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ST. IVES: Organic B and B Attractive house on the edge of town, with spectacular views. Great access to beaches, headlands and galleries. Good rail and bus connections. Tel. 01736 797 377

JULY 16- 25 Self Knowledge, Global Responsibility, How are they connected? A 9 Day course at The Beshara School Chisholme House. A uniquely integrated programme of study, meditation, conversation and work designed to address our deepest and most pertinent questions. Set in one of the Scottish Borders' most beautiful estates, the Beshara School at the Chisholme Institute offers an unrivaled standard of nourishment for both mind and body. The school is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council. www.beshara.org 01450880215 secretary@beshara.org

AUGUST 13 - 22 Self Knowledge, Global Responsibility, How are they connected? A 9 Day course at The Beshara School Chisholme House. A uniquely integrated programme of study, meditation, conversation and work designed to address our deepest and most pertinent questions. Set in one of the Scottish Borders' most beautiful estates, the Beshara School at the Chisholme Institute offers an unrivaled standard of nourishment for both mind and body. The school is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council. www.beshara.org 01450880215 secretary@beshara.org

LOWER SHAW FARM. Affordable Courses and Weekends. Yoga and Massage, Crafts, Jewellery-making, Willow Baskets, Knitting, Spinning, Wildflowers, Music and Singing, Family Breaks, English Language Summer School, Circus Skills, Cycling in Wiltshire, Women's Creativity, and more. Winner of 2009 Observer Ethical Garden Award! Lower Shaw Farm, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PJ. (01793) 771080. enquiries@lowershawfarm.co.uk or www.lowershawfarm.co.uk

MEDICINAL PLANT STUDY WEEKENDS: Hands on practical herbal medicine making and botanical drawing workshops on beautiful herb farm on the Isle of Arran, Scotland with campsite. Led by herbalists inspired by Goethe’s contemplative approach. Also pilgrimage herb walks on the islands of Arran and Mallorca. www.veganherbal.com

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY in Essex seeks volunteers from May to work on award-winning new 'solar' building. Strawbaling, turf-roofing etc. Free training and accommodation in beautiful remote community setting by the sea! Other volunteering opportunities also available. Contact clarestone74@googlemail.com or call Othona on 01621 776564. Website here.

MINDFULNESS AND NATURE WEEKEND: 24-26 September in the beautiful North Pennines. See www.mutualinspiration.co.uk or ring Patricia on 0191 241 0236.

GAIA GROUPS are Resurgence readers' opportunity to meet together in local groups; sharing meditation, ideas, an eco-friendly way of life, and seasonal food. If there isn't a group near you - why not start one? People are encouraged to share responsibility and rotate houses to meet in, as this makes a more democratic community, so being the founder doesn't mean you have to take on all the work. for more information on local groups across UK contact resurgence@gaiacooperative.org or tel: 0845 458 4718

NORTH CORNWALL: Bodmin Moor. Lovely Grade 2 listed farmhouse. Tredarras.com

CORNWALL – LIZARD PENINSUALA: Beautiful 2 person cob cottage set in 2 acre contemporary walled garden. Superb walks around the Helford river. Pentagonal Meditation Studio. Matt Robinson (01326) 221330. www.build-art.co.uk/caervallackgarden

UMBRIA: Gubbio, small friendly farmhouse on our farm, beautiful wooded hills sleeps four. 300 euros a week. Etain and Martin goldiehel@yahoo.it

THATCHED COTTAGE holiday, unspoilt, built 1550, rural setting outside Hartland North Devon, sleeps 4/5. mwatney@hotmail.com or 01865-744627.

PEACEFUL HEREFORDSHIRE: Two lovely cottages in quiet rural hamlet, each sleeping 4/5. Friendly owners, Green Tourism National Award, good for walking, cycling or just relaxing. www.litmarshfarm.co.uk or 01568 797374 (brochure available).

SOUTH DARTMOOR: Totally secluded holiday cottage, sleeps 6+. Generously proportioned, single-storey, comfortable and well appointed. Own land, magnificent views and private access to moor. catchdesign@yahoo.co.uk. Tel: 020 8255 0322

COME AND TRY SAILING. THE ULTIMATE LOW CARBON EXPERIENCE. Just you, your friends and family; aboard our beautiful classic yacht, half a day or longer. Locally sourced vegetarian food. Salcombe, South Devon. Phone/text 07845 928051. Email: jon@clift.org.uk. Website: www.salcombesailingdays.co.uk

FOR ALL READERS - who are considering a trip overseas, we would urge you to visit www.seat61.com to plan your journey by train.

