Raised From Earth | Patagonia Films

Under the gaze of southern Arizona’s cinnamon-hued Canelo Hills, a mother shares ancient building traditions with her three sons. In Puebloan creation stories, adobe structures, like people, emerge from the earth and return to the earth. For Athena Steen, it’s the family memories, skills, knowledge, love, laughter-and the clay itself-that endure.
All clay and standing dead timber harvests in this film were conducted following the rules of local jurisdictions.

[@bluesutra6686]

Oso, you look so good! Panther, I am so glad you left your room, after all! Benito, you have become a great master in a art I love the most. Bill, Athena, I am so so so grateful, and feel so honored for the time I could spend with you. Margit

[@TrishSeverinDougWoodward]

Beautiful film with great spirit, depicting a family, with such love and wonderful gifts. ❤

[@executivedirectoratthetimb8130]

The quote near the opening: When you all come together you can accomplish miracles" is part of the history of guilds, and the Timber Framers Guild and our Heartwood School is proud to recognize stories such as this one: using the heart of trees to build needed structures. Thank you: Cuando se trabaja juntos, se pueden hacer milagros.

[@krissycus]

The Canelo Project literally changed the course of my family's life. We went to a workshop 5 years ago, and our eyes were opened to a new way of building, living, and educating our kids. That little corner of AZ is so special and so gorgeous, we ended up leaving the city and moving close by.

[@exploringoverland]

What a beautiful film about an extraordinary family-who are all just super nice people in addition to being talented and generous. Inspiring!

[@MassimoCastelli]

What a joy to watch these beautiful people build stuff.

[@shanemacfarlane4767]

This is Refreshing! Thank you

[@elbielem4364]

What a wonderful project and family. I`m just simply delighted, with a smile from an ear to other all the video. Thanks for the inspiration🙏❤

[@bradgantt1818]

This is the most joyful thing I've seen in a very long time. Thank you for helping to tell their story.

[@nadiakishlan]

#FamilyGoals 😍 What a joy to be able to live off the land like this!

[@shashdineglamping6519]

The Steen family and their works are extraordinary. Proud to know them.

[@ErikDouds]

Wow this is beautiful to watch! Think she is right that even touching the earth can be a simple and transformative practice.

[@TheNitoProject]

Great job! Ben and Forest, so cool to see the final thing all complete.

[@karenmager121]

So much love for the Steens and good memories of Canelo project workshops! An amazing family and beautiful creations.

[@ruta123ish]

Exactly! .... Amazing, beautiful, incredible, perfect. Fantastic film, bless you all for showing the world the truth and meaning of life...so much love and unlimited abundance from beautiful earth when we know her amazing gift.

[@rtumkur]

Such an awesome film. Learned something new. Thanks Patagonia.

[@felipericketts]

Simple, nice, warm, and, of course, down to earth. Thanks! :-)

[@SB-wt7jh]

So many great memories of Canelo and this amazing family…

[@elrobo5364]

Awwww! What an amazing family 🥰 That "Mama Bear" is very blessed 🙏 They all are😊 Thank you for sharing a little piece of your life with....US. Happy Thanksgiving 💚💛🧡

[@Erin-rg3dw]

"Where did these boys learn to dance?" "They didn't." Lol this family looks like a hoot.

[@ciclotan]

It's been and honor to know and learn from this kind and talented family. We're fortunate that they have been producing books, guides and videos to share with our students worldwide so that they too can build healthy, beautiful and safe buildings for their families and communities. Support and follow caneloproject and The Nito Project on KZbin/Patreon

[@erikatowle8695]

Beautiful & so refreshing to see family unity. 💕I wish mud houses were a thing here in NH!

[@THERE4fabrications]

Wonderful Film. I wear Patagonia workwear everyday because I work everyday and it hasn’t let me down yet. Patagonia, ever consider putting a hammer loop on your double knee pants and cargo shorts?

[@UltraFence]

So proud of our other family! You are all amazing humans. We love you guys!

[@andreywagner5046]

Amazing energy, so inspiring. Thank you. Peace and love.

[@Abbydebenedet]

The life in their eyes. being connected to earth keeps you alive.

[@dennismoroney]

Very nice to see this in the final form. You can all be proud of the fact that you have done meaningful work and changed lives, and built a lasting legacy that lives on. Maybe now it is time to make some lechugilla, and celebrate, como no?

[@davidf6154]

Beