BRANCHES OF EIGHTFOLD
EIGHTFOLD’s branches establish the foundation and define the essence of the project. These vital elements set the tone and provide the character for a new model of living. The elements of each branch flow throughout the connected landscape, encouraging a collaborative environment of wellness, creativity, innovation, and celebration.
The concept is boundless innovation, transcending traditional work, life, and play to sharpen the senses and awake the body, sharpen the mind and lift the spirit thus creating a new model of living. EIGHTFOLD will foster a community environment that promotes Research & Development of Science, Innovation in Business and Evolved Collective Consciousness for the community across Wellness, Biotech, Science, Arts, Personal Development and Creative Expression in all its myriad forms.
HEALTH WELLNESS & MEDICINE
Medical Research & Development
Nano-Technology/Nano-Medicine, Stem–cell, Genetics, Bio-Tech & Medical Labs, Pharmaceuticals, Heath Supplements, Super-foods, Neutraceuticals, Hospitals, Wet Labs.
Alternative Wellness & Holistic Healing Center
Nutrition, Detox, Massage, Physical therapy, Acupuncture, Craniosacral, Colon Hydrotherapy, Cupping, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Flower Essences, Sound Therapy, Vibrational healing, Homeopathy, Chakra healing, Theta healing, Herbalism, Sauna, Vitamin IVs, Expressive Arts therapy, Engagement in nature.
Ancient, Holistic & Modern Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Amazonian-Indian Medicine, Functional & Integrative Medicine, Naturopathic, Health & Holistic Lifestyle.
EIGHTFOLD’s facility aims to be a globally recognized hub for Research, Development, and Study for the Health, Wellness, and Medical industries. It’s collaborative, state-of-the–art environment seeks to bring advanced study and innovative research across the spectrum of medicine and whole–life practices from around the world in developing holistic methods to nurture and promote major advances and breakthroughs.
Bringing together the best minds, top experts and industry–leading institutions to collaborate and learn from every type of healing modality ranging from traditional Indigenous, Amazonian, Indian and Ayurvedic medicine to Health Consultants, Functional Medicine Doctors, and MD’s.
The Holistic Healing Centre is strategically located on the edge of the Zen Woodlands providing a seamless transition between healthy living and nature. There is direct access to meditation spaces,nature walks, biking paths, and Zen gardens to support the healing process. Short and long term stay will be available to accelerate the healing process in the most favourable and accommodating environment with the utmost support.
ORGANIC FARMING AND ENVIRONMENT EIGHTFOLD
EIGHTFOLD embraces preservation of Natural Landscape, Xeriscaping, and Biodiversity, using ancient, time-honored traditions, combined with non-invasive flora & fauna and coupled with hi-tech organic farming practices.
EIGHTFOLD has dedicated land for Organic Farming to supply local Cafes, Restaurants and an on-site Farmers Market with a wide variety of organic healthy food groups.
Organic farming is an important element of the Eight Branches will be leveraged as an inter–connectional and educational tool for local Academic programs, Youth & Veterans Groups and the larger community–as-a-whole. Eightfold seeks to be a living showcase on how to farm organically and preserve the natural environment to benefit a healthy and creative community.
With the growing importance of Biotechnology within Organic Farming, EIGHTFOLD brings together a Co-Fab Lab, Biotech R&D facilities, Co–Workspaces, Tech & Crafts Shops, Maker Spaces & the Arts Community, EIGHTFOLD will promote shared knowledge, community and interconnectivity to inspire future development of the Organic & Bio–Tech Farming sectors.
CULTURAL ARTS & CREATIvity
The EIGHTFOLD Arts branch is a beacon of creativity to support and celebrate the artistic community. The connected building spaces throughout the IT Arts BAZAAR creates a platform for the visual, performing and maker artists to connect with international leaders across a multitude of disciplines, ranging from Bio–Tech, robotics, film, Music, makers, 3D technology, IT, theatre and organic farming.
EIGHTFOLD’s IT & Arts BAZAAR plazas have connected landscaping and Co–work office spaces to provide the arts community space to grow and get back to the roots of creativity and innovation.
The Artistic components of The EIGHTFOLD project form a heartbeat of creativity that weaves throughout the community. The arts branch has conventional arts such as film, performance, theatre, painting and sculpture, plus innovations: co–working, the IT BAZAARs, tech-shop spaces & health and wellness functions. The arts community has the opportunity to utilize the virtual reality, bio & tech labs, wet labs and maker spaces to bring light and function to creativity.
YOGA MEDITATION & FITNESS
Fitness
Unparalleled fitness classes, gyms, studios, equipment, and retreats will be incorporated in the community providing a large variety to choose from depending on your mood, fitness level, and specific needs. Options range from outdoor biking paths, martial arts, and outdoor rock climbing to cross-fit, barre, palates, and boutique classes. Fitness is meant to be fun and make you feel strong, alive, and joyful.
At EIGHTFOLD you will have the opportunity to experiment and find what works best for you. The variety of fitness options increases motivation and fun while making commitment to physical activity simple and manageable.
Together these four components – yoga, meditation, nature, and fitness – support the community to become healthier, happier, and more fulfilled in their everyday lives.
LIVE-WORK-ENTERTAIN-CELEBRATE
The EIGHTFOLD branch of Live-Work-Entertain-Celebrate is centred around creating a dynamic environment that intertwines and enhances the other project branches. Creating live–work spaces, we envision a creative environment where artists, makers, health & wellness and technology specialists can find balance in their work life to foster a sense of community and creativity.
The EIGHTFOLD community will host mixed-residential, artist & affordable housing, studio lofts, living art, cafes, music/performance venues, outdoor markets, Zen gardens, exercise facilities, walking trails and other pillar elements that promote a sense of community aligning with EIGHTFOLD’s vision as a centre for creativity. Re-using space for multiple purposes is a sustainable approach to driving connectivity and innovation. Free-flowing, usable space with nearby, affordable housing will significantly benefit and contribute to the preservation and rebirth of the property, allowing for creativity to flourish, which is something that everybody will celebrate.
EIGHTFOLD
The core aspects of these programs fall under eight Key site features:
* Day care & Early learning center
* Progressive early learning programs in health, Arts & IT
* Assisted parenting programs
* Educational Growth seminars
* International outreach programs
* Health, fitness & Lifestyle coaching
* University engagement and support programs
* Entrepreneur startup assistance programs
