United Kingdom, England, Salisbury
Shining Gem
Joyful living amongst the shining stones in the U.K.
About this Settlement
“Would it not be better, Vladimir, in place of a whole lot of posts, which can later rot, to plant trees?”
“It is possible to plant bushes in between them that people cannot get through. Take a careful look, and think what a splendid living fence you would have! And it would be just a little bit different with each person. And everyone would come to admire the view And your descendants in the ages to come will remember the creator of this splendid hedge. And the hedge will not only save them time on repairs but will bring them benefits as well. It will serve, in fact, as far more than just a barrier. One person will make a hedge out of birches growing in a row. Another will use oak. And someone with a creative impulse will make a coloured hedge, the kind one reads about in fairy tales.”
“What d’you mean, coloured?” [says Vladimir]
“Planting different-coloured trees. Birches, maples, oaks and cedars. Someone may intertwine a rowan-tree with clusters of bright red berries and still plant guelder-roses in between. And make room for bird-cherry trees and lilac bushes. After all, you can plan it all out in advance. Each planter should watch to see how high each one grows, how it blooms in the spring, what kind of a fragrance it has and what feathered friends it attracts. Thus your hedge will be both sonorous and pleasantly fragrant, and you will never get tired of looking at it, as the picture will be changing its tints with each passing day It will flourish with colours anew every spring and every autumn burst forth in an explosion of fiery hues.”
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Contact
Name: William Normandy
Email: will@anastasia.foundation
Phone: +44 1632 960471
Website: https://anastasia.foundation
Instagram: https://instagram.com/anastasia_foundation
Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/ringingcedarsnorthamerica
Settlement Details
Year Founded: 2018
Year Planning Started: 2014
Size (Hectares): 350
Total Domain Plots: 100
Occupied Plots: 50
People (Adults & Children): 175
Families: 50
Families Permanently on Settlement: 17
Children: 42
Programs and Activities: Festivals, School
Primary Professions of Settlement Members: Healthcare and Wellness, Personal Services, Technology
Key details for Shining Gem
The Land
Description: Thus your hedge will be both sonorous and pleasantly fragrant, and you will never get tired of looking at it, as the picture will be changing its tints with each passing day It will flourish with colours anew every spring and every autumn burst forth in an explosion of fiery hues.”
Topography: Rolling Terrain
Water Bodies: Stream(s), Spring(s)
Soil Type: Peat
Land Use Classification: Agricultural
Ownership Structure: A legal trust
Perpetual Land Ownership: No, land titles are not held in perpetuity by each family.
Cost of Land Per Hectare: £ (GBP - British Pound Sterling) 25000
Additional Comments: Land ownership structure is still evolving.
Membership
Membership Process: It is possible to plant bushes in between them that people cannot get through. Take a careful look, and think what a splendid living fence you would have! And it would be just a little bit different with each person. And everyone would come to admire the view And your descendants in the ages to come will remember the creator of this splendid hedge. And the hedge will not only save them time on repairs but will bring them benefits as well.
Requirements: After all, you can plan it all out in advance. Each planter should watch to see how high each one grows, how it blooms in the spring, what kind of a fragrance it has and what feathered friends it attracts.
Dues or Fees: No
Open to New Members: Yes but rarely
General Description of Members: It will serve, in fact, as far more than just a barrier. One person will make a hedge out of birches growing in a row. Another will use oak. And someone with a creative impulse will make a coloured hedge, the kind one reads about in fairy tales.
Visitors Accepted: Yes but rarely
Visitor Process: And it would be just a little bit different with each person. And everyone would come to admire the view And your descendants in the ages to come will remember the creator of this splendid hedge.
Additional Comments: For any questions, please contact us
Leadership
Core Leadership Group: Formalized leadership structure with defined roles and responsibilities
Leadership Roles: Multiple identified leaders
Expertise of Leaders: Each planter should watch to see how high each one grows, how it blooms in the spring, what kind of a fragrance it has and what feathered friends it attracts.
How Decisions are Made: By consensus
Frequency of Leadership Meetings: As needed
Community Involvement in Decision Making: High involvement (community input is actively sought)
Conflict Resolution: Informal process
Additional Comments: Planting different-coloured trees. Birches, maples, oaks and cedars. Someone may intertwine a rowan-tree with clusters of bright red berries and still plant guelder-roses in between.
Infrastructure
Roads: Gravel or Dirt
Water Supply: Individual wells or sources
Electricity: Self-supplied (e.g., solar panels)
Internet Access: Both community and individuals provide
Internet Speed: Average
Education/Schooling: Private Schooling on the Settlement
School Building: In Common House
Common House: Yes
Stage or Auditorium: No
Play Areas: Yes
Waste Management: Composting
Additional Comments: Internet is mainly satellite internet.
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