20 Communities Living Off the Grid You Can Visit

Sustainable Village is a cooperative, off-grid community in Belize that works to create sustainable livelihoods and promote ecological practices. The village generates its own power and promotes organic farming and water conservation.

Visit: Book a stay to experience life in an off-grid village and learn about sustainable agriculture and living practices.

Although not a traditional off-grid community, Black Rock City, home to the annual Burning Man festival, offers a temporary but highly sustainable living experience. Participants create their own homes, power them with solar energy, and practice a leave-no-trace philosophy in the Nevada desert.

Visit: Attend Burning Man to experience a truly unique, temporary off-grid community in the desert.

The EcoReality Farm is a permaculture-based, off-grid community in British Columbia that focuses on organic farming, sustainable building, and renewable energy. This community offers farm stays and educational programs for people looking to learn about sustainable, off-grid lifestyles.

Visit: Participate in farm stays or join a permaculture design course.

Located in Ithaca, New York, this community is dedicated to fostering sustainable living through collective ownership and ecological design. It features passive solar homes, permaculture gardens, and renewable energy systems, all integrated into a vibrant and cooperative community.

Visit: Join for an overnight stay or take part in community events and sustainability workshops.

Survivor’s Creek is a small, off-grid community located in rural Oregon. Its residents rely on solar power, composting toilets, and small-scale farming to live sustainably. They host eco-tours and offer visitors a chance to learn about homesteading and off-grid living.

Visit: Take part in off-grid living workshops or book a stay in one of the cabins.

The Zuni people in New Mexico have maintained a centuries-old connection with the land and live in a unique off-grid community that blends ancient traditions with modern sustainable practices. Their agricultural systems, including water conservation techniques, have long been a model of sustainable living.

Visit: Learn about their eco-practices, visit the Zuni Pueblo, or take part in cultural exchanges.

The Last Resort is an off-grid retreat located in the Arizona desert. It offers guests the chance to unplug and experience a simpler life through sustainable living practices like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and organic farming.

Visit: Stay for a weekend or a week in one of the desert retreats, offering a peaceful escape from the modern world.

Cabo Rojo Ecovillage is a self-sustaining community on the west coast of Puerto Rico that operates off solar and wind power. It focuses on sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and providing a space for residents and visitors to learn about green living.

Visit: Join the community for workshops on eco-building, organic farming, or sustainable energy

Located in the heart of South Africa's Kruger National Park, Simbavati is an eco-friendly off-grid community focused on conservation, community empowerment, and sustainability. The village generates its own solar power and is committed to protecting the environment while offering visitors a unique wildlife experience.

Visit: Stay in one of their eco-lodges and enjoy an off-grid experience in the African bush.

RegenVillages is a new generation of eco-villages designed with a focus on sustainability and resilience. Located in Almere, the Netherlands, RegenVillages integrates renewable energy, urban farming, and green building into a high-tech, low-carbon community.

Visit: While still in development, RegenVillages offers tours and events to explore its future plans.

Located in the remote forests of British Columbia, Wild Roots is a sustainable living community that runs entirely on renewable energy. The community focuses on permaculture, natural building, and holistic living, and it offers visitors a chance to learn about self-sufficiency in a beautiful natural setting.

Visit: Attend a permaculture course or stay in an off-grid cabin.

Finca Bellavista is an off-grid community in the rainforest of Costa Rica, where homes are built in the trees and powered by solar energy. The community focuses on sustainability, organic farming, and preserving the surrounding natural ecosystem.

Visit: Stay in one of the treehouses or take part in eco-tours and workshops on sustainable building practices.

Located in the northeast of Scotland, the Findhorn Foundation is a spiritual community that operates on permaculture principles and is committed to sustainable living. They use wind and solar energy, and the gardens are an example of highly productive, eco-friendly farming.

Visit: Take a guided tour or join a workshop to learn about sustainable living, spiritual practice, and ecological farming.

ZEGG (Center for Experimental Culture and Education) is an off-grid, intentional community in Germany that focuses on ecological sustainability, social innovation, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to renewable energy, organic farming, and non-violent communication, ZEGG offers an inspiring model for those looking to live off the grid in a socially conscious way.

Visit: Participate in one of their educational programs or attend a workshop on eco-living

Earthships are sustainable homes designed by architect Michael Reynolds that rely on natural materials and renewable energy sources like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and wind. The Earthship community near Taos, New Mexico, is a living demonstration of how off-grid living can work on a large scale.

Visit: Tour the Earthship homes, stay in a fully functional Earthship, or participate in building workshops.

Nestled in the remote mountains of California, Tassajara is a Zen Buddhist monastery that operates off the grid. It has been offering a place for meditation, retreat, and spiritual renewal for decades. The center uses solar power and hydropower to run its operations and offers an incredible opportunity for those wanting to experience an off-grid lifestyle in a peaceful setting.

Visit: Participate in a Zen meditation retreat or a guest program for a unique off-grid experience.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, this urban eco-village is dedicated to sustainability and community-building. It offers a variety of programs, including community gardening, solar panel installation workshops, and social justice initiatives.

Visit: Take part in an eco-tour, attend a workshop, or stay in one of the community’s guest spaces.

Dancing Rabbit is a progressive eco-village that focuses on sustainability through eco-friendly architecture, renewable energy, and a cooperative living model. The community hosts visitors through its "work-exchange" program, where people can stay for a week or longer in exchange for volunteer work.

Visit: Join a "Stay and Learn" program, where you'll experience life off the grid firsthand and participate in workshops on sustainable living.

The Farm is a renowned eco-village that has been operating off the grid since the 1970s. Located in Summertown, Tennessee, it was founded by a group of spiritual seekers who wanted to live a more sustainable and cooperative lifestyle. Today, the community continues to thrive on solar power, organic farming, and permaculture principles.

Visit: You can take a guided tour of the community and participate in its annual festival.

Auroville is one of the most famous intentional communities in the world, located in southern India. Founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, known as "The Mother," Auroville aims to be a universal township where people from all over the world can live in harmony, regardless of nationality or religion. The community is self-sustaining, with organic farming, solar power, and wind energy at its core.

Visit: Visitors can explore the township, stay in guest houses, and attend workshops on sustainable living.