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SACRED WINDS IN SISKIYOU (SWS) OVERVIEW

The Universal Faithists of Kosmon, Inc. (UFK), is doing business in Oregon as “Sacred Winds in Siskiyou” (SWS). The Oahspe Foundation, Inc., was the former holder of the deed. This organization dissolved in late 2025. The Center for Nonprofit Law, based in Eugene, Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Justice, Charitable Activities Section, approved the UFK as the new deedholder for the 80 acres that had belonged to the Oahspe Foundation for 50 years. Both the Oahspe Foundation and the Universal Faithists of Kosmon followed the teachings in Oahspe (The Faithist Bible), believed in the One Great Spirit, Jehovih, were incorporated as a Faithist Church, and held legal standing with the IRS and the respective state governments.

On October 31, 2025, the Oregon Department of Justice officially transferred the Bargain and Sale Deed to UFK. On November 4, 2025, the transfer was recorded in Medford, Oregon, at the Jackson County Office of Records under #2025-023986, by Christine Walker, County Clerk. The opening paragraph of the Bargain and Sale Deed reads: “OAHSPE FOUNDATION, an Oregon non-profit corporation, Grantor, conveys to the Universal Faithists of Kosmon, a Utah religious non-profit corporation, Grantee, the following…” (citing the real location of the 80 acres).

In early January 2026, Ms. YisraEL (UFK board member) and Dr. Glenn Kendall (UFK board president) arrived in Jackson County, Oregon, and immediately began planning next steps. During this period, Ms. YisraEL accepted the chairperson position at Youthaven Public Ecovillage, and Ms. Selah Vee Sweet accepted the director of operations position at Sacred Winds in Siskiyou, where she and two residents live.

Our surroundings

The Siskiyou National Forest is a place of remarkable beauty and quiet wonder, where ancient forests, clear mountain streams, and sweeping ridgelines create a landscape both vibrant and serene. Sunlight filters through towering fir and cedar, illuminating moss-covered stones, wildflowers, and winding trails that invite visitors to slow down and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Known for its extraordinary ecological diversity, the Siskiyou region supports a rich variety of plant and wildlife, making every season a new experience of color, life, and discovery. Yet beyond its natural splendor, the forest offers something deeper—a profound sense of peace—where the sounds of wind through the trees and water flowing over stone remind us of the restorative power of the living world.

Our forest neighbors

The lands of the Siskiyou are shared with many forest neighbors who are not human, yet whose lives are woven into the health and balance of this remarkable ecosystem. Among them are the quiet and watchful northern spotted owls that depend on ancient forests, the enduring Pacific salmon that journey upstream through cold mountain rivers, and the delicate wetlands that shelter rare plants, insects, and amphibians found nowhere else on earth. These species—and many others—remind us that the forest is not merely scenery, but a living community where every stream, meadow, and tree plays a role in sustaining life. Protecting these endangered habitats and species is not only an act of conservation; it is a commitment to honoring the intricate web of life that has flourished here for thousands of years and ensuring that these forest neighbors continue to thrive for generations to come.