In ancient Greece, a Lavra was the place where back alleyways came together and people gathered. We aspire to create a modern version of the crossroads where people from across the Central Coast can come together.

The Lavra Educational Foundation (501c3) is a nonprofit that exists to bring people together to educate and celebrate. At the Lavra, we aim to create gatherings for:

a)  Education:
We host workshops on sustainable building, regenerative agriculture, homesteading, environmentalism, and health/wellness.
We host lectures, movie nights, and discussions to engage the most important questions of our era.
We facilitate outside teachers who align with our values and need a space to share their message with students of all ages

b) Community Celebrations
We host annual summer and winter solstice celebrations as well as other seasonal celebrations.
We host concerts, plays, and other celebrations of the arts.
We facilitate outside groups who share our values to hold meetings and fundraisers to support their missions.

c) Meetings with a Purpose
When outside organizations who share our values need a place to meet, we work with our partners to create meaningful meetings.