nature belong together.
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✨ Ecovillages and intentional communities
🌿 Permaculture living in practice
🌍 Everyday practices that help life thrive
🏡 Regenerative housing and design