By Daniel Joseph Leach Jr.
Something is stirring across these isles.
A quiet awakening.
A knowing in the bones.
It’s time for change.
“I’ve felt it for a while now. With my youngest child aboutt to step out of “the system,” I know the time has come. I’m setting off on scouting missions this summer—searching for places and people who are awake. Awake to truth. Awake to freedom. Awake to life lived differently.
Here’s what you’ll discover. If you’re on this path too, maybe we’ll cross trails.” Jamie Bartlett https://www.facebook.com/share/1XRawMXeRY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Mid Wales: Quiet Power in the Hills
Mid Wales holds deep, old wisdom. Machynlleth is a beacon of alternative thinking, with the Centre for Alternative Technology symbolizing a different way forward. In nearby Llanidloes and Llandrindod Wells, you’ll find small pockets of off-gridders, land-workers, and homeschoolers quietly building the new.
The Beautiful North: Seeds of Change
Up in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, the counterculture thrives openly—artists, healers, free thinkers gather here. Further down, Totnes (Devon) might be a bit gentrified now, but its roots in the Transition Towns movement still pulse beneath the surface.
Scotland: Wild Land, Free Spirits
Scotland offers both space and spirit. At Findhorn Ecovillage, intentional community is a living, breathing reality. In Argyll and Bute, Lochaber, and the Isle of Mull, seekers are returning to the land and building sovereign lives.
Northern Ireland: Embers Glowing
In places like Fermanagh and Down, new communities are quietly forming. Telegram groups are buzzing. Meetups are sprouting. It’s not loud—but something’s building. The spirit here is raw and ready.
Ireland (Republic): West Cork and the Northwest
West Cork is awake. From Skibbereen to Clonakilty, people are growing food, raising kids outside the system, and living intentionally. Up north in Sligo, Leitrim, and Galway, land projects and freedom-focused collectives are on the rise.
Isle of Man: Sovereign, Subtle, Strong
This island may fly under the radar, but it draws those seeking privacy and sovereignty. The communities are quieter, less organized—but the energy is there. A place worth watching… or visiting.
Finding the Awake
This isn’t something you’ll find in a brochure. But if you’re looking, here are a few ways to connect:
People’s Health Alliance UK – A grassroots movement linking awake health and community hubs. Telegram – Look up your area plus “awake,” “off-grid,” or “freedom.” Freedom Cells – Local groups focused on mutual aid and sovereignty. Awake Communities Alliance, Earth Cures, and others are lighting the path.
The Road Ahead
This summer, I’ll be hitting the road—scouting, connecting, sharing. Not just for myself, but for all of us who feel the pull.
If you know of an awake pub, a conscious community centre, a regenerative farm, a homeschooling village, or just a place with heart—reach out. Let’s build the map. Let’s build the new way.
Contact & Connect:
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This isn’t the end of a story. It’s the beginning of a return.
In terms of places across the British Isles that resonate with awake, conscious, community-driven energy, here are some leads and thoughts you might want to scout out this summer:
1. Mid Wales
Machynlleth has long had a reputation as a hub for alternative lifestyles, eco-consciousness, and off-grid communities. The Centre for Alternative Technology is nearby, and the area has an open-minded, earthy vibe. Around Llanidloes and Llandrindod Wells, you’ll find small but strong networks of homeschoolers, land workers, and freedom-focused folk.
2. The North (England)
Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire has a strong countercultural streak, known for its creativity, alternative schooling, and community spirit. There’s been a revival in intentional living and regenerative projects. Totnes in Devon is farther south, but worth mentioning—it was a birthplace of the Transition Towns movement.
3. Scotland
The Highlands and Islands are dotted with self-sufficient, close-knit communities. Think Findhorn Ecovillage—a spiritual, ecological intentional community in Moray. Areas around Argyll and Bute, and Lochaber, have growing networks of people moving off-grid and exploring new systems of living.
