Vision

To improve collective awareness of our individual impact on the natural environment and to facilitate the empowerment of educated choice

Mission

By helping to guide individuals down a path of natural discovery, we aspire to unite individuals with each other, their communities, and the natural environment. It is our mission to foster awareness and respect for the natural world through the provision of wilderness adventures and environmental education.

Environmental Practices

Over the years, through educated choice, we've managed to lower our Ecological Footprint to 1.5; don't know what this means, try our Eco-Footprint Calculator to see how you compare.

Check out the link below to learn more ways in which we're helping to protect our legacy and ensure it's health for generations to come.

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History

In 2002 David Masters, driven by his passion for the outdoors, started Lunatic Adventures Inc., a wilderness guiding company. Three years later, in an effort to live a more environmentally aware lifestyle, David moved his home and office from the busy city of Toronto to the quiet countryside of St. George. David built a Yurt, installed solar panels, a wind turbine, a composting toilet, and opened up his home as a model in sustainable living; thus evolved The LUNA Project. The interest generated by David's alternative lifestyle soon lead to the construction of a multi-use classroom Yurt and the creation of an alternative learning center.

Location

Situated in the rolling agricultural landscape of southern Ontario, The LUNA Project is part of the rural community of St. George, and is close to the major city centers of Brantford, Cambridge, and Hamilton.

Property

Facilities - There are currently two Yurts (traditional Mongolian tents, framed with timber, draped with canvas, and circular in form) on site. The first Yurt is set up as an office, as well as a model in sustainable living. The second, larger, Yurt is our inspirational, multi-use classroom.

All of the facilities on site were built working within the confines of nature. The Yurts, portable in their design, were built entirely by hand and may be easily relocated, leaving behind little evidence of their existence. Both of the Yurts are powered by alternative energy sources, mainly solar and wind, and composting toilets have been installed in order to accept responsibility for our waste and to minimize our water consumption.

Zoning - The property itself can easily be divided into four distinct natural regeneration zones. The first zone is a one year-old reclaimed corn field, now occupied by wild perennial and annual grasses, and host to a wide variety of meadow inhabitants. The second zone is a twenty year-old meadow that slopes downwards towards Beaver Creek and borders the third zone, a forty year-old reclaimed cattle pasture, which is now full of naturally seeded white pine, ash, elm, maple and Scotts pine. The fourth zone is an eighty year-old mixed Carolinian forest which includes species of Beech, Maple, Cherry, White Pine, and Hickory.

Trails - The entire property is easily accessible via a series of trails that highlight all four of the natural regeneration zones on site. Easily navigated, the trails are laid out in a series of loops, all of which lead you back to the large council fire circle. All of the trails are multi-use, suitable for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing, and are maintained periodically by volunteers.

A special thanks to...

Bill Masters - Both Bill and Jan Masters have generously given their support, understanding, and guidance to help with this project. Bill had been fighting both Cancer and Parkinson's diseases for the past 5 years. Surrounded by family at home, Bill peacefully lost his long battle this past December 30, 2006. His support, love and guidance as a father will be greatly missed but always remembered. "Thanks for the Memories"

Olavs Volmers - With Olavs help, we were able to build this first yurt. Olavs loved the idea of the project, and enjoyed his time spent on the deck relaxing listening to the sounds of nature. Olavs lost his long battle with Cancer on June 14th 2006. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered. 

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