Beginnings ...

The image I've used for the logo on this pod is one I took of sunrise from my front door. Acres and acres of desert and Joshua Trees, with only a few residences in the distance.

What I'd like to develop is a self-sustaining property where women (dykes or dyke-friendly) can come for private retreat … for spiritual or physical renewal or take advantage of studio spaces for arts, crafts or writing … a place that is completely “off the grid,” using solar and wind power (there's LOTS of both) and making as small an impact on the land as possible.

This is not something I can, nor choose to do on my own. I'll be seeking women (past, present or future women) who'd like to be a part of this dream, and will address that in more detail in the Dreamers section.

For now, to get an idea of the kind of structures I'm talking about, for instance, take a visit to Project Earthship. These structures are engineered to maximize the use of natural resources, minimize the impact on its surroundings, utilize solar & wind power, use water resources three times … and are beautiful. I'm imagining that the retreat will actually be at least particially, if not fully, subterrainean.

To be self-sustaining, there'll be organic gardening, a grove of flowering trees that help produce honey and can be harvested for wood for crafts, and guest services. I'd like to see a space that's available for running seminars on the land.

It's not too much to dream, is it?

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