Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebecca Steele
Hi Rebecca, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Tecolote is an Air BnB in the medical center. I was running a garden business and met Joe and Chantal (the owners) at an Earth Day Market there at their place. They really wanted a community garden to be developed and the rest of the land to be kept wild, but they also love to travel and couldn’t do it themselves. I was really desiring a place to teach about ancestral knowledge of the land, healing and dream work. There was some space to teach and everything I taught had some outside elements to it so it was a perfect collaboration.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting out, it was hard running a garden business, my own herbal business and figuring out how to build a non-profit. They are all three different structures of business! But doing those things was the best education possible for me. Navigating the different requirements, a few rejections, a board in its infancy, financials, inconsistent classes and attendance are challenging. Ultimately the hard work pays off and I had good support from my husband, the owners, board members and the growing number of volunteers and community members.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The Well at Tecolote is a regenerative education and healing center dedicated to reconnecting people with the land and Indigenous wisdom. Through workshops, ceremonies, and hands-on experiences, it offers teachings on traditional ecological knowledge, sustainability, ancestral healing arts, and community resilience. Events include gardening, herbal medicine, storytelling, and meditative practices, all designed to honor and sustain cultural traditions while fostering personal and collective healing.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Tell everyone what you are doing and Don’t try to do it all yourself. I’ve been blessed with a team of people that believe in the mission and those people will always try to help when they can. Especially if you are open and they know how to help you. The people that try to roadblock you or always point out your mess-ups are NOT your people. Surround yourself with people who take accountability and are solution-based thinkers. People who know that their talents can support the greater effort. Those are your people.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Thewellattecolote.org
- Instagram: @thewellattecolote
