Video: Prescribed Burn at PPI
Prescribed burn March 12th, 2022, at the Padmasambhava Peace Institute in west Sonoma county – Kashia Pomo territory. Redwoods/pine/tan oak forest, with ladder fuels hand-cleared.
Fire Ecology and Forestry
“We need acts of restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Solar power at PPI
Since 2016, there are panels stretching out along most of the south of east-facing roof of one large building, and for many months these panels generate enough power to run everything, plus earn enough credits with PG&E to carry us through the darker winter months. We feel very fortunate that conditions came together to make […]
Principles of permaculture
Care for the earth, care for the people, and return of the surplus.
What does ‘eco-friendly’ mean for a retreat center?
Being a ‘green’ lodging means taking a long-term, comprehensive view of how our resources are used and how our hospitality activity affects the environment.