We are pleased to share that, following agreement by the Emerson College Trust Association at an Extraordinary General Meeting on the 10th October 2024, Emerson College is now officially part of the Ruskin Mill Trust.

 

This marks the beginning of a new chapter for Emerson which, through the alignment of the shared charitable purposes and activities of Ruskin Mill, and the financial security that the new arrangement has brought through shared resources, means that Emerson will be expanding its work into the future with new vitality. There is a newly appointed board of trustees, with Aonghus Gordon OBE (Founder and Co-CEO of Ruskin Mill Trust) as chairperson and Martin Leach serving as deputy chair. You can read more about our dedicated board members on the Emerson website.

 

One part of the new work is via the undertaking a genius local process which has already started and will

 conclude over the coming months. This insightful process will deepen our connection to Emerson as space and place across time, as we journey through the history and observations connected to the four kingdoms of mineral plant animal and human activity.

 

The Ruskin Mill team is also busy planning the development of the Ashdown Garden School which will be situated at the Rachel Carson building. This innovative new school will offer students with special educational needs a learning environment that provides a therapeutic curriculum and an experience which is embedded in caring and working for the land, animal and the pursuit of craft.

 

As Rudolf Steiner once said “the forces of change are the forces of the future”.  Together we are committed to holding the vision and transformative work that Emerson provides towards an evolving future.

 

 

We are delighted to share that our retired gardener, the much loved Anne-Marie, has been honoured with a Life Time Achievement award from The Biodynamic Association….

 

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Robin's Nest, the early years setting based out of Emerson's campus, closed its doors recently. 

 

READ Hannah Roberts Briault's farewell message

 

Maja Ribar, dr. med. reflects on her experience as a student of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine

 

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Approaching the return of the light at mid-winter, and the festivals of Hannukah and Christmas can also be a precious time of remembering our loved ones who have crossed the Threshold…

 

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Last month we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Emerson Café. Over the past year, the café has become a cherished hub in our community, growing in popularity and fostering a vibrant atmosphere for connection, learning, and relaxation....

 

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If you're planning a workshop, retreat, conference or community event, our venue spaces provide the perfect setting.  With versatile spaces set in a stunning, natural backdrop, our venues are perfect for a variety of events and can accommodate a range of needs and budgets.  

 

Take a look at what Emerson has to offer. 

 

Mental Health Seminars - starts March 2025

 

Addressing the complex theme of mental health in the context of the demands of modern life and changes in human consciousness, this course offers participants opportunities to deepen an experience-based and empathic understanding for those struggling with their mental health.

 

 

 

 

Clowning courses and workshops are on offer throughout the year here at Emerson.  If you're curious about clowning and would you like to meet the course leaders and learn more about clowning join an online ‘insight’ session. 

 

 

Level 3 Early Years Assistant (EYA) qualification based on the Steiner Waldorf with an introduction to the Pikler approach to child development, play and care with a birth to three emphasis.