Suskol House
Video: "Build-Out of Suskol House" (2021)
Summer 2026
Near Completion
After 33 years of purchasing raw land the completion of all 23 acres being touched and managed by human Hands. Construction of Suskol is near completion. One last blast of support from donors will get us there! Many hands and many hearts have brought us this place.
Summer 2024
Painting Complete
The paint colors reflect the colors of the Manzanita bush: green and burgundy.
Winter 2024
Siding is put up
The paint colors will reflect the colors of the Manzanita bush: green and burgundy.
Winter 2022
The water pump for the well is installed.
Windows and doors also installed.
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April 2021
Framing was completed
A sturdy long-term metal roof was installed and the walls are covered in Tyvec.
January 2021
Framing Begins
Finally!!!!!
January - June 2020
Volunteers help spread mulch on the pathways
Pathways are designed for energy flow and easy access to areas on the property.
Summer 2018
Building permits were approved
Suskol House foundation is poured and set.
July 2008 - October 2010
Prototypes of straw bale and cob lodges (Earth, Star and Sunrise Lodge) are built
Small structures are built for shelter and storage.
July - October 2007
Cedar trees are planted to become the living arbor
Cedar trees where grown from seeds and planted by the next generation to give shade and protection from the road.
September 2007
Ceremonies in the arbor were started
With fire as the heart, ceremonies bring people together and creates energy for healing.
July 2006
Arbor Poles are set
"The Sky is the Roof, the Earth is the Floor, the Fire is the Heart of all Ceremony" JBK The church is built!
June 2006
Entance road and culvert completed
Entrance to the property was established and enhanced with a metal gate.
March 2006
Water Source developed and piped to site
Water is vital to life. Water is supplied throughout the property with a year round natural spring and gravity flow system.
December 2003
Property tax exempt
The property was declared tax exempt and established by the State of California for the benefit of the public good.
Spring 2003
Outdoor Kitchen was built
November 2002
Mortgage is paid off
Through donations and 2 major grants from the MEAD Family Foundation and the Peter A. and Vernice H. Gasser Foundation.
Spring 1998
Suscol Intertribal Council purchased land base in Chiles-Pope Valley
A small group of Native American people started the physical part of the dream of creating a safe place for ceremony and preservation of cultural traditions.
