In January 2026, Sonoma County approved a $300,000 grant to PPI through the county’s Vegetation Management Grant Program, to create a shaded fuel break 100 feet on either side of the back road that connects our paved driveway to the upper end of Muniz Ranch Road. This project will make emergency use of the PPI […]
More information on WiConduit and their efforts to bring enhanced communications to remote or underserved communities (English, Spanish) — WiConduit bilingual flyer
IBME Summer and New Year Retreats
During COVID, we have really appreciated being able to rely on high-speed internet. Our Airbnb guests were amazed to find multi-user streaming capability here! In 2018, PPI set up high-speed internet via radio link to our local ISP (internet service provider), a massive increase over old speeds. We are extremely grateful to all who helped […]
When local activists around the world find effective ways to make peace, minimize conflict and protect human rights, it is crucial that their approaches be shared more widely, since some strategies may also transcend local issues to be universally applicable.
PPI is honored to help sponsor veterans’ retreats run by the non-profit Veterans’ Path. Learn more about these retreats and how mindfulness practice is used by Veterans Path and the VA…
Everyone should have the opportunity to step away from their ordinary busy life, to find a quiet space for renewal and exploration. Whether your preference is for forest-bathing, yoga in the morning sun or power-walking, the 485 acres at PPI await your exploration. Since not everyone has time for a seven-day vision quest or hiking the […]
We host all kinds of groups — veterans, environmental activists, 12-steppers, meditators, student leaders, spiritual seekers, yoga practitioners, team-builders, community elders, nonprofit entrepreneurs, choirs, healthcare practitioners or specialist research groups.
