In The Heart of Washington's Key Peninsula
Sacred Sanctuary
Moss Terra
In the natural beauty of MossTerra, there is a heritage of people and communities coming together for spiritual, sacred, and educational experiences.
It is our mission to steward this legacy into the future and to welcome
more people and more communities to this mystical haven.
Perhaps your community?
VISION
Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary, a nonprofit land conservation center, honors a 45-year legacy of preserving this mystical haven for private events, retreats, and community gatherings that foster learning and connection.
We aim to expand the existing structures at Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary, allowing for larger and more frequent events. This growth will help sustain the land’s preservation while ensuring it remains a serene gathering space for all who are drawn to its beauty and purpose.
As a nonprofit, all funds collected will support the development of new infrastructure, indoor spaces, operating expenses, and the preservation of this captivating woodland sanctuary.
With deep respect for the trees, ferns, stones, and forest ecosystems, we will thoughtfully expand our parking capacity as part of this growth.
In addition to our existing roundhouse and sweat lodge, new structures will include a spacious yurt, shower and bathroom facilities, a communal kitchen and gathering space, bunkhouses, and a few tiny homes for lodging.
Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary will be available for a variety of private events and retreats, including yoga and nature connection workshops, continuing education for massage and bodywork, meditation retreats, sweat lodges, vision quests, nonprofit trainings, staff and board retreats, music workshops, small concert venue, weddings, and other unique and inspired gatherings.
COMING TO LIFE
To contribute to the realization of our vision we invite people to donate through our GIVE BUTTER campaign.
We know that many of our community members have and will continue to offer their unique skill sets and we look forward to conversations with those that would like to participate in this way. All contributions are meaningful and received with sincere gratitude.
FUNDRAISING GOALS
Phase 1 Building & Construction Goal of $150k:
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Expansion of parking
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Yurt purchase and placement.
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Kitchen and communal dining space construction.
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Shower and bathroom facilities.
Phase 2 Building & Construction Goal of an additional $200k:
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Bunkhouse construction for additional lodging.
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Tiny house #1 available for private lodging.
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Tiny house #2 to accommodate a full time caretaker
Our board is comprised of devoted family, friends and community members who share a collective vision for the future, commitment to the legacy and profound love for Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary.
WHO WE ARE
People feel it when they arrive. MossTerra holds a vibration of earth, ancestral, and otherworld energy that is palpable and powerful. In this sacred landscape, people are invited to explore and come home to the sacred landscape in their lives.
In the five decades we have lived here, Dennis and I have been honored to be stewards of this magical forest. Through the many spiritual gatherings and ceremonies, sweat lodges and workshops, we have witnessed and experienced the sacred nature of this land become sacred relationship.
As we considered what would happen with MossTerra in the future, it was clear that selling it would not honor this sacred relationship. So we have created the MossTerra Sacred Sanctuary nonprofit to provide environmental and sacred stewardship of this land into the future. To realize MossTerra as a place of spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental healing. To sustain the natural evolution and integrity of the land and forest. To continue to welcome people here into sacred relationship through gatherings, sweat lodges, and individual sanctuary.
This is our legacy. We are deeply honored to know this legacy will nurture future generations.
Warmly,
Judith Nilan & Dennis Crowley
Moss Terra Land Owners & Stewards
Patrick Good: Executive Director of Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary:
For the past 20 years, my life’s work has been dedicated to healing. At first, it was through bodywork and massage, then it expanded—into yoga, meditation, nutrition, and other wellness practices. But the most profound lesson I’ve learned is this: healing isn’t just an individual journey—it’s something we do together.
One of the most powerful and transformative experiences we can have is the felt sense of belonging—of being truly seen, heard, and supported. This realization led me to teach yoga, lead men’s groups, and mentor youth in public schools.
And now, it has led me to something even greater: Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary—a place where healing, ceremony, and community come together.
Moss Terra Sacred Sanctuary Board of Directors:
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Judith Nilan
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Dennis Crowley
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Patrick Good
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Sydney Nilan
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Jaimi Lutes
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Jordan Lutes
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TaETay Dawe Hedge
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Karla Blair
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