The PAZ Ecovillage is a Permanent Autonomous Zone, ecovillage and sustainable community in the Chihuahuan Desert near the old ghost town of Terlingua, Texas and located not far from Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande River, and Mexico. PAZ Ecovillage, is an oasis of biodiversity that represents a Permanent Autonomous Zone, or PAZ, that is dedicated to self-reliance, self-expression, sustainability, freedom, and peace from the conventional standards of society by utilizing the path of least resistance; the natural environment and living in cohesion with the Earth. The overall intention and creative objectives are directed to co-creating the building and construction of many more sustainable structures and to manifest the Ecovillage and sustainable community with workshops, demonstrations, and educational programs on permaculture, organic gardening, composting, eco systems, renewable technologies like bio fuel, wind power & solar energy, adobe, earthship biotecture, autonomous building, and various other sustainable dwellings. There are plans for areas around the property dedicated to outdoor art installations & art showings as well as an events amphitheatre for music & dance performances, a holistic & naturopathic healing arts center, an eco school & educational center, and an independent travellers hostel.
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