The Cabin Cure Project
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Welcome
The Cabin Cure Project is going to be a retreat for healing and renewal of the mind, body, and spirit. It will be located in the Colorado Mountains. Please continue reading to learn about the mission and vision behind this project.
Justin's Road
Hello. My name is Justin Dean. I was born in Durango, Colorado and lived with my parents in Pagosa Springs, Colorado the first months after my birth before moving to California. My grandfather, who was working for the Aspen Springs Subdivision at the time, decided to name roads after people he loved as they were being developed for the first time in the mountains. I was honored with having Justins Rd in Pagosa Springs named after me.
Unfortunately, California took its toll on me. Somewhere before the age of five, It was discovered that I was completely deaf in my right ear. We don't know what caused the complete hearing loss in this ear and could only speculate as to moments where there may have been signs. Several years later, due to high pollution levels, people's smoking habits, and other factors, I developed asthma in my young adult life to such a degree that a chronic cough developed. Even with inhalers and medication, the cough persisted causing me to feel the urge to cough several times every minute. The following years my health declined rapidly as depression and anxiety were thrown in the mix and I took turns spending years in California and Arizona for my career. In 2014, after losing two friends and almost losing my sister to severe pre-eclampsia, my health took such a detrimental toll on me that my mental and financial state reached extremely unstable peaks. Due to this, I had to leave my job of 10 years and decided to move back home to California to be with family as I focused on rebuilding my life. My love of nature, God's grace, church, family, and helping others the last few years have focused me on something more important than my needs, and I was able to secure a job and find peace with the pain that held me captive for so long.
In July this year, my parents and I took a trip back to my roots in Pagosa Springs as a gift for my birthday. While discovering my dedicated road in the mountains for the first time, and walking land that was for sale on my road, I was overcome with a profound peace and something felt different. My urge to cough was no longer. My asthma that had been a part of me for so long was non-existent while on that trip in the mountains. Being surrounded by untouched God's Country made a powerful impact on me. Not only did the air quality and beauty heal me in so many ways, but due to the absence of regular city noise, I was blessed to be able to experience the sounds of nature untouched and clear with my good ear. I was feeling pulled towards doing something about it, but my doubts overshadowed those feelings. It wasn't until I visited an old friend of my grandmother some miles away, that everything was placed into perspective. When I told her I felt like I belonged there, I think she could see the passion in my heart. As I hugged her farewell, she pulled me aside and the words that followed, felt like divine intervention. She said, "You know Justin, don't listen to anyone or anything that might discourage you from doing this. This lot is on your road, and was built by your grandfather. That means something to you. It means nothing to anyone else the way it does for you. It's your story." Those words forever shook my future. This was my first and last meeting with her, and yet she sparked something special in my heart. She passed away last month.
When I got home, I knew it was a long shot, but after telling my story to the owner of the land, the owner decided to finance to me directly on more than fair terms. All the doors opened to an opportunity that I would have never thought would be possible. As I signed the final closing documents on the acre of land, I felt a calling to do everything in my power to give back to those that might have suffered in similar ways or even could just use a place engulfed in the best nature has to offer and air quality that in my case, can cure an ailment. And so, "The Cabin Cure Project" was born.
The Cabin Cure Project
The Cabin Cure Project is a team effort focusing on one common goal.....to heal others. Research from Stafford, and other prestigious universities have concluded nature has some powerful healing effects on a person's mental and physical health. In these studies, depression, anxiety, anger, and other mental health conditions were dramatically reduced when people were exposed to nature for extended periods of time. The goal of this project is to build comfortable, simplified cabins for the sole purpose of healing one's mind, body, and/or spirit, which would occur naturally and organically through the exposure to clean air, non-rural sounds, and a friendly team of people providing a wide array of resources. The project aims to build cabins for weekend or extended stays, a community garden, and will have connections to a local restaurant, clinic, a place of worship, and provide a team of knowledgeable and passionate people who can help patrons in multiple fashions if requested.
Beginning Stages
Developing the land on Justins Rd is a long haul. Water Cisterns, Septic Tanks, Solar Systems, and foundations all have to be installed before the cabins can be built as most of the land is undeveloped. Roads are already built and maintained even in the winter months. The land is breathtaking, off-the-grid, native to mature pine trees, plants, wildlife, and has views of the Rocky Mountains. I already have a Foreman and team for the construction of the project. Once the first cabin is built, the goal is to then continue to secure lots on Justins Rd and build affordable rental cabins for anyone looking for healing from health, physical, or spiritual ailments. Eventually, a health clinic and a church are in the development plans as well. 100% of your financial gifts will go to the project. A blog will be provided with progress updates and photos once construction begins to ensure your trust in the project.
Thank You
Thanks again for your time and your aid in sharing and praying for the project. Even the smallest financial contribution brings us that much closer to our next goal and helping us get the word out through sharing on social media, and other methods of communication is appreciated more than you know. I believe in the power of prayer and am confident in God's provisions and His relentless love for a great cause. God Bless!
Also, if you wish to pledge a monthly gift and/or choose exactly where your donation funds go to, please visit The Cabin Cure Project's Patreon page and view the available monthly pledge tiers on the right side of the page at:
https://www.patreon.com/CabinCureProject
Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. To do so, simply click on the mail icon next to my name on the right side of this page.
