Your Name | Ellie Osborne |
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TRP Cohort Assignment | Great Britain & Ireland Hybrid In-Person/Online with Intensive in Devon, Spring-Summer 2024 |
Study Cohort Members | Ellie Osborne, Kate Rudd, John Anderson, Miles Irving |
Working Title of The Project (which we will use to refer to it throughout the series) | Hazel Hill |
Project Location | Near Salisbury, Wiltshire |
Nature of The Project (e.g. building, new community, economic development, etc.) | Hazel Hill is a woodland retreat centre grounded in exchange with the more-than-human world. We nurture this beautiful ecosystem, and in return, it provides us with endless opportunities for healing and learning. It is a 70-acre private woodland near Salisbury. Here, amidst the trees, individuals and groups embark on transformative journeys, facilitated by the wisdom of the wood. Annually, over 1000 visitors find solace in our 70-acre private woodland sanctuary. Many attend residential retreats orchestrated by our partners, while some come to retreats we personally lead. Many are drawn by the woods’ innate healing powers, and others by educational activities. Yet, a shared core practice unites our diverse community, encompassing three vital elements: We have five, beautiful off-grid buildings: the Oak House, the Longhouse, the Ark, the Hideaway and the Roundhouse. Together they offer accommodation for 20 to 30 people, cooking, eating and gathering. |
Why do you think this project is appropriate for the course assignment? | It fulfils the following criteria: |
Additional Useful Information | It was originally a forested woodland mainly used for timber. Around 1987, the founder, Alan bought it. An intention emerged to increase biodiversity, slowly over time buildings were developed on site, responding to needs of those that used the woodland. Alan has brought a spiritual element to it, and it has always had a sustainable ethos. Hazel Hill became a Trust in 2015. Alan did this so that the woodland and this place of significance for so many Ellie has been on board of trustees for 3 years. Ellie has asked current chair if he will be interviewed, and will be speaking with him this week. |
Date Created | June 17, 2024 |