Thank you Tim & Anne for hosting such a special day at KD.
KD is an eco community with the aim to show that living more lightly on the planet is possible.
We had a great turn out with over 50 people attending. On arrival we met in the newly completed hall for tea where Anne explained to the gathering how the community runs.
Central to the community's work is the nonprofit organization, HOPE LEARNING, HEALING, & RESOURCE CENTRE, which has its aim to promote & serve the movement towards conscious, natural & community-based living, & to share skills & understanding with others who seek to restore the Earth & her people.
After tea we made a tour of the nearly completed guest accommodation & the bio-digester, then looked at the members' houses. A fascinating mix of materials have been used to build them: straw bale, cob, wattle & daub, some with thatch roofs, one with a living roof, & one with a tin roof to collect rain water.
Tim then led us down to Tim & Anne's "homestead", a 2 hectare plot designed on Permaculture lines to produce the fruit and vegetables, & some grain, for the community. They started farming there 18 months ago & have planted about 120 fruit and nut trees & other indigenous trees, as well as a variety of vegetables.
We completed the day with a picnic lunch at the Quku River where Tim explained the LAND RESTORATION project they aim to implement on the farm. Some people gently removed yellowwood saplings which have been put in the nursery until they are ready to be replanted. Thanks to those of you who did!
The KD community believes that there is nothing more sorely need on our planet at this specific time, than a HUGE move towards another way of living. It is this sentiment that is driving GLEL too! Thanks to all those involved in getting GLEL off the ground & the continued support of all our members!
P.S. If you would like to find out more about Khula Dhamma and their ethos & vision visit www.khuladhamma.org. They are always looking for new members to help make their vision possible. If you identify with KD's values and goals, please contact them - they would love to hear from you!
