The Lotus is a socially just Healing Arts Sanctuary located in the Ortiz Mountains of rural Northern New Mexico (near Madrid). Its work is deeply place-based, drawing on the tranquil, high-desert environment to facilitate holistic recovery and creative expression.
Place-Based Work & Programming
The sanctuary operates as a collective where healing is integrated with the natural landscape and artistic creation. Our programming includes:
Healing Arts & Therapies: A wide range of modalities including traditional therapy, shamanism, reiki, bodywork, sound baths, and "Theta Healing" certification.
Creative & Artistic Programming: Collaborative activities like collage and vision board workshops (e.g., "cr8"), music, and textile arts. We host an annual festival called loveASrevolution, which focuses on the intersection of art and social justice.
Ecological & Holistic Living: Programs centered on organic food production, herbalism (medicinal plant walks), yoga, and "amalgamationism."
Social Justice Advocacy: The work is framed by a "politic of respect," aiming to provide a space where individuals can empower themselves through ethical storytelling and community support and advocacy.
Primary Communities Involved
The Lotus serves as a hub for a diverse and intentional collective, specifically engaging:
Art by JoAnna Conte
The Artist Community: A central pillar of the sanctuary, consisting of musicians, inventors, and visual artists who use the space for both creation and exhibition.
Spiritual Practitioners & Healers: A network of therapists, yoginis, and experienced healers who provide services to clients and each other.
Local Residents & Land Stewards: The collective includes gardeners and community members focused on sustainable living in the Madrid/Cerrillos area.
Social Justice Advocates: Individuals and groups aligned with the "loveASrevolution" movement, which views healing and personal well-being as a component of broader social justice.
