Pacific Northwest Ecovillage Tour
8 DAYS | July 28 - August 4, 2027
Experience the Pacific Northwest's Inspiring Communities
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the forests, islands, and vibrant cities of Oregon and Washington, home to a remarkable variety of ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods, and intentional communities. You’ll be welcomed behind the scenes by community leaders eager to share their stories, successes, and lessons learned.
Meet founders and residents, explore regenerative farms and shared spaces, and discover real-world approaches to collaborative governance, ecological stewardship, natural building, and creative housing. Highlights include visits to CoHo Ecovillage, Lost Valley Education Center, Sahale Learning Center, Songaia, and Rooted Northwest, along with special opportunities to learn from architect and City Repair founder Mark Lakeman and Pocket Neighborhoods author Ross Chapin.
Whether you’re searching for a community to call home, dreaming of creating one, or simply seeking inspiration, join us for an extraordinary adventure through one of North America’s most beautiful and community-minded regions.
Pacific Northwest
Ecovillage Tour
Next tour dates:
July 28 - August 4, 2027
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Continue the Journey into Canada 🇨🇦
Why stop at the border? Continue your adventure with our British Columbia Ecovillage Tour, beginning just a few days after this one ends. Together, these two tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore intentional communities across Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Save $300 when you register for both tours using discount code: PACIFIC300
Tour Highlights
What you can look forward to on your trip to the Pacific Northwest.
Explore 8 Inspiring Communities
Meet founders and residents, explore a remarkable diversity of intentional communities, and enjoy behind-the-scenes access through our long-standing relationships with communities across Oregon and Washington.
Discover Innovative Models for Community Living
Experience firsthand how communities are addressing today's housing, environmental, and social challenges through regenerative agriculture, collaborative governance, natural building, and shared living.
Experience the Beauty of the Pacific Northwest
Travel through the forests, islands, farms, and vibrant cities of Oregon and Washington. Along the way, you'll visit thriving ecovillages, explore Portland's renowned “placemaking” movement, ferry across Puget Sound, and experience one of North America's most inspiring regions for community and sustainability.
Tour Itinerary
What you can expect to experience during your time in the Pacific Northwest.
Day 1: Meet your fellow travelers in Portland before heading to CoHo Ecovillage for dinner, orientation, and a community gathering.
Day 2: Explore CoHo Ecovillage before spending the day at Lost Valley Education Center, where you'll learn about regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and cooperative living.
Day 3: Enjoy a full day in Portland with architect and City Repair founder Mark Lakeman, visiting inspiring placemaking projects, Cully Green Ecovillage, and Mark's natural building campus.
Day 4: Travel to Sahale Learning Center on Washington's Hood Canal for a tour of the land, shared meals, and conversations about community, leadership, and social change.
Day 5: Ferry to beautiful Whidbey Island to visit Third Street Cottages and Fifth Street Commons, followed by a panel discussion with architect Ross Chapin and community members.
Day 6: Visit Songaia, one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest intentional communities, then tour Sunnyside Village before settling in at Sun Ray Shire for the final two nights.
Day 7: Explore Rooted Northwest, an emerging regenerative farming community, before celebrating the journey with a locally sourced farewell dinner, sauna, and optional cold plunge.
Day 8: Enjoy a leisurely morning and closing circle before departing for Seattle, continuing on to our British Columbia Ecovillage Tour, or returning to Portland.
Featured Communities
Below are the communities and projects we’ll visit during the trip.
CoHo Ecovillage
Location: Corvalis, OR
Accepting New Members: Yes
Land Size: 23 acres
Website: https://www.cohoecovillage.org/
CoHo Ecovillage is an urban cohousing community in Corvallis, Oregon, where neighbors have intentionally created a close-knit, multigenerational community centered on connection, sustainability, and shared responsibility. Its 34 privately owned homes are clustered around a welcoming common house, gardens, orchards, and shared green spaces that encourage daily interaction. Through shared meals, collaborative decision-making, and environmental stewardship, CoHo offers a thriving example of resilient, community-centered living.
