Hi Everyone!
Joseph here, letting you know about my latest greatest project, and the joy, fun, and fulfillment you can get out of becoming an angel backer of the Angeles Sierra Project: an Earth Healing Retreat Center on GoFundMe, Patreon, and the other platforms linked below and at the bottom of the article.
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Joseph here, letting you know about my latest greatest project, and the joy, fun, and fulfillment you can get out of becoming an angel backer of the Angeles Sierra Project: an Earth Healing Retreat Center on GoFundMe, Patreon, and the other platforms linked below and at the bottom of the article.
Donate on GOFUNDME
Thanks to a trickle of wisdom granted us by the years along with a little self reflection, maybe you, like I, have come to realize that our accomplishments and success in life, really derive from the strength and resources of our communities - family, friends, workplace, local and regional civic works - that our communities really are the wind beneath our wings. As independent and pioneering as we may feel sometimes, One way or another, it is community at these levels and beyond, that actually gives us support and structure, and provides the opportunities, and resources we need to live, grow, create, and give back.. So, I’m here to ask you to be part of my community, and what I have in mind for making the world a better place with the Angeles Sierra Project.
While I’ve had some great success in
the Entertainment Media Industry because of some of you who believed
in me, took risks with me, and stood by me through lots of ups and
downs, I’ve always done what I could to help others through very
difficult circumstances, like the AIDS crisis when I got to work with
Peer Education Project LA, Metropolitan Community Churches, and my
dear Friend Alison Arngrim, who many of us may remember as the very
spoiled little girl, Nelly Olsen, on Little House on the Prairie.
I’ve learned and counseled about substance abuse and addiction,
assisted those challenged with severe poverty, homelessness, aging,
terminal illness, mental illness, and so forth. SO While I was
developing a successful media business and career in hollywood, I did
what I could to distinguish the vision that would allow me to focus
entirely on my passion and mission, to do my part helping the world
become a kinder, wiser, more beautiful place for us, our children,
and our children’s children.
Many of you already know that for the
past few years I have been transforming a ranch just north of Santa
Clarita into an education, healing, celebration and retreat Center,
where we can have accommodations for media and art production, small
groups, education and workshop space for eco-friendly technology,
personal development and wellness trainings, and positive social
gatherings for networking, inspiration, and encouragement.
The ranch is conveniently close to Los
Angeles and central to southern california. The property is
immediately accessible by metrolink trains, which can make for fun,
quick, convenient, and inexpensive travel to our location.
So far I have made some good progress on
my own on a shoestring budget, and baby-steps. But, what’s possible
with my angel backers at my side, behind me, and under my wings,
things can happen quickly, and magically. We’ll be up and running
in months as our targets are achieved.
As you see in our archival photos,
There wasn't much here, and there was quite a bit of cleanup to do.
And of course the cleanup will be completed at lightspeed once the
funding target for this activity is achieved.
Where there were trash dumps and debris
from Demolition of previous structures, we have created clear more
beautified spaces. And in fact the idea was and is to continue the
work of transformation so that these places where there's been refuse
accumulating, Become Gardens.People chuckle a bit when I give them a
tour of the place, and come to the trash heap, and say “This is the
meditation garden with beautiful drought tolerant native plants.”
The transformational vision is like a
little micro analogy of the vision more and more of us are having for
the entire earth. And it’s going to take supporting thousands of
micro projects like this one, and pretty soon, more and more of the
earth becomes the garden paradise we dream of.
For those of you who are at the point
where, you’re already on fire with this vision, you know where I’m
going with this, and you can’t wait to be a part of making this
happen… I got you.
There are several angel donor goodies
packages for you to choose from, and you can stop the video now and
go do it. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm. When you’ve made
your gift, come back when you have some time to see the rest of the
video here, and what we have planned.
SO I just want to call out some of the
cool features that have been added bit by bit since the beginning.
we now have an outbuilding that we
call the healing cave that also functions as the library and video
Studio. as well as the man cave, where we have a video projector and
lots of movies in a comfortable space hang out. And then there are
completely self-sufficient off grid solar energy producing systems
that I designed and built from the ground up. The eco hot tub (which
I was able to get for free on craigslist!) and fairy garden patio,
new wood fencing panels, and so forth have added some nice touches
lately. And that I have managed to finally get a utility structure to
put a laundry in has been a huge relief to me. And it took a
tremendous act will to make it happen under very trying
circumstances.We’ll be adding an extra toilet and shower in there
soon.
My friend Rick who is help me with many
of the projects here, who is also a general contractor, has always
said, that money moves projects. And surprisingly we have
accomplished more than I would have though with very little money.
But still, it's taken quite some time to get to this point that way…
lots and lots of patience!
The main building on the property is a
small house that was built in 1929. It's Been renovated extensively
inside, still more to do, like the kitchen, but the exterior is in
greatest need of some tender loving care. Last year I was able to
purchase some amazingly beautiful metal roofing for our roof
replacement. But the process of removing the previous roof and
checking the walls for mold and so forth is going to incur plenty of
additional costs.
