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
Cooperation
Education
Helping Hand
Restoration
Internships
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.
Stay With Us
Cozy Earth Shelter constructed from natural building materials. Located in a scenic, remote location on CSC’s permaculture demonstration farm. Tent camping is also available.
Private room
Remote cabin located on CSC land
Sleeps up to 8 guests
A twin & a full sized bed, plus room for 2 tents on site.
Moldering toilet
Converted composting portable toilet located on site
Fire pit and grill
Outdoor recreational space