Meadowsong Ecovillage
& Lost Valley Education Center
Location: Dexter, OR
Accepting New Members: Yes
Land Size: 87 acres
Website: https://www.lostvalley.org/
Set on 87 acres near Eugene, Oregon, Lost Valley Education Center is home to Meadowsong Ecovillage, an intentional community that combines sustainability education with cooperative living. Residents, staff, and students share meals, practice collaborative governance, and care for the land through regenerative agriculture, permaculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. The property includes forests, meadows, orchards, gardens, ponds, and creeks, creating a living classroom where community and sustainability are deeply intertwined. As both a nonprofit educational center and a thriving ecovillage, Lost Valley has inspired thousands of visitors through hands-on learning, ecological stewardship, and a holistic approach to resilient living since 1989.
Cully Green & Cully Grove
Location: Portland, OR
Accepting New Members: Not currently
Land Size: 1.5 acres
Website: https://www.cullygreenpdx.com/
In 2020, Orange Splot LLC completed a 23-home community in the Cully Neighborhood. Cully Green is located on ~1.5 acres, across the street from the 16-home Cully Grove community on NE Going St. near NE 47th Ave.
Cully is Northeast Portland’s most culturally & economically diverse neighborhood. Annexed in 1985, Cully has a more rural feel than other neighborhoods and its warm, friendly residents make it seem like small-town America. Community pride is strong here; Cully neighbors have a reputation for civic engagement—and that makes it a great place to live. Cully Association of Neighbors, CAN, organizes the biggest clean-up day in Portland. Its proximity to three bustling business districts (Alberta Arts, Beaumont Village and 42nd Ave.), schools, restaurants, parks and community gardens doesn't hurt, either.
Sahale Learning Center
& Goodenough Community
Location: Tahuya, WA
Accepting New Members: Yes
Land Size: 68 acres
Website: https://www.goodenough.org/sahale
Nestled on 68 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands near Belfair, Washington, Sahale Learning Center is a residential intentional community and educational retreat center that serves as the home of the Goodenough Community. Residents and visitors come together to cultivate meaningful relationships, personal growth, and ecological stewardship through shared living, collaborative governance, and transformative learning experiences. Since 2001, Sahale has welcomed individuals and groups seeking deeper connection with themselves, one another, and the natural world.
5th Street Commons & 3rd Street Cottages
Location: Langley, Whidbey Island, WA
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: https://fifthstreetcommons.com/
Fifth Street Commons is a multigenerational urban cohousing community in Langley, Washington, created through the transformation of a 16-unit apartment complex into a vibrant, mixed-income neighborhood. Homeowners share a common house, permaculture-inspired gardens, workshops, and inviting outdoor spaces while balancing private homes with a strong culture of connection and mutual support. With solar energy, ecological landscaping, and collaborative community life, Fifth Street Commons offers an inspiring example of sustainable living in a small-town setting.
Songaia Cohousing Community
Located in Bothell, Washington, just north of Seattle, the Songaia Greater Neighborhood is a network of intentional communities centered on connection, cooperation, and shared living. Comprising several neighboring communities—including Songaia Condominium Association, Life Song Commons, and New Earth Song—residents cultivate meaningful relationships through shared resources, collaborative governance, and mutual support. Together, these interconnected neighborhoods offer an inspiring example of how multiple intentional communities can create a resilient, relationship-centered way of life.
Sunnyside Village Cohousing
Location: Marysville, WA
Accepting New Members: Maybe
Land Size: 32 cottages, CONSTRUCTION BEGINS SUMMER 2026
Sunnyside Village is an emerging cohousing community in Marysville, Washington, where neighbors are intentionally creating a close-knit village centered on connection, sustainability, and belonging. Thoughtfully designed cottages are complemented by shared gardens, orchards, walking paths, and common spaces that encourage daily interaction while preserving the comfort and privacy of individual homes. Built from the ground up by its residents, Sunnyside Village offers an inspiring example of how intentional community can foster meaningful relationships, shared resources, and a strong sense of home.
