Sierra Madre Sanctuary

Sierra Madre Sanctuary program, co-creating one sustainable & resilient household at a time.

Sierra Madre Sanctuary is a sustainability & resilience hub protecting & preserving the forest & the indigenous communities in provinces within Sierra Madre thru the T.H.R.I.V.E.

25/05/2026
What are we doing? πŸ˜”
25/05/2026

What are we doing? πŸ˜”

The Barefoot Mountain Climber: A Mother's Love at 88
At an age when most are wrapped in blankets and enjoying their sunset years, 88-year-old Lola Owa Minay is scaling steep mountainsides barefoot.

The trails of Cebu are unforgiving, slick with mud and hidden rocks. Her knees throb with every step, her back aches, and her breath catches in her throat. Yet, day after day, she pushes forward.

She isn't climbing for leisure; she is climbing for survival. Lola Owa hunts for nito vines, the lifeblood of her craft.

With worn, weathered hands, she weaves these vines into beautiful baskets. Each basket sold means a humble meal on the tableβ€”a bag of rice, corn grits, and some ginamos.

"It’s better to buy things with our own hard work," Lola Owa says, her voice trembling but firm. "We don't want to depend on anyone else."

Every morning, before her bare feet touch the mountain dirt, she offers a simple prayer:

"Lord, just give me a little clarity in my eyes and a little strength in my body. That is enough for me to keep going."

It is heartbreaking to see a grandmother brave such danger just to eat.

But look closer at her baskets.

They aren't just made of vines; they are woven with pure, unbreakable love. Her body may be tired, but her spirit is an immovable mountain.

Let's honor Lola Owa's strength and support our local weavers. 🧺❀️

Amidst the busy-ness and chaos, I'd always run to the Father to seek refuge and to find peace of mind. πŸ’šπŸƒπŸŒΏ
24/05/2026

Amidst the busy-ness and chaos, I'd always run to the Father to seek refuge and to find peace of mind. πŸ’šπŸƒπŸŒΏ

We'd love to see you here! πŸ’šπŸƒ
24/05/2026

We'd love to see you here! πŸ’šπŸƒ

Allow yourself to heal πŸƒβ›°οΈπŸ’šReconnect with nature at Sierra Madre Sanctuary. 🌿🌳✨
20/05/2026

Allow yourself to heal πŸƒβ›°οΈπŸ’š
Reconnect with nature at Sierra Madre Sanctuary. 🌿🌳✨

Forest heals πŸƒπŸŒΏ
19/05/2026

Forest heals πŸƒπŸŒΏ

With The Great Savor PH 2.0  – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! πŸŽ‰
15/05/2026

With The Great Savor PH 2.0 – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! πŸŽ‰

14/05/2026
Sadyang napakasipag ng mga Barangay officials ng Bagong Silang, Real, Quezon. Sila ay may formal session kahit Sabado. πŸƒ...
14/05/2026

Sadyang napakasipag ng mga Barangay officials ng Bagong Silang, Real, Quezon.
Sila ay may formal session kahit Sabado. πŸƒπŸ’š

Maraming salamat po sa inyong sipag at pagbibigay ng oras para marinig ang request ng Sierra Madre Sanctuary patungkol sa Food Share Program kasama ang Kabisig ng Kalahi at DSWD.

13/05/2026

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Km 93 Sitio Kamagong, Brgy Bagong Silangan, Quezon
Real

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Wednesday 6am - 4pm
Thursday 4am - 4pm
Friday 6am - 4pm

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