2nd, 3rd, 4th December 2011  Shifting Gears  - Making Transition Happen!

Weekend Workshop for those interested in growing sustainable communities.

Link for Transition Initiative

Link for Agenda

Date: Saturday 3rd December, Sunday 4th December 2011 (Arrive Friday 2nd December)

Venue: Parsons Bay Retreat, 1583 Nubeena Rd, Nubeena 

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Cost: $100 per person - includes shared accommodation and meals from Friday night to Sunday afternoon tea

13th  November 2011 Open Day   1.00pm - 5.00pm   

5th & 6th November  2011   Sustainable Living Expo

Come and visit us over the weekend at the Expo. For more information click here.

Ilan will be at the Indoor Workshop Space Sunday 11.30am - 12.00pm presenting 'Intentional Communities - An answer to global chaos?'

 22nd October 2011:   DEVONPORT  PUBLIC LECTURE - Intentional Communities...an answer to global chaos?

‘Out of chaos comes order' A new order maybe? Global economic uncertainty, food security issues, climate change, peak oil and degradation of the planet are forcing new systems to be created.  A significant new wave of interest in intentional communities has grown over the last several years. Are these communities with their common vision an answer to current woes? Listen to what the experts have to say and join in the discussion. Speakers: Dr Bill Metcalf BSAg, M.A., PhD, world's leading researcher on intentional communities, Ian Higginbottom founder of Australia's first ‘cohouse' Cascade Cohousing, Ilan Arnon, founder of Tasman Village with Kellie Lindstrom from Be The Change

Date: Saturday 22nd October 2011 

Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm   

Venue: Devonport Community Centre, 10 Morris Ave, Devonport   (map)

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Cost: $10 donation (no one turned away due to lack of funds)

Refreshments: Afternoon tea

RSVP By Email: Appreciated for catering purposes

17th October 2011: CAMPBELL TOWN Social Enterprise Forum

Where: The Grange 10am - 4pm

Ilan Arnon  shared his story with others who are working in the social enterprise sector. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .

Tasmanian Regional Arts held their annual conference at Parsons Bay Retreat at Tasman Village in September 2011.

"A big thank you for all you have done for us. We have never had such willing, accommodating hosts for a TRA gathering. The members, speakers and guests all had a marvellous time. We think that what you are proposing is wonderful. In a time where bigger is always seen as better and the god of consumerism reigns supreme, it is wonderful to see people working to consume less, share more and enjoy a quality of life that some only dream about. Your dreams and TRA's walk the same road and we thank you for sharing the dream with us" Paul Jenkins, Tasmanian Regional Arts Executive Director.

Our Communal Kitchen is now finished. As well as being the space to hang out and cook it is an excellent venue for cooking classes.

In August 2011 Charlene Angus, from Cheeselinks Victoria, ran a cheesemaking weekend. Feta and Ricotta on the Saturday and Camembert, Marscapone and Quark on the Sunday. There was lots of curiosity, conversations, laughter and delight as the participants learned how easy it is to make cheese at home. Another weekend is being scheduled for November 2011