About Us
Our Story
Imagine for a moment, it’s Friday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. The sun is shining outside and the promise of a beautiful weekend lays ahead.
You and your loved one sit waiting side by side in two chairs, silently holding hands in anticipation of what’s to come.
Across from you, separated by a large stately oak desk, is your doctor. The air inside his office feels thick enough to slice. You notice how loud your breathing seems in the uncomfortable silence. After what seems an eternity you meet the eyes of your doctor. They reveal to you a nervous heaviness. You breathe in deeply as he clears his throat. Suddenly you become aware of the lump forming in your throat and you hear him say the dreaded words, "The test results are back and it doesn’t look good."
This is our story. When my husband Joe received his diagnosis, we had no idea how to process the overwhelming amount of information from Western, Eastern, Alternative and Holistic medicine. Although the years of healing and spiritual practice with many different shamans, cultures and ceremonial experiences deepened our connection to a Divine source. We felt ill-prepared for this journey, with time against us, we felt consumed by fear of choosing the wrong modality or missing the miracle cure. Feeling alone and isolated, we needed hope, refuge and to find some meaning to the madness. We needed calm, peaceful guidance from people who had walked this path before.
Sol Sanctuary began as a means to offer this support. It has grown over the past several years as new kindred spirits continue to synchronize with our purpose. Since first envisioning a place of refuge, to its continuum of evolvement, I feel humbled and grateful to participate in the co-creation of Sol Sanctuary. We envision a day when we live in a world free from fear, where peace and harmony reside, where love flows freely and both life and death are celebrated. Our choice in the spelling of Sol is intentional. Sol as in the Sun is infinite light. Our Souls too are infinite light. Sol and Soul are one in the same.
Our intention for Sol Sanctuary is all who experience her grace feel safe, experience love and to know that we are love.
Namaste,
Jennifer Jacobs
And the late Joe Jacobs
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Our Dream
We envision a community nestled in a canyon or a meadow of green where sunlight warms your face as you relax near a bubbling brook. Among the trees and creek there are paths that meander through flowers, birds and butterflies. One may walk simply for the pleasure of being or may sit quietly breathing in the fresh clean air. The Sanctuary provides opportunities for growth, connection and deepening your life experience.
The structures are built with the intention of providing a safe haven that supports and complements the landscape and the souls there in. The Sanctuary nourishes our physical bodies with healthy organic food while our spiritual being remembers and regenerates itself.
The Facilities
Main Lodge: community gathering space, conference rooms, art gallery, eateries
Spa Sanctuary
Center for Conscious Dying
Meditation/Yoga Center
Labyrinth
Painting/Sculpture/Carpentry Studio
Music/Dance Studio
Library/Writing Studio
Secluded Cottages
Inn style rooms
Stables
Children’s Adventure Area
Whether you are experiencing a life changing time of passage or simply seeking to enrich your life, Sol Sanctuary offers sacred space of safety and love.
Board Members
Jennifer Jacobs
Founder, Executive Director
Jennifer is the mother of six beautiful children. She is an author, visionary and humanitarian. Her business background in the corporate arena specialized in training, sales and coaching.
She has studied with many shamans and spiritual teachers over the years. Bringing her expertise from the corporate arena and blending it with her spiritual practices enables her to passionately, lovingly and compassionately support others on their spiritual journey.
Jennifer is full of love and radiates it in all that she touches. Her experience with the deaths of loved ones beginning with her father as a child, has now reached the double digits and she believes these experiences have all been aligned perfectly with her soul purpose. Although each of these experiences has brought growth, they pale in comparison to the deep journey she experienced with the death of her soul companion Joe. Sol Sanctuary is a reflection of Jennifer.
The Late Joe Jacobs
Founder, Honorary Board Member
Joe is the father of six beautiful children. His legacy lives on in his children, our memories and his jokes. Joe is a man with an enormously generous heart. Caring for the wellbeing of others anonymously is a common trait. We are grateful to have his continual presence with us as we co-create Sol Sanctuary.
The Late Liz Valentiner Johnson
Honorary Board Member
Liz is the mother of three beautiful children. She is an Artist, humanitarian, sister, mother, wife, daughter, free-spirit, nurturer, instigator, veil walker, adventurer, confidant, friend, guide. She lived her life with tremendous passion, courage and love. She traveled the world in search of enlightenment and always sought ways to change it for the better. Liz has a deep connection and love of the outdoors and spent most of her spare time hiking, biking, camping and traveling with her family. She has a generous heart, donating much of her time to humanitarian causes. She always provides a refuge to many, always creating spaces where people truly can be themselves. Liz is one of the founders of the dream of Sol Sanctuary and has dedicated her life to developing programs for adults and children for paths to healing. She died doing what she loves...being in service to others to improve the human condition. We are grateful to have her presence with us as we continue the dream of Sol Sanctuary.
Chris Johnson
Director of Global Programs
Chris is the definition of humanitarian. His generous spirit and ability to connect in an authentic way allows him to create deep meaningful relationships around the world. He has held many positions in non-profit organizations, including Director of Field Operations and CEO of CHOICE Humanitarian. Chris oversees projects in many villages in Kenya, Vietnam, Nepal, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico and Guatemala. These projects offer sustainable programs, from clean water, schools and medical needs to micro-credit and micro-enterprises. We are grateful to have his expertise on our team. Co-Creating sustainable life is one of his passions. His deep spiritual connection conveys his trustworthy ethics in areas of the world that breed skepticism. Finding new innovative ways to create green, sustainable energy is another of his passions. We are excited for the creation of new modalities which are currently underway.
Misti Nelson
Business Executive
Misti is a gifted intuitive, medium, poet and savvy business woman. With her background in business and finance and her intuitive gifts, she has created several successful businesses. Her spiritual practices have included many hours of transformational workshops and seminars. Through these experiential trainings her empathic gifts continue to grow. Her gifts of words through her poetry create avenues of healing for all who experience them. Misti is a Humanitarian at heart and her passion lies with children. Her ability to connect in deep meaningful ways with children is truly a gift. Sponsoring children in developing countries is always on her agenda. Nurturing connections in Nepal and creating new ones are currently on her plate. Setting up our Scholarship fund for Nepalese girls has become an important cause, after visiting the rural villages last year and discovering the sad alternatives for non educated girls. Combining Misti’s generous heart and her expertise in running profitable businesses, Sol Sanctuary is grateful to have her on board.
Advisory Committee
| Carissa Garrard |
Jill Hansen |
| Rebecca Holt |
Sarah Latta |
| Crystal Ashton |
Valerie Holt |
| Megan Jacobs |
Anja Johnson |
| Sienna Johnson |
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SOL SANCTUARY
solsanctuary@hotmail.com
801.244.8085
