Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

Dancing Rabbit is a 280 acre ecovillage near Rutledge, Missouri that was formed in 1997. It has a population of around 30 people who abide by ecological covenants and sustainability guidelines, but are otherwise responsible for their own finances, food, housing, and other necessities.

The ecovillage was featured in an episode of the FX television series 30 Days, where two non-residents stayed in the village, lived in a converted grain bin, and helped with projects such as gardening, natural building and cooking for a month. The village was also featured in the 2012 documentary short The Rhythm of Rutledge. and an episode of My World, Too, which addressed sustainable practices and details of living in the ecovillage.