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Fall EVI Experience Weekend


  • Ecovillage at Ithaca 100 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY, 14850 United States (map)

Fall EVI Experience Weekend

Do you want to explore what it’s like to live in an ecological community? The EVI Experience Weekend is an inside look at our award-winning ecovillage in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.  Through tours, workshops, social events, and hands-on learning participants get an immersive experience at a cohousing community striving for sustainability.

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Sample itinerary

Since 1991, Ecovillage at Ithaca is part of a global movement of people seeking to create positive solutions to the social, environmental and economic crises our planet faces. Our mission is to promote experiential learning about ways of meeting human needs for shelter, food, energy, livelihood and social connectedness that are aligned with the long-term health and viability of Earth and all its inhabitants.

EVI Experience Weekend

November 10-12th, 2023

Ecovillage at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY

Registration includes:

  • Full EVI Experience Weekend program with tour, workshops, work party, community events, time with community members

  • Welcome Information packet 

  • Complimentary book

  • Access to ecovillage facilities and trails

  • 6 meals (with accommodation of specific dietary needs)

  • Visitor Parking

Participation in the EVI Experience Weekend can be used towards some prospective resident membership requirements. See the Living Here page to learn more.


Accommodations not included with this registration - please secure your accommodations separately considering the options offered below: 

  • Frog’s Way Bnb or Airbnb options (on-site) = pricing and availability varies

  • Home stays (on-site) = pricing varies, contact us

  • Common House Guest Room (on-site) = $65/night single occupancy, $75/night for double occupancy, up to two guests, shared bathroom/kitchen facilities, fully booked

  • Van Camping (on-site) = $45/day, shared bathroom/kitchen facilities, contact us

  • Off-site hotels


Sliding Scale $250 - $350/person. Student Rate $175/student with .edu email. Children under 15 free

Friday, November 10th - 5pm through Sunday, November 12th - 3pm

Register in advance ; Registration closes November 3rd

Families welcome - Some kid-oriented activities provided.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds or accessibility needs. Contact us with questions about program access: contact@thriveithaca.org

Once you have added to cart, please go to your “shopping cart” to complete your registration.