La Vista Ecological Learning Center

A Ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Offering programs and resources for living consciously within the Integrity of Creation

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An emerging worldview that fosters an ecological consciousness of the integrity of creation is represented in the panoramic view above. To the right, stacks of a coal burning power plant are diminishing as our awareness expands. Join La Vista atop these bluffs and learn to nourish a sustainable, viable and resilient life!

Come, Broaden Your Vision at La Vista! − May 2013


"By transforming our consciousness we participate in the transformation of the world."
- Robert Thurman



Healing the Planet and the Whole Earth Community

We live at a critical moment in the history of Earth. Ecological challenges make headlines daily, threatening the well-being of humans and the planet that sustains us in being. At La Vista, we believe that at the root of these challenges lies our spirituality. We provide programs that encourage eco-spirituality, recognizing the Sacred present throughout the 13.7 billion year story of the Universe. This spirituality offers a global vision of planetary unity based on the sacred story of the Universe.

There are many ways you can participate in transforming your consciousness and aligning yourself with the healing of our planet and the whole Earth community:

• Spend 19 minutes viewing "The Overview Effect" on vimeo. For more than 40 years, astronauts from many cultures have been telling us that their perspective on Earth from space has awakened the kind of vision one needs for a healthy future for our planet. This short online movie shares pictures and words from astronauts and others, allowing each of us to have this sacred experience. Please take time to enjoy this presentation

• Travel to La Vista this summer and join our "Exploring the Sacred Universe" Earth Literacy Program from August 4 – 11. You won’t be disappointed. For details, click here or call us at 618-466-5004.

• If you live nearby, join the Community Supported Garden at La Vista and transform the way you purchase and eat your food. Learn more here.