8th Life Panama Eco-Village

Be a founding member of a sustainable eco-village in Panama: live sustainably, grow together, and create a life with purpose.

Shape a regenerative future, learn permaculture, and find purpose by co-creating a community focused on harmony with nature and meaningful Living.

What We Stand For

8th Life Panama is creating an intentional, sustainable community rooted in permaculture principles and a shared commitment to respect, world peace, and purposeful living. By fostering collaboration and mutual support, the eco-village provides a low-impact, healthy environment where individuals can reconnect with nature, learn regenerative practices, and co-create a future that benefits both people and the planet. Together, we aim to build a model for a more just and sustainable world.

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Live Sustainably in Harmony with Nature and Co-Create A regenerative Future

Embrace a low-impact lifestyle. At 8th Life Panama, we use permaculture, ecological design, and green construction to create a regenerative community that promotes harmony with nature through sustainable practices.

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Be Part of a Collaborative and Supportive Community

Join a growing network of like-minded individuals. Here, you will collaborate with others who share your values of respect, peace, and cooperation, building lasting relationships and contributing to a thriving, intentional community.

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Learn and Apply Valuable Skills for a Sustainable Future

Gain hands-on experience in permaculture and sustainable living. Whether you’re a volunteer, learner, or founding member, you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical skills that support both personal growth and global ecological regeneration.

Opportunities for Participation

 

Before applying, we encourage you to learn more about our project, our reasons for doing this, and the land we call home to ensure this opportunity resonates with your goals and lifestyle.

We offer three unique paths to becoming part of the 8th Life Panama community.

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Founding Members: Help Shape the Future of Our Community

As a founding member, you’ll play an essential role in co-creating a thriving, sustainable community. Enjoy early involvement, leadership opportunities, and the chance to co-design our living spaces and community practices from the ground up.

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Learners: Dive into Hands-On Sustainability Education

Join our immersive educational programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable living. Through our Permaculture Design Certification (PDC), you’ll learn regenerative practices, ecological design, and self-sufficiency alongside experienced mentors and a supportive community.

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Volunteers: Make a Lasting Impact through Hands-On Projects

Get involved with 8th Life Panama by contributing to meaningful projects that support our community’s sustainability and growth. As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside members in areas like regenerative farming, eco-construction, and community building, gaining practical skills while making a positive impact.

“The task of an activist is not to navigate systems of oppressive power with as much personal integrity as possible; it is to dismantle those systems”

Lierre Keith – writer, radical feminist, food activist, and environmentalist

“Some people look for beautiful place, others make a place beautiful”

Hazrat Inayat Khan – founder of The Sufi Order in the West

“Arrested personal growth serves industrial “growth.” by suppress­ing the nature dimension of human development . . . , industrial growth society engenders an immature citizenry unable to imagine a life beyond consumerism and soul-suppressing jobs.”

Bill Plotkin – founder of western Colorado’s Animas Valley Institute

Are You Tired of Living....
  • in a Broken System?
  • Without a Clear Purpose?
  • Constantly in debt?

We understand how isolating and overwhelming it can feel to be stuck in a system that doesn’t align with your values. You’re tired of the stress, disconnection from nature, and the sense that something is missing.

At 8th Life Panama, we offer an opportunity to break free, to reconnect with community and purpose, and to co-create a new way of living that is sustainable, peaceful, and meaningful.

We’re creating a supportive environment where you can find like-minded individuals, learn regenerative practices, and begin building a life aligned with your core values.

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How to Join Us

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Step 1

Explore our website to learn more about our values, practices, and goals for sustainable living and community. This will help you decide if 8th Life Panama is the right fit for you

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Step 2

Submit an application for the role that interests you – Member, Learner, or Volunteer – and join a live video chat with Rebecca, our founder. This conversation will give you a chance to connect with us, ask questions, and discuss your path within the community.

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Step 3

For prospective members, join us for a 3- to 6-month trial stay, beginning with a 3-month volunteer period to explore full community involvement. Volunteers can stay from 1 week to 3 months, while PDC learners complete an intensive 2-week on-site course

Start Building the Life You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Join Us Today and Be Part of the Solution for a Sustainable Future.

If you’re feeling trapped in a system that leaves you stressed, disconnected, and powerless, it’s time to break free.

At 8th Life Panama, we’ve built the foundation for a community where you can reconnect with nature, and create a sustainable, purposeful life alongside like-minded individuals.

We are looking for self-motivated, self-starters to lead the charge and to join us today and start building the future you’ve been searching for.

Find your Purpose, Find your Peace