Suskol House Gallery
Forest and Water Management
The Suscol Land Project has many tiers. From Sprial gardens to cultural burn practices, this land is used for so many things. The gardens are edible and medicinal plants and trees, the water has gabillons to create water pools and spiral garden is a meditative walk desing.
Suskol Manzanita House nears completion
75% done with the house. Siding will be painted to match the Manzanita plant of green and burgundy. The inside walls, plumbing and appliances are next!
Photos by Suscol Intertribal Council, 2023
manzanita House from the begining.
Frame-out of the Suskol House has begun! 25 years of vision and action, culminated in the materialization of many dreams. Fundraising efforts to complete construction are ongoing.
Photos by Suscol Intertribal Council, February 2021.
"On the Road to Suskol House" slideshow history of the Chiles-Pope Valley land project
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Suskol House Building Plan
Suskol House property in Chiles-Pope Valley through the decades.
2008-2010
Building the Lodges
The Earth, Sunrise, and Starr Lodges were constructed between 2008-2010. The Sunrise Lodge was constructed by architect Bob Theis and a group of young volunteers out of straw bale and plaster. Straw bale architect apprentice Erica Ann wrote a blog on the experience. View her blog here: