Community etiquette
“Etiquette is the set of norms of personal behaviour in polite society, usually occurring in the form of an ethical code of the expected and accepted social behaviours that accord with the conventions and norms observed and practised by a society, a social class, or a social group” Wikipedia
As our community grows we want to ensure that everyone is safe and feels included. As such we are developing a community etiquette that anyone visiting the garden should be aware of while in the presence of others.
Please be non-judgemental towards others |Celebrate individuality whilst recognising our oneness | Give and take in equal measure.
Please be respectful of others and their personal space.
Express your own boundaries and respect those of others.
Express yourself freely, whilst being mindful not to harm others with your actions/words.
Strive to be compassionate, e.g. be kind towards those who may be struggling.
Accept that people are on different parts of their own journeys.
Be mindful of people’s vulnerabilities or triggers (Be sensitive towards others).
Do not be provocative or confrontational (Watch what you say and how you say it).
Do not come intoxicated, or with drugs or alcohol (for obvious reasons).
Please do not bring any animal derived foods unless agreed upon by the management (Please see our aims & objectives to learn why this is important to us).