Mark was founder and fellow director with his wife Nicky, of Qi Health and Yoga, a successful yoga and natural therapy business on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. They have been involved in the project for several years with Nicky previously assisting our Project Director and serving for 12 months on the NEV Board.
Both from villages in the UK, living and working together as a community has always seemed like a no-brainer to them. The urban sprawl we’ve created seems to not serve us and our families well, with so many living isolated lives.
Their young adult sons Scott and Alex have now moved off into the world, and Mark and Nicky bought and renovated the old Manager’s Cottage on site, which is now known as Bellbird House. They developed an amazing and productive mixed garden and have become invaluable members of the community – whilst also planning to simplify their lives just a little.
“I’ve never seen such a living example of ‘the sum is greater than the individuals’. I’m
stunned seeing what’s achievable together when we pool our talents, time and energy.”Nicky
Most recently Mark and Nicky have sold their beautifully renovated heritage home but remain active in the village, and are developing and running a new project for us.