In April, we held a Camp for children affected by drought conditions in the north/west corner of Tasmania. We were horrified by the enormity of the farming families plight to rise above devastation and the hardship of their damaged land and severe financial crisis leading to depression, despair and the gravity of suicide in their community.

“After 20 years of living in paradise, I have come to understand that everything is about energy: how we power our homes, the cars we drive, industry, the foods we eat – even our thoughts! At Appin Hall we have worked in harmony with Nature to develop a special dream and to build a principle of worth to be enjoyed by so many. Through energies, such as vision, compassion, human understanding, collective goals, goodwill, care and love – these attributes were not only infused in the land and bui...