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ABOUT GOLDEN CUP
Welcome to Golden Cup Homestead, a stunning 160-acre retreat and educational farm located in Ukiah California, dedicated to empowerig individuals through holistic education on sustainability, spiritual growth, and personal well-being.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between self, body, spirit and earth, fostering harmony through education, community engagement, and sustainable practices.
Golden Cup Homestead is dedicated to creating a sanctuary for growth, where individuals can reconnect with the earth, themselves, and their communities. We aim to promote sustainability, spiritual growth, and holistic, well-being through education, practice, and community engagement.
We strive to be a beacon of sustainable living and spiritual development, inspiring individuals worldwide to live in harmony with themselves, the earth and each other.
We value sustainability. We prioritize practices that balance human activity with the natural environment
We nurture spiritual growth: we believe in the power of personal transformation through spiritual and emotional practices
We focus on holistic health: we promote the integration of live foods and holistic practices for overall well-being.
We encourage community engagement: we value the importance of giving back and empowering communities to live sustainably
WHO WE ARE
Our History
The name Golden Cup comes from one of the keystone species here, the Golden Cup live oak, a magnificent tree that helps us in many ways.
When we first stepped onto the land, we were greeted by healthy old-growth forest systems, water flowing out of the ground, and a diverse thriving ecosystem. The only signs humans had ever lived here were the numerous arrowheads and other carvings we found across the land and continue to find.
It was a calling and a desire to breathe clean air, drink pure water, and live off the land that began the journey to create an ecological homestead. In the first couple of years, the vision was simple, put in the necessary water systems, power systems, food systems, and shelters to sustain human life. We then called in an array of talented natural builders to create beautiful spaces from the land. They need to be witnessed to be fully appreciated.
Over the years, the vision has matured into a process of creating interwoven communities from the earth on up, that support each other in the highest of intention. Our land is an amazing experience. It is a rare opportunity to cultivate intentional living, with a vital lifestyle, while living in harmony with the cycles of nature: hot dry summers; cool refreshing falls; wet mystical green winters; lush flowering with the smells of spring; unbelievable starry nights; pure water flowing from the ground; pristine air; nature actively collaborating in improving the human.
It's a true privilege to live this way.
Our Team
Golden Cup is a dedicated, small homesteading company founded by a passionate team committed to sustainable living and self-sufficiency. The team is made up of individuals with diverse skills, including gardening, farming, woodworking, and crafting, who work together to create eco-friendly products and services. With a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and quality, Golden Cup Wilderness provides homesteading solutions that empower individuals to reconnect with nature and build a more independent lifestyle. The team thrives on a shared love for the outdoors and a deep commitment to preserving the environment.
Vivid Vision
Welcome to Golden Cup Wilderness, where we are excited to share our vision for the future. Our vivid vision provides a glimpse into what we aspire to achieve by the beginning of 2027. By creating this detailed overview, we bring the future into the present, allowing us to gain clarity and focus on the steps needed to realize our goals. This vision encompasses how our restorative wellness organization will look, feel, and operate, providing a roadmap for growth and transformation. Join us as we
strive to create an even more extraordinary and fulfilling experience for our guests in the years to come.
Fresh Mountain Air
Golden Cup Homestead is nestled in a very remote, isolated spot in nature. Far from contaminants and also greatly protected by a very crowded forest of Redwoods, Douglas Firs, different conifers, Live Oaks, Madrones, Manzanitas, and very diverse vegetation. The combination of mountains, vegetation, and valley make unique conditions of protection very rarely found. Unreached by light pollution, cellphone reception, pesticides, and any of today's common pollutants, you can enjoy clear skies and unbelievable starry nights.
Very few places still have the forgotten richness of biology we find here that recharges and purifies the air.
Pure water
Our water comes from an artesian spring, the most potable and pure water available. This water comes from an aquifer, a large running river deep underground that filters, charges, and structures the water naturally.
An aquifer is formed from a layer of sediment and very porous rock, usually sandstone. Sandstone is able to capture and transfer large amounts of water. Artesian wells are the remnants of water that are caught or stored between layers of rock. Since water can not penetrate all rock, gravity and rock density determine the path. The water follows the path of least resistance until the pressure becomes so great that something must move. When the pressure from the groundwater above becomes so strong the artesian spring is forced to the surface or to fill large caverns. They can come through faults and softer layers of sediment. This water is generally very cold and free from contaminants as it has been protected through many layers of rock.
Artesian wells are sometimes overexploited, pollutants reach the base aquifer and then all the water is contaminated. It is important that we protect the natural resources of the earth and this applies to our aquifers, artesian wells, and springs. Our resource of potable water is becoming harder to find in nature and man-made remedies are expensive and not very effective.
Our spring has been maintained in pristine condition since the beginning. It is extremely pure, hydrating alive, and revitalizing.
This is the water that hydrates the forest, our farm, that we drink, shower, and soak in. When you come to improve your health, or your spirit, or to participate in any of our workshops and programs, you start with a great advantage.
