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2023 EVI Experience Weekend


  • Ecovillage at Ithaca 100 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY, 14850 United States (map)

2023 EVI Experience Weekend

Do you want to explore what it’s like to live in an ecological community? The EVI Experience Weekend is an inside look at our award-winning ecovillage in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.  Through tours, workshops, social events, and hands-on learning participants get an immersive experience at our sustainable cohousing community.

Ecovillage at Ithaca is part of a global movement of people seeking to create positive solutions to the social, environmental and economic crises our planet faces. Since 1991 we have developed an award-winning ecovillage that invites you to live, learn and grow. Our mission is to promote experiential learning about ways of meeting human needs for shelter, food, energy, livelihood and social connectedness that are aligned with the long-term health and viability of Earth and all its inhabitants.

EVI Experience Weekend

August 4-6th, 2023

Ecovillage at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY

Registration includes:

  • Full EVI Experience Weekend program with tour, workshops, work party, community events, time with community members

  • Welcome Information packet 

  • Complimentary book

  • Access to ecovillage facilities and trails

  • 6 meals (with accommodation of specific dietary needs)

  • One year membership with Thrive Ithaca Ecovillage Education Center

  • Visitor Parking


Participation in the EVI Experience Weekend can be used towards some prospective resident membership requirements. See the Living Here page to learn more.

Sample itinerary

Accommodations not included with this registration - please contact us to help arrange various accommodation options available: 

  • Frog’s Way Bnb or Airbnb options (on-site) = pricing and availability varies

  • Homestays (on-site) = pricing varies, contact us - limited availability

  • Common House Guest Room (on-site) = $65/night single occupancy, $75/night for double occupancy, up to two guests, shared bathroom/kitchen facilities, contact us - One double room left

  • Van Camping (on-site) = $45/day, shared bathroom/kitchen facilities, contact us

  • Off-site hotels

Sliding Scale $250 - $350/person. Student Rate $175/student with .edu email. Children under 15 free

Friday, August 4th - 5pm through Sunday, August 6th - 3pm

Register in advance ; Registration closes July 28th

Families welcome - Some kid-oriented activities provided.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds or accessibility needs. Contact us with questions about program access: contact@thriveithaca.org

Once you have added to cart, please go to your “shopping cart” to complete your registration.