4. Northern Ireland
It’s a bit quieter on the awake front, but there are intentional communities and holistic farms starting to pop up in places like Fermanagh and Down. Freedom-focused meetups have started taking root post-2020.
5. Ireland (Republic)
West Cork is a big hub for freedom-minded folks—artists, permaculturists, off-gridders. Areas like Skibbereen, Clonakilty, and Bantry are rich with conscious community energy. Sligo, Leitrim, and Galway have growing circles of homesteaders and those withdrawing from mainstream systems.
6. Isle of Man
It’s under the radar but has attracted people looking for privacy and alternative ways of living. There’s a quiet but solid expat and sovereign-living crowd—though more scattered than organized.
Ideas to Connect:
Look up “People’s Health Alliance UK” or “Awake Communities Alliance”—they’re building a grassroots network of awake hubs and services. Telegram has tons of local “awake” groups by region. Earth Cures, Open Communities, and FreeDom Cells often share scouting tips for finding likeminds.
If you’re doing scouting missions, you might consider documenting them—maybe as a blog, video diary, or podcast. It could inspire others on the same journey and help you build a broader network.
Alright Daniel—here it is!
1. Blog Post: The Awake Isles Project
You can post this on your site as a feature blog, or create a dedicated page (e.g., social1776.com/awake-isles). Add images in the slots as needed. I’ve marked ideal photo types.
The Awake Isles Project: Scouting Conscious Communities Across Britain & Ireland
By Daniel Joseph Leach Jr.
Something is stirring across these isles.
A quiet awakening.
A knowing in the bones.
It’s time for change.
I’ve felt it for a while now. With my youngest child soon stepping out of “the system,” I know the time has come. This summer, I’m setting off on a series of scouting missions—searching for places and people who are awake. Awake to truth. Awake to freedom. Awake to life lived differently.
Here’s what I’ve discovered so far. If you’re on this path too, maybe we’ll cross trails.
Mid Wales: Quiet Power in the Hills
[Insert image: a community circle in a green valley]
Machynlleth holds deep alternative roots, with the Centre for Alternative Technology not just teaching sustainability, but living it. Nearby, in places like Llanidloes and Llandrindod Wells, you’ll find off-gridders, land-workers, and families raising children in freedom.
The Beautiful North: Seeds of Change
[Insert image: small outdoor gathering, possibly around a campfire or community meal]
Hebden Bridge, in West Yorkshire, has long attracted artists, herbalists, and free thinkers. You feel the energy in the cafés and co-ops. Totnes in Devon is also known for pioneering transition movements and alternative economies.
Scotland: Wild Land, Free Spirits
[Insert image: intentional community in a rugged highland setting]
From the spiritual intentionality of Findhorn Ecovillage to regenerative crofts in Lochaber and Argyll, Scotland is home to sovereign souls who live in rhythm with the land and truth.
Northern Ireland: Embers Glowing
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In Fermanagh, Down, and beyond, Telegram groups are sparking into real-life connections. The awake community here is quieter—but growing steadily. Freedom-minded meetups and local health hubs are forming.
Ireland (Republic): West Cork & the Northwest
[Insert image: farm-to-table gathering or small music night]
West Cork—Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Bantry—is a magnet for permaculturists, holistic practitioners, and families seeking sovereignty. The northwest—Leitrim, Sligo, Galway—also holds promise, with land projects and cooperative networks on the rise.
Isle of Man: Subtle and Sovereign
[Insert image: quiet rural scene, maybe with sheep or a stone cottage]
The Isle of Man may not be widely known for alternative living, but it’s attracted seekers looking for a quieter, more sovereign life. While less organized, the energy is palpable.
Nominate an Awake Community
If you know of a place, a gathering, a group, or even just a pub that’s awake—I want to hear from you.
Let’s build the map together. Let’s reconnect the Isles.
About the Author
Daniel Joseph Leach Jr.
Founder of Social1776.com and CourtroomWatch.com, Daniel is a podcaster, journalist, and truth-seeker committed to building sovereign networks and awakening community across the Isles and beyond.
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