The Cabin Cure Project is going to be a retreat for healing and renewal of the mind, body, and spirit. It will be located in the Colorado Mountains. Please continue reading to learn about the mission and vision behind this project.
Justin's Road
Hello. My name is Justin Dean. I was born in Durango, Colorado and lived with my parents in Pagosa Springs, Colorado the first months after my birth before moving to California. My grandfather, who was working for the Aspen Springs Subdivision at the time, decided to name roads after people he loved as they were being developed for the first time in the mountains. I was honored with having Justins Rd in Pagosa Springs named after me.
Unfortunately, California took its toll on me. Somewhere before the age of five, It was discovered that I was completely deaf in my right ear. We don't know what caused the complete hearing loss in this ear and could only speculate as to moments where there may have been signs. Several years later, due to high pollution levels, people's smoking habits, and other factors, I developed asthma in my young adult life to such a degree that a chronic cough developed. Even with inhalers and medication, the cough persisted causing me to feel the urge to cough several times every minute. The following years my health declined rapidly as depression and anxiety were thrown in the mix and I took turns spending years in California and Arizona for my career. In 2014, after losing two friends and almost losing my sister to severe pre-eclampsia, my health took such a detrimental toll on me that my mental and financial state reached extremely unstable peaks. Due to this, I had to leave my job of 10 years and decided to move back home to California to be with family as I focused on rebuilding my life. My love of nature, God's grace, church, family, and helping others the last few years have focused me on something more important than my needs, and I was able to secure a job and find peace with the pain that held me captive for so long.
In July this year, my parents and I took a trip back to my roots in Pagosa Springs as a gift for my birthday. While discovering my dedicated road in the mountains for the first time, and walking land that was for sale on my road, I was overcome with a profound peace and something felt different. My urge to cough was no longer. My asthma that had been a part of me for so long was non-existent while on that trip in the mountains. Being surrounded by untouched God's Country made a powerful impact on me. Not only did the air quality and beauty heal me in so many ways, but due to the absence of regular city noise, I was blessed to be able to experience the sounds of nature untouched and clear with my good ear. I was feeling pulled towards doing something about it, but my doubts overshadowed those feelings. It wasn't until I visited an old friend of my grandmother some miles away, that everything was placed into perspective. When I told her I felt like I belonged there, I think she could see the passion in my heart. As I hugged her farewell, she pulled me aside and the words that followed, felt like divine intervention. She said, "You know Justin, don't listen to anyone or anything that might discourage you from doing this. This lot is on your road, and was built by your grandfather. That means something to you. It means nothing to anyone else the way it does for you. It's your story." Those words forever shook my future. This was my first and last meeting with her, and yet she sparked something special in my heart. She passed away last month.
When I got home, I knew it was a long shot, but after telling my story to the owner of the land, the owner decided to finance to me directly on more than fair terms. All the doors opened to an opportunity that I would have never thought would be possible. As I signed the final closing documents on the acre of land, I felt a calling to do everything in my power to give back to those that might have suffered in similar ways or even could just use a place engulfed in the best nature has to offer and air quality that in my case, can cure an ailment. And so, "The Cabin Cure Project" was born.
The Cabin Cure Project
The Cabin Cure Project is a team effort focusing on one common goal.....to heal others. Research from Stafford, and other prestigious universities have concluded nature has some powerful healing effects on a person's mental and physical health. In these studies, depression, anxiety, anger, and other mental health conditions were dramatically reduced when people were exposed to nature for extended periods of time. The goal of this project is to build comfortable, simplified cabins for the sole purpose of healing one's mind, body, and/or spirit, which would occur naturally and organically through the exposure to clean air, non-rural sounds, and a friendly team of people providing a wide array of resources. The project aims to build cabins for weekend or extended stays, a community garden, and will have connections to a local restaurant, clinic, a place of worship, and provide a team of knowledgeable and passionate people who can help patrons in multiple fashions if requested.
Beginning Stages
Developing the land on Justins Rd is a long haul. Water Cisterns, Septic Tanks, Solar Systems, and foundations all have to be installed before the cabins can be built as most of the land is undeveloped. Roads are already built and maintained even in the winter months. The land is breathtaking, off-the-grid, native to mature pine trees, plants, wildlife, and has views of the Rocky Mountains. I already have a Foreman and team for the construction of the project. Once the first cabin is built, the goal is to then continue to secure lots on Justins Rd and build affordable rental cabins for anyone looking for healing from health, physical, or spiritual ailments. Eventually, a health clinic and a church are in the development plans as well. 100% of your financial gifts will go to the project. A blog will be provided with progress updates and photos once construction begins to ensure your trust in the project.
Thank You
Thanks again for your time and your aid in sharing and praying for the project. Even the smallest financial contribution brings us that much closer to our next goal and helping us get the word out through sharing on social media, and other methods of communication is appreciated more than you know. I believe in the power of prayer and am confident in God's provisions and His relentless love for a great cause. God Bless!
Also, if you wish to pledge a monthly gift and/or choose exactly where your donation funds go to, please visit The Cabin Cure Project's Patreon page and view the available monthly pledge tiers on the right side of the page at:
https://www.patreon.com/CabinCureProject
Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. To do so, simply click on the mail icon next to my name on the right side of this page.
Organizer
JD Schroeder
Organizer
Pagosa Springs, CO
