Lost Valley Educational Center

Lost Valley Educational Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 in Dexter, Oregon, 20 minutes east of Eugene.  We take a holistic approach to sustainability education, engaging students in ecological, social, and personal growth. The center is host to an intentional community inspired by Sociocracy and guided by the avenues for achieving the mission of the non-profit.  The community is comprised of resident staff, other renters, and volunteers.  Since 1989, Lost Valley has been a place for experiential learning through participation in community development, formalized educational programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Our programs have included: Permaculture Design Certification, Holistic Sustainability Semester, Social Forestry Workshop, gardening, natural building, festivals, benefits, meditation retreats, seminars, and concerts.  We are a unique retreat and conference facility offering 2 dormitories, multiple kitchens, sacred space indoor and out, Nature Center with labeled trails, and a diverse eco-system.  Many of our events have an educational focus.

LVEC uses a permaculture approach of ecological design and restoration to care-take our beautiful 87 acres of gardens, meadows, forests, pond, creeks, and trails located 18 miles southeast of Eugene.  LV inherited much of the existing infrastructure and seeks to make slow changes to the land with the goal of water, food, and planetary sustainability.  We seek funds for the development of a large-scale water catchment system for our metal roofing, as well as backing for off-grid composting toilets for the event center.

Our Vision

Lost Valley Educational Center - Lost Valley is a learning center, educating youth and adults in the practical application of sustainable living skills.   We take a holistic approach to sustainability education, engaging students in ecological, social, and personal growth.

Meadowsong Ecovillage - We are an intentional community that provides affordable housing, access to land, and facilities for community development.  We are an intentional community of educators, entrepreneurs, and cultural evolutionaries, committed to creating a life together in a sustainable way.