“Design is an art of situations. Designers respond to a need, a problem, a circumstance, that arises in the world. The best work is produced in relation to interesting situations – an open-minded client, a good cause, or great content.”
// ELLEN LUPTON
The Summer House is passionate about being an active part of the community – developing unique project concepts; and offering pro bono design hours to a select number of non-profit organizations each year. Partnered with other individuals and local businesses, the Summer House is currently working on projects focused in land preservation and conservation, eco- and agri-tourism, special education, mental health awareness and nature-based/animal-assisted therapy interventions.
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The Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek is an equine-accessible, multi-dimensional outdoor sensory experience intended for therapeutic and educational use. Our mission is to create an environment for guests of all ages and abilities to: experience the outdoors in a safe and delightful way; reach for and achieve therapeutic, educational and personal goals; and have an opportunity to learn from, and develop a relationship with horses {and other animals, including wildlife}.
Equuvation Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, aspires to promote innovation, education, collaboration and professional service delivery in any field of centered around the horse-human connection. All of the Corporation’s activities will be conducted prioritizing equine welfare through the respectful and humane treatment of horses; and all activities will operate under the values of compassion, equality, collaboration, open-mindedness and integrity. The Discovery Trail is a project of Equuvation.
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The Boat Company, founded in 1980, excels at providing memorable Alaskan vacations on board two beautifully crafted wooden-hulled minesweeper vessels. The abundance of both trout and salmon make fly-fishing and spin casting in the coves and streams comparable to any in the world; and TBC’s Forest Service permits enable guests to observe wildlife up close, and to explore old-growth forests and tidal wetlands – on foot and by kayak – experiences that other outfitters can only sail past. By way of small boat Alaska cruises, The Boat Company seeks to expose guests in a very personal way to the special place that is Southeast Alaska; with the hope that their eco-tours inspire more and more people to join in conserving and preserving one of the Earth’s last great wild and beautiful places for future generations.
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The Society Guide is a membership based program that works to connect nonprofits to high net worth donors and their advisors. The flagship benefit of membership is inclusion in the annual Giving Book {curated source for local changemakers} - a handsomely designed catalog of our nonprofit members, showcasing their impact in the community with artistic photography and compelling narratives. The mission of The Society Guide is: to connect those serving the community with the resources to do so greatly; to provide a dossier of highly effective nonprofits to those who seek opportunities to use their wealth to help impact their community; and to provide philanthropists and the organizations they support with the strategic tools and resources to yield the highest return on their charitable investments.
