Category Archives: Witchcliffe Ecovillage

From the Editor’s Desk – May 2019

Our place in the world “The future depends on what you do today.”  ― Mahatma Gandhi On writing this column I began to reflect on the broader implications of what we are doing here at the Witchcliffe Ecovillage. For me and my colleagues, this project has always been so much more ...

Stage 1 update

Stage 1 is well underway with the construction of the two new dams nearing completion in readiness for filling by winter rains. This weather will make any further construction impossible until late spring when the ground dries and hardens enough to allow construction of services and roads to commence. Stage ...

What to expect when you’re expecting (an Ecovillage)

You’ve been patiently waiting for news from us so we’re thrilled to finally kick off our communications and marketing efforts in earnest. We have a plethora of exciting initiatives planned for 2019 designed to inform, engage and delight you. As early subscribers to the Witchcliffe Ecovillage vision, YOU are our ...

The good life: community garden update

Ecovillage demonstration garden In the early days of the Ecovillage planning process, we were asked by the Shire to prove that our proposed community gardens would be large enough to supply the fresh food needs of future residents. It was difficult for us to find published data on growing food ...

Construction update: dam building

Construction has commenced on two new dams at the Ecovillage. The dams are a key part of our strategy to capture stormwater runoff from the village and to recycle it for use in growing food in the community gardens and agricultural lots. They will also enable us to maintain high ...

New staff join the Ecovillage team

The new year has heralded all sorts of beginnings for the Witchcliffe Ecovillage team, including the exciting addition of two new staff members: Jeff and Jo Thierfelder. A husband and wife duo, they individually bring a wealth of professional skills and experience to the team, which boost our overall capability, ...

Tribute to Stan Perron

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Many of you will know from reading our website that the Witchcliffe Ecovillage is a joint venture between Sustainable Settlements Pty Ltd and Perron Developments Pty Ltd. It is the culmination of a 22-year association between Mike Hulme and the Perron Group on various ...

Stage 1 of the Ecovillage is underway

We are thrilled to announce that we have broken ground and the construction of Stage 1 of the Witchcliffe Ecovillage has finally begun. This January, we began work on the construction of the Ecovillage dams and stormwater drainage systems, playing field and highway earth bunds. Those of you who live locally ...

Thank you to our loyal supporters

We would not be what we are without the Ecovillage community that is already building around us as we commence Stage 1 works in earnest. Last year was a challenging year for the development team, but your collective positivity, support and enthusiasm for the Ecovillage vision got us through. We ...