The Hearthstone site is located in rural Te Awamutu, and is set up to support community access to education that focuses on ancient skills. The on-site business village currently include a off-grid woodshop, multispecies market garden, herbal dispensary and clinic and an apiary.

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The trust behind Hearthstone (The Parke Family Trust) supports community connection and education through access to education, facilities and community events.