Our History
First 50 Years in Dorset
In the 1960s Othona's original campsite was overflowing with people every summer...
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Norman Motley, founder
Norman Motley served as a young chaplain in the RAF during World War II. His style was very unusual for that time...
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White Ladies
Founded by Adela Curtis, a remarkable woman – writer, spiritual teacher, and pioneer...
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