Nikola Alexandre is the co-founder of the 900-acre plot in Sonoma County that centers on reconnecting Black and Indigenous LGBTQ+ people with land and the techniques used to preserve it.
Monday, October 28, 2024 1:15AMNikola Alexandre, co-founder of Sonoma County's Shelterwood Collective, has been honored by Out Magazine on its annual Out100 list.. The annual list celebrates 100 LGBTQ+ trailblazers making a difference in their community. Nikola Alexandre, co-founder of Shelterwood Collective, received the honor.
The plot is located approximately 45 minutes north of Guerneville and is based on the unceded territory of the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians.Our America: Pride in History 4 celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with bars, memorials, supermodels He took ABC7 News anchor Julian Glover on a tour of the property purchased back in 2021. This dream of Alexandre and his co-founder Layel Camargo was made possible thanks to generous grant funding made possible in the shadow of the murder of George Floyd.
The Stacy Park Milbern dream studio is the first universally accessible cabin at Shelterwood. The cabin, named after the late disability justice leader, features wider doors, accessible bathroom and kitchen, and a wraparound deck with ramp access. The Dream Studio is one of the 10 cabins on the property which used to be a Christian youth camp for 70 years before falling into disrepair. Half the buildings have been renovated to welcome groups up to Shelterwood to relax, restore, reconnect, and learn - all in community.Jose Beccera, a volunteer turned staff member, cherishes Shelterwood's community-focused mission.
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