Retreat, Relax & Re-Charge The modern world can be a challenging and difficult place for all of us at times. Life seems more complex and pressured with the constant fast pace & ‘busyness’ that can so easily creep in to our lives. It can be easy to become depleted physically, emotionally and spiritually in these … Read More
Orama & Sustainability Why Sustainability? As a Christian organisation we believe in a God who has created the universe and this world with the intention that we should enjoy it, care for it & leave it better for the next generations to enjoy. We also believe that our experience of creation can lead us to … Read More
There are lots of signs spring is on its way. Great to see the daffodils springing up all over the place – especially on the bank below the Hillside houses. Here’s one of Jacinda’s kiddies picking flowers for “daddy”. Aw, how lovely.
With the recent rain we’ve had a lot of water collecting on the front lawn. One morning we found a large water haematoma on the lawn where water had built up under the lawn and turned a patch into a water bed! When Arnie dug down to find the cause he found a broken drain … Read More
We were blest to have Hilary Foged come to stay for a week in June and another week more recently in August. As an ex landscape architect Hillary is a whiz in the garden and worked closely with Arnie to continue the transformation of the herb garden along with a myriad of other gardening and … Read More
After five years at Orama Kimberley and Andrew made the difficult decision to leave and go back to Canada. They have been real rocks at Orama and we will miss them terribly. Over this time we have built a deep relationship with Kimberley and Andrew and their kids Evelyn, Olin and more recently baby Emmet. … Read More
It’s always lovely when old friends decide to drop in for a cuppa. Kay Stowell came back to visit for a few days recently – taking the opportunity to reconnect with the community after a break of a few years. It was great to have her presence at morning tea and to for her to … Read More
Birthday’s too are part of Orama’s rhythm – and we have many! Each a chance to share the good things we each have to say about the person on their special day. Here Anja blows out the candles on her cake – baked and presented by Kimberley.
The vollies we get each 6 months from ACVE are a very special part of our community. Especially so with Anja (from Germany), Emmie (from Finland) and Lukas (also from Germany). Saying good bye to vollies is part of Orama’s rhythm but even so it is always hard and sad to see them go. Both … Read More
Andrew felled a couple of dangerous pines from behind Seaview and took the opportunity to give some training in chainsaw sharpening and handling to staff and volunteers. John, Alex and Anja were keen and help to chop up the logs for firewood. Arnie and Luke took care of mulching the small branches for use on … Read More
