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Gondwana Sanctuary is a residential community and meditation centre located near Byron Bay on the sub-tropical east coast of Australia. It is situated 2 km from Tyagarah beach with wonderful views of Cape Byron and Mount Warning.
Gondwana is an active wildlife sanctuary having restored what was cattle pasture to a flourishing natural environment. There has been over the life of the community an extensive program of environmental repair and regeneration.The majority of the total land area is being progressively revegetated.
We currently have 14 shareholders on the community - that is community members who own a dwelling on one of the 10 residential sites. In addition there are approximately 15 guests and long-term residents on Gondwana who either live in the community "Main House", or rent space on one of the residential sites.
Andy
02-6684-7210
Gondwana is a strong vibrant community with a well-defined vision of community and spiritual life. Its inspiration derives from Osho and his vision of love, meditation, celebration and awakening.
We have regular meditations, working bees, community meals, and other community events. We have an openness to personal and spiritual growth as a core value, and hope to achieve a viable balance between the individual and the community.
Once a week
Vegetarian in community areas.
Community decisions are to a large extent made by consensus.
Shareholders buy one of the houses, and into the shared resources; other people rent in these houses, or shorter term in one of our guest rooms.
one hour a week plus monthly working bees.