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Rustic Roots Sanctuary

Spanish Lake, MO
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An African American woman standing in front of a leafy arbor in a colorful paisley dress at the Rustic Roots Sanctuary.
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Rustic Roots Sanctuary is a sustainable retreat space in Spanish Lake, MO working to create holistic health, wellness, and healing for individuals and communities while teaching sustainable agriculture and working for food equity. Through a community garden, classes, and retreat space, Rustic Roots Sanctuary helps heal trauma through nature while simultaneously healing the planet.

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An African American woman holding a chicken at Rustic Roots Sanctuary.
Speak up St. Louis

Episode 46: Janett Lewis (Rustic Roots Sanctuary)

In this podcast from Speak up St. Louis, Rustic Roots Sanctuary founder Janett Lewis explains the roots of the project and what it means to manifest a vision.