Would you like to become a patron of higher and transformative learning? Now that our Centre is up and running, we are continuing our fundraising campaign to allow it to grow and develop. We are specifically looking to fund a) a sophisticated online teaching platform b) continued running costs of the website c) a film and/or docudrama on the Italian Renaissance and d) the hiring of a beautiful venue where we can hold retreats, courses and soul-nourishing activities.

We are actively seeking a place to hold retreats and holidays for integral and holistic learning in the humanities, the arts and sciences. Such places are forgotten in our modern age but increasingly we need ​a place for spiritual and soulful renewal, ​a place where broader learning, wisdom- enriched conversations and transformative learning ​can happen – something that was commonplace during the Renaissance. Places of such learning were also architecturally enriching and enhanced by beauty, landscape and nature, ​and we would love to be high in the Tuscan hills with access to Florence, Siena, Pisa and other treasure-troves of spiritual and artistic nourishment, but this may be a future dream! In the meanwhile, we are drawn to the south-west, to the rolling hills of Devon and the ancient spirit of the land. We are putting the word out in case anyone can help in any way, or has any contacts or friends who might know friends of friends…..or any trusts or foundations who may be interested in supporting us in grounding our intellectual explorations in the natural world and real buildings. When possible we would love to offer permaculture, walking, dance, yoga and much more, in resistance to the increasing demands of impersonal technology, in a soulful space.

Any amount will help us on our way.