Chisholme House has been the permanent home of the Beshara School for over 30 years. It is set in the Scottish Borders in the UK, and comprises an estate of nearly 200 acres, which include a walled garden, a lake, pasture and woodland. It is just over an hour’s drive away from both Carlisle and Edinburgh; the nearest town is Hawick (8m). Chisholme is a place of great natural beauty and is an ideal setting for an education geared towards the essential beauty of existence. It is a peaceful place, undisturbed by the pressures of city life, and free of pollution. Here you can see the night sky in all its glory, not hidden by city lights.
It is open to visitors at all times, and also attracts many volunteers who come for longer or shorter periods to work and learn at the School. Courses are held at Chisholme throughout the year, from introductory weekends to the six-month intensive course, which runs every year from October to March.
The education offered by the School permeates every aspect of Chisholme, from the study rooms to the forestry, from the garden to the kitchen. Whether staff member, course student or visitor, all are students of the School. The overall aim is that integrated vision which reveals the underlying unity of existence. All who participate at Chisholme are in service to this unitive vision.
Volunteering
The Gift of Time and Expertise
Volunteers are a vital part of life at Chisholme. The School could not have been built, nor now be maintained without the support of many dedicated volunteers. Working in Chisholme as a volunteer can be a great way to connect with one’s self and with others sharing a common aim. If you would like to be involved in one of the areas of work, then please write to the secretary. Most volunteers make a financial contribution to their stay. However, Chisholme is happy to welcome a limited number of volunteers at any one time, who are willing to work in exchange for free board and lodgings.
Introductory Courses
Weekend, Nine-Day & Fortnight Courses
The weekend and nine-day courses introduce students to the point of view of the School, namely, the Unity of Existence.
Courses in the UK are at Chisholme House, and courses and study groups in Oxford, Cheltenham, and Buxton. Consult their website for more details or email Secretary.
Open: Open most of the year. Receives everyone, but not usually groups.
Rooms: Singles, doubles, dormitories, most rooms are shared.
Facilities: Gardens, library, nice grounds.
Spiritual Help: Directed study, personal talks, meditation, special events and programmes of study.
Guests Admitted to: Main building, work of the Community.
Meals: Traditonal and vegetarian food. Everyone eats together. Special diets possible but discuss when booking.
Special Activities: Planned events. Volunteer programme available and encouraged.
Situation: Set in 200 acres of moorland and pasture. AQ very quiet and peaceful place.
Maximum Stay: By arrangement.
Bookings: Email the Secretary ( see above) or telephone or fax.
Charges: By donation according to your means - but you should ask what the suggested rate is and discuss this when you are booking. There are special published rates for the courses.
Access: By Train, bus, car and air are all possible. Details from Secretary or see website.
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