Small is Beautiful Reimagined
Join us as we celebrate E. F. Schumacher’s contribution to an ascendant economics, where people and planet matter BOOK NOWWHEN:
Saturday 2 Sept 2023 9.30am-5.30pm
SPEAKERS:
Schumacher faculty and special contributors
VENUE:
The Old Postern, Dartington Trust
PRICING:
£65 including a vegetarian lunch
If you’d like to stay onsite you can find our accomodation options here.
About this event
Through storytelling, films, presentations, exhibitions and most importantly the power of celebration, we convene to recognise and acknowledge the impact of the seminal text Small is Beautiful by Ernst Friedrich Schumacher, published in 1973.
Held at Schumacher College, in Devon, a transformative learning college inspired by and named after E. F. Schumacher, the day will feature communal meals and opportunities to foster and build connections. In keeping with E.F Schumacher’s belief in the centrality of practical action, there will be a host of making workshops and co-created sessions, with activities woven into many of the discussions.
Satish Kumar, Stephan Harding and many more to be announced, will join us in this one-day celebration of E.F Schumacher’s work.
Small is Beautiful Reimagined is part of a series of events and workshops that are focusing on building our capacity, skills and networks to create an economy that is fit for the future and a fairer system for all.
ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL
- Celebrate the work and legacy of E. F. Schumacher, 50 years on from the publication of Small is Beautiful.
- Hear from people who have been inspired and influenced by Schumacher’s ideas.
- Participate in co-creative discussions, debates and practical workshops.
- Learn new skills for life
TUTORS
Satish Kumar
Satish is a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist. He has been quietly setting the Global Agenda for change for over 50 years. He was just nine when he left his family home to join the wandering Jains and 18 when he decided he could achieve more back in the world, campaigning for land reform in India and working to turn Gandhi’s vision of a renewed India and a peaceful world into reality. Read More
Stephan Harding
Stephan was one of the founding members of Schumacher College, and led and lectured on the college’s MSc Holistic Science for nearly two decades - teaching on the core models of the programme, as well as on several short courses at the College.
accommodation
We recommend that if possible, you stay on-site during your course. All our courses are best experienced holistically: through studying, relaxing, eating and staying with other course participants, volunteers, staff and tutors.
We have a limited number of hostel-style single rooms available with shared facilities and easy access to your main learning space. They are the perfect base to rest your head, relax and recharge.
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optional: stay in a courtyard room
It is also possible, subject to availability, to stay in a single or double en-suite bedroom in our beautiful and historic courtyard.
If you would like to find out about availabilty, please contact our Guest Services team on 01803 847121 or email guestservices@dartingtonhall.com to check availability. Our Guest Services department is open daily, 8am–8pm.
Should you decide to upgrade to our en-suite accommodation, please be aware that this is 20 min walk, or 3 min drive, to the Old Postern site, where some of our courses are held. There is car parking available near to all venues on the estate.
OPTIONAL: STAY ON OUR CAMPSITE
You may like to stay on our beautiful and relaxing campsite, amidst the stunning rolling hills and ancient woodlands of Dartington. Find out more about the campsite here.
Should you decide to stay on the campsite, please be aware that this is an 8-10 min walk, to either Schumacher College or Dartington Hall, where our courses are held. There is car parking available near to all venues on the estate.
