The Shire, Nova Scotia
The Shire is located in the village of Carleton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Shire is situated upon 165 acres of land in Yarmouth County, fronting Mink Lake. The land is a mixture of streams, meadow, wetland and Acadian forest. There are a series of interconnected hiking trails, gardens, organic agriculture and environmentally sustainably constructed facilities and sports activities for groups.
The purpose of The Shire is to be a gathering ground for the study and practice of how to build a sustainable human future.
The Shire is notable for its hosting of diverse ideological guests, including "The Berkana Institute","Pioneers of Change" and, annually "The Art of Hosting" (AOH). It serves as a neutral ground for the exploration of all possibilities that any can offer.
the Shire is a non-traditional venue and conference centre located on Mink Lake in Carleton, Nova Scotia. The venue and facilities can be rented by individuals or groups looking for a unique setting for their gathering.
the Shire houses the Spilt Rock Learning Centre Association. The SRLCA is a non-profit organization offering a wide range of local and international programs that support community building, youth leadership and rural livelihood.