41. It Takes a Village to Build a Sustainable Home, with Rita Ordónez and James Le Compte from Shepherd's Ground Eco Village

In this episode, we’re stepping outside the traditional building box to explore how it really can take a village to build a sustainable home. My guests are Rita Ordóez and James Le Compte from Shepherd’s Ground, an eco village and farm in Butterwick NSW. Inspired by Rita’s upbringing and a shared desire to tread lightly on the planet, they’re aim was to build a healthy, eco-friendly family home.  Their journey - featured on ABC’s Grand Designs Australia - revealed the grit and challenges that come with DIY building. Now settled into their finished home, Rita and James share their experiences of building an intentional and sustainable home. A summary, plus the links and photos of the pieces discussed in this episode are found here at It Takes a Village to Build a Sustainable Home The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living... Welcome to The ReNewy Living Podcast, the show for people who want to live sustainably without the global overwhelm.  We’re here to lighten your environmental load. We celebrate local sustainability across Australia and connect you to the solutions and people already doing great things for a healthier planet. Living sustainably starts with good humans like you. People who care about the natural environment, our communities and the everyday spaces we live in. Each conversation helps you feel reassured that living lighter on the planet is achievable and genuinely feels good to be part of. Join me, Mardi Lee, as we explore how to consume less, build stronger community connections and thrive in your neighbourhood, wherever you call home.