The Milkweed Mercantile is located at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, a leader in the international ecovillage movement. A store, cafe, and inn housed in a spacious two-story straw bale, solar- and wind-powered building, it showcases green living, bumps and all, by inviting the public in to learn and participate. The Mercantile provides right livelihood to artisans, craftspeople, writers, organic gardeners, and cooks in the community.