About Odonata

Odonata is a community based on the principles and practices of the Ecovillage movement. Our members are exploring new ways to live in peace and harmony on the Earth. We design ecologically, live spiritually and learn the art of sharing our lives, supporting each other’s efforts to create right livelihood and sustainability. From this abundance and experience, we offer what we have learned to the greater community, and contribute to the healing of the world.

Odonata is a community in formation. Our core group lives and works near the beautiful seaside community of Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA, where the Merrimack River meets the sea. In our mission statement, we state our intention to purchase land in this region. (Our Location)

Blue Boat Home

By Peter Mayer

Sun, my sail and moon, my rudder
As I ply the starry sea
Leaning over the edge in wonder
Casting questions into the deep
Drifting here with my ship’s companions
All we kindred pilgrim souls
Making our way by the lights of the heavens
In our beautiful blue boat home

Hm-m-m…

I give thanks to the waves upholding me
Hail the great winds urging me on
Greet the infinite sea before me
Sing the sky my sailor’s song
I was born upon the fathoms
Never harbor or port have I known
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the Earth is my blue boat home
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the Earth is my blue boat home

Let Peace Prevail on Earth

By James Twyman