On Sunday 31st May, some 50 people gathered on the land to celebrate three years since its purchase. There were stories told in ceremony field, a walk among the saplings, a talk about the village plans, songs, and a collaborative poem laid around a mandala of found treasures. A look back at a warm afternoon of connection, celebration and hope for what comes next.

by Aleksandra Sliwa

Three years of quiet work.

Hundreds of conversations.

A design nearly ready.

And a village that is closer to real than most people know.

Here is what we have been doing

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Stephanie Bradley interviewing Pritam Singh

Drawn to ethical, community-rooted ways of living, Pritam Singh found in Bowden Pillars Future a model that resonated deeply. One where people, land and ecology thrive together through shared stewardship.

by Steph Pickrell

2025 was a year of momentum at Bowden Pillars — from planting over 7,000 trees to co-shaping the future village with neighbours, volunteers and friends. This post reflects on a year where community, land and vision grew together.

by Steph Pickrell

“Why does it feel like we’re going around in circles?” Steph’s personal reflection from within the project on letting go of control, embracing regeneration, and discovering progress in spirals rather than straight lines.