The Elmhirst Programme – Soul, Spirit and Story, 2015 Schumacher College is delighted to announce a new programme of short courses and events based in the beautiful Elmhirst Centre of Dartington Hall. Starting in January 2015, we will bring together the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners of spiritual traditions, indigenous …
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