Who's Who at EarthArt

Linda Joseph - Co-Founder / Voting Member

Linda co-founded EarthArt, serves as President on it's Board and was one of the first full time resident members.

Linda has been the Garden Steward, planning, experimenting and tending the five garden areas at EarthArt, and our Poultry & Egg Club.

Linda was elected to serve as Saguache County Commissioner (2007-2010). Linda consults to Manitou Institute on the Habitat Conservation Program and serves on the Board of ScSEED - the Saguache County Sustainable Environment & Economic Development. She is on the Board of the Global Ecovillage Network and the Council of the Ecovillage Network of the Americas.

Linda is single, and after over 10 years living in the Commons Barn Quarters, is now settling into our latest building at EarthArt, a Quonset House and utility building.

More about Linda - PDF downloads
Resume | Bio | Member Statements

Kailash - Co-Founder

Kailash, who co-founded EarthArt, served as Treasurer on it's Board and was one of the first resident members, passed away in 2009.

We are grateful for the legacy of Kailash's contributions to the EarthArt vision, operations and infrastructure

David Kirchner - Voting Member

Dave moved to Colorado 1956. He has an Accounting Degree from University of Denver (2001), with and minor in Computer Technologies. He has worked in businesses providing computer programming and computer user support, and designed and gave introductory computer courses for learners ages 6 to 60.

Dave is a photographer, and over the years has done organic gardening, built a greenhouse and established an extensive wood shop, where he made things from small children's toys and playhouses, as well as furniture. Dave volunteered for Boulder City Open Space and Mountain Parts as a Volunteer Naturalist for 4 years (1999-2002), and with Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance as a Wilderness Volunteer for 2 years. And in 2003 volunteered with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) on many trail work and restoration projects.

Dave is single (never married), is gradually building his residence "Harmony House" and serves EarthArt as Treasurer.

More about Dave - PDF downloads
Resume/Bio | Member Statements

Susan Soltysik - Investing Member

Susan became an Investing Member in 2009, and spent a year at EarthArt, living in the Commons Barn quarters. She's returned to a home base in Denver, and continues to serve on the EarthArt Board and visiting when she can.

Fred & carol Huffman - Investing Members

Fred & Carol are parents of EarthArt Co-Founder Kailash (Carl Huffman), and inherited Kailash's EarthArt shares. They visit regularly from Tres Piedras, 2 hours south of EarthArt, where they live. Fred is a lifelong building contractor and we are glad to have his expert eye on EarthArt infrastructure. Carol is a bookkeeper and is joining in with Garden and Poultry stewardship when they are here.

Silmar Sanchez - Investing Member

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(The name Silmar is a combo of her two grandmothers' names -
Silvia & Margarita.)

Sil was born & reared in Cuba, and came to the USA in 1960. She went to University of South Florida in Tampa and got married in 1966/divorced in 78. Sil's daughter, Nikki, diagnosed with Diabetes at 12, passed away due to kidney failure when she was 26, in 1996.

Sil, an educator by degree, is an interfaith minister by vocation, ordained in '93 by The New Seminary, in NYC, (as was EAV founder Linda Joseph).

She is very involved with the local humane societies and with the animal protection organizations in the Ft. Lauderdale area, where she currently lives with and cares for her elderly mother.

Tom Manfred & Debbie Tannenbaum - Investing Members

Denver, CO and "Desert House", down the hill from EarthArt.

Tom is a Colorado native. His parents, two sisters and their families all live in the Denver area. Tom’s history includes 12 years of Catholic education, an interest in Christian and Jewish mysticism, a love for the mountains (climbing, hiking, skiing and camping), a commitment and passion for ecology and conservation dating from childhood, a B.A. in English Literature, experience living in a spiritual community, course work in Botany and Landscape Horticulture, two Masters degrees (Counseling and Theology) and training as a Spiritual Director. Debbie Tannenbaum is a recently retired school psychologist, enjoying her newfound freedom. Tom & Deb have a home in Denver, and a home within walking distance from EarthArt.

Jess & Denny DuBoe - Investing Members

Our newest investing members, Jessie and Denny are part of our larger Villa Grove and northern San Luis Valley community. They are the first recipients of a Gift Share program, established by Kailash's parents, with shares he left them. Jess & Denny are moving to EarthArt Spring 2010 in a cabin they will bring with then and place on the land. They are movers and shakers in the Garden Club and Poultry & Egg Club, and continuing their steps to membership. Jess is a non-profit administrator, and serves as EarthArt's Secretary to the Board. Denny is a gourmet chef, with special interest in raising and exchanging local ingredients and creating a commercial kitchen for the broader community.

Bo Fox - Investing Member

Santa Barbara, CA

Bo is a dear friend of Linda's for over 3 decades. Much of EarthArt's inspiration for rural cooperative living dates back to the 70's, when Bo and other members of the band "Fred" lived on a farm in the Pennsylvania countryside.

Bo is the drummer for California band "Papa Doo Run Run", and is an Investing Member at EarthArt.

Stephen Wigal & son Kanon - EarthArt Supporter

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Stephen has a kayaking business in Palm Beach County, FL called Adventure Times. He is divorced and has a son, Kanon who lives with him part time.

In the early 90's, Stephen and Linda had a business organizing and facilitating self-improvement programs combined with nature and recreation activities. Stephen has watched EarthArt unfold, supporting since it's inception and visiting many times over the years.

Stephen is considering EarthArt membership to have a space to spend time and participate, when he can be here periodically.

 Fay Ferris - EarthArt Supporter