Seeking a New Site for Windcall

Mountain ViewWe are seeking donated property or partial use of a property (private home or an existing program site) that can house 3-6 residents at a time. Ideal locations will have ample access to nature, access to an airport within 2 hours and a comfortable residence with common and private spaces for art, writing and yoga.

Please contact us at 510/834-3892 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss options. We are interested in sites that offer:

1. Natural Beauty: A place of great natural beauty that has a special sacred “feel” to the land. In addition, the site should feel “removed” – but not too remote, so that affordable access is available for people traveling from long distances.

2. Caring Host: A host or hosts that offers the gift of unconditional support and who can quietly “hold the space” for healing and reflection. In addition, the host has a number of logistical tasks.. This role could be filled by the owner of the land or a past Resident we recruit. Feel free to explore options with us.

3. Small and Intimate Space: Only a few residents at a time (three to six ideally, preferably with a separate space for writing and art.

4. Significant Length of Time for Residencies: Two weeks to one month per cohort for 2- 4 months a year.

5. Comfort: Good food, prepared meals at night by a cook, outside cleaning service, comfortable surroundings. (Residents report that the feeling that they are being taken care of, often for the first time in their lives, is a crucial element to the healing process.)

6. Creativity: Access to creative resources such as art and writing supplies and to people who can teach art. The program covers these costs but the nearby area needs to be home for people with these skills.

7. Physical Activity: Access to activities such as hiking, horseback riding biking, and yoga instruction.

8. Selection Criteria and Program: Commitment to the program as it develops and its beneficiaries - an emphasis on grassroots organizers and leaders from low-income communities.