Mud Hut Village

Living in Harmony with the Earth

Welcome to Mud Hut Village

Mud Hut Village sustainable living

Mud Hut Village (Lehmdorf in Skolkanian) is Skolkan's most unique settlement, a thriving eco-village of 850 residents dedicated to sustainable living and ancient building traditions. Established in 1987 by environmental pioneers, this intentional community has become an internationally recognized model for ecological living, permaculture, and community resilience.

The village features traditional earthen architecture with homes built from cob, adobe, and rammed earth - construction methods dating back thousands of years. Every structure blends seamlessly with the landscape, featuring living roofs covered in wildflowers and herbs. The community is entirely off-grid, powered by solar, wind, and biogas from composting toilets. Rainwater harvesting, organic farming, and zero-waste living are not just ideals here - they're daily practice.

Business Registry

The Earth Oven Café

Phone: 42.962

Community café with wood-fired earth oven. 100% organic, locally sourced menu. Barter system accepted alongside currency. Communal dining at long wooden tables. Vegan and vegetarian focus.

Address: Central Commons, Village Core

Harvest Moon Tea House

Phone: 38.768

Tranquil tea house serving herbal teas from the village garden. Meditation cushions and quiet atmosphere. Books on sustainability and philosophy. No WiFi, no phones policy.

Address: 7 Serenity Path

Village Council Hall

Phone: 36.254

Consensus-based governance center. All residents participate in weekly meetings. Handles land use, resource allocation, and community decisions. Visitors welcome to observe democratic process.

Address: 1 Circle Square

Community Safety Cooperative

Phone: 68.088

Volunteer-based safety team and conflict resolution service. Restorative justice approach. Connected to regional emergency services. Focus on prevention and community care.

Address: 12 Harmony Lane

Natural Building School

Phone: 75.901

Teaches cob building, thatching, earthen floors, and natural plasters. Week-long intensive courses and day workshops. Students help build real structures. Certified instructors with decades of experience.

Address: 25 Builders Way

Permaculture Design Center

Phone: 47.420

Permaculture design courses and consultation services. Food forest demonstrations and seed library. Helps design sustainable homesteads. Certificate programs recognized internationally.

Address: 40 Growing Grounds

Village Blacksmith & Tool Library

Phone: 66.107

Traditional blacksmithing and tool repair. Tool library where residents borrow instead of buying. Knife sharpening and metal work. Apprenticeship program for learning trades.

Address: 18 Forge Road

Weaver's Workshop

Phone: 55.669

Natural fiber weaving, spinning, and natural dyeing. Sells handmade textiles, clothing, and rugs. Classes on traditional crafts. Uses wool from village sheep and plant-based dyes.

Address: 33 Fiber Lane

Community Farm & CSA

Phone: 52.739

Organic farm using biodynamic methods. Community Supported Agriculture program provides weekly vegetable boxes. Visitors can volunteer for farm work. Heritage seed preservation project.

Address: 100 Farm Lane

Healing Hands Clinic

Phone: 78.325

Integrative health center combining herbalism, acupuncture, and conventional medicine. Visiting doctor twice weekly. Emergency training for all residents. Herbal apothecary on-site.

Address: 8 Wellness Circle

Earth Skills School

Phone: 74.347

Alternative school for children K-8. Nature-based curriculum and hands-on learning. Small class sizes and individualized education. Gardening, animal care, and practical life skills integrated.

Address: 50 Learning Grove

The Pottery Collective

Phone: 59.227

Shared pottery studio using local clay. Wheel throwing, hand building, and raku firing. Produces functional pottery for village use and sale. Classes and open studio times available.

Address: 22 Clay Court

Activities

Public Services

Village Council Hall (Mayor's Office)

Phone: 55.587

Consensus-based administration, permits, and community programs.

Address: 1 Circle Square

Community Safety Cooperative (Police)

Phone: 47.916

Volunteer safety team, mediation, and emergency coordination.

Address: 12 Harmony Lane

Volunteer Fire Team

Phone: 58.429

Fire response, rescue services, and safety training.

Address: 12 Harmony Lane

Healing Hands Clinic (Hospital)

Phone: 74.063

Integrative care, urgent assistance, and community health.

Address: 8 Wellness Circle

Village Council Hall (Tax Office)

Phone: 76.841

Local contributions, records, and community finance.

Address: 1 Circle Square

Permaculture Design Center (Land Management)

Phone: 37.484

Land stewardship, zoning by consensus, and property records.

Address: 40 Growing Grounds