Autumn is on the way with gifts of Carolina Blue skies, and all the colors that border it. 
(see photo taken at Hickory Nut Forest eco community)This is an excellent time of year to tour the Asheville area and to familiarize yourself with what we have to offer in terms of sustainable innovation.
WHEN you visit the numerous Asheville area eco-friendly developments,do consider hiking the trails, and taking a peek at community amenities. Remember too, that an eco-friendly development and/or an ecovillage may be in an urban or rural area. It is not defined by its location.
Eco-villages are defined by concept. For me, this is about sustainable innovation--
a "green plan" that encourages both social contact and individual space coupled with the understanding that, as a member of the community, you are entrusted with a shared sense of caring for all who live here.
Take for example the video of Hickory Nut Forest Eco Community.
Here you see one of the most noteworthy of the defining characteristics of such enterprises-- participation. You get the idea that Hickory Nut Forest aims to meet the needs of residents. The inviting central lodge with areas set aside for the kitchen and dining areas as well as teaching and/or retreat facilities, possibly a guest room(s), workshop and laundry room, will offer the opportunity for neighbors and visitors to get together.
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