Once this building restoration is
complete, it will be an ideal Space to make available on Airbnb and
also for our plans workshops Retreats and community activities, we’re
looking at semi-permament structures like yurts and geodesic
hemispheres, until permanent structures can go up. The great thing
about the investment we want to make in the semi-permanent
structures, is portability. We’ll be able to use them for remote
events as needed. Or use as extra space for events on our location..
Because of the size of the property
there are a number of buildings types that we are able to get permits
for, without having to request an expensive zone change, or
conditional use permit…. Now this is something I am really
passionate about: SUPERADOBE - the construction of Earth friendly
structures buildings residences and so forth that are not only energy
efficient, but are long lasting, sound, and don't rely on excessive
amounts of materials that put too great a burden on our Earthly and
environmental resources (because they are literally made mostly out
of EARTH).. So I'm very interested and eager to work with a local
institute nearby that specializes in constructions centered on
something called super Adobe. I really want to be actionably ready
to partner with them as soon as possible.... Getting our superadobe
projects funded will jumpstart our mission to develop and support an
economy that is eco-conscious and earth-friendly. We will provide
work for students, interns, and graduates who really are at the front
lines of the Green Building movement. And think of all the
educational opportunities, workshops, and demos here at the Ranch we
will be able to generate!
Fortunately, I have many wonderful
connections with terrific educators, facilitators, builders, Healers
as well as comunities who would like to participate in healing,
uplifting, and empowering activities and social opportunities.
I’ve been developing workshops and
group retreat activities from own training and experience over the
years.My certifications in mental and physical empowerment
technologies, practice of the Shaolin Arts, have all given me so
much benefit in overcoming so many of life's obstacles, struggles,
and helping me too at the same time develop a high-quality of life in
terms of health and self awareness. and then I have the privilege
and pleasure of sharing what I got with others.
Here’s a short list of possible event
topics - yoga, chi gong, living younger longer, understanding and
healing from toxic masculinity, relationships, intimacy, sex and
love. Power of mental Magic, how to master the mind, how to live a
magical life, shamanic and indigenous spiritual activities and
ceremonies, eco friendly building practices and structures, solar and
wind energy, and so forth.
And I am super excited about the
opportunities we will have to host fundraisers for other causes! Many
that are near and dear to my heart are those that help animals live
happy lives, free from neglect and cruelty, and causes that help
senior dogs and cats who are abandoned, and need not only loving
homes, but medical and comfort care.
So over the course of working on making
this Mission happen and bringing this Vision into being in the world,
I have found that my time has all too often been divided between
making subsistence work income, working on the property physically
personally when I hadn't been recovering from injuries or
surgeries, and because as many of you know I work freelance project
projects and clients clients, there is often a lot of thought time
and energy that has to go into what I do in order to generate income
that way. and one of the interesting side effects is that I learned
how to do a lot with very little. and those discoveries are things
that we want to be able to share in the world with as great an
audience as possible, to help people Empower themselves even when
they are faced with poor economic prospects or conditions. For
whatever reason. the things I have been able to achieve here on my
own, with some limited help, and funds that seemingly showed up out
of thin air. and at just the right time.
But since I have gone through such
challenges recently as you may or may not know, I have come to
appreciate yet again how precious our time here on Earth really is.
It is truly a rare thing and it is all we can do to find ways to make
the world a better place for those we love and know, and those we
have yet to know, or may never know. so I've decided that I really
need to go beyond what I think I can personally do alone and
accomplish with the mission of Angela Sierra Ranch.
I've decided to launch this
fundraising campaign, because I find that if I'm going to keep the
flame of this passion burning in my own inner furnace, I've got to be
able to maintain a focus on the mission and vision for Angela
Sierra, so that my entire energy can be directed to making this
happen now, and not later in some indeterminate time that may or may
not come to be.
Right now, getting the roof replaced,
fencing finished, and a large yurt bought and installed - so we can
start generating revenue and value creation for our community - and
so we can become self-sustaining. I have countless notes, sketches,
and plans for the grounds development, and I’ll be sharing these
things with you as we progress.
Your support, in whatever amount, will
make a huge difference for me. And if you are able to make monthly
recurring contributions, this will really help sustain my work on
this project.
Please remember, the idea here - this
is my full time job, And to do it effectively I can only put my trust
and faith in the angels… You angels, who would love this idea with
me, and put some wind beneath my wings!
Look for the Angeles Sierra Project on
Patreon, and other platforms like indie-go-go, and kickstarter. We
are already on go-fund-me, so you can go there right away and get
started, and claim your angel goodies! Remember, there are only a
limited number of perk packages at each level! And you must be sure
to leave your name and contact information with your donation so we
know who the goodies go to!
The perks include things like - massage
or hypnosis sessions, group workshops, events and activities,
discounts, and so on. If you’re a trainer/educator, you could
receive free and/or discounted use of the facilities we create for
your class or classes. If you’re someone who’d like to host an
event, you’d receive free or discounted use of facilities and
accomodations. You can check out the list, and remember, you can
donate for multiple goodie packs!
And for donor angels with smaller
budgets, we got you covered too!
Since the need for this project is
urgent, I’m releasing this video announcing the funding campaign
immediately. Please feel free to give generously. I thank you, and my
angels thank you!
WOW! You watched this all the way
through! You are indeed a special kind of Angel! I hope to see you at
one of our opening celebrations, if not sooner!
Bright Blessings!
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