The Vision Behind Still Waters
A faith-forward intentional community shaped by ancient rhythms, regenerative stewardship, and the belief that the land, the body, and the soul are meant to be cared for together.
Why this place exists
Our Mission
To cultivate whole-person restoration through regenerative living, intentional community, and connection with God and creation. This mission shapes every choice on this land. From the materials of the homes to the rhythm of the gatherings, every detail serves the same purpose.
Our Vision
Still Waters is a walkable wellness village built around a regenerative working farm. Residents and guests experience simplistic luxury, deep restoration, and life aligned with the wisdom of creation. This is not rustic homesteading. It is refined regenerative living, designed for families who want their daily rhythms to match their deepest values.
Our Non-Negotiable Values
These are the values that govern every decision at Still Waters. They shape how homes are built, how meals are shared, how children are raised, and how strangers are welcomed. Some are practical. Some are spiritual. None are negotiable.
- Faith at the center
- Worship House anchors all
- Community by design
- Regenerative and beyond organic
- Non-toxic building
- Beauty as medicine
- Whole-person wellness
- Community before consumption
- Stewardship over ownership
- Living by the rhythm of the seasons
Ten Shared Commitments
A covenant is not a contract. It is a shared promise. While bylaws and operating agreements protect the structure of the community, the Covenant protects its soul. It names how residents will live, steward the land, and treat one another long after the founders step back.
- Stewardship of the land
- Faith at the center
- Living in rhythm with creation
- Care for the whole person
- Beauty as a shared value
- Community and belonging
- Shared stewardship
- Regenerative living
- Learning and passing on wisdom
- Peaceful living
Daily Rhythms
Where the Covenant names the values, the Rule of Life describes how those values become daily practice. Morning, midday, and evening each have their own shape. So do the weeks. So do the seasons. None of it is rigid. All of it is an invitation.
Begin with Intention
Quiet stillness, gratitude, and a slow start. Prayer, walking paths through the grove, or coffee at the Table of Eden Café.
Work and Stewardship
Meaningful work, time outdoors, caring for family and land. Work approached as stewardship, not just productivity.
Gather and Restore
Shared meals, fire circles, and conversations that slow down. The day ends in connection, not in screens.
Care for the Land
The land is not ours to consume. It is ours to care for. The Stewardship Charter outlines eleven commitments to the 507 acres entrusted to Still Waters. From soil health to rainwater management to native pollinator habitats, every commitment is built around a single goal: leaving the land healthier than we found it.
Soil and Soul Health, Equally Vital
The first principle of regenerative agriculture. Healthy soil grows healthy food, which grows healthy people. We build soil through composting, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
Beyond Organic
Organic is the floor, not the ceiling. We use no synthetic chemicals, period. We grow with the same care we would want for our own children.
Closed-Loop Systems
Greywater returned to the orchards. Composting in every kitchen. Energy from the sun. The village is designed so that what flows out also flows back in.
The Triquetra
The triquetra is the ancient three-fold symbol that anchors Still Waters. Three interwoven loops, one continuous line, no beginning and no end. For us, it represents the three things that must be held together for restoration to take root: God, the land, and the body. Three woven so closely that none can be cared for in isolation.
This symbol appears throughout the village. In the orchard layout. In the floor of the Worship House. On every bottle that leaves the apothecary. It is the visual shorthand for our entire way of life.
The Worship House
Still Waters is a faith-forward community. The Worship House is the first building we will raise on this land. Not because it is the largest or the most expensive, but because it anchors everything else. The village radiates outward from it. Walking paths begin and end there. Sunday gatherings happen there. So do weddings, baptisms, harvest blessings, and quiet weekday prayers.
Welcome From Many Backgrounds
People from many faith backgrounds are welcomed at Still Waters. Guests, visitors, and friends are received with hospitality regardless of their personal beliefs. What is non-negotiable is that the village itself is faith-forward. We do not hide this. We name it gently and clearly so that everyone who comes knows what kind of place this is.
"He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul."Psalm 23:2–3
The Team Building Still Waters
Still Waters is being built by a small founding team and a growing network of advisors, partners, and aligned builders. Each brings a different gift to the table. What unites them is a shared belief that this place is worth getting right.
Kassi Blanchard
Founder of The Restoration Center and Still Waters Wellness Village. Holds the vision, the relationships, and the day-to-day work of moving the project forward.
Justin Blanchard
Partner in the work and the family. Brings a steady hand to operations, strategy, and the long-game decisions.
The Founding Team
Advisors, builders, and partners are joining as the project moves into Phase 0. Full team bios will be added as the founding team is finalized.
Curious What Life Here Looks Like?
The Vision is the foundation. Life Here shows what it feels like to live within it. Daily rhythms, food from the farm, children growing up in beauty, and the quiet practice of restoration.
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