‘More than ever before, we need to fall back in love with the land. Silence is our meeting place.’
(Gordon Hempton)
Our lives are often hectic. It can be difficult, particularly for those of us who live in urban areas, to find five minutes peace.
During the summer of 2016, garden writer Liz Ware set up a not-for-profit project and called it Silent Space. A handful of gardens open to the public agreed to take part and to reserve an area where people could be silent. For a few hours each week, visitors to these quiet areas were invited to switch off from technology and to stop talking.
The feedback was very positive and the project proved to be easy to run. As one visitor pointed out, ‘It’s wonderful to have permission to be silent.’
As the understanding of the benefits of spending quiet time in green places grows, so does the number of gardens taking part. How much easier might our lives be if green places for quiet reflection were easily accessible to all? Silent Space now has charitable status.
Founder Liz Ware has kindly agreed to tell us more about Silent Space and to inspire the setting aside or creation of new ‘Silent Spaces’ in Norfolk. If you want to find out more and get some tips on setting up your own Silent Space then this event is for you.
