The Circle of Stewardship

Wildfire Mitigation & Handyman Services Safety as the Foundation:

Our wildfire mitigation work creates the physical peace of mind necessary for a community to feel secure in its environment. Safety is no accident.

Sundance Film Festival Preparation Hospitality as the Bridge:

Our home preparation for Sundance transforms that safety into warmth and welcome, opening our private sanctuaries to the global community.

Tables & Functional Art Art as the Anchor:

Our functional art projects provide the physical centerpieces—the tables and gathering spots—where that safety and hospitality finally manifest as deep, human connection.

By addressing the land, the home, and the hearth, we ensure that every layer of your environment is intentional, protected, and built for the people who inhabit it.

1. Tending the Land:

Wildfire Resilience & Stewardship

Our relationship with the mountain begins at the edge of the forest. Inspired by a deep respect for the rhythms of nature and the wisdom of those who have long cared for this land, we work to bring balance back to our landscapes. This is more than clearing brush; it is a thoughtful act of protection that creates a breathing room between our homes and the wild. By tending to the growth around us with care and intention, we build connected zones of safety that allow our families to live in harmony with the environment, ensuring our neighborhoods remain thriving, resilient havens for generations to come.

2. Preparing the Sanctuary:

Sundance Hosting & Home Care

A home is most alive when its doors are open to the world. We believe that the spaces we inhabit should be sanctuaries of comfort and ease, especially during the vibrant energy of the festival season. We bring a gentle, meticulous touch to the preparation of your home, ensuring every detail is looked after so that you can focus on the spirit of hospitality. By creating an environment that is both impeccably organized and deeply welcoming, we help you transform your personal residence into a world-class gathering place—a serene backdrop for the stories, connections, and community bonds that define our mountain home.

3. Crafting the Heart:

Functional Art & Shared Spaces

The true heart of a community is found where people gather to share a meal, a story, or a vision. We create the physical centerpieces for these moments—handcrafted tables and custom installations that blend the beauty of the natural world with the utility of daily life. Every project is a labor of reciprocity, built to be touched, used, and lived around. By bringing art off the walls and into the functional flow of the home, we design spaces that invite people to slow down, sit together, and rebuild the essential trust that turns a neighborhood into a true community.

Explore what we offer

We offer a free 30 minute consultation to learn about what your property needs to become a hardened and defensible zone.

We address many concerns regarding home hardening and creating a defensible zone. We’ll assess issues with timber understory, problem vegetation including junipers, the first five feet from the base of exterior walls, clearing clutter and debris away from foundation walls and the forest floor, old wooden fences, and more.

We build slash piles to prep for chipping.

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Meet the Co-op

  • Zach Chupa

    Volunteer & Wildland Firefighter, Designer, Consultant, Sculptor, Carpenter, Nature Lover, Community Organizer

  • Kevin Cody

    CO-OP Associate, Volunteer Firefighter, Background in Geography and Emergency Response