The context

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We all have an innate relationship with Nature that falls somewhere on the spectrum of destructive to regenerating, of painful to prosperous, materialistic to animate, detached to intimate. Collectively, the relationship is waning with drastic consequences on human and planetary wellbeing. Yet, the growing umbrella movement of Regeneration shows a flourishing relationship and future are possible. 

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The vision

 

A world where humans have an intimate loving relationship with Nature and honour their sacred role of tending to themselves, each other and Nature for a thriving planet and serene future. 

 

The mission

 

The Avalonia Project contributes to local (French/Swiss) and European efforts

in regenerating humanity's relationship with, and as part of, Nature

- known as Kinship -

for both ecological and wellbeing purposes,

for a paradigm shift at a systemic level. 

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With that mission in mind, the Avalonia Project draws inspiration from the movements of regeneration, ecopsychology and deep ecology to create opportunities for individual and collective, systemic and cultural transformation.

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The activities

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The project's activities are centred around inspiring each of us to come up with our own personal way of relating to Nature for a flourishing relationship, acknowledging our inherent part in the web of life. 

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At a collective level

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The project proposes gatherings for our French-Swiss community and visitors in beautiful natural surroundings. Such gatherings are notably held at the key dates of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, based on a solar and lunar calendar honoured by our European Celtic ancestors who fostered an intimate relationship with Nature.

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To date, we have had over 30 gatherings in and around Geneva between Samhain 2021 and Samhain 2025, gathering hundreds of people, from half a dozen to over a hundred participants per gathering. Have a look at the page of our Celtic celebrations, Activities or tune in to our Telegram group or Instagram account to find out about the next opportunities to meet and gather!

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At an individual level

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As founder of the project, I share some Bardic inspirations from Nature through writings, at times acknowledging the challenge in being a soulful human longing for wilderness yet being pulled away by the demands of a dissociated society. I share in the hope that you may take home inspiration, practical solutions and that you may also feel called to explore creative ways in sharing about your own humanness-in-nature journey. ​​

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What next

 

The year 2026 marks a break in the project's activities: new collaborations are required to drive the project forward with clear values, direction and objectives. Stay tuned in our Telegram group, take a look at the project's long-term vision below and reach out if you're interested in collaborating!​​​​​​​​