In this powerful and thought-provoking film, viewers are taken on a journey to O.U.R. Ecovillage, a sustainable educational center located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The film explores the innovative and ground-breaking work being done at Ecovillage to promote permaculture and natural architecture, as well as sustainable food production and leadership.
At its core, the film is a testament to the power of community and the determination of a group of individuals to create a better way of living. The film follows a group of 17 people as they embark on a 4-month program to build a 550-square-foot sustainable house from the ground up. The participants come from all walks of life and have varying reasons for wanting to learn how to build their own homes, but they are united in their desire to live in harmony with the earth and to minimize their impact on the environment.
The film is a must-see for anyone looking to achieve high productivity levels and gain a deeper understanding of sustainable living. From the heart-wrenching moments when the group faces unexpected challenges, to the triumphs of seeing their dream home come to life, “17 Days In Community” is a film that will inspire and motivate viewers to take action and make a difference in their own lives.
