1	Red Bluff Park
2	Background Red Bluff Park was founded upon a message of personal and social non-violent transformation, expressed by the Argentinian author, writer and spiritual guide Mario Rodriguez Cobos, Silo Silo’s message is in the tradition of messages that speak out for non-violence and non-discrimination. Similar messages have been called for from such inspiring spiritual guides as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. For more information about Silo and Silo’s message visit www.silo.net
3	Current Project We are currently in the process of creating a Park of Silo’s Message in Red Bluff, California. The park was founded as a center of peace and non-violence for all the diverse peoples of North America (Canada, USA, Mexico), Central America and the Caribbean Basin. The Park, under construction, is open to everyone. It will have a spiritual and sacred dimension and will also be a center for cultural and community activities. The Park’s legal and financial activities, including ownership are managed by the Pangea World Community a 501(c)3 a US based Non Profit Corporation. All monetary or material donations are made to Pangea World Community. The Park’s cultural, community and building activities are run by a committee of volunteers and also with the help of community neighbors. Visit our website at www.redbluffpark.org
4	Site Location Red Bluff Park is located just below the Sierra Foothills in the City of Red Bluff in Northern California and is located almost exactly half way between Mexico and Canada. The Park is located less than three hours from the Bay Area, less than two hours north of Sacramento and 20 minutes south of Redding. From Interstate 5 you take the Central Red Bluff (Antelope) exit #649 and drive East on Highway 99 (Antelope) for approximately two miles. The Park is on the right hand side at the Salt Creek Overflow and just past the Highway 36 turnoff to Mount Lassen.
5	One of Five Regional Parks Red Bluff Park, serving North America, will be one of five places that are homes to regional parks of Silo’s message of non-violence. The other parks are or will be located in Attigliano Italy serving Europe Mumbai, India serving Asia La Reja, Argentina serving South America Alexandria, Egypt serving Africa National Parks are located in Santiago Chile, Toledo, Spain and Caucaia, Brazil. An Historic Park is located in Punta de Vacas Argentina, high in the Andes mountain chain near the border between Argentina and Chile and in the foothills of Mount Aconcagua. Visit www.parquepuntadevacas.org
6	Purpose Red Bluff Park is both a response and answer to the profound needs of people in these times. A sacred and spiritual park, it represents a vision of a Universal Human Nation and invites all people of non-violence to come together in celebration of their common humanity for... Intercultural Gatherings Community Celebrations & Ceremonies Meetings, Conferences and Retreats Performances and Exhibits Seminars, Classes and Workshops
7	Park Design The Park's design follows a simple and uncluttered form that encourages reflection. Red Bluff Park will contain the following elements that are also common to the four other regional parks. A 20 foot Polished Stainless Steel Monolith A simple Dome which is a quiet place for ceremonies, meditation and reflection A Community Room for retreats, workshops, classes and meetings A Fountain A Donor Wall or Stele listing the individuals who have contributed to the creation of the park. A Portal or Entrance Gate A Small Caretaker’s Cottage A Picnic Area A Country Style Two Rail Fence enclosing the Park. Landscaping and a variety of trees including flowering, fruit and nut bearing varieties.
8	Red Bluff Park Site Plan
9	The Monolith The Monolith represents the beginning of the Park in time and space and is a symbolic bridge between “the heavens and the earth”. The Monolith is made from mirror finished stainless steel representing a material from this historical era and was installed in April 2007 by Garcia Construction of Red Bluff. The Monolith was inaugurated in June of 2007 with participants from Canada, USA, Mexico, Central America, Europe, South America, Australia and Red Bluff. The Monolith inauguration was extensively covered in local and regional Newspapers, Television and National Public Radio and was named “The Pillar of Reflection” by the Redding Record Searchlight.
