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Jack Perkins spends several days at Gentle World community in Northland

The old farmhouse stove is the only potbelly you’ll see at the Gentle World vegan community in Northland. The 15 or so who live in the Victoria valley near Kaitaia are slim, fit and healthy and proud of their way of living which assiduously avoids anything which harms or exploits animals.

Renovated farmhouse, the community's gathering place.

The original farmhouse in the 1920s.

Home of artist and fix-it man Sky and his partner Flowers. The shed is Sky's studio.

Home of Magic and his partner Golden. Magic is Gentle World's gardener.

Jack (community name 'Chopper') Perkins in the rain.

Magic with sweet corn.

Several have caravans as well as cabins.

Sky And Flowers Caravan.

Sun-warmed shower.

Composting toilet.

Variations on a composting theme.

Victoria Valley, aptly named Shangri La.

Healthy, happy and proud.

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