Sustainable living in Mühlenberg: Community lives ecologically and creatively!

Sustainable living in Mühlenberg: Community lives ecologically and creatively!

In the middle of the idyllic surroundings between the Wümmeniederung, the Quelkhorner Moor and the Surheide, a remarkable community project is being built: Mühlenberg in Quelkhorner, which has been converting the historic farm area at number 17 into a center for communal living since 2020. Eight adults, three children, a dog and a tomcat currently live together here and are creating an alternative way of life that is socially, ecologically and culturally oriented, like that Weser courier reported.

What makes Mühlenberg so special? A central residential building serves as a meeting point for residents who come from different backgrounds. 24-year-old carpenter Jakob Hildebrand, 34-year-old wilderness educator Lisa Distler, 45-year-old social worker Kathleen Schuldt and others bring a variety of skills and experiences to the community. There are several wagons on site, a teepee, and another wagon is being planned to meet residents' needs.

Community and sustainability

The community project not only promotes solidarity-based living, but also relies on organic farming and neighborhood structures. Property is not perceived as individual capital, but as a shared responsibility. In times when individualistic lifestyles often prevail, ecovillages like Mühlenberg offer a refreshing example of solidarity. Loud Life and freedom Ecovillages are places that not only reduce the ecological footprint through sustainable construction methods, but also serve as learning places to promote environmentally conscious and socially just living.

At Mühlenberg, the focus is on collaborative decision-making processes. The residents use their resources such as tools, expertise, time and talented hands to further advance the project. The renovation of the large residential building is also planned, with a focus on energy efficiency and ecological building standards.

Ecovillages as future models

The philosophy behind Mühlenberg and similar community projects is to promote a stable and creative community in rural areas. In this context, the examples of eco-villages in Germany, such as the Sieben Linden eco-village, which offers innovative solutions to social and ecological challenges, also fit National Geographic.

These forms of community organization demonstrate how economic systems can be reformed to support sustainable lifestyles. Intergenerational networks and the exchange of knowledge are also central elements that are cultivated in ecovillages to promote social responsibility and resilience.

Anyone who is interested in becoming part of this inspiring way of life can contact the Mühlenberg community and gain experience in one of the most exciting social projects in the region. Having a good knack for immersing yourself in a new era of living and living - that's definitely the case here!