Dear Friends of the Woods,
First of all, I want to thank you for your participation in our programs and your support of our community. Westminster Woods is able to remain viable and vibrant because of people like you who keep our programs strong.
As a religious nonprofit, we work to keep costs down not only for retreats and summer camp, but also for the thousands of students that experience the Woods on class field trips each year and the guest groups that rent our facility on the weekends. Because of this, we rely on donations from members of our community to help with staff salaries, operation costs, facility maintenance, and more.
As we look to the future, we see possibilities for continued growth as well as new challenges. As you know, the risk of wildfires in California has increased. As we look forward, we are driven to make changes that will reduce the risks of fire on our property. This includes meeting with neighboring organizations and working with a state licensed forester to create a forest management plant. With the help of donors, in 2019 we have been able to remove over 20 dead and dying trees to reduce our fuel load as well as a handful of trees that were a danger to infrastructure. With over 200 acres, we have a lot of work left!
This holiday season, please consider putting your faith into our mission and our future by making a tax deductible donation to Westminster Woods. Donations can be made online or by mailing a check made out to Westminster Woods to:
Westminster Woods
6510 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465.
With gratitude,
Chris Rhodes
Executive Director