The Vision

Envisioning Video

Pomegranates are loaded with anti-oxidants

Envisioning Ideas

Edwin: "I got started on this idea when I desired fresh, whole, ripe, organic fruits and vegetables and was disappointed with the price and lack of freshness of produce at organic markets. I also realized how much I enjoy being in nature and watching things grow. I started learning about the ecosystems and "guilds" of plant and animal life above and below the soil and decided I wanted to be intimately a part of the process of the production of food that I eat."

We would like to create a small (10-25 people) intentional community to:

• Build a model for sustainable living in an arid environment, harvesting all rainwater so that all water flowing over the land is utilized.
• Grow an abundance of whole, fresh, ripe, raw, organic plant foods for the community participants and guests with the excess being sold to cover expenses of the Sanctuary. Additional surpluses will go to those in need
• Utilize native and wild plant food sources where practi cal (e.g., mesquite beans)
• Make exercise a part of daily life by minimizing the use of power tools and equipment and participating in building and managing the ecosystem.


This Cal-Earth Dome is an example of what we would like build at the Sanctuary. See more by clicking on above image.

• Build Earth-friendly housing for dwellings and community gathering space, using natural building materials and passive solar features and high thermal mass to minimize heating and cooling requirements.
• Organize retreats and workshops to bring in visitors. This may include holistic and spiritual healing retreats and workshops, training others in sustainable living practices (e.g. Permaculture), and retreats for the purpose of stress reduction, relaxation, and recuperation from the pressures of daily life for those living in urban and suburban environments. Since this is a popular bird watching region, we will also attract bird-watchers as guests
• Practice and encourage practice of various healing modalities and holistic health methods.
• Encourage spiritual practices and expanding potential of the participants. An important goal is personal development on all levels. The community will Omni-faith, open to those of all beliefs.
• Research alcohol fuel production and install a still to create carbon-neutral travel.
• Although not of high priority, eventually the community may be making its own textiles from raw materials grown on the land and grow wood and bamboo for building, if the interest of participants is so inclined
• In the future, sponsor more communities using this first community as a model when this community has reached capacity and is financially able to do so.