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EcoProperty - The Sustainable Living Update– March 2004

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1. Wimmera Sustainable Living Festival - Horsham, Victoria

Just a reminder .............

This weekend - March 20-21 2004
Longerenong College (Nth of Horsham)
Wimmera's Largest Sustainable Living Festival
Promoting renewable technology, innovation in farming
systems and building techniques through enthusiastic exhibitors and an extensive seminar program. For more information and directions visit the website at www.wimmeraata.com

Visit EcoProperty
We will be there so please drop and say hi to us at the EcoProperty stand. You will see displays of properties, more on what we do, and we always love to meet people in person.

2. Properties around Australia

SA

Adelaide, Chrisitie Walk - city living apartments available in eco-city development
Barossa Valley - Unique Property on Heritage Bush Acreage in SA's Premier Wine Region
Bower - Limestone cottage, energy efficient, solar power

NSW

Coonabarabran - 1500ha, Unique property and EcoTourism business opportunity
Berry/Kangaroo Valley – 50 acres, mountain rainforest landscape

QLD

Maleny - Eco-friendly home with stunning views
Innisfail - 10.4 acres, remnant rainforest + beautiful home
Lowood - 42 acres including house and organic farming potential.
Cooktown, Qld - Land and Home on 40 acres

 VIC

Leaghur – Biodynamic Farm, Northern Victoria. 1220 acres, certified Demeter since 1990
Hurstbridge – 9 acres, Land for Wildlife, Large Mudbrick/timber home
Gippsland - Community Development, Conference Centre or Retreat

See web site for further information and to view more properties around Australia.

3. Classifieds
Shop Fittings and Stock, Organic Business in Daylesford, Vic closing down - selling all stock and shop fittings including electronic scales and a six foot by eight foot coolroom.

4. Daylesford Eco Home

In Daylesford Victoria, EcoProperty will be holding a series of workshops throughout 2004 to demonstrate on-site the design and building of a suburban eco home. You are welcome to attend one or all of the workshops. First Workshop Sunday April 25 2004.

More information is available here. If you would like to bring your school or group they are also welcome or a special event can be arranged.

To register your interest please call (03) 5348 1546 or email admin06@eco.com.au If you would like to discuss this or similar projects please contact Jane MacDiarmid cj@eco.com.au or 049 528 692.

5. More What's On
There are some fantastic sustainable events, workshops and seminars on during the rest of March and April 2004, including Permaculture Design Certificate Courses, Biodynamics workshops, Straw Bale Home Building workshops and Free Sustainable Living seminars. For more information visit our What's On page.

And remember, if you have events or workshops you would like us to promote please send details to admin06@eco.com.au for our Global Eco Networking section of What's On, Calendar of Events and Resources. Please use this address to update or change events and resources throughout the year.

6. Bookshop - Autumn Specials

More than our usual 5-35% off - see our Autumn Specials for the following books:

* Exotic Greens Oz $5.50
* Farms of Tomorrow REVISITED $24.75
* Hemp Horizons $24.75
* The Cob Builders Handbook $33
* The Rammed Earth House $38.50

To purchase books please visit our bookshop or contact our office on (03) 5348 1546.

For how you can best work with us in your business through the Eco Directory or Eco Home Stay please contact Anna Tredwell on admin06@eco.com.au or (03) 5348 1546.

sustainably

C Jane MacDiarmid and the ECO team
EcoProperty www.eco.com.au

The Sustainable Living Update– February 2004

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1. Sustainable Living Festival - Mlebourne

Just a reminder .............

This weekend! Feb 13th - 15th 2004, Federation Square Melbourne
Australia's foremost sustainable living event hits the streets again with a renewed program of eco attitude to help you get into gear for life. Be a part of the positive change that is feeding our planet and soak up the atmosphere, as ideas, passion and creativity come alive.

It's the only festival of its type. In fact it is more than an event, it's a living breathing example of sustainability in action. A place where you the guest generate its power, turn its waste into a resource and transform thoughts into actions. The event draws on the latest sustainable ideas and creativity from around Australia.

Get involved, Festival starts 10am Feb 13, Federation Square, Corner of Swanston and Flinders St. Melbourne. On Friday 13^th there is an evening market that is open until sunset. More information on the event can be found at the Festival’s website www.sustainablelivingfestival.org

Visit EcoProperty
We will be there so please drop and say hi to us at the EcoProperty stand, we'll be located in the Design Tent, stall A11. You will see displays of properties, more on what we do, and we always love to meet people in person.