Rooted Northwest
Set on 240 acres of forest and regenerative farmland in the foothills of Washington's North Cascades, Rooted Northwest is a modern cohousing village designed to foster connection, sustainability, and a deep relationship with the land. The walkable community balances private homes with thoughtfully designed shared spaces, creating opportunities for neighbors to build meaningful relationships while respecting privacy. Residents enjoy access to hiking trails, community-supported agriculture, and regenerative farming initiatives that support local food production and ecological stewardship. During our visit, we'll tour the farm, meet residents, and learn how Rooted Northwest is creating a vibrant model for community-centered living in the Pacific Northwest.
Trip Details
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Included
All tours and activities at intentional communities
All ground transportation from tour start and end point
All lodging in shared rooms (Single room upgrades available)
All meals, except when you choose to eat separately
Not Included
Transportation to/from country
Insurance of any kind
Alcoholic beverages and extra drinks
Optional gratuities to guides
Laundry fees and items of a personal nature
Trip Pricing
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Travel Logistics
Our tour will begin at 2:00 pm local time on the tour start date. We will meet at Portland International Airport (PDX) before traveling together to our first destination, CoHo Ecovillage in Corvallis, Oregon. The exact meeting location within the airport will be shared approximately two weeks before the tour begins.
We encourage you to book your flights as soon as possible, as the best fares are often available well in advance. Please plan to arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) by 2:00 pm on the first day of the tour.
The tour concludes at approximately 12:00 pm on the final day. Participants may choose one of three options:
Be dropped off at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for onward flights.
Continue directly into our British Columbia Ecovillage Tour.
Return to Portland with the tour guide (approximately a 3-hour drive) if that is more convenient for your travel plans.
If you plan to fly home on the final day, we recommend booking a flight departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) no earlier than 3:00 pm.
If you are driving, you're welcome to leave your vehicle at Portland International Airport (PDX) for the duration of the tour.
Lodging
Lodging varies from shared rooms to simple private rooms, depending on availability. Rooms will be shared with fellow travelers. We will separate male and female rooms whenever possible, while couples and families are placed in private rooms whenever possible.
You can upgrade to a private room when booking (select the $800 single room supplement). Private rooms are not always guaranteed, due to the nature of some locations.
Overnight accommodations will be at the ecovillages and communities we visit whenever possible. This allows for a more immersive experience of what it’s like to live in a community. Accommodations are often rustic, emphasizing sustainability over luxury. Some may include limited Wi-Fi, limited air conditioning, composting toilets, and communal facilities.
Meals
As much as possible our meals will be fresh, local and organic, with produce grown on-site. Most meals will be vegetarian. When eating out at restaurants, we will sometimes have a fixed menu with a few options of local specialties. One beverage is usually included with lunch and dinner. Extra dishes and drinks are on you. We can accommodate a range of dietary requirements, to a point, so please contact us to inform us about any food allergies and come prepared with your own specialty food or supplement needs. We will stop at grocery stores where you can purchase your own snacks.
Weather
Late July and early August are among the best times of year to visit the Pacific Northwest. Expect warm, comfortable days, cool evenings, and long daylight hours perfect for exploring communities and enjoying the outdoors.
Daytime temperatures are typically 70–85°F (21–29°C), while evenings often cool to 50–60°F (10–16°C), particularly near the coast and in forested areas. Although this is the region's dry season, occasional showers are always possible, so it's best to come prepared for a variety of conditions.
Our journey will take us through cities, forests, farmland, and island landscapes, each with its own unique microclimate. Dressing in layers is the best way to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
Packing
A detailed packing list will be provided after you register for the tour. Due to limited luggage space in our vehicles, each participant should bring one suitcase and one small daypack or backpack.
