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<div><strong>A special thank you to the property owners for giving an extension to raise the funds needed. </strong>
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<div>25% of the property is secured the remaining 75% needs to be purchased.
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<div>The Straw House leads by example — showcasing the future of sustainability!
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<div>Built from nearly 100% recycled materials with volunteer labor, The Straw House is about <strong>85% complete</strong>. It is ready to become the Eco-Art and Wellness Center for the community.
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<div><strong><em>However,</em></strong> we need urgent help to buy out the land. If not, the three-thousand square foot structure will be lost.
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<div><strong>Instead</strong>, we want the center to continue to be a <em>non-profit community space.</em>
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<div><strong>THE STRAW HOUSE ECO-WONDERLAND for PEOPLE &amp; ANIMALS </strong>
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<div>This storybook sustainable building in the Laguna Canyon is …
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<div>+ A place to engage with the arts, nature &amp; wellness
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<div>+ A proposed location for Pacific Wildlife Project’s animal rescue
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<div>+ More than 85% complete ALREADY!
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<div>Designed by a Laguna Beach native, the one-of-a-kind fairytale structure is made out of reclaimed materials, locally sourced clay, and the love and laughter of building participants from all over the world.
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<div><strong>THE GROUNDS </strong>
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<div>Set on almost an acre, the grounds will be home to…
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<div>+ Edible Landscapes
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<div>+ Animal &amp; native plant habitats
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<div>+ A butterfly pavilion
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<div>+ Workshop space for ecology, art &amp; wellness experiences
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<div>+ Affordable artist housing
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<div>+ A monumental addition to the charm of Laguna Beach architecture
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<div><em>Concept drawing for the completed Straw House</em>
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<div><strong>EVENTS &amp; WORKSHOPS </strong>
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<div>As a functional community ecology center, over the past several years The Straw Bale has held and hosted countless workshops and events that brought the community together. This includes but are not limited to:
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<div><strong>Sustainability</strong>
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<div>Fire-resistant succulents &amp; native landscaping, composting, beekeeping, pollinator gardens, permaculture, edible gardens, sustainable building, &amp; zero-waste circular design
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<div><strong><em>Art</em></strong>
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<div>Painting, drawing, graphics, ceramics, sculpture, writing, music, dance, glass blowing, wood work
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<div><strong><em>Health &amp; Wellness</em></strong>
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<div>Healing movement, herbalism, mindfulness &amp; meditation, non-toxic and sustainable living, animal therapy, neurodiverse space and mindful tech use
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<div><strong><em>Native Cultures </em></strong>
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<div>Survival skill training, native history and healing methods
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<div><strong><em>Animal Care &amp; Rescue</em></strong>
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<div>Habitat restoration, Animal Rehabilitation, Beach clean-ups
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<div><strong>THE LOCATION </strong>
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<div>In the heart of the Laguna Canyon, located off of the same road as the famous art festivals and LCAD - Laguna College of Art &amp; Design.
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<div><strong>WHAT YOU’RE SUPPORTING </strong>
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<div>Every dollar supports our mission to provide hands-on transformative experiences through sustainability, art &amp; wellness.
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<div>The level of our ability to take action on these things depends on you!
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<div>Right now, we need to acquire the land The Straw House is built on.
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<div>We need to raise $1,500,000 in order to purchase the remaining 75% interest on the property.
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<div>If all 90,000 people who signed the petition to Save the Sanctuary donated $17 - the Straw House would be funded.
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<div><strong>DONATE NOW AND SHARE THE MESSAGE!! </strong>
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<div>Donations to our cause will not be spent frivolously, but invested into what matters the most - a better quality of life for generations to come.
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<div><strong>Thank you for dreaming this dream with us.</strong>
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<div><strong>Together, we can make it real. </strong>
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<div><strong>LEARN MORE</strong>
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<div>To learn about continuing the vision for The Straw Bale and the other projects visit our website clicking the link below
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<div>                                              <a href="https://www.emeraldsanctuary.pacificwildlife.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Emerald Project WEBSITE</a>
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<div><em>*Currently 3% of funds are being allocated towards necessary administrative costs</em>
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Bella Ferreira

Anonymous

Heather Grottke

Karen Lagrew

Bring non-profit Sustainability Center to Life

Still $23,806 to go. Help us build momentum.