Temple Druid Community

Mission: Our guiding principles

An understanding of the interconnectedness of all life
A deep respect for the natural world
A belief in learning through experience, creative engagement and enquiry
An acknowledgement of the value of stillness and awareness
The uniqueness, potential and intrinsic value of each individual

From www.ic.org/directory/temple-druid-community/:

Temple druid community formed in the spring of 2014, when they heard that Temple Druid house and land was going to be sold.

They formed a company with the express interest in purchasing Temple Druid and of developing a year­ round source of high quality organic food and therapeutic holistic retreat centre for disadvantaged children/families and vulnerable adults.

Our long term goals include having several new members joining us over the next 5-10 years, developing sustainable ecological housing though restoration of barns, out houses and self builds.

Community members began living at Temple Druid in the spring of 2015, and have begun in earnest to clear and regenerate the grounds and house. There is much to do!

All of the community share an interest in the preservation of the Temple Druid land, sustainability of the Estate and in creating a mutually supportive community for all those who visit or live here.

Jan 2015 1We hope to offer access to an inspiring, nourishing environment in order that people have the opportunity to participate and explore that which brings meaning to their lives through interaction with the natural world and each other.

Our community mission; is to be a year-round source of high quality organic food and therapeutic holistic retreat centre for disadvantaged children/families and vulnerable adults within a sustainable farm and woodland environment.

The principles guiding the Temple Druid Community activities are:
An understanding of the interconnectedness of all life,
A deep respect for the natural world,
A belief in learning through experience, creative engagement and enquiry
An acknowledgement of the value of stillness and awareness.
The uniqueness, potential and intrinsic value of each individual
Our community group aspires to be a living demonstration of these principles in all its activities and operate with a secure income generation base.

Key Aims for 2015-2020
We will develop a range of innovative educational/therapeutic/ fun/ developmental activities based on a sense of Temple Druid as a special place.
We will grow and sell organic produce “Temple Druid Organics”.
Ensure the land is managed using sustainable practices through recognised schemes such as organic accreditation, environmental stewardship.
Encourage and support creative, innovative contributors and have an open door to individuals and groups from all faiths or none.
Enhance the main house, redundant buildings and landscape at Temple Druid through active use and Developing an Estate Management Plan.

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