The Mission of Earth Rising is to provide a recreational retreat center in a natural setting for the purpose of cultural and spiritual education. Goals: This Mission will be met through the achievement of certain goals. These goals are: To encourage the free exchange of ideas, views, and experiences. To promote greater understanding and respect between groups and individuals. To support ecologically sound practices and land and wildlife conservation in the belief that the Earth and all life are interrelated and interdependent, and that respect for all life is a Universal Mandate. To provide sanctuary to people who have experienced oppression or discrimination due to their cultural or spiritual practices.