DAMANHUR

Is Coming To Independence

Damanhur is a community of 1,000 people located in the foothills of the Italian Alps.    It is almost entirely self-sustainable with over 80 businesses that foster agricultural and economic independence.  Damanhur was voted the most evolved community on the planet in 2007, and Damanhur has received world-wide recognition for its innovative approach to life.  A member of the Global Eco-Villages Network since 1998, Damanhur was the proud recipient of a United Nations sustainability award in 2005.

• Can sustainable and eco-friendly practices be profitable?
• Can small towns use & create local resources to improve their quality of life?
• Can all this be done while honoring cooperation and community?
• Can Damanhur’s model for success be repeated in the United States?

Damanhur is a place where dreams of a brighter future have been made a reality! One of their goals is to support other communities that want to be self-sufficient.  Share an evening with ambassadors Shama and Crotalo Sesamo from the Federation of Damanhur and see how they did it!  Also visit: http://www.damanhur.com/

Date Location Cost Two ways to Register Wednesday The 1908 Courthouse $15.00 in advance Mail Check to: Online Credit Card: April 30, 2008 East Main Street $20.00 at the door The Oracle Institute 7:00 – 9:30 pm Independence, VA 24348   P.O. Box 368         Hamilton, VA 20159 or call (540)882-9252

Please join us and learn how a small town in Italy built a 21^st Century community.

• Damanhur is 50% food self-sufficient: with farms that raise cattle, pigs & fish; harvest vegetables, fruits & grains; and produce milk, cheese, oil, wine & honey.
• Damanhur created the first co-operative in Italy to distribute organic products.
• And they maintain a seed bank to ensure that none of their crops contain GMOs.
• Damanhur meets 60% of its own water needs and 30% of its electrical needs with solar panels, photo-voltaic installations, and small hydro-electric turbines.
• And they meet 90% of their heating requirements from wood that is generated through state of the art forestry practices.

This program will include a 30 minute video presentation on Damanhur, followed by a question and answer period. We invite you to share a special evening that is sure to entertain, inform, and inspire you!"