Substance Policy

​Our mission is to cultivate a new paradigm of consciousness and create a world based on love, harmony, and interconnectedness. In support of our sacred mission, our custodians have made a conscious decision to discourage substance use on this land. While we understand that recreational substances may be used in other contexts and places, we kindly ask that as our guest you please leave any substances at home, and not attend our events under the influence of substances. We recognise the traditional, spiritual and medicinal benefits of marijuana, CBD oil and other substances, but request that they not be used here. This includes alcohol, tobacco and other legal substances. Substance use can alter the communication and actions between individuals, potentially impacting the overall atmosphere, energy and experience at our events. Creating a safe and sacred space requires mutual trust and respect so we ask you to honour our intention. If you have concerns about our substance policy, we encourage you to reach out to us for discussion before visiting to see if we can accommodate you. We will honour the norms of confidentiality and prioritise discussion over rigid rules to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.
Flourish Sanctuary exists primarily to serve the people of our community. To date, we have proudly not taken any government grants or corporate money and are totally independently funded. Everybody who works on the property is an unpaid volunteer apart from our cleaner, but they do get to live on this sacred land. Black Sheep Farm and Compassion Temple are operated by volunteers of Flourish Sanctuary. Our purpose is people, not profits. If you can make a donation to support our purpose then please click here.
We believe this world is for everyone regardless of spiritual beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or species. ​We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather, the Bundjalung people, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community, and we support their ongoing efforts towards self-determination and sovereignty.