" I learned more about myself and my capabilities in those three weeks than I have maybe in my whole school career. Working together with people for a common cause, living together, traveling, learning, and loving one another opened a piece of me. I learned to love each person for the wonderful attributes they brought, fell in love with the country and its people, and was inspired to my core with the work being done by Centro Sachamama." (Laura Williams - Peru Winter 2010)

" I had never been to an ecovillage before and was not quite sure what to expect...I really can't express how much I love the way this place looks. I think that a lot of people assume that to live sustainable (or at least in greater harmony with the earth) we need to give up aesthetic pleasures. However this community is a living example of how visually appealing ecovillages can be. It has given me a lot of hope because I feel that this is something a lot of people can get into. " (Samantha Dillingham - Mexico Winter 2010)