Picture this: tucked away in the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree, California, lies a little slice of sustainable paradise crafted by none other than Lisa Starr.
Now, Lisa wasn’t your average landowner. She had bigger dreams than just a plot of dirt. As an artist and drum medicine woman, she sought a retreat from the chaos of civilization, all while keeping an eye on the coastline – because, let’s be real, who doesn’t love a bit of ocean breeze?
So, armed with the wisdom of Iranian architect Nader Khalili and a bunch of eager volunteers (plus some CalEarth alumni for good measure), Lisa set out to build her eco-friendly haven. Starting with a few trial domes, she slowly but surely turned her patch of desert into a quirky little “village” that you can now snag on Airbnb for your next off-grid getaway.
But here’s the kicker – while Lisa’s newfound side hustle is a nice bonus, her true passion lies in her art. And to fund her creative endeavors, she’s planning to expand her dome empire, one sustainable structure at a time.