Stelle, ILlinois
Community
Stelle was founded in 1973 as a private community and has since evolved into a progressive homeowners association dedicated to holistic, sustainable living.
Today, Stelle’s one-hundred residents have manifested their shared values by incorporating renewable energy, permaculture food production, and inclusive community programming into their homes and lives.
Life in Stelle
Ever wondered what it’s like to live among friends with a shared intention of connecting community and earth? Get a taste of life in Stelle below.
Community
Residents gather to share food and festivities on the 4th of July.
Cooperation
“Many hands make light work,” prepping for an upcoming canning workshop.
Education
Community members attend a soil health workshop put on by local permaculturist Bill Wilson.
Helping Hand
A friendly neighbor from Mint Creek Farm took a wrong turn and wandered into Stelle. We love visitors!
Restoration
Many residents use their land to benefit the ecosystem and provide vital habitat.
Internships
Interns come through frequently to gain hands-on experience with permaculture methods, and put in a few sweat hours while they’re at it.
Sustainability
home Design
Homes in Stelle benefit from passive solar designs, active photovoltaic hardware, or both.
Communication Infrastructure
Cooperative solar-powered telephone mutual provides phone, cable TV, and wireless internet to all residents.
Renewable Energy
Stelle’s water plant receives a portion of its electricity from wind energy.
Food production
Residents grow food in their own gardens and benefit from CSC’s cooperative community garden.
” It is an oasis in the corn desert!”
Caron Wenzel
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Stay With Us
Cozy Earth Shelter constructed from natural building materials. Located in a scenic, remote location on CSC’s permaculture demonstration farm.
Private room
Remote cabin located on CSC land
Sleeps 2 guests
Twin size trundle bed
Moldering toilet
Converted composting portable toilet located on site
Fire pit and grill
Outdoor recreational space
Contact
For Booking please contact www.hipcamp.com.
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