About Us

When we set up the foundation, we agreed that the willow tree captured the pure essence of what we hoped to create with a sanctuary and gathering our tribe where we can walk together with strength, grace and love.

The willow tree is a rather majestic being. It takes up the room it needs. It offers shelter from the elements. It stands proud of who it is. And perhaps, more than any other tree, it stands firm, courageous and strong, despite the elements and conditions it finds itself in. In the wildest of weather, you can watch the willow bend, flex, stoop and strike all manner of outrageous poses. And yet it doesn’t snap. It doesn’t break. It simply finds ways to adapt. Perhaps this offers us a powerful metaphor for those of us seeking recovery and healing. If we are able to quieten our own mind, the willow tree has a powerful message that encourages us to adjust to life, rather than simply fighting it. Surrender to the process. Dance with both the pain and the beauty.