GENESIS: Global Ecovillage Network Europe Sustainable Initiatives Support
Have you ever wanted to deepen your knowledge about community experiences? Are you on your journey to create a community and seeking the tools to help it function better? Or perhaps you’ve just returned from the Gathering and are eager to dive deeper into sustainable community living?
Creating a community and keeping it flourishing is a wonderful and rewarding journey, but it often comes with its own unique set of challenges. GEN Europe’s mission is to support both new and existing communities to thrive and prosper and that’s why we’ve gathered the immense abundance of experience and expertise from our seasoned ecovillages to create an immersive learning experience based on a rich array of community living tools and skills such as CLIPS, facilitation practices, and much more!
GENESIS is a programme of the Global Ecovillage Network Europe (GEN Europe), for the creation of a more just, sustainable and equitable society by promoting and supporting sustainable and regenerative communities!
Get immersed in a learning experience designed to support individuals in understanding community life, group facilitation, and sustainable collective processes. Hosted in European ecovillages, GENESIS combines hands-on activities with facilitation training.
Three-Module Community Learning Experience
Module 1: Genesis – Community Living Experience
October 24-31, 2025 | Arterra Bizimodu, Basque country, Spain
• Hands-on community life exploration
• Group dynamics and collective living
• For newcomers to community life
Module 2: Facilitation Training
January 3-10, 2026 | Torri Superiore, Italy
• Group decision-making and conflict resolution
• Meeting facilitation and participatory leadership
• For aspiring facilitators
Module 3: CLIPS Training
February 27 – March 6, 2026 | Sunny Hill, Slovenia
• Advanced CLIPS methodology training
• Community project guidance techniques
• For more experienced facilitators
Each module can be taken individually or as part of the complete program. Participants receive progressive discounts for attending multiple modules.
What You’ll Gain:
• Practical community living skills
• Facilitation and leadership tools
• Conflict transformation techniques
• CLIPS methodology expertise
• Accreditation as CLIPS Ambassador/Facilitator
Who is it for?
Individuals exploring community life, aspiring facilitators, experienced group leaders, and anyone interested in sustainable collective living and social regeneration.
GENESIS is a programme of the Global Ecovillage Network Europe (GEN Europe), for the creation of a more just, sustainable and equitable society by promoting and supporting sustainable and regenerative communities.
Course Pricing Structure
Full Program (All 3 Modules)
- Early Bird: €950 total (€650 facilitation + €1,050 food & accommodation)
- Regular Price: €1,050 total (€700 facilitation + €1,050 food & accommodation)
Individual Module Pricing
Facilitation Fee per Module:
- Early Bird: €300 (deadline: 1 month before start of each module)
- Regular Price: €350
Food & Accommodation Fee per Module:
- €350 per module (paid directly to hosting community)
Discount Structure
- Module 1: Full price
- Module 2: 5% discount if attending after Module 1 (€285 early bird / €332.50 regular)
- Module 3: 10% discount if attending after Modules 1 & 2 (€270 early bird / €315 regular)
Discounts apply to facilitation fees only and are calculated based on the price tier (early bird or regular) at time of registration.
What’s Included
- Professional facilitation and training
- All course materials and resources
- Food and accommodation at hosting ecovillages
- Certificate of attendance
- CLIPS Ambassador certification (Module 3)
What’s Not Included
- Travel to and from venues
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Transport between locations
Payment Information
- Initial deposit: €150 at registration
- Remaining balance: Due at least one week before course starts
- Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe
- Facilitation fee: Paid to GEN Europe
- Food & accommodation: Paid directly to host community
Special Discounts
- Erasmus+ participants: Discount codes available through accredited adult education programs in participant’s country
- Organizational sponsorship: Available for participants sent by accredited organizations
Application Process
- Early Bird deadline: 30 days before each module start date
- Regular registration: Closes when maximum participants reached or 3 days before event start
- Wait list procedures: Communicated to applicants as needed
Experience immersive learning in European ecovillages – combining theory with hands-on practice using proven methods tested across nine European countries!
Ready to catalyze positive change?