The corner stone of this lodge is dated 1899 and was built by the Mount Olive Nazarene Community. These people were African Nazarites who were fruit farmers on this larger farm of which The Land of the Sacred Heart of Life is only one aspect. The Lodge is empty today but still stands strong. The Campo Santo is behind the viewer up on the Loma (Hill Top) which overlooks the Lodge and many if not all of the Ancestors who built this Lodge are buried within it. 100 plus years ago there were 19 different Nazarite Families here all participating in the working of the fruit orchard, growing apples, peaches and cherries.
When we were originally looking for Land to manifest the Vision of the Koki Medicine Clan we found our way to this farm to take a look at a log house and several lots. We quickly heard that each lot belonged to a family of the "Black Nazarites" who used to live here and who had a Spiritual Community centered in this Lodge. This story was the confirmation that lead us to move ahead to eventually establish the home of the Koki Medicine Clan upon the Land of the Sacred Heart of Life. This is of profound spiritual significance to us and we honor the African Ancestors of this Land.
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