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Jason Jungle · 23 May 2026
What Are We Actually Teaching Them?
Many parents sense something is off about mainstream schooling without quite knowing what to name. This article examines what school structurally installs in children over twelve years — from dependence on external authority to fragmented attention and separation from family — and explores what community living quietly offers instead: real problems, mixed-age relationships, and learning that's inseparable from daily life.
Jason Jungle · 25 Apr 2026
The Life They Never Showed You
Most of us were asked what we wanted to *be*, never how we wanted to *live*. This article explores what genuine alternatives to conventional life actually look like — shared land, meaningful work two or three days a week, children learning through real involvement, and communities built around human flourishing rather than economic extraction. Less radical fantasy, more practical reality.
Hannah Jungle · 18 Apr 2024
To all the mothers out there, you're doing a great job!
A personal reflection from one of the Zen Jungle team on the early months of motherhood — the exhaustion, the self-doubt, and the power of community support. Honest and heartfelt, it's a reminder that a mother's instinct is her greatest guide, and that none of us should have to navigate parenthood alone.
Hannah Jungle · 22 Feb 2024
Reviving the role of community in Motherhood
A group of mothers came together to reimagine what community in motherhood could look like, drawing on the idea that raising children was never meant to be done alone. This article shares what they created together — a leaderless, values-led circle offering weekly in-person gatherings, mutual support, and practical help, built around joy, trust, and doing things a little differently.
Jason Jungle · 3 Jan 2024
How we developed 3 acres of wasteland into a thriving independent food supply in 2 years (and counting)
Zen Jungle shares how they transformed 3 acres of neglected, thorn-covered land into a thriving permaculture setup — complete with polytunnels, chickens, and a sacred geometry-inspired garden. Two years in, the results speak for themselves. Whether you have acres or a windowsill planter, this is an honest and encouraging look at what's possible when you work with nature rather than against it.
Hannah Jungle · 31 Dec 2023
How a decision to live differently and feel good, created the Zen Jungle retreat
The founders of Zen Jungle, Hannah and Jason, share the personal story behind the retreat — a genuine decision to leave behind conventional life and build something rooted in peace, freedom and joy on 40 acres in Devon. This article marks the beginning of a more open chapter, giving readers a real look at the family, the land, and the life that shaped everything Zen Jungle stands for.