Mindful Solitude in the Garden

Mindful Solitude in the Garden

Jun 13, 2017 | Blog, Residential

“Spend some time alone every day.” Dalai Lama Modern society has a tendency to measure success by the accumulation of wealth, power and belongings and to gauge a person’s usefulness by their busyness. If we are not furiously multi-tasking and chasing the next marker...
Street Wisdom – urban mindfulness for all

Street Wisdom – urban mindfulness for all

Mar 3, 2017 | Blog, Education

A fundamental design standard of all Learning Escape Buildings is to maximise exposure to natural light, providing views of nature and easy access to the outdoors, all of which have a positive impact on mental well-being and learning outcomes. Our ethos resonates...
Young Minds Matter

Young Minds Matter

Feb 25, 2016 | Blog, Education

Last week, Huffington Post launched their Young Minds Matter campaign. The Duchess of Cambridge is endorsing the project, acting as guest editor of a series of articles commissioned to highlight the extent of the problem of children’s mental health and the woeful...
5 tips to avoid family stress during the festive season

5 tips to avoid family stress during the festive season

Nov 27, 2015 | Blog, Residential

With Christmas now less than a month away, most of us have begun our preparations and are probably looking forward to the season with a mixture of excitement and dread. Let’s face it: the festive season is fun but it is also stressful, especially if you are hosting a...
Create a device free zone with a garden room

Create a device free zone with a garden room

Apr 2, 2014 | Blog, Residential

Just 20 years after the internet was founded, it has insinuated itself into the everyday lives of us all and we are only just starting to fathom how the explosion in digital connectivity is shaping society. Perhaps more importantly, there is a general and growing...