Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

At Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage (DR), we understand how difficult it can be to live sustainably and responsibly within modern US culture. We believe that we can work to build a healthy alternative: a social structure that is both non-exploitative and vibrant. As our village grows, we see this ideal take shape more clearly every day: a diverse range of people living ecologically sound lives in a community that truly serves as an example of positive human action within the natural world. In 1997 the DR Land Trust (DRLT) purchased 280 acres in the rolling hills of northeastern Missouri. We are now deep into pioneering—constructing buildings while planning and developing community structure. There is an ever-increasing emphasis on internal economy, which includes bartering and an internal currency. Eventually, we see 500 to 1,000 people living in our village, with businesses and homes surrounding the town center. The Visitor Program is designed for those who want to experience life at Dancing Rabbit in a more in-depth way. The program includes tours, workshops, work projects, fun events, and opportunities to get to know folks who currently live here. If you are exploring the possibility of membership at Dancing Rabbit, we strongly encourage you to participate in our Visitor Program.