What is Brithdir Mawr?

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As stewards of this 80 acre farm, we aim to live our lives working with, rather than against nature: we keep goats, ducks, chickens and bees, we produce fruit and veg in poly-tunnels and gardens working to organic principles. We coppice wood for fuel, bake bread, preserve produce, and use our own materials such as wood and willow for craftwork. We take care of the land, recycle and conserve resources. We use compost loos and are off the grid for electricity and water.

Being a community is a large part of what we do.

In the course of our communal and personal lives we choose to consider our decisions with these 3 principles in mind:

SUSTAINABILITY
To work towards a lifestyle that leaves the local and global environment healthier for future generations.

COMMUNITY
We want the benefits of collective living to outweigh the difficulties; so that working together is easier and more enjoyable than working separately; and so that we will can flourish and feel at home.

EDUCATION
To share and exchange skills and experience to help others and ourselves move towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Sustainability

Community

Education

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Brithdir in the Media!

The Land magazine published the story of our plight

 

A BBC documentary was made in 2020 about securing the future Brithdir

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We were featured in a Guardian article about off-grid living in July 2023

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Our long-term volunteers and good friends Sarat and Batch made a documentary about the wheat growing process: The Ballad of Brithdir Wheat

Some lovely words from our visitors…

 

"Has been so magical and memorable and an experience we'll always remember"
"Despite wind and rain, being here has really brightened my mood and outlook"
"We leave here, having been reminded of life's simple pleasures, with the intention of slowing down and taking time to enjoy just being. It's inspirational what you've achieved here"
"The community you have here is truly special and in such a very short time has completely changed my outlook on life!"
"You teach us how to live by how you live"
"Thank you for being a beacon of light, life and inspiration"
"It's been like being part of a big, beautiful family for the week!!"
"It was so wonderful to work and play alongside all of you. Your appreciation of the land was contagious and we leave with a good understanding of communal farming and living"
"This week has given me a glimpse of a way of life that fulfills a deep need for connection with the land and other people"
"This has shown me that I always knew this way of life is what feels right!"
"I have learnt so much from each one of you and I'm sure this experience will stay with me for all my life"
"It's been incredibly inspiring and has genuinely been a LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE"
"It brings me so much joy that somewhere like this exists. You are all amazing and the way you are living is an inspiration"
"The work you do is so important and I know that if anyone can help to make this world a better, healthier place, it is you and your community"
"Much gratitude and love for sharing your harvest with us in such delicious ways"
"This is a truly important thing you are doing here - keep doing it please!"
"From the moment we stepped foot here there was a deep soul connection"
"I've never felt so instantly welcomed and accepted by a group of people. After living and working alongside you for a week I am leaving feeling refreshed, inspired and peaceful. What you are all doing here is amazing"
"Thank you for having me for one of the most wholesome and wonderful weeks. I feel so at peace and genuinely healthy which is something I haven't felt for a long time"
"I knew I wanted to stay on at this place as soon as I arrived. I have learnt so much from living and working amongst such wonderful people"
"This week has opened a new door to a different way of living for me"
"Many thanks for your hospitality and the opportunity to discover ourselves, learn new skills, and experience community life"
"It’s a fantastic place and such a relaxed atmosphere making it very easy to “be” and feel part of what’s going on"
"Writing in a visitor book seems odd because I’ve felt anything but a visitor, and rather one of the crowd. It has been fruitful, restful and therapeutic"
"Brithdir is a very special place, your way of life and way of being are inspirational"
"Diolch o gallon for such a magical week! You foster such a peaceful and vibrant vibe at Brithdir Mawr"

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    We are an intentional community of 12 adults and 4 children on the north coast of Pembs, Wales

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    Thank-you for coming to celebrate 30 years of Brithdir Mawr as a community !!! We all had a glorious time, thank-you for bringing yourselves and the sun with you, big love xxxFull photo collection : www.mikekear.com/proofing/2024-10-05-brithdir-mawr-community-30th - spot yourself! ... See MoreSee Less

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