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I believe that it would be the best way to ensure that Breitenbush survives all of us into the distant future. Becoming a non-profit organization, as many other centers are, allows for those people who want to donate their time, resources and skills to the ongoing reconstruction and upkeep of Breitenbush to do so without fear of insurance claims. It means having enough money to pay people for their work (non-volunteers) and would likely make it easier to manage and oversee housing people who are there for a temporary period of time while they contribute and demonstrate their love for that sacred place. Perhaps if people understood that they are there for a specific purpose, contributing to the whole vision and that they have left a part of themselves behind for posterity, it would make it easier for more people to experience the beauty of Breitenbush, as the people there come and go with time as jobs are completed. Imagine how wonderful it could be if volunteers would come, out of a love for the place, do something to contribute, leave feeling fulfilled and Breitenbush is made better for it without concern for payment. Materials might even show up with volunteers as they’re provided with a list of what is needed.
The fact that Breitenbush has not been willing to be more transparent about it’s finances reflects a lack of trust in the public to witness the process by which it takes in donations and funnels them where they are most needed. When an organization displays a lack of trust or confidence in the outside world who supports it generously, it actually creates mistrust. By becoming completely transparent it would instill a level of trust from the rest of us, encouraging us to be more supportive as it continues to stabilize itself as a center of healing and well being.
Thanks for the great story Zoe!
That was truly an amazing time to be up at Breitenbush! And Peter’s brother Stephen Moore had that huge telescope for viewing the eclipse and surrounding celestial bodies. That was my last trip to Breitenbush, at least until my next one🌹My most memorable vision that day was at the point of total eclipse when the light glowed behind the moon in the four directions and looked so much like a Native American pattern. It was clearly a sacred and magical moment. And then when the moon moved slightly and you could see the diamond sparkling on the rim of the corona, that too was truly an awesome site to behold!!!
Wow. I had no idea of its history John! I think that’s the cabin I stayed in with Richard when the infestation of ants forced us to leave while it was treated with borates.
It’s funny how people wipe history away and think it’s an improvement😢
Beautiful video! That Jackson Brown song is one of my favorites🙏🏼 Made me feel homesick💕