[10/11/23 - 10:19 AM] Discovery Cameras Venture Into Controversial Off-Grid Community for New Series "The Garden: Commune or Cult," Premiering Sunday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society.
[via press release from Discovery Channel]
DISCOVERY CAMERAS VENTURE INTO CONTROVERSIAL OFF-GRID COMMUNITY FOR NEW SERIES "THE GARDEN: COMMUNE OR CULT," PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 9PM ET/PT
(Burbank, CA) October 11, 2023 - An infamous off-grid community that went viral on social media for disturbing allegations is now the subject of a six-part limited series, THE GARDEN: COMMUNE OR CULT, arriving with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. They maintain an open-door policy to anyone seeking to join their ranks, but new people must submit to an initiation period. Some barely last a week, others are forced to leave, and a chosen few will call The Garden home for good. Questions continue to arise about the cult-like vibes of the controversial community, but this spring is different. Cameras have been granted unprecedented access to The Garden, documenting its spread to new locations deep in the Ozarks.
Founded as a cooperative, "leaderless" community, The Garden could be viewed as a post-apocalyptic wonderland free of societal rules. However, when potential members arrive, they quickly realize there's more than meets the eye. New initiates include Tyler, a veteran and self-described doomsday prepper; Tisheila, a truck driver survivalist; "Oak," who wants to toughen up after years behind a desk; and Jessica, a former cheerleader looking to reconnect with nature.
These newcomers have ten days to prove to The Garden that they have what it takes to be part of the community. Did they join a commune working towards a sustainable, off-grid way of life? Or have they just surrounded themselves with members of a mind-controlling cult?
Audiences can follow the conversation on social media with #TheGarden: Commune or Cult, and follow Discovery on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.
"The Garden: Commune or Cult" is produced for Warner Bros. Discovery by Hot Snakes.
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