TCN Newsletter Issue 11: February 2015
Featured Emergent Leaders:
Heather Saba, Gloria Garofalo, and Sattva Land
by Taylor Proffitt
The 20 acre Sattva Land in the Maya Mountains of Belize is a blank canvas for the Garofalo family, whose dream has always been to establish and thrive on a self-sustaining retreat center. They are fulfilling their dreams of establishing a lush intentional property, thriving community, and regenerative land project. When the family acquired the land there were some tropical fruit cacao trees growing. The work has begun in taking this already gorgeous property and transforming the land into a fully self -sufficient sustainable living center and home. Welcome to Sattva Land~
In the ancient sacred language of Sanskrit, Sattva means purity, truth, serenity. By finding our purity we find Sattva. A Sattvic soul does not allow evil tendencies to enter his or her mind but rather supports an inner paradise that broadcasts out to the world. Sattva gives us balance and harmony between the relationship with our mind, body and soul.
With the discovery of our Sattvic self we are able to listen to our inner voice and have a tranquil mind to allow the flow of life to guide us through the purpose of our existence. This incredible Land blooms with Sattvic qualities bringing inspiration to the soul and incredible peace to the mind.
“Guided by the collaboration of Natural Resources, Sattva Land will be completely self-sustainable. Through observation and the understanding of what this land has to offer, two main resources will be a mix of water and sunlight, granting us with the alternatives of Hydro and Solar Energy.
“A tree as big around as you can reach starts with a small seed; a thousand mile journey begins with one step.”
There are many dreams and ideas captured within this adventure… but like any revolutionary projects, success is achieved one step at the time.
The project will begin by the development of the Garden House area where the organic vegetarian Kitchen, Garden and Cafe’ will flourish to grant us with fresh and nourishing food. A peaceful Yoga and Meditation Temple, Art and Creation Center and Workshop Shala are all part of the big plan.
All construction will use as much Natural Resources and as much material offered by the land which will include different kinds of wood, stones and earth. Recycled materials such as glass bottles, plastic bottles and tires will also be used for the creation of this low impact development.”
“Another major part of Sattva Land will be the installation of an organic Vegetable Garden which will be designed around the principles of Permaculture. Organic methods allow us to return to the roots of cultivation, respect the land we live on and provide for us, while Permaculture methods show us an intelligent way of gardening, understanding the role of each plant and how we all collaborate with eachother.
Sattva Land is blessed with 3 acres of beautiful orange trees and a greater variaty of delicious fruits are growing and becoming part of the family!
“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.”
A medicinal herb garden will also be present to bless us with the opportunity of using organic matter as a means of healing. Sattva Land’s garden is a dream of a family coming together to establish a safer and healthier way to eat, not only for us but also for our future generations. We believe that with a balanced diet and the integration of Ayurvedic principles, this venture will allow us to continue to evolve towards a lifestyle filled with health and harmony. “
Sattva Land is also hosting volunteer opportunities running from November to July! “Volunteering is a beautiful exchange of energies that benefit both those who donate the time and those who receive it… while contributing and working on Sattva Land you will gain great knowledge and experience in all branches tied to this holistic way of life. Sattva Land is where great teaching and learning take place and by devoting your sincere time and energy to the evolution of this genuine project… you will be contributing to the evolution of your own consciousness.”
Here is a list of on-going projects you can come help out with:
In the Garden:
-weeding
-watering
-seeding
-planting
-mulching
Site maintenance:
-trails upkeep
-pruning
-minor repairs
Construction:
-collaboration on building projects
-help with mechanical systems
-appropriate technology projects
-appropriate energy projects
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To book Workshops at Sattva Land email [email protected] with your name and which workshop or retreat you are interested in. We will then get back to you to confirm your reservation and place your deposit.
Info on how to get here, what to bring and what to expect will be e-mailed upon booking.
Cancellation Policy: Any cancellation must be done no later than 2 weeks prior to workshops or retreats. Any cancellation done outside of the policy will result in a non-refundable deposit.
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Featured Emerging Leaders and Authors:
Heather Saba
Gloria Garofalo
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Article Written by
Taylor Proffitt
TCN Community Member
Network Ambassador at Project Nuevo Mundo