Imagine...
… living a simple, peaceful life; growing most of your own food in a sustainable manner; providing all of your energy to heat your house, and power your car and home; making much of what you use in your daily life; sharing what you have with friends, neighbors and all living creatures. You’re invited to join us and experience our dream of a simple, alternative, spiritual life. We provide: activities and opportunities for shared learning, hospitality, renewal, community building, hiking trails, a labyrinth in the woods, simple accommodations for overnight visits/retreats, skill building and fun!
What's Coming Up
Programs & classes related to sustainability, simplicity, gardening, spirituality, alternative building, foraging, etc.
* Wood Carving Shrink Pots - Jan 24 (Sat) 1-5pm
* Back to Basics 20th Annual Sustainability Event - Sat. Feb. 7 at Pine River-Backus School (Pine River) 8am-4pm (BMP will be vending)
* Sustainable Living in Uncertain Times -Saturdays, Feb 21-Mar 14, 2-4pm (4 sessions, take individually or do all)
* Potluck & Ponderings, Fri, Feb 13, 5:30-8pm
FEES: most activities/classes operate on SLIDING FEE SCALE. Some things are simply donation. Cabin use is fee based. BMP is a 501(c)3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
Donations info on the "DONATE" page under "MORE" in heading.
Cabin Rental / Retreat / Host your Meeting or Group sustainability tours, individual renewal, small group meetings w/ lunch/snack, rustic overnight experiences.
Labyrinth walk, hiking trails & StoryWalk
3 trails on 20 acres, less than a mile each and can be snow-shoed in winter; easy access to Foothills State Forest trails. Come walk, or snowshoe.
Annual Events
Earth Day Labyrinth Ritual & Walk (Apr 22)
Monthly Pizza Nights (June - August) SIGN UP
Harvest Festival (September)
International Day of Peace Labyrinth Walk (Sept 21)
Winter Solstice Gathering & Ritual (Dec 21)
Residency
Join us in caretaking & leadership while living a simple, sustainable life in community, short term or long term. Come for a week/month/year or longer. Consider an internship with us.
