Dancing Rabbit is a ecovillage near Rutledge, Missouri, United States, that was formed in 1997. It has a population of 70 people who abide by ecological covenants and sustainability guidelines, but are otherwise responsible for their own finances, food, housing, and other necessities. It was founded by three Stanford students, who chose the area, near an existing intentional community named Sandhill Farm, because land there was abundant and cheap. They set-up a nonprofit land trust so that the land would remain affordable forever. and an episode of My World, Too, which addressed sustainable practices and details of living in the ecovillage.

Dancing Rabbit hosts many courses on topics related to sustainability, such as natural building and permaculture design.

They have many events open to the general public and host regular tours.

References

  • Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage
  • Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage summary, at The Fellowship for Intentional Community