Tired of store-bought detergents filled with mystery ingredients? At Secret Sanctuary, we do a lot of laundry — and after testing several recipes, we’ve found a homemade liquid laundry detergent that’s simple, safe, and actually works. Made with just a few trusted ingredients, this DIY recipe is gentle on your skin, your clothes, and the earth.

“We started with nothing—no road, no picnic tables, and DIY fire pits made from old steel drums. Now, we earn over $8,000 a year from campers seeking a nature escape. Want to make money from your land? Here’s how we did it!”

"I had never met happier people."

That thought echoed in my mind as I left Gambia, West Africa. I had spent months living in a community where people had almost nothing—no closets full of clothes, no extravagant possessions—yet they were the richest souls I had ever encountered. Their wealth was in their connections, their love, their willingness to support one another.

Returning home, I couldn’t unsee what I had learned. I didn’t just want a different way of living—I needed it. A life rooted in community, self-sufficiency, and deep connection to nature.

Now, standing on the land that became Secret Sanctuary, I know we are creating that dream—not just for us, but for others who feel the call.