The garden is ready. Dean is walking again. Now we need your help.

Spend time with us in Nixon this summer—help in the garden, support Dean’s healing, and be part of what’s growing.

No experience needed. Just show up with care.

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“We’re gathering… connecting all the tribes… getting together in community and healing.” — Nellie Davis

A garden isn’t just about food—it’s about connection. 🌍 Volunteers, donations, and helping hands are needed to turn this vision into reality. Together, we can nurture health and community. Let’s dig in and grow something amazing! 🌱

100 years ago, Indigenous communities lived off the land—roots, berries, seeds. It’s time to honor their wisdom by teaching future generations to gather, process, and preserve these foods. Healthy eating starts with ancient knowledge. 🌾🍇

Dean Barlese: “My dad said that’s good land. We should make a garden for people to eat healthy food, so our people aren’t so sick with diabetes.”

A community garden in Nixon means healthy food and stronger connections. Join us—donate your time, funds, or energy to help it thrive. 🌱

So much wisdom has been lost with our elders, especially after COVID. Fewer remain to share traditional ways, making their teachings even more precious. Let’s honor and care for them while we can. 🌱

In Nixon, a community garden is starting to grow—literally and figuratively. 🌱 As Steve said, “You’re gardening more than plants; you’re gardening community.” Together, we can help this dream thrive.

Dean Barlese: “We’re trying our best to teach care for Mother Earth. Everything’s accelerating, spinning out of control.”
Steve Cabrera: “From Indigenous folks, we’ll learn how to survive.” 🌏 Let’s listen and learn.

“We were born this way. We are part of creation.” 🌎 Dean Barlese, a Northern Paiute elder, shares the power and purpose of Two Spirit people. A conversation about resilience, healing, and changing the world—one spirit at a time. 

“Technology can mess with the mind, but when used the right way, it helps us understand what other tribes and nations are going through—and help each other.” – Dean Barlese

“Our young people need to continue what our elders taught us. Technology messes with their mind—they don’t know how to go outside, play, or use their imagination. Culture and tradition must keep going so none of this is lost.” – Dean Barlese

“I was looking for Paiute teachings on YouTube, but there’s very little,” says Dean Barlese.
The Pyramid Lake Spiritual Healing Center is here to help sustain this wisdom for future generations. Dean shares: “If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to share with you.”

The wisdom of Indigenous elders offers profound lessons for all of us. With so much knowledge lost in recent years, now is the time to honor and preserve these teachings by listening, learning, and supporting those who carry them forward.

Join us in Nixon, NV, on April 12 for a powerful gathering honoring Numu, Nuwe & Washeshu traditions. 🌿

A space for Native people to reconnect & for allies to support and learn. Sunset sweat, storytelling, language sharing & more.

🔗 Details & support: SageAndTheMoon.com | PyramidLakeHealing.org

Indigenous wisdom shows us the strength of mind, spirit, and body united. Sweat lodges, healing ashes, medicines, and prayer guide healing and reveal the possibility of miracles.

Driving through Nixon on the way to Burning Man? Pause and connect. Solar-powered schools, medicine gardens, and food drives show the Paiute community’s resilience. If you can’t give money, give your time. Let’s learn and grow together.

The world is burning. 🌍 Dean Barlese reminds us that “we’re beyond the point where we can bring it back.” Heatwaves, no more winters—it’s all happening. But maybe, just maybe, we can still act. Let’s make green energy real. Let’s fight for the planet. 🔥

“Seven generations into the future, none of this can be lost. Our elders are a blessing—they taught me so much about culture and spirituality. Now, I teach young people, so their children and grandchildren will keep it alive.” – Dean Barlese

Nixon isn’t just a stop on the way to Burning Man—it’s a place to connect. Steve Cabrera reflects on building friendships with the Pyramid Lake Paiute community. Why wait? Visit and experience the beauty now. 🌿 #PyramidLake #CulturalConnections