How It Began
Sacred Ground International, a charitable 501 (c) 3 Foundation, was born out of a desire to restore my childhood home, give back and find what I felt was missing in my life.
In the 25 years following my stepfathers’ death, the ranch had cycled through leasing, options to buy, severe overgrazing, drought, gross trespass and neglect. When faced with yet another sale option my mother Helen, simply could not let go.
Honoring my heritage, I had returned home to Vision Quest on the Mountain, to renew my Spirit after years of commercial ventures, world travel and a recent loss. I was stunned by my mothers’ choice.
As if all time and events had led to that moment, we took a deep breath, joined hands and hearts and set out to restore, renew and reinvent The Ranch. We chose to create a role model of sustainable living and share it with our community and the world.
Today, the ranch is held and managed by Tanah. We are supported by our activities, our sharing and fund raising projects: BISON FOR THE BRAVE, ADOPT A BUFFALO, SACRED HARVESTS/HUNTS, RANCH FUND, a generous and caring public, volunteers, bartering and the love and devotion of the many from all over the world who have come, spent time, left their indelible mark and went on to tell our story and live what they learned and experienced here.
Director Tanah Whitemore
Tanah Whitemore, Director and founder of Sacred Ground International. Eco-rancher, Consultant, Owner/Designer of Native Vogue.
Tanah, a true visionary and artist was raised on The SGI Ranch. She pursued life and several careers that took her around the world. An award winning entrepreneur/fashion designer/publisher and public speaker. She returned home in 1993 to begin yet another life and career…
Staff and Volunteers
Our staff includes skilled, and unskilled, many are merely eager to learn and contribute. Some are employed, most are volunteers. They come from all walks of life from all over the world.
Some are world famous, some Indigenous wisdom keepers, many highly accomplished and all passionate about their fields and vision.
Teresa Schaeffer
As I embark on an adventure of a lifetime, I find myself here at Sacred Ground. Waking up to a magnificent sunrise…embracing a new day at Ranch. Calling the horses in by name – “Here Wind Song”, “Here Freya”. Feeding and brushing them, walking and talking to them, letting them know they are safe and loved.
Board of Directors
President: Tanah Whitemore
Vice President: Mary Lou Lipscomb
Secretary: Ixchel Leigh
Treasurer: Tanah Whitemore
Advisory Board
Gloria Flora – Sustainable Obtainable Solutions
– Fish and Wildlife
Wayne Burleson – Holistic Resource Management
Audrey Cole Hanson– Consultant and Spiritual Advisor – ISH-A-TAH
Frank Settee – Elder, Spiritual Leader
Brooke Medicine Eagle, Crow, Author, Spiritual Leader,
Ashle Trucano – Marketing and Promo – Samurai of Light
Katharina Spurling – Science/Geobiology – lightlifetools.com
Nicole LeVoi – Scientist – soundwaveenergy.com
Bruce Golberg – Golberg Construction
Woody Vaspra – World Council of Elders
Don Keever – Antlers and Anglers, Sacred Hunt/Taxidermy
Don Woerner – Veterinarian/Buffalo Consultant
Contact Us
We enjoy hearing from you. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at:
SACRED GROUND INTERNATIONAL
BOX 78
PRYOR, MT. 59066
WEB: sacredgroundintl.org (for sending link if necessary)
PHONE: 406 245 6070
FAX: 406 245-7007
EMAIL: info@sacredgroundintl.org
Location
Located 35 miles south of Billings, Montana
5 miles SE of Pryor, Montana
Our location is central to a large variety of historic and recreational fun spots
- Yellowstone Park, take the Beartooth Highway to the NE gate
- Big Horn Canyon Dam and River, world renown fly fishing and boating
- Custer Battlefield, this and many more historic stops
Links
Ixchel Leigh - www.ixchelleigh.comGloria Flora - www.s-o-solutions.org
Ashle Trucano - www.samurai-of-light.com
Woody Vaspra - www.worldcouncilofelders.org
Brooke Medicine Eagle - www.medicineeagle.com
Nicole LeVoi - www.harmonyera.com
IX-EL and Light-Life® Tools - www.lightlifetechnology.com
Peter Bakkes, Alice Kromhout - www.terrasacra.net