Mission
To be a catalyst for personal transformation by providing a natural environment which fosters, nurtures and builds a deeper sense of connection with nature, others and ourselves.
We believe in the transformative power of this place. The retreats, residential programs, workshops and events we host, facilitate and support, create new experiences and connections, open new perspectives and possibilities for change in a nurturing relationship with the natural environment.
When we connect with the beautiful power of the universal energy – which is love - that surrounds us, we can reconnect with our hearts, uplift our spirits, free our bodies and purify our minds.
Our Core Values
Connection
We recognize and value the connection between all beings and things, while respecting and appreciating diversity and individuality. As Albert Einstein once wrote: “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy.
I awoke and saw that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy.”
Growth
We value and support personal growth and conscious development to expand our emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual boundaries, and to realize (to make real) our innate potential to love, learn, feel, and create.
Service
We value the joy of service by offering our experience, time and support to the growth of others.
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Kindness
We value kindness to ourselves and others. Kindness improves our connections and relationships with others, it stimulates compassion and improves our emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Presence
To be mindful of the present moment allows us to slow down in this fast paced digital world. We appreciate and accept this very moment for what it is and and honor the gifts of each moment. When we allow our thoughts, feelings and behaviors to flow with the natural rhythm of life as it unfolds, we can experience a deeper of peace, joy and happiness. Now is the time.
Creativity
We recognize and honor our innate ability to create, to love and to express our own uniqueness.