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About Us

Combining art, meditation, nature, and community

About Us

Join Us on a Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Our retreat offers a serene environment where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. With sustainable practices at our core, we provide a harmonious space for meditation, community gatherings, and connection with nature.

Enjoy our diverse accommodations, from cozy cabins to RV sites, and partake in nourishing meals prepared with love in our communal kitchen. Join us in cultivating a vibrant community garden and experience the tranquility of our trails, designed for reflection and exploration.

Open & Accepting

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Accountable

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Considerate

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Cooperative

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Our Team

The Heart Behind Our Care

The team behind your transformative journey towards relaxation, nature, and community.

 

Bryan Skinner

Bryan Skinner

Assistant Teacher
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Maariyah Hull

Maariyah Hull

Activity Coordinator
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Keziah Stewart

Keziah Stewart

Childcare Supervisor
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Amina Raymond

Amina Raymond

Physical Education
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Kaleb Gross

Kaleb Gross

Nutrition Specialist
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Lucille Page

Lucille Page

Art Instructors
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Our Purpose & Promise Shaping Bright Futures

  • Sacred Stewardship We honor the earth as holy ground entrusted to our care. Land, water, plants, animals, and people are treated with reverence, responsibility, and gratitude.
  • Hospitality & Nourishment We commit to being a house of bread—feeding the hungry, sheltering the weary, and welcoming all who come in good faith, without exploitation or neglect.
  • Worship Beyond Walls We believe sacred space extends beyond temples into groves, gardens, trails, and dwellings. Prayer, ritual, and devotion are integrated into daily life and the natural world.
  • Sustainability & Simplicity We practice sustainable land management, permaculture, and responsible construction, seeking balance, resilience, and long-term care rather than excess or waste.
  • Community & Covenant We foster shared responsibility, mutual care, and communal participation, building a living covenant among caretakers, visitors, and the land itself.
  • Restoration & Renewal We provide a place of healing for individuals and communities—supporting spiritual growth, emotional rest, creative expression, and reconnection with God’s creation.
  • Justice & Compassion We commit to compassion for the poor, the marginalized, and the vulnerable, rejecting the conditions of exploitation and neglect that lead to spiritual decay within the gates of sacred space.

Mission

Rooted in sacred teachings, we steward the land through sustainable building, permaculture, and responsible care of creation, providing spaces for meditation, ritual, learning, hospitality, and service.

Vision

We seek to feed the body and the soul—welcoming the seeker, supporting the poor and weary, fostering creativity and stewardship, and creating a place where people may draw nearer to God through harmony with the earth and one another.

  • 905 S 4th St Horseshoe Bend, Houghton (MI)
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Discover the unique offerings of our spiritual retreat, designed to foster personal growth, relaxation, and a deep connection with nature and the divine. 

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