A Slow Unraveling – Clare Reid
A heartfelt reflection by Clare on the slow progress of Dementia in her mother, Rita Reid. ******************************************************************* A Slow Unraveling Clare Reid March 24, 2025 The words come With such struggle now. Stuck behind the...
‘Elm Grove as a Trial Balloon’ re-visited – Rev. Alan Wright
I have recently enjoyed reading an article from back in 2000 written by our former director, the late Rev Alan F Wright (an educator, academic and Baptist Minister) for his memoir. Alan’s profound words still resonate clearly today in our world. A world that is...
Expect The Unexpected! – Peter Sands
For the past 2 years Krista and my lives have been upended; by the unexpected, naturally! I won’t go into the details … but it probably suffices to say old age ain’t for the faint hearted, even though it can be expected! And it’s not just Krista and I as others...
Good Enough for the Bush: Eight Months at Elm Grove
A year ago my biggest building problem was mounting a monitor arm on a flat pack desk. What on earth were we taking on? For those who don't know the backstory: early in 2024, Sarah wanted to be able to look after her dad, and our dream home in Oura, just outside of...
News on our Equity in Education Committee – Narooma Education Support Team (NEST)
As our readers will be aware we formed a committee of committed people in the Narooma region and members of our Elm Grove Sanctuary Trust to address issues that had been raised during the failed referendum on 6th November 2024. This left a trail of hurt and confusion...
Delightful returns…
It was so good to be back with some significant former close associates whose connection to Elm Grove has such a heart connection for us. Here are some photos from Pete and Sarah’s Induction on 19th September 2026 as Companions of LFSF. Walgalu Elder Aunty Sue Bulger,...
Becoming an Earthling – David Oliphant
I have been thinking seriously for some time about being an Earthling. Laurel and Edwin have encouraged me to write about it. I was also encouraged along the way by none other than Germaine Greer. During her appearance on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery, she rejected...
Two Pearls – Br. Edwin
Hanging like a dew drop on the bush Two pearls, iridescent in the morning sun. Shivering gently with the awakening breeze That cause goose bumps on the unwary skin. But what of these two pearls that hang reflecting in their glory? God made them. And for a time, they...
Elm Grove Sanctuary Trust ‘s 2026 Second Round Encouragement Grant is open for Submissions
The Trust’s Encouragement Grant was established in 2021 in response to COVID-19 impacts on Australian communities and individuals. The grant is a one-off payment of up to $2,000 to support creative projects, or new ventures in their initial stages of development, that...
My first visit to Elm Grove Sanctuary in September 2026 – Angela Young
It was a joy to me to visit the actual Elm Grove Sanctuary, for the very first time recently. I had first read the Elm Grove Story when it came out a number of years ago. Before long David Oliphant, my husband, and I joined in monthly group sharing of a meal,...