Our farmer, friend, mentor, Esalen chef & true Pheonix Rising, Charlie Cascio needs help.

Charlie lost Sweetwater Farm—his home, livelihood, and dream— nine years ago to the Soberanes Fire. Since then, he's been living in a canvas yurt that was once apprentice housing. Years of cold and damp conditions have caused his health to decline. Winter is coming, and it's urgent that Charlie has a safe place to live before there's snow on the ground. His friends are stepping in to raise funds to build him a simple, fireproof home.

Every dollar will go directly to construction materials and labor.

A heartfelt thank you for your generous support in giving back to someone who has given so much-- teaching hundreds to farm sustainably and to care about our earth.

With love and gratitude,

Friends of Charlie Cascio