Village Terraces, shown here, is constructed from local wood, clay, and straw, and features passive solar construction and photovoltaic panels, composting toilets, and rainwater water catchment.

Arjuna da Silva’s home, built over the course of seven years through the Natural Building School, was as much about education and building relationships as construction. (p. 48 in the book)

Chuck Marsh’s home and permaculture garden offer a glimpse of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Community meetings are held in Council Hall, a 13-sided straw-bale structure built by the community.

Chris Farmer’s self-built, off-grid micro-hut features a kitchen, dining area, living room, office, bedroom loft, and an incredible view—all on 140 square feet of ground! (pp. 41-2)

The community wood shop plays a central role in Earthaven's building and sustainable forestry practices.

The Tribal Condo, one of Earthaven’s first experiments in natural building, serves as a home and office space for three women.

Kimchi Rylander, a resident of the Tribal Condo, stands in her dining room.

Much of the collective work at Earthaven, like this gardening at Village Terraces, is done in work parties.

Like many rural ecovillages, Earthaven grows its own shitake mushrooms.

Gateway Farm specializes in mult-functionality. These Icelandic sheep supply meat to the community and wool to its weavers. (see pp. 57-58 in the book)

Earthaven homes channel rain into ponds, which serve as both wildlife habitat and contemplative spaces.

Martha Harris navigates the steep terrain at Village Terraces with her solar-powered golf cart.

While Earthaven seeks to “co-create with Spirit a wise, just, and sustainable culture,” its spirituality is eclectic. This forest shrine is one expression of its organic approach to spirituality.