WNPJ Group of the Week: Artha Sustainable Living Center, LLC
Submitted by staff on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 2:04pm
Come take a workshop on renewable energy, living sustainably, solar installations, organic gardening, herbal bath and beauty products and yoga workshops and retreats. Stay in the solar powered B&B for just one night or rent the home for your own retreat!
Geographical Area of Work: On-site workshops and B&B in beautiful central WI. Solar Thermal Consulting World Wide.
Who does the Work: Paid Staff, all family members.
Working Links with Other Organizations: We work with the Focus on Energy Program, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and many other wonderful local and national organizations working to increase the use of renewable energy making our world a more sustainable place to live.
Purpose: We strive to exist in harmony with our environment. This harmony includes living within the boundaries of our ecosystem as well as being in tune with our inner selves. We lead by example and offer our experiences and expertise to those who wish to learn from us.
Projects: Hands-on workshops and retreats on renewable energy, living sustainably, solar installations, organic gardening, herbal bath and beauty products and yoga workshops and retreats. We write articles for national magazines educating people on how they can incorporate solar into their lives.
Congressional District(s) in which you are located or work: District 7
Artha Sustainable Living Center, LLC
Contact: Chamomile Nusz
Address: 9784 County Rd. K, Amherst, WI 54406
Phone: 715-824-3463 FAX: 715-824-5389 E-Mail: info@arthaonline.com Website: http://www.arthaonline.com/
Organizational History: Artha Farm came into existence in 1971. The farm grew with the energy of many hands, people all looking to live off the land. Bob Ramlow built his first solar collector that year, and in 1976 he started selling wood stoves. In 1979 he started working with a solar company selling solar air and water systems. Marguerite and Bob were some of the founders of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and owned and ran Snow-Belt Energy Center in Amherst. In the last few years both children have moved back to the Amherst area to also work in the renewable energy field. Leif has helped to build the straw bale barn used for yoga classes and workshops and a new home for Bob and Marguerite as well as spending many hours in the organic garden. Benjamin Nusz, Chamomile’s husband helped Bob finish his book on Solar Water Heating and Chamomile was the executive director of Citizens Energy Cooperative. Marguerite has operated a yoga studio for the last 9 years while Bob has been consulting on solar thermal systems. Artha Sustainable Living Center is just growing it’s wings and the summer of 2007 has seen its first workshops and retreats as well as guests at the Bed and Breakfast.
Come take a workshop on renewable energy, living sustainably, solar installations, organic gardening, herbal bath and beauty products and yoga workshops and retreats. Stay in the solar powered B&B for just one night or rent the home for your own retreat!
Geographical Area of Work: On-site workshops and B&B in beautiful central WI. Solar Thermal Consulting World Wide.
Who does the Work: Paid Staff, all family members.
Working Links with Other Organizations: We work with the Focus on Energy Program, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and many other wonderful local and national organizations working to increase the use of renewable energy making our world a more sustainable place to live.
Purpose: We strive to exist in harmony with our environment. This harmony includes living within the boundaries of our ecosystem as well as being in tune with our inner selves. We lead by example and offer our experiences and expertise to those who wish to learn from us.
Projects: Hands-on workshops and retreats on renewable energy, living sustainably, solar installations, organic gardening, herbal bath and beauty products and yoga workshops and retreats. We write articles for national magazines educating people on how they can incorporate solar into their lives.
Congressional District(s) in which you are located or work: District 7
(updated 1/08)