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Inspired by a wish to create practice opportunities and live in a way more congruent with our values, a Bev, her partner Gez, Nicky and I have started to explore possible venues in Somerset to establish a centre that could host study, retreats, and related training. Depending on where we find the funding, this might look more secular/mindfulness oriented, or might look more Zen, however whatever form it takes, it is likely to be a place for practitioners to live and work which will host practice periods.
We have found the most magnificent building. A beautiful old priory that has been derelict for the past 20 years which local residents would like nothing more than to see put to good use. We have contacted the owner and they are keen to sell, but we must now explore funding avenues to pay for it along with the necessary repairs to make it a usable building, which may be up to or over a million pounds. The property we are looking at has a modern extension (for a swimming pool) which has a space big enough to rival the group room at Gaia House. Considering how overbooked Gaia House gets these days, we are convinced that it would be financially sustainable by making it available as a venue for retreats.
If you feel inspired to help this project along, there is much to be done. In the short term, we will need a surveyor and building estimates for repairs, but most of all funds to pay for all this. If you have resources or enthusiasm to help us, please do get in touch.
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