Nestled in the south-east corner of Open Life Village, Sholokhov Tor is one of the most picturesque features of the Open Life islands.
The path up to the Tor starts at the bottom of the stream on the edge of the village green. As we take a stroll up this path we pass a picnic spot laid out with picnic hamper, champagne and chocolates. Four cushions are scattered around the picnic blanket providing a place to enjoy the food, drink and scenery in comfort.
Continuing up the path we pass the signpost which points us onwards and upwards towards the Tor. It’s time to get those legs working hard as we ascend to the top of the Tor. Finally we reach the top and see the stone circle, beautifully illuminated under the dark night sky by the candles placed around the circle and the lights hanging from the nearby trees. This area is a peaceful place, a place to relax on one of the stone ‘cushions’ or on the remains of a fallen tree and unwind from the days stresses.
The Tor top is a spiritual place. Prayer flags like those seen strung along ridges and peaks in the Himalayas are hung from one of the trees near the stone circle. Under the same tree is placed a meditation cushion where you can sit and meditate in the peaceful surroundings.
Wildlife is also on show in the area surrounding the Tor. If you walk towards the ‘gateway’ (three stone blocks forming a gateway-type structure) and head over the rocks and past a tree onto another grass pathway you might just catch a glimpse of some of the rabbits that regularly hop about in this area. By taking a route down from the Tor along the east side of the village you might spot more rabbits and also a camouflaged tent for two under the shade of a tree.
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