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The Open Road: a learning community

Afoot and lighthearted, I take to the open road...
Henceforth, I ask not good fortune,
I myself am good fortune.
--Walt Whitman
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Our Story
    • Our Community
  • Events
  • PROJECTS
    • A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Prison
    • The Salon Project
    • Open Road Press
    • Open Road Prison Education Project
    • Mom Foundation Nepal
  • Contact
  • DONATE
  • THANK YOU!!!

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The Open Road nurtures inner transformation through education, dialogue, meditation & mindfulness, and the arts, in order to promote peace, love, happiness and understanding.

We welcome everyone, regardless of income, age, or cultural background.

Our Vision

Curiosity, learning, dialogue, community–these are all essential to the project of living a meaningful life. The Arts of Peace, Love & Happiness are not taught in schools. The Open Road supports and encourages everyone to follow their heart’s desire, to fulfill their life’s fullest potential, and to cherish Mother Earth and everyone who lives here–people, plants, animals, clouds, rivers, stones. This is our home, our sacred community.

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