The dream is to work together to reclaim our basic abilities to feed and house ourselves and to connect deeply with each other.

Imago Forest is on 173 acres, most of which is forested with beautiful tall Eucalypts. There are three cleared spots between 1-4 acres in size. The plan is to have hamlets in each of the clearings.

The hamlets would be made up of 2-8 separately owned cottages placed around the outer edge of the clearing. Each cottage would be private and have it's own garden. In the centre of each clearing would be common land eg. Mandala Garden, Pastures etc. Each hamlet would have its own individual characteristics determined by the people living in that hamlet.

There will be up to 15 Full shares of about $25,000 each which includes an equal share of the land and all infrastructure in common (eg. roads, mandala garden, dam, big shed etc), contribution towards start up legal fees and the first year's infrastructure fund ($4,000). Your Full share will also entitle you to exclusive use of your own plot on which you can build your own house and garden. Any improvements you make are yours to sell at market value (including your share of the land).

"Holiday" shares may be made available which will have the same entitlements as a full share except will not entitle you to your own plot to build on. This is to cater for those that would like to take part in the ecovillage but may not want to build or own their own house. Up to 8 of these holiday shares at around $8,000 each will be available ($6,000 will go towards new infrastructure).

The eco-village is intended to be flexible so that you can own/lease and live there full/part-time. Within the context of the guidelines, being able to fit into everyone's lifestyle is important to us.

If you'd like to know more get in touch: ecovillage@imagoforest.com.au

Existing Common Infrastructure:

• 600kL dam
• Market garden with 31 fruit trees, 42 vegie beds, complete irrigation and more over quarter hectare
• "Big Shed" large shed being converted to cottage
• Tool Shed
• 16' Marie Catamaran
• Access road passable by 2WD in dry weather and 4WD in wet weather

New Common Infrastructure to be built:

• Gravel entire road and "bridge" a couple of tough spots
• Dam at each hamlet site (2)
• Finish enclosing Big Shed (toilet, kitchen, stove, bathroom)
• Install irrigation and fire protection system
• Plant vines on market garden fence
• Community Hall and sleeping space

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