LONDON HAMMERSMITH - Nice B and B in family homes. Comfortable, centrally located. Direct transport to attractions, airports and Eurostar. Double £50, single £36 per night. Children's reductions. Tel. 020 7385 4904. www.thewaytostay.co.uk

RUGGED, BEAUTIFUL PEMBROKESHIRE - Two eco-friendly, recently converted barns on smallholding. Each sleeps 4. Coastal path 2 miles. Tel. 01348 891286. holidays@stonescottages.co.uk www.stonescottages.co.uk

LA PALOMA, ANDALUCIA: Beautiful hilltop casa rustica. Private, simple, unspoilt. Sleeps 4/5. Separate studio/meditation room. Retreats/arts/holidays. Website: www.lapaloma.co.uk. 01239 682690

SUMMER ISLES, SCOTLAND: Comfortable cottages to let on the beautiful Isle of Tanera Mor. No cars or TV: just stunning wild scenery, birds, flowers, and space. Kayak/dinghy hire, RYA Sailing School. Residential creative courses. Working holidays. Spring an

WWW.LIMNISA.COM - GREECE: Silent retreats, Creative Writing Seminars and Short Story Competitions. www.limnisa.com

CAPE TOWN: Tranquil self-catering apartment, stunning views over False Bay. Sleeps 3+. Solar heated pool, close beach & mountains. www.capeseaforever.co.za

L'AVENC DE TAVERTET: Cosy cottages with stunning views set in the foot-hills of the Catalan Pyrenees with stunning views.Bird-watching, hiking, and relaxation plus swimming in all year round pool and jacuzzi. www.avenc.com Tel: +34 9 3744 7177

ORGANIC SMALLHOLDING Pembrokeshire. Stone barn converted to two holiday units each sleeping 4 – 6. Dogs welcome. 01348 873004. www.ffynnonston.co.uk. Email annhicks@waitrose.com

GREECE: WORKCAMP, 7 May-3 June, and Natural Building Course at Kalikalos holistic Centre. Join our 7th annual May workcamp for a cheap working holiday 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Building, maintenance, permaculture skills useful. Or, join the support team that cooks the vegetarian meals, prepares the organic vegetable gardens and does spring cleaning. £60/week for the workcamp, £250 to participate in the two-week reciprocal frame roundhouse building course, 7-21 May. Beach time every afternoon! Details: info@kalikalos.com, Tel 0208 816 8533, Book at www.kalikalos.com

GREECE: Findhorn ecovillage-inspired summer holistic holidays combine retreats, healing and creative arts workshops with lush forest, gorgeous beaches and Greek vegetarian meals. Also, non-workshop living-in-community holiday weeks and family experience weeks 30 Jul-20 Aug. www.kalikalos.com. Brochure: 01463 231 913.

STRESSFUL LIFE? Articles, blog, professional coaching. Sustainable living, sustainable small business, how to downshift. www.sallylever.co.uk

IRELAND, BALTIMORE, West Cork: unique property in idyllic location, watch the sunset over the Atlantic from your own "mini-mountain"! Traditional farmhouse, cottage, numerous outbuildings on C.5 organic acres, ideal retreat, self-sufficiency, holidays etc. Private but not remote, currently goat-farm/ cheese-making/ boarding kennels, but loads of possibities. Renowned sailing school in Baltimore, many artisan food producers and local markets. www.ardaghcastle.com £595,000. 00353 (0)282 0547

LARGE PROPERTY FOR SALE: Currently running as a retreat centre although could be a small community etc. SW Wales stunning coastal location with amazing views. One acre organic gardens, solar panels, own spring water, natural paints etc. easily reachable by public transport. Comprises 6 self-contained flats plus group rooms/facilities. See www.healingretreat.co.uk

RANCH MANAGER, MOLOKAI, HAWAII: We are seeking a Ranch Manager for a family-owned Ranch in Hawaii. Diversified operations include: a grass-fed cattle operation, an organic/biodynamic farm and orchard, and an agro-tourism conference facility. Ideal candidates will have experience in sustainable land stewardship, good people skills, and a working knowledge of ranch systems. Duties of the Ranch Manager include: oversight of program leaders for the lodge and agriculture program, direct responsibility for the management of the livestock program, administrative and legal oversight of the property, staff management, and representation of the ranch in the community. The Ranch Manager is supported by a corporate office in Boston but works with and is responsible to the owner. Competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates should send resumes to: Julie@rolandfilms.com

COMMUNITY MEMBERS, OTHONA COMMUNITY: An exciting opportunity to join our core community at Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. Othona is a Christian spiritual community welcoming people of all faiths and none. We are seeking a catering coordinator (6-12 month contract) and two shorter-term core members (3 - 9 months). All posts receive full board, shared lodging with own bedroom and modest pay. Motivation and flexibility are more important than a particular skill set. We need ‘can do’ people willing to share in the full life of the community. Further information: www.bos.othona.org

SUMMER STAFF required for holistic holiday Centre in Greece. Meals and accomodation offered for 2-12 weeks work exchange. Community experience, vegetarian cookery, concensus decision making, permaculture would be assets. Free time every day for the beach! Tel: 0208 816 8533 Email: info@kalikalos.com, Website: www.kalikalos.com.

MANAGING DIRECTOR for 10 year old non-profit Wholesome Food Association that encourages small and locally produced wholesome food. Telephone Sky 01237 441118 or sky@wholesome-food.org.uk or www.wholesome-food.org.uk