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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.
* Chicken Coop Earthship style, June 22-July 14+
* Nature & Nurture Day of Workshops, Sat. July 20 9a-4p, sign up for 1-2 sessions OR all day (bring sack lunch)
* Sustainability Tour, Fri, Aug. 9, 4-5pm
* Pizza Night (last one), Fri, Aug 9, 5-7pm MUST sign up please. Thank you.
Reciprocity: give according to what you receive. YOU determine the value. Donations info on the "DONATE" page under "MORE".
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 once it snows.
Annual Events
Annual Bonfire (Jan/ Feb)
Earth Day Labyrinth Ritual & Walk (Apr 21)
Monthly Pizza Nights (June - August) SIGN UP
Harvest Festival (September)
International Day of Peace Labyrinth Walk (Sept 21)
National Solar Tour (Oct 5, Saturday 10am-2pm)
Winter Solstice Gathering & Ritual (Dec 21)
Retreats/ Hosting your Meeting or Group
sustainability tours, individual renewal, small group meetings w/ lunch/snack, rustic overnight experience
Residency
OPENINGS! 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.
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