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11	The Hall Hemispherical in design, the Hall represents a fusion of different architectural traditions. The hall is an empty space with seating for approximately 80 people. It will be used for ceremonies, personal or group meditation and reflection. The Hall for Red Bluff is still in the design and engineering stage with the final materials and building technique still to be determined. Halls in other locations were built in brick using the technique of the Renaissance Architect Brunelleschi and then finished on the inside and outside with plastered cement.
12	The Community Room The Community Room will be available for cultural events, workshops, retreats and classes. The Community Room is planned to be built in either traditional adobe or with more conventional wood and stucco materials. The Community Room will incorporate both passive and active solar technologies and other green building techniques. The Community Room will be 2,400 square feet in size and is planned to accommodate approximately 50-80 people.
13	The Fountain The Fountain is based upon an ancient design representing the energy of life. The Fountain is planned to be cast in concrete that includes stone and/or other materials from the local area. The base and surrounding area of the Fountain will also be created using local stone and/or other materials from the local area.
14	The Donor Wall The Donor Wall will feature commemorative plaques in stainless steel that list the names of all the people and organizations who have contributed finances or services towards the purchase and construction of the Park. The Wall will also be created using local stone and/or other materials from the area.
15	The Portal The Portal or Entrance Gate is based upon a Japanese Shinto design and is symbolic of a boundary or transition point of “leaving the external world behind” thereby entering into a space that is more spiritual and sacred in nature. The Entrance Gate will be constructed in Wood and/or Local Stone and other materials. The Overhang will be constructed of polished stainless steel.
16	The Caretaker’s Cottage The Park will have a resident on-site Caretaker. The Caretaker’s Cottage is planned to be built in either adobe or with more conventional wood and stucco materials. The Caretaker’s Cottage will incorporate both passive and active solar technologies and other green building techniques. The Caretaker’s cottage will be approximately 700 square feet in size and is planned to consist of a large living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
17	The Fence The Fence is a two rail country style fence using Western Red Cedar Split Rail Fencing. Using green techniques, the Fence will be constructed without nails or cement and is held in place by pressure from a combination of pounded gravel and water.
18	The Picnic Area Under shade oak trees, picnic tables are available for the enjoyment of all visitors to the Park.
19	Landscaping & Trees Our Landscaping objective is to use a combination of local native varieties and drought resistant plants and trees. Fruit and Nut bearing trees will also form part of a sustainable plan for the long term financial stability of the Park. Under the management of our “Tree of Life” fund, donors will be able to purchase a fruit or nut bearing tree in celebration of a family member or friend.
20	Cabins Up to 6 Cabins are planned for construction at the rear of the property and located just outside the sacred area of the park. The Cabins will be available for rental by visitors to the park who wish to stay overnight or who may be participating in a retreat or conference lasting more than one day.
21	Benefit To The Red Bluff Community People from all over the world are already visiting the Park and are indirectly supporting.. Local Hotels and Motels Local Restaurants and Eating Establishments Local Shops and Businesses Materials and Services for the construction of the Park are being purchased locally whenever possible. There is ongoing activity and communication between community members and organizations in the Red Bluff Area and participants at Red Bluff Park that is both mutually beneficial and enriching.
22	Pangea World Community Pangea World Community is the US Based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is managing the legal and financial aspects of building Red Bluff Park. To Contact Pangea World Community write to… Mary Hobi President P.O. Box 751348 Petaluma, CA 94975 707-765-2270 or email to pangea@redbluffpark.org Pangea (Greek for “all the earth”), represents a vision of a Universal Human Nation where people of all lands, cultures and ethnicities see themselves as a community of one people.
23	Request For Support & Participation Red Bluff Park is requesting support and participation in the form of… Volunteer Labor and Services Monetary, Material or Goods Donations Grants Joint Fundraising Activities Tax write-offs may be fully tax deductible but please check with your accountant first. All donations should be made payable to Pangea World Community. Visit our web site donation link at www.redbluffpark.org/donatenow.htm for information on specific projects that you can support. To receive our electronic newsletter write to info@redbluffpark.org or phone Ken Dickinson at 415-497-8463.
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