about us

Here we are, pictured below from the top left: Boathouse John, who sings to the sea and runs the little tea shop. Colin who sings to the windows (granted this is while painting) our maintainence man. Below him Rob the first Geordie chef (best curry ever) and Sarah one of the housekeepers (best beret maker) and Sunil who does many things but mostly IT and is our Creativity Champion. Below him is Rinchen who looks after the island environment and does Tara practice at an ungodly hour in the morning. Then Tania our newest community member, another housekeeper – already involved in all sorts of things. Next Wendy, another cook, whose cream tea is fondly remembered on a regular basis. Below her is Fay another cook (aka the Crochet Guru). To her left is June who’s been a loyal housekeeper and is now working on the newsletter. Then sitting down is Karen who multi-tasks as office cover and housekeeper. The Community also includes the gardeners: Megan who rides a motorbike (but not on the island) and grows the tastiest tomatoes in the world and David who can call at ceilidhs and make capers as well as grow anything from jerusalem artichokes to chillis. Also Choden, the one and only Mr. Mindfulness himself, who sits in the back office strategising and also teaches courses and Warren, another cook (very good cakes of all kinds – even parsnip). Last but not least Adam, the main man in the office and resident nice guy.

Community Group Picture September 2008

This is not where we’re going to tell you all the official information of the whats and wheres and whos and hows of Holy Isle and not even how you can come here too if you’d like – you can find all that on the website. This is just where we share some of the little miracles and adventures that make the island such a wondrous place to be. We hope you’ll enjoy the glimpses you’ll see!

Wishing you all good things,

the Holy Isle Team