Hawai‘i Ecovillages Q&A — Live Webinar This Thursday

Ecovillage Tours is hosting a free, public Hawai‘i Ecovillages Q&A on Thursday, Nov 20 at 2:00pm ET / 9:00am HST. This live session is designed for people curious about visiting—or possibly relocating to—intentional communities on Hawai‘i Island. It offers a practical look at daily life, respectful travel, and how regenerative projects are advancing local food, culture, and land stewardship.

👉 RSVP (free): https://www.addevent.com/event/whh5q9nvfnc6
If you can’t attend live, registrants will receive the recording afterward.

What the webinar covers

This one-hour Q&A features Ecovillage Tours’ founder and guides, including Katrina Zavalney, Hannah Apricot Eckberg, and Cynthia Tina, with facilitation support from Aranya Solutions. The team will introduce several communities on the Big Island, share what visitors can expect, and answer audience questions about logistics, costs, etiquette, and community fit.

Topics include:

• How the tours work: travel logistics, group size, accessibility, and what a typical day looks like.
• Community snapshots: values, land stewardship practices, and visitor opportunities.
• Regenerative travel 101: how to minimize impact, support hosts, and contribute to projects that benefit the land and local residents.
• Next steps: ways to visit, volunteer, or apply for longer stays.

Communities highlighted

Based on the announcement, the Q&A will spotlight:
La‘akea Permaculture Community, Starseed Ranch, HIP Agriculture (Hawai‘i Institute of Pacific Agriculture), Sundari Gardens, and Rainbow Bridge Hawai‘i. These projects collectively demonstrate approaches such as food forests, soil regeneration, community education, cultural learning with Indigenous mentors, and diversified homesteading.

Why it matters to the PermaGuide community

PermaGuide’s mission is to help people learn practical skills for self-sufficiency and ecological living. Hawai‘i’s intentional communities offer living case studies in permaculture design, agroforestry, water stewardship, and community governance—all within a context that emphasizes aloha ‘āina (love and care for the land). For readers exploring “learning through doing,” this Q&A is a low-barrier way to evaluate whether a future visit aligns with your goals and values.

The organizers also run a Hawai‘i Ecovillage Tour, Jan 4–11, 2026, focused on meeting practitioners who are restoring land and uplifting local communities while sharing regenerative practices. According to the event info, only three spots remain for that cohort. If you’re considering the tour, the webinar is a direct channel to ask detailed questions about expectations, budgeting, preparation, and cultural protocols.

Respect for place

Hawai‘i is both ecologically sensitive and culturally rich. The presenters plan to share guidance for visiting with respect—such as learning local protocols, listening to community leaders, and following Leave No Trace principles adapted to island ecosystems. Thoughtful preparation can help visitors avoid extractive tourism patterns and instead contribute to projects led by local stewards.

Quick details

• Date & time: Thursday, Nov 20, 2:00–3:00pm ET / 9:00–10:00am HST
• Format: Live online Q&A (Zoom link after RSVP)
• Cost: Free
• Registration: https://www.addevent.com/event/whh5q9nvfnc6
• Recording: Sent to all who register

PermaGuide is sharing this listing for readers seeking real-world examples of regenerative living. If you attend, consider bringing questions about daily routines, visitor expectations, volunteer pathways, and how these communities approach decision-making, conflict resolution, and livelihood—topics that often make or break a good fit.

Additional Resources

• Global Ecovillage Network (GEN): Overview of what ecovillages are and how they operate — https://ecovillage.org
• HIP Agriculture: Education and farm programs on Hawai‘i Island — https://hipagriculture.org
• La‘akea Permaculture Community: Community life and visitor info — https://laakea.org
• Leave No Trace: Core principles for responsible travel — https://lnt.org/why/7-principles
• Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA): Community-based natural resource management in Hawai‘i — https://kuahawaii.org
• Permaculture Principles: Beginner-friendly intros to ethics and design — https://permacultureprinciples.com
• Mālama Hawai‘i (HTA): Resources for caring for Hawai‘i while visiting — https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/malama