CONDORS RESTSOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA 
I won’t reveal the exact location, but somewhere deep within the heart of California lies a hidden gem, a vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This 6,000 acre reserve preserves the raw beauty of the Golden State. Mountain lions roam its rugged hills, elusive and rarely seen. High above, condors drift lazily on the wind, while ants scurry along the forest floor, going about their endless work. Bears amble through dense groves, and snakes move silently beneath the brush.

We were guided through this remarkable place by Devlin Gandy, a national geographic photographer and anthropologist, who has devoted his life to studying California’s Indigenous people and plants. His talents reach far beyond academia, from ancient cave paintings to the ends of earth in Patagonia. Devlin has a deep connection to this land and wishes to share that with everyone who may not realize they are connected as well.

As we walked, he shared his vision for the future of Condors Rest. A collaborative project, with other visionaires such as Aaron Huey, who hope to blend art and nature for eco-conscious artists to have a playground where creation and inspiration comes from the landscape that surrounds them.

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