A neat set of little projects and interesting blog.

A website and blog about hermits.

It is easy and affordable to stay at the monastery, although they suggest and encourage donations. Religious affiliation with Roman Catholics is not required. Merton's hermitage lies north of the abbey. It is in the monks' enclosure, so it is best to ask for permission to be escorted there.

Low-tech Magazine underscores the potential of past and often forgotten technologies and how they can inform sustainable energy practices.

This guide explains everything you need to know to build stand-alone photovoltaic systems that can power almost anything you want.