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Our Founding Calendar | Building Hope From the Ground Up
Welcome to the very beginning of our story. Our 20-acre campus in Nacogdoches County is a blank canvas of fertile soil, ready to be transformed. While our vineyard and facilities are in the planning phase, our mission is already growing. This calendar is an invitation to join us in these foundational steps as we cultivate our community and our future home, together.
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6/20/2026
Virtual Mission Briefing & Q&A
6:30pm
Virtual on Zoom
Event Details
6/20/2026
Virtual Mission Briefing & Q&A
- Join Executive Director Richard Williams and our Board for a live, virtual presentation of our full vision: the sustainable vineyard model,...
6:30pm
Virtual on Zoom
7/15/2026
Community Vision Council Meetings
Local Library Community Room / Hybrid
Event Details
7/15/2026
Community Vision Council Meetings
We are convening representatives from veteran groups, youth organizations, family services, and local agriculture to help shape our programs...
Local Library Community Room / Hybrid
8/10/2026
Grounds for Healing - Introduction to Horticultural Wellness
10AM
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12PM
Partner Farm in Nacogdoches County
Event Details
8/10/2026
Grounds for Healing - Introduction to Horticultural Wellness
A free, half-day session for veterans to experience the basics of plant-based wellness and learn about our future vocational training. Led b...
10AM
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12PM
Partner Farm in Nacogdoches County
9/8/2026
Family Harvest Table - Nutrition in the Kitchen
2PM
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4PM
Local Community Center Kitchen
Event Details
9/8/2026
Family Harvest Table - Nutrition in the Kitchen
A hands-on family cooking class focusing on nutritious, budget-friendly meals. This pilot helps us refine our future curriculum.
- Status: Regi...
2PM
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4PM
Local Community Center Kitchen
Milestones on the Horizon
These dates are projected and subject to change as we secure funding and permits.
- Groundbreaking & Vine Planting Ceremony: Target: Late Fall 2026 / Early Spring 2026
- A symbolic community day to put the first vines in the ground. This will be a public event.
- The Rose Pantry Pop-Up Launch: Target: Winter 2026
- Partnering with an existing local pantry or church to begin our client-choice food distribution model, incorporating our first harvested produce when available.
- Official Launch of 8-Week Cohorts: Target: Upon completion of Phase 1 construction (2027)
- Full launch of Grounds for Healing and Agri-Science Academy on our own campus.
How to Engage Right Now
- Follow the Journey: Track our progress with "Hard Hat Updates" posted monthly on our website and social media. See site plans, architectural renderings, and meet the team.
- Become a Founding Donor: Our "Plant a Vine, Grow Hope" campaign is live. Your donation directly funds the planting of our vineyard, which will fund all future programs.
- Share Your Expertise: We are building a Pro-Bono Skills Registry for architects, grant writers, marketers, and tradespeople who want to help. Tell us how you can help.
- Advocate for Us: Introduce us to potential community partners, foundations, or corporate sponsors.
Our Promise | Transparency as We Grow
We are building something real, sustainable, and community owned. This timeline is our commitment to you. There will be dirt, then there will be progress, and ultimately, there will be a thriving hub of hope.
The soil is prepared. The vision is clear. The need is present. Now, we build.
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