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is generally warm and comfortable, but conditions can vary throughout the trip. Plan to pack comfortable walking shoes, clothing that can be layered for cool mornings and evenings, a light rain jacket, and sun protection. You may also wish to bring a swimsuit if you'd like to enjoy opportunities for swimming, sauna, or cold plunges during the tour.
Laundry facilities will also be available at select locations during the tour.
Meet Your Guide
Get to know your ambassador to communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Sarah Liljegren
LEAD GUIDE
Through Ecovillage Tours, Sarah brings people into intentional communities built around shared resources, regenerative systems, and human-scale living. Real places where visitors can see what's possible when housing and daily life are designed around connection instead of isolation. Places she’s built relationships with during her time as a resident of the PNW.
As a holistic nature connection guide, she helps people slow down and rebuild their relationship with the land itself so they can remember that we're not separate from the ecosystems we live within, but part of them. She’s learned this as a student of herbalism over the past decade, studying plants and ecosystems across the United States.
Her own path started with homeownership over a decade ago, an experience that showed her how deeply our living arrangements shape our sense of stability and wellbeing, especially over generations. That question “How should we live for a sustainable future?” is what led her to become a regenerative-focused real estate agent supporting people on their own path to happy, healthy living. She believes how we live on land and with each other can be a source of healing, not just habit. This tour is an invitation to experience that firsthand.
Reviews
Read authentic reviews from participants on past Ecovillage Tours.
One of the greatest experiences I have ever had. A completely unique journey to some wondrous ecovillage projects, full of inspirational humans. To share the tours with others with similar visions was enriching and a real privilige. I left feeling fulfilled and educated.
— Adam Bates
Ecovillage Tours has put something really special together. The amount of research and care they have put into this trip is impressive in and of itself and have helped facilitate meaningful connections both within the tour group and with the communities hosting us. This eye opening experience has the potential to change your life by exploring more unique paradigms.
— Nathan Oxenfeld
It is an experience worth paying for. You get to know places and people who are on the real hands on effort for bringing change and make local ecosystems more resilient.
— Edward Bryce
Best summer camp ever! A must see!! People, food and lodging were more than I could have hoped for in a travel experience like this!! Definitely will be back.
—Megan Zimmerman
Is this tour right for me?
On the fence? Discover if this tour is meant for you.
Choosing to embark on an ecovillage tour is an investment in your journey into intentional community living. Thanks to years of relationship building with community founders, we’re able to give you an experience that’s simply not available to the regular traveler.
Still unsure?
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This tour ideal for those who want to:
Join intentional communities: Engage directly in projects that focus on environmental and social regeneration, creating vibrant, sustainable spaces for communal living.
Explore sustainable living: Dive into the world of ecovillages as a lifestyle choice, integrating principles of ecological balance and community harmony into your daily life.
Network with regeneration leaders: Forge deep connections with key figures in the regenerative movement, gaining inspiration and momentum to advance your life's purpose.
Get a true eco-vacation: Embark on adventure travels that support ecovillages, choosing experiences that contribute positively to the planet and align with your values.
Learn from successful projects: Observe and study the approaches of others, applying their strategies and innovations to develop your own land or community initiative effectively.
Why choose this tour?
Knowledgeable guides: Led by experts in ecovillages and intentional communities, as well as experienced group facilitators.
Authentic experience: We partner with local communities for a genuine and unfiltered experience.
All-inclusive: From eco-friendly lodging to local cuisine, we've got you covered.
Small group size: We limit the number of participants to ensure a personalized and intimate experience.
Hassle free travel: We cover all the logistics, so you can get the most out of the experience.
What’s the alternative?
You could try visiting intentional communities on your own, except that…
Many communities are not open to the public and, if they are, the founders will not give you their undivided attention as just a normal passer-through.
Figuring out the logistics of getting yourself around is a headache and you’ll have no immediate support if something goes awry.
Traveling alone isn’t as nourishing or nearly as fun journeying with a small group in an intentionally held container for connection.
It’ll take years of relationship building and financial investment to even come close to the experience that Ecovillage Tours is able to offer… because we’ve done all that work for you already!
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