Dragonzwylde Land Use Policy

 

ESA Note: 

Dragon Wylde Ranch is independently owned and operated by John and Joy Gerace who have been gracious enough to rent the land to ESA and give our organization a home camping ground.  As good friends and tenants we try and expect all our members to abide by these rules as set forth by the land's owners. Thank you ...-Seneca, ESA Assistant Executive Director, and ESA Co-Founder.

From John and Joy Gerace, owners of Dragons Wylde Ranch......

Access to  Dragon Wylde Ranch is by approval of John and Joy Gerace, or during events where the land is rented to the sponsors of the event.  Access to and use of this land is subject to the following rules:

We went two years without any posted land use rules.    Increased use of the land for spiritual, personal and rental purposes has brought us to a point where we find we must post a general set of rules as some people do not have the same vision of or respect for the land that John and Joy do.   So in order that we constantly do not have to be reminding everyone to do this or that, these rules are posted so that everyone knows what is expected of them and they can make a personal choice of whether or not they wish to be a part of this community and abide by these rules.

Failure to abide by these rules and you will be asked to leave the Dragonz Wylde Ranch.


1.      Respect the earth.  Do not throw trash on the ground. Pick up after yourself,  (includes cigarette butts. )

 
2.       No shrines,  earthworks or statues are to be placed anywhere  without the approval of John or Joy.


3.       No cutting down trees or any plants or clearing for camps without approval.


4.        Do not interrupt any ongoing ritual or prayer or spiritual service or event.


5.         Do not place fire pits anywhere without the approval of John, Seneca, Curtis, Sparky or DR.


6.         Camp only in designated areas, or get approval for a new camp spot.

8.          Children are not allowed to be nude anywhere on Dragonz Wylde Ranch.  Period. Ask why if you  choose.


9.            Event participants: Pack your gear in, and pack your gear out.  We are a leave no trace facility,


10.          We are a wildlife refuge.  Respect the animals that live here.  This includes our dog and the native birds.


11.          Anything you damage you will be expected to pay for or replace.


12.          Tents and gear left on the property will be considered abandoned unless prior arrangements are made.


13.          Do not eat any food in kitchen you did not buy unless food is clearly marked “community food”.


14.   Do not expect anyone else to clean your dirty dishes.  Use paper plates or wash dishes in the sink

                   outside.


15.    Gas in cans is for land vehicles and equipment. If you use it you are stealing and will be  ejected.


16.     Speed limit on Dragon Wylde roads is 10mph. Do not speed.


17.      Do not make any permanent or semi permanent additions to or on this property without John's

                   approval. 


18.       Respect other guests and residents. Fighting will not be tolerated and will be cause for ejection.


19.        No illegal drugs or weapons are allowed on this property.


20.        Observe all state and county laws including current burn bans while on Dragonz Wylde Ranch.

22.         Be aware that this is raw land for the most part. Snakes and insects abound. Take precautions.


23.          If you use a pull cart, put it back in good condition, sides up (!) back by kitchen tent.


24.          If you use a tool, put it back where you got it. Or  put it back by the kitchen tent.


25.          If you see something that doesn’t belong to you, remember it belongs to someone else. Ask to use it.


26.          Do not use firewood you did not cut or bring onto the property.  Someone worked for that wood.


27.          Do not drive the wrong way on our back roads. You will get stuck. Sand is soft and tow trucks are expensive.


28.          Do not drive on any portion of the property not clearly a road.   Do not drive on sacred ground.


29.           Park only on areas clearly marked or used for parking.


30.           Respect our neighbors. Do not cross their fences. They will call the law and they will be within their  rights.


31.         Do not throw trash on our incoming roads. Respect is the word. Respect the earth, respect each other.


32.              Respect our sacred spaces.  Failure to do so will cause immediate ejection and       maybe an ass kickin’.


33.              No gardens are to be started in community space without the approval of John or Joy.


34.              If you use the restrooms or showers, clean up after yourself.

 
35.              Do not use golf carts without permission.


36.              Do not use equipment without permission.


37.              Tiller and chipper are not to be moved without permission of John.


38.              Do not move picnic tables or statuary or any other item on this property.  If you want a table request it.


 


You should act responsibly as you will be held responsible for your actions.  Respect for each other and for the earth and its plants and animals is required to be on this property.

Remember access to this property is a privilege not a right and may be withdrawn at any time. You may be refused entry for any reason deemed appropriate by John or Joy, a Staff or Board member of the Earth Spirit Alliance during ESA events or activities, or any person designated management by any of the above principals.

Just act like an adult that cares about your fellow humans and the earth and you will be fine.

We want inclusion, not exclusion.