Come home to the Eco-Village, Lovettsville
by genevieve concannon on May 10, 2010
12598 Trillium Glen in Loudoun County’s EcoVillage is for
sale!
Imagine coming home to a community that shares your same green vision! EcoVillage of
Loudoun County is doing exactly what they highlight as their mission statement, ” Building
Community. Respecting the Earth.”
Arbour Realty EcoBroker agent, Brooke Schara, has a land parcel in the EcoVillage listed for
sale at $90,000, a great price for the concept and for what can be done in this innovative
neighborhood. EcoVillage is located on 180 acres near
Taylorstown in Lovettsville, VA. The concept stems from the marriage of the idea of
community building, healthy living and a sustainable lifestyle. Homes that are built within the
realm of this eco-friendly development meet stringent requirements that enable to community to
remain ecologically sound.
EcoVillage has listed their long term goals and mission statement are very conscientious and are
listed in great detail as follows:
“EcoVillage of Loudoun County combines the co-housing ideal of people living together in
community with the ecovillage ideal of people living in harmony with Earth and its inhabitants.
We aim to restore nature and expand human potential by creating a lifestyle that nurtures
the human spirit and offers hope for future generations.
Values
A simple lifestyle which incorporates respect, work, open communication, humor, free
inquiry, fun, and creative expression nurtures the human spirit
A wise and sustainable society restores biodiversity and integrates the community with
nature
Human health, community health and the health of our planet are interconnected and
interdependent
Every person has inherent dignity and worth regardless of age, sex, race, sexual
orientation, abilities, financial resources, or spiritual or political beliefs
Cooperation and teamwork is our model for interaction
Collaboration is most likely to occur in an environment which respects individual rights
to privacy
Taking individual responsibility for our own needs and decisions as well as caring about
the well-being of others supports community
Our children deserve special attention, support and nourishment
Long-term Goals & Objectives
Ecological Goal
Preserve and restore biodiversity, quality, and abundance of natural resources. Balance
natural systems so that each generation acts to benefit future generations.
Long-term Goals & Objectives
Ecological Goal
Preserve and restore biodiversity, quality, and abundance of natural resources. Balance natural
systems so that each generation acts to benefit future generations.
Objectives
Protect and enhance the diversity, abundance and balance of native plants and wildlife
Protect and expand nesting sites, forested land, wetlands, and other critical wildlife
habitats and migratory corridors
Enhance the quality and base flow of streams and springs
Ensure the conservation and wise use of ground and surface water
Protect and restore riparian and aquatic habitats
Enhance the quality, productivity, and stability of soils
Enhance local air quality and develop microclimate that minimizes reliance on active
heating and cooling systems
Select and promote the use of environmentally friendly techniques to maximize energy
independence and minimize use of non-renewable resources
Preserve stellar visibility and quiet of the countryside
Minimize waste that must be exported off-site
Minimize environmental toxicity through the use of organic and low-toxicity materials
and products that are safely biodegradable
Share resources such as common appliances and machinery to reduce the amount of
embodied energy and environmental impact of daily living
Reduce dependence on the automobile and encourage pedestrian and mass transit
alternatives
Promote awareness of seasonal cycles, flora, fauna, air, water, soils and the local
ecosystem as a basis for continued stewardship of EcoVillage
Encourage the use of locally produced goods and services”
The EcoVillage community has an amazing concept and friendly vibe that is quite inviting and
intriguing. People are encouraged to work together and there is even a fantastic community
garden and shared communal house where the neighbors can come together to celebrate and
relax. One of the many great things about a community garden, is that you are not only making a
place for creating more green space, but you can also significantly cut your produce bill by going
sustainable and this means eating in a more healthy way! The amount of thought and awareness
that went into the establishment of this eco-minded housing development is truly phenomenal
and appreciated by its residents.
To own your own piece of this innovative community, contact Arbour Realty. Our fantastic team
of EcoBroker agents are here to help you through every step of the way. Whether you are
looking to buy your first place, or want to know what you need to do to make your home read for
the market, our agents can help. Let the expert Arbour Realty Team be your full service real
estate brokerage.