Founded in 2011, we are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Charitable Trust dedicated to enriching people and communities through wellness, cultural and nature-based classes & programs. The principal thread woven throughout all we do is to educate the human spirit.
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Our Mission
We foster wellness, creativity, and sustainability
Nature: We support sustainability by honoring Nature’s ecosystems through educational campaigns, land stewardship opportunities, conservation practices, habitat enhancement and pollinator friendly gardens.
Culture: We cultivate creativity through community arts and cultural events, provide artist residencies, performance opportunities and art-based programs.
Wellness: We connect and empower communities and individuals to wellness through equitable educational programs that include yoga, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, creative arts, volunteering and passive recreation.
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Our Vision
A world in which humans live in harmony with nature
Harmony is a reciprocal state of balance that nurtures joyful acceptance and recognizes the essential interconnection among all. We believe that Empowered People, Empower People.
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Our Values
Education Drives Sustainability
As an educational center for the human spirit, our programming philosophy is based on the concept that there is no “one size fits all approach to wellness or learning.” Following in the footsteps of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, in adhering to the simple concept that, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”. We empower individuals by ensuring education is the principal thread within all that we weave.
We believe in multi-generational experiences and providing safe and inclusive spaces for learning.
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Our Story
Past to Present
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October 2011
Our Humble Beginnings
Opened Studio Space in Fall River
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August 2012
Expanding to Westport
Squillante Family Trust purchased 22 acres in Westport to expand our mission and construct the Wildlife Sanctuary.
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November 2012
Launching Our School
Launched our School of Yoga & Meditation Training and Certification Program.
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Started our Year of Culture and The Seasons Events. Expanded the Wildlife Santucary with pollinator-friendly tiered gardens and the Yurt.
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October 2014
Acquiring Non-Profit Status
Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status & built Greenhouses at the Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Built eco-toilets for the Wildlife Sanctuary in collaboration with Diman Regional Vocational-Technical High School & Habitat for Humanities.
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2018
Installing Our Maypole
Installed a Maypole for our annual Beltane/Maypole Ceremony. Established Community Partnerships with Britsol Elders & SSTAR Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
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2019
Expanding the Wildlife Sanctuary
Added 12 bird boxes, turtle pond wildlife habitat, and a Living Pool.
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Established partnership with National Resources Conservation Service. Installed Bat House along the Ancient Way Trail.
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2021-2023
Community Partnerships
New Community Partners include Bristol Community College, Card to Culture, Fall River Public Schools, For Youth Initiative (Sponsored by the City of Fall River). New Land Stewards establish Beehives and Mandala Permaculture Garden.
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Board Members
The dedicated team that drives our vision, mission, and valuess
Lisa Esten
Chair & Treasurer, Board Member; Board of Trustees
Jessica Howard
Executive Director, Board Member; Board of Trustees
Ashley Gallagher
Program Manager, Board Member
Colin Walford
Grounds Superintendent, Board Member
Juliette Terry
Accessibility Coordinator, Board Member
Majd Mouded
Advisor, Board Member; Board of Trustees
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