‘What’s happening with Ethos?’ is a question that’s been asked a lot over the past few months as news of the sale of the Ridge on Binna Burra and Ethos Centre has informally circulated through a variety of sustainability grapevines.

I’d like to simply and concisely explain what’s happening from the Ethos Foundation’s perspective.

The Ridge on Binna Burra property at Binna Burra in South East Queensland was sold in late January 2008 to a Brisbane company called Live International. I understand that the Ridge’s original vision about the creation of a sustainable ecovillage, educational centre and restorative retreat like proposed Ethos Centre is likely to continue to be a key part of Live International’s development and that the new owner is very interested in sustainability and community.

The Ethos Foundation continues to operate as an independent not for profit learning and earthcare organisation with a strong commitment to our members, partners and to community building and learning in Beechmont, Beaudesert Shire and the Wollumbin Bioregion. The Foundation’s synergistic relationship with the Ridge on Binna Burra and Ethos Centre was amicably brought to a close during 2007.

The Ethos Foundation has not yet met the new owner of the ecovillage property and Live International though we are keen to know more about the plans and timing for the ecovillage project.

The Foundation remains wholeheartedly involved in many local, regional and bioregional activities, including ‘Building Sustainable Small Business in Beaudesert Shire’, short workshops about sustainable food and farming, the Beechmont Business and Enterprise Network, Courageous Conversations, the Climate Change Leaders Network and much more.

If you would like to update yourself about the Ethos Foundation’s activities please feel free to visit the Ethos Foundation website, call into our office and community sustainability library at 37 Bibaringa Close, or phone us on (07) 5533 3813.