Creating the Regenerative Society

Holocia was built on the belief that our health and vitality as human beings begin with the ground we walk on.

 
 

About Holocia

Holocia comprises three companies: Nature Towns, Microbial Earth Farms, and Sunergie.

The word Holocia derives loosely from the Greek words for holistic and essence.

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Founded by Karin Ascot and Patrick Van Haren - advocates of regenerative agriculture since 2004.

 
 

Find yourself, at home in nature.

Nature Towns are new holistic, self-sustaining, organic regenerative farms with communities. Nature Towns designs and builds the town in collaboration with the home builders.

Simply Perfect: A life of good health, nutrient-dense foods, convivial evenings, and meaningful conversation with neighbors. Enjoy peace, companionship, and stability.

MEF stewards all the natural resources of the community, including:

  • the 240+ acres of green infrastructure operated as a master park with 7 miles of trails

  • the 32 pocket parks and 4 parks within the town,

  • the community gardens (one per residence),

  • on-site food production, and more.

Sunergie designs, builds and operates the electrical and mechanical systems for the community, including:

  • community geo-thermal loop,

  • a 5 MW solar microgrid + biomass,

  • community fiber optics (internet and telephone),

  • electric vehicle fleet, and more.

Floating solar array, courtesy of NREL