Our Vision is bringing heaven to earth with transforming work in nature

What is an eco sanctuary?

A place for people to enjoy relearning how to be honorable stewards of our planet.  Our hands-on classes give you practical consultations on creating sustainable  agriculture for your land; while acknowledging the spiritual lessons only Mother Nature provides.  Sessions include permaculture (permanent agriculture), garden art, contemplation of inner and outer ecology. Sessions may occur in outdoor classrooms or our day rooms.

The exhibition site in Victoria, Virginia, 13 acres of woodlands, is a demonstration site for permaculture design. Agro-forestry, grasslands habitat, terraced pools and riparian restoration are just a few of the plans in store. We are creating an appealing repository for native Virginian plants and woodlands medicinal herbs in order to join the national Botanical Sanctuary network.

This spring has sprouted fields of clover ..... volunteer columbine under the oak tree .... lemon balm has planted itself in the lawn.  The irises marking the future circular drive have filled in and are beginning to bloom ....  With the soil making its own changes, we can shift to water conservation  and agroforestry planning..

Just as the forest canopy supports mature and maturing trees, this network simultaneously supports youth and adult participation. Call it our commitment to cross pollination.  ..We look forward to you joining us!

Hospitality options:

We serve delicious organic fare. There are other diet options close by...

 Local Eateries

Accommodations List

Practical Permaculture information

SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA HERB SOCIETY

Sharondale Mushroom Farm

Sacred Plant Traditions, Charlottesville,VA

Transition Studio, Blackstone, VA

Spiral Ridge Permaculture Gardens in Tennessee

Solar Springs Permaculture Homestead, Tennessee

Sustainable Living Guild in Nashville

IMAGO Green hands on solar training, Richmond VA

Green Bay Open Air Market