The Vision
This IS the Dream becoming Reality! A way is being found.
Our vision statement gives you a summary of the vision and ideals we hold for White Mountain Retreat. The Truth is we do not know how the door to the future will open for White Mountain; we want to stay open to whatever comes forward as support from you and the Universe, and then the best practical framework can be chosen, to safeguard this rare and precious Gift for all of us.
The Vision for White Mountain Retreat
To establish a Centre of light and peace, for people to come; to rest, to retreat and contemplate, to be nurtured, to feel comfortable and replenish themselves; enabling a reconnection with nature and his or her true self, the goals and dreams – a place to simply Be. A Centre of open-heartedness, truth and co-creation where we may re-discover knowledge, health and well-being with shared resources to enjoy, irrespective of individual ethnic, social or religious backgrounds and beliefs, using principles of compassion, tolerance and acceptance, living in harmony.
A Centre created through:
Hospitality, offered with love and respect for each individual person’s life and spirit, to enhance, support and celebrate that journey; to benefit our local community, passing visitors, as well as residential guests.- A Core Team of people who want to work at White Mountain, to serve the smooth organization and daily schedule of its care for the land, guests, animals and plants, using simple, strong and loving principles of cooperation and consensus, including compassion, freedom and acceptance. Within this structure, from past experience we know that this place is an organic ‘event’, and there is a power at work, of
the collective – of all present - to be acknowledged and respected; in this way, we all learn and grow, in the spiral of change, life and experience. - Care of the Earth using organic, bio-dynamic, gentle farming and husbandry, with regard to plant devas, natural beauty and energies, and therefore ecological, earth-friendly principles, and sharing in the abundance!
- A Holistic approach to Healing and healthcare, towards balance, relaxation and contentment, which may be enhanced by a range of different kinds of natural therapies, as available options for us, to access more overall well-being.
Education; with Enjoyment and Sharing of skills and knowledge through a programme of courses and workshops; in the field, and/or in a class format.- Organising and Facilitating special events that benefit from the wonderful location and ambience, such as concerts, parties, sacred ceremonies and conferences.
- Building for the Future with creative use of green ideas and new technologies, using eco-friendly, energy-saving and sustainable methods and materials wherever possible, without losing sight of the importance of beauty, balance and harmony to achieve an integrated whole.
Work Exchange and Volunteer Projects for building and gardening, working alongside staff and teachers, learning as a team in the spirit of cooperation and co-creation.- Networking, Marketing – Passing it Forward to share interests, experiences and links, developing product lines, books, consumables, keep-sakes, tools and treasures that carry the message, promote White Mountain and link up to others, world-wide, who feel the same way in Life.
There is plenty of scope for many people, different ideas, different creative interests and skills - to get involved and be a part of this. So much interest and variety can make us very ‘busy’! And so we can remind each other of an all-important aspect of our lives - just sitting, relaxing and being!
