Vegan Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
The Dove
The Dome of Vegan Events (DOVE) is for groups of vegans - or for those willing to adhere to a vegan lifestyle while visiting the DOVE. It sits on a 38-acre wildlife sanctuary within the Santa Fe National Forest near Santa Fe, NM.
Tranquility
Rae and JC acquired the land in 2019, and have since been steadily renovating the structurally-sound yet completely unique buildings on the 38-acre parcel of land in the Santa Fe National Forest (Southern Rocky Mountain Range). Located about 1/2 hour drive from downtown Santa Fe, the surroundings are beautiful and nature dominates the tranquil setting that nestles up to the towering ridge to the west. Only the occasional train whistle breaks through the wind swept forest.
Events
The DOVE's pavilion will accommodate up to 30 people at a time, for day long yoga, meditation, workshops, mountain biking, hiking, nature walks and other activities ideally suited to peaceful, natural surroundings.
Living compassionately on the land
In an effort to use fewer resources, The DOVE has been renovated using repurposed materials whenever possible. All furnishings and artworks are gathered from yard sales, thrift stores and Freecycle. You will not find any animal products in the furnishings, linens, or pantry/refrigerator. All cleaning products used are 100% vegan and chemical free. The indoor spaces are safe for those with mild chemical sensitivity. (Those with more severe sensitivity may choose to avoid the main dome building due to a propane cooking stove and on demand water heater).
We do not feed the birds because of the many species of wildlife in the area who would become habituated to being fed. Coyotes, bears, mountain lions, foxes and many others call the land their home. We do provide continuous water and it has become a birders paradise. Well behaved dogs who get along with others are welcome to stay at The Dove and enjoy the endless leash free trails.
scrolling photo gallery of The Dove
The main floor of the dome with a handmade spiral staircase to the second story floating floor.
Side view of the dome and south room with the ridge to the west in the background.
The dome's circular kitchen with the suspended ceiling above.
The pavilion overlooks acres of pine forest. It is used for dining, dancing, parties, yoga, meditation and other activities
View of the dome from the north.
View of the adobe walls of the dome.
View of the dome from the ridge property line.
The stuccoed wall of the south room.
South room looking through the keyhole entry to the kitchen.
Flagstone steps leading up from the kitchen
Flagsone steps viewed from the parking area
Main floor bathroom in the dome with a rainshower over the sunken tub.
The main floor bathroom featuring the curved adobe wall.
The second story half bath.
Flagstone steps leading down to the kitchen
Second floor railing and one of four skylights.
Kitchen through the keyhole entry of the south room.
Floor above the kitchen.
Looking south through the upper level dormer.
Woodstove in the south room.
A view over the railing at the dormer.
All 5 levels can be seen in this picture.
The kitchen leading up to the main floor of the dome.
Artwork near the firepit.
Another view of the staircase with kitchen to the right.
The concrete bench on the main floor.
Firepit east of the dome.
Renovated exterior south room.
Picnic table near the firepit.
Relaxing in the hammock near the arroyo.
400 square foot building (with loft), about 75 feet from the Dome. We call it the Nautilus due to its unique shape.
Nautilus loft
Nautilus ceiling
150 yards from the DOVE
Main level of the Nautilus, with woodstove.
View of the ridge behind the DOVE, about 500' higher than the dome.
Zoomed in on the dome under construction.
Beautiful spot less than 200 yards from the dome.
One of the caves nearby.
Entrance gate, located 1/2-mile from the buildings
Waterfall area during rainstorms.
Nearby terrain.
Overhang nearby.
Part of the arroyo below.
Heart stone at the firepit.
Part of Santa Fe National Forest.
Vegan sign made by a friend.
Ponderosa Pine
More rugged terrain off our hiking trails.
Welcome to the DOVE!