EcoProperty Talk
To find out more information about EcoProperty and the services we offer we welcome you to come and listen to Jane MacDiarmid's workshop "How to Find my Dream Home and Passing on my Sustainable House to Eco People"
Finding the land or home you want or need can be difficult. EcoProperty provides assessments and ratings as a guide to a property. Also, if you want to sell your property (land, house, bush, business) and pass your wonderful assets on to eco-hearted people, EcoProperty provides networks and consultancies to assist you.

Sunday 12 noon February 15, 2004 at the Design Out Loud tent, South West Corner of Federation Square near the Bridge.
Please check the program to make sure that no change has been made.

EcoFind Launch
The festival will also see the launch of our new Eco Find Service. A media lauch will be held on Friday 13th at 12.30pm at the media room, located in Fed Square's Management board room, in the Crossbar building. There will be signage on site to direct people. Alternatively visit our stall to find out more, for those not able to make the festival details will also be posted on our website.
For those not able to make the festival please find details on our website here.
If you prefer email us admin06@eco.com.au and we can send you further information

Bookshop Prize Winner
Congratulations to Maree Lake, QLD, who has won a $20.00 gift voucher in our Bookshop from our Sustainable Living Festival Promotion - this prize will be forwarded to you.

2. New Properties around Australia

VIC

Leaghur – Biodynamic Farm, Norther Victoria. 1220 acres, certified Demeter since 1990
Lockwood South - Mud brick, Solar Passive Permaculture home

Coming Soon.....
Warragul, VIC- Passive Solar, North facing house + free permaculture garden consult with David Holmgren, Co-Founder of Permaculture

Click here for further information and to view more properties around Australia.

3. Daylesford Eco Home

In Daylesford Victoria, EcoProperty will be holding a series of workshops throughout 2004 to demonstrate on-site the design and building of a suburban eco home. You are welcome to attend one or all of the workshops.

More information is available here

To register your interest please call (03) 5348 1546 or email admin06@eco.com.au

Summer Update 2004

Hello Again and Welcome to new Members.

1. Upcoming Events
2. Properties around Australia
3. Business For Sale
4. From Go to Wo – the Daylesford Eco Home
5. The Eco Bookshop
6. The Eco Directory
7. Eco Classifieds
8. Rentals and Caretaking
9. Feedback

1. Upcoming Events

13-15 February 2004, Federation Square Melbourne
Australia's foremost sustainable living event hits the streets again this year with a renewed program of eco attitude to help you get into gear for life. Be a part of the positive change that is feeding our planet and soak up the atmosphere, as ideas, passion and creativity come alive.

It's the only festival of its type. In fact it is more than an event, it's a living breathing example of sustainability in action. A place where you the guest generate its power, turn its waste into a resource and transform thoughts into actions. The event draws on the latest sustainable ideas and creativity from around Australia.

Get involved, Festival starts 10am Feb 13, Federation Square, Corner of Swanston and Flinders St. Melbourne. On Friday 13^th there is an evening market that is open until sunset. Make sure you pop in and say hi to us on the Eco Property stand.

More information on the event can be found at the Festival’s website http://www.sustainablelivingfestival.org

Also. included will be the launch of the on-line Ethical Business Network – to be advised of time and place on Friday February 13, 2004 email cj@eco.com.au

 
March 20-21 2004 , Longerenong College (15kms Nth of Horsham)

Take part in the Wimmera's largest Sustainable Living Festival
Promoting renewable technology, innovation in farming systems and building techniques through enthusiastic exhibitors and an extensive seminar program. Proudly supported by Wimmera Landcare.
More info: Garry Newman ah: 03) 5383 6368 bh: 03) 5382 9758
garry.newman@hrcc.vic.gov.au | www.wimmeraATA.com

2. Properties around Australia

NSW

Coonabarabran - 1500ha, Unique property and EcoTourism business opportunity

Berry/Kangaroo Valley – 50 acres, mountain rainforest landscape

QLD

Crystal Waters, Maleny – Lot 66 & 67 – 1 ac each, Sold Separately or together
Maleny - Eco-friendly home with stunning views
Innisfail - 10.4 acres, remnant rainforest + beautiful home
Lowood - 42 acres including house and organic farming potential.
Daintree, Qld - 180 acres land
Cooktown, Qld - Land and Home on 40 acres

 VIC

Hurstbridge – 9 acres, Land for Wildlife, Large Mudbrick/timber home
Manic Organic, Organic Business in Daylesford
Gippsland - Community Development, Conference Centre or Retreat
Daylesford/Creswick/Ballarat – 17 acs of bushland – Recently Sold

SA

Barossa Valley - Unique Property on Heritage Bush Acreage in SA's Premier Wine Region
Bower - Limestone cottage, energy efficient, solar power

See web site for further information and to view more properties around Australia.

For full Eco Real Estate Australia services please contact Patty Kolln on pk@eco.com.au or (02) 9528 8614.

3. Businesses For Sale

Daylesford, Victoria - Organic Business For Sale
Coonabarabran, NSW – Eco Tourism Business Opportunity, 1500ha
Hurstbridge, Vic – B&B opportunity
Holbrook, NSW - Established catering and gourmet cafe on the Highway
Crystal Waters, Maleny, Qld – Eco Retreat, 2 acres in World Renowned Eco-village

4. Daylesford Eco Home
In Daylesford Victoria, EcoProperty will be holding a series of workshops throughout 2004 to demonstrate on-site the design and building of a suburban eco home.  You are welcome to attend one or all of the workshops.
 
Design : Workshop 1 – Visit the site, explore ideas for an integrated design including organic management of the land and creation of an edible landscape, passive solar design, resource use of water and energy, and community issues.  See the initial plans.  See an existing house on the land built in 1995 and discover lessons learnt about design and living in a more sustainable house.
Sunday 14^th March 2004 1.30-5pm.

Resources and Use of Materials – Workshop 2 – How and where to choose building materials, including the sourcing and selection of recycled materials. Find out about alternative power supplies, retaining and recycling water, waste systems, and the integration of the landscape and built environment. Plus information about dealing with authorities.
Sunday 2 May 2004 1.30-5pm

Final Design and Building Commencement – Workshop 3 – Decisions are now made, the plan approved and building commenced.  See reality take shape from all the issues presented in Workshops 1 and 2.  See and learn about the systems in place around power, landscape and waste.  Learn about the critical path of building an eco home.
Sunday 29^th August 2004 1.30-5pm

Almost Finished – Workshop 4 – The house is virtually finished and the landscaping now commencing.  Find out  what has changed and how different things looked from plans to reality in the building, landscape and infrastructure – the adjustments made, the new decisions and reasons why.
January 23, 2005 1.30-5pm

Celebration – Workshop 5 –End the Project with a celebration in the completed house.  What would we change already, what are the little things we've done that make a lot of difference, how does this house compare to the first house designed and built 10 years earlier.  What is the value of the property  - to the owners?, in the marketplace?
February 27, 2005 1.30-5pm.

Individual Workshops:  $38.50 per person including afternoon tea

Whole series $142.50 per person including afternoon tea and progress reports.

You can register your interest by emailing admin06@eco.com.au or phone the EcoProperty office on (03) 5348 1546 for a Workshop Application form.

Additional Workshops of 1-5 above may be offered during this period and we will notify all registrants if the dates do not suit you.

5. The ECO Bookshop

New items in our Bookshop include:

*David Holmgren: (CD) Collected Writings 1978-2000
*Bio-Dynamic Gardening – John Soper
*Caring for Old Houses – Ian Evans
*Irish Stone Walls – Patrick McAfee

More information on these new books and to view our extensive range of titles visit our Think ECO Book shop.

 6. The Eco Directory

Please see the Eco Directory for Architects, Designers and other Eco Professionals all around Australia who understand sustainability.

New Entries Invited, Promote your eco product and service.
Reach like-minded professionals and consumers who are eager for information, advice, networking opportunities and services. Join the Eco Directory now on-line or email admin06@eco.com.au for an Application form.

7. Eco Classifieds

The Daylesford Eco Health Centre in Victoria for practitioners with a commitment to the health of individuals and the planet. For more information please email Jill de Vos on beauvos@netcon.net.au or Ph (03) 5348 1144

If you have stock, seeds, goods, anything to sell, send an e-mail to admin06@eco.com.au

8. Rentals and Caretaking

Vic - Rental, Caretaking or Share wanted in Daylesford or surrounds from January 2004

Tas - Rental available in Historic House with Bio-Dynamic Garden, Devonport

More details can be found on our Rentals and Caretaking page

9. Feedback

We welcome your feedback about our products and services and use of our website.

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If you have events or workshops please send details to admin06@eco.com.au for our Global Eco Networking section of What's On, Calendar of Events and Resources. Please use this address to update or change events and resources throughout the year.

Happy New Year to all and all the best for 2004.

sustainably

C Jane MacDiarmid and the ECO team