The following is a piece written by Jade, who visited Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage a year and a half ago. She was nice enough to write of her impressions during her two-week visitor program, and has since moved to DR and become a resident Rabbit.
We publish “testimonials” periodically, hoping it helps people imagine what it would be like to attend our life-changing visitor program. We hear from so many people on our publication e-list that want to come and visit us. Let this be your sign! Here’s what Jade had to say:
The Dancing Rabbit visitor program is very informative, hands on, and emotionally supportive. It’s very rich and full, with a “take breaks when you need to” culture.
Being at Dancing Rabbit is like being in a society, if society wasn’t toxic. It’s hard to describe in words and very much something that can only really be felt through living the experience. It can be confronting to participate in a micro culture that doesn’t exploit you and to then discover how many unhealthy patterns have been internalized.
Each day starts with check-ins, so there’s plenty of room to sit and be present with feelings that may come up. I left feeling inspired and hopeful that there is community around choosing a different path of life, one of creation, building and connection. I long for this myself and often feel that this path is an uphill battle. It was nice to move downstream for a bit.
Jade Grievink (36), is a single parent, psychologist, connector, entrepreneur, artist, poet, landlord, gardener, childcare professional, traveler, translator, activist and a bunch of other stuff.