ABOUT / HISTORY
The Maidu People were geographically dispersed into various sub-groups who lived throughout valleys, foothills, and mountains of northeastern central California. The Nisenan people are a sub-group attributed to the Yuba area where the Center resides. In Maiduan languages, "maidu" is said to mean "person". As numerous arrowheads, spearheads, and pottery have been found on the property, we can only wonder what kind of settlements likely existed here on the actual land now being stewarded by the Center.
The Center recognizes and honors those who precede us. May we reflect this through our stewardship in the Now.
The Center itself first became a something back in 2008 when (founder and current Director of the Center), Adam De Franco, followed the impulse to find, acquire, and begin developing a property as a refuge and portal for wisdom and truth.
Over the years, Adam and an ever-unfurling ensemble have continuously been serving this vision through the transforming of the property into what it is today, akin to a mini-State park featuring roads, trails, cabins, a campground, and a lodge. And yet — it's only just getting started, with plans to further develop the lodge build additional cabins in fulfilling the ultimate vision of the Center.
THE Team
The following characters serve / have served the Wisdom Retreat Center over the years.
With much gratitude to one and all!
Adam DeFranco
Director
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Daniel O
Live-Work Intern
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Mateo Trouba
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Bruce Lyon
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Shakara Lyon
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Joe Powell
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Courtney
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Tony
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Holly
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Name
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