This is Mama Maria's kitchen.

One day we met a group of Angels (lots of Angels at Standing Rock!) who were looking for someone to donate a kitchen to. I pictured a few pots and pans, and a camping stove.

I said, "Thank you!! You can leave it with us and we will find a good home for it." I gave them directions to our yurt to drop it off.

When we returned later that evening, we were shocked that the group built a whole tea and coffee kitchen station right next to us!!

They thought of everything - wood floors, folding tables, snacks, wood stove, pots, huge boxes of Tulsi tea... they extended their stay an extra night to make sure everything was set up properly.



We happened upon their gofundme page and saw that they are still fundraising to winterize this kitchen.

Cheryl Angel, our Lakota elder, says in her culture, we always offer drinks and food to people who come to visit. We are so honored to be able to have that ability now and provide hot tea for everyone!