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Our Overview

One People, One Planet, THRIVING TOGETHER!

Great Works Alliance is a global, faith-inspired non-profit dedicated to empowering regenerative practices in intentional communities.   The  services & tools detailed here are designed to empower and inspire individuals and organizations .  We offer ~ guidance to those requesting assistance, directing them to the appropriate advocate. ~agent-centric data repository and organization tools ~ personalized metrics system with personal health guides, team layout and linking, collaboration, & other features ~ Infrastructure models ~ 'Out of the box' systems approaches to community restoration and rebuilding ~ Social and team building exercises/games ~ Consultation and referrals ~ Guidance and models in alignment with natural system design methodology.   We also provide guidance/mentorship for individuals, businesses and communities.

Our mission? To provide cutting-edge tools and support for accelerating positive paradigm shifts in regenerative living practices. At the heart of our outreach is T.H.A.T.C.H. - our Mobile Tea House and Trans-dimensional Community Hub. This unique pop-up experience offers a curated selection of seeds. herbs, teas, art, and engaging activities designed to spark connection and inspiration.

Experience the magic of T.H.A.T.C.H. and witness how it breathes new life into regenerative projects. Meet Our Visionary Facilitators: Nate Cruz and Lyra Star Mist With over 40 years of combined experience in sustainable community development, this dynamic duo brings a wealth of expertise to intentional communities.

Their transformative presentations, workshops, and implementable regenerative models are grounded in decades of practical application and continuous learning. Are you facing challenges with: Building strong support networks? Fostering team cohesion? Enhancing communication? Cultivating meaningful connections? Navigating the complexities of community development?

Nate and Lyra are here to guide your passion towards its highest potential, leveraging their extensive experience to provide tailored solutions.

Elevate Your Community: Book a Regenerative Presentation or Workshop: Gain insights and practical skills to nurture your community's growth.
Natural System Design Models: Learn to build in harmony with nature, creating sustainable and resilient living spaces.
Technical Support Amplification: Engage our expert team to boost your community's technological capabilities and efficiency.
Bio-regional Integration: Discover how to align your community with local ecosystems, fostering a deep connection to place and sustainable resource management.
Permaculture Design Implementation: Learn to apply permaculture principles to create efficient, self-sustaining systems within your community.
Acquaponic System Design: Explore innovative acquaponic techniques to enhance food production and resource cycling in your community.
Mushroom Cultivation and Integration: Unlock the potential of fungi for food, medicine, and ecosystem restoration within your community.

Personal Growth and Consciousness Exploration

We recognize the profound potential for personal transformation and community cohesion through mindful exploration of consciousness.

Our approach includes: Guided experiences with safe & legal ethnobotanical plants and fungi Integration of traditional wisdom and modern scientific understanding Safe, supportive environments for personal discovery and growth Emphasis on intention-setting, integration, and long-term well-being

Our facilitators are experienced in creating respectful, ceremonial spaces that honor the sacred nature of these practices. We adhere strictly to all legal and ethical guidelines, prioritizing safety and informed consent. This work is offered as a complementary path to our other community-building initiatives, recognizing that personal growth often catalyzes positive change on a broader scale.

Please note: Participation in these experiences is entirely voluntary and subject to careful screening. We provide extensive education on potential risks and benefits to ensure participants can make informed decisions.

Join the Source Force and discover how to create a thriving, intentional community that resonates with the rhythm of our interconnected world. Together, let's cultivate spaces where people and planet flourish as one, building on decades of proven expertise in regenerative living and community development.

At the heart of Great Works Alliance's (GWA) mission is the creation of regenerative communities that are not only economically thriving and ecologically restorative, but also socially equitable and interpersonally vibrant. To achieve this holistic vision, the organization takes a comprehensive, first principles, natural-systems-based approach that goes beyond just the physical infrastructure.   Great Works Alliance provides an online platform leveraging games and play to cultivate emotional skills, foster global problem solving, and strengthen our shared humanity - empowering a new generation to build a just world through enjoyable collaborative learning experiences across diverse bio-regions. 

A key component of the GWA's model is the SoulSpark Playground, a dedicated space within regenerative communities that fosters interpersonal connection, personal growth, and community engagement. Through interactive workshops, immersive experiences, and facilitated dialogues, the SoulSpark Playground aims to nurture the social and emotional well-being of residents, helping to cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging.

Alongside our focus on the eco-built environment and technological innovations, GWA places equal emphasis on the human element. We recognize that sustainable change must be rooted in empowered, engaged, and emotionally fulfilled individuals. By integrating the SoulSpark Playground into regenerative community design, GWA seeks to create neighborhoods that nourish the mind, body, and spirit of all residents, ultimately serving as models for a more harmonious and resilient future. Empowering the empathic human experience.