from monkton wyld court

and best wishes for a fulfilling and enriching 2012!

So here it is: the year we've all been talking about. Here at Monkton, we've done a lot of thinking about how we might best incorporate the lessons of 2011 in making the most of the portentous year that's just begun. In that spirit, we'd like to share a few of Our Resolutions ...

One:

Support our guests & volunteers who come by public transport.

From 5th January, we'll be offering a 10% discount** to B&B guests and residential course participants who travel here by any combination of public transport, bicycle and/or foot. We'll have bicycles available by prior arrangement for visitors' use at the Axminster train station or (for a much more downhill journey) the bus stop at Raymonds Hill. Residential course participants who carpool will also be eligible for the discount. Details should be up on the website within the coming week, so if you'd like to take advantage of this offer before then simply mention this email and your method of travel when booking.

Three:

Develop skill sharing opportunities for all.

This loftiest sounding of the year's resolutions may actually be the most basic. It's about skills: which ones we have, which ones we need and how we can make them accessible for different ages and income levels. For starters, we're adding more widely affordable sliding scale work weeks to our programme with themes like low impact building. And we're developing more courses for children and young adults from both conventional and homeschooling environments. The goal: through a focus on practical skills to foster confidence, understanding and an appreciation for our place in the world and responsibility to it. Lofty, sure, but no less essential for all that.

Four:

Accept help with good grace and gratitude.

We believe that together we can make the world a better place, and that learning how to live and work together is an essential part of that equation. In the context of Monkton Wyld Court, this also means recognition of the generosity and kindness of everyone who loves this place and wants to help keep it going. This year we're looking to develop new ways for our friends to show support, looking at ideas ranging from work week reunions for MWS students and staff to full-house fundraisers during our quieter times. If you have an innovative idea to help light Monkton's bright future, we look forward to hearing from you!

Five:

Observe our anniversaries & mark important events in our lives.

Time can pass so quickly without nearly enough of it spent appreciating what's good. Well, in the thirtieth year since our start as an intentional community, you can bet we'll be having a party to remember it-- That's September 30th, so mark your calendars!

Would you like to host a party, event or celebration here at Monkton this year? Get in touch for a chat about dates, rates, and especially the specially tailored features that make a Monkton occasion unique.

** That's 10% -ish. Exact rates available on request and on the website soon.

Email us or ring 01297 560342 for more details or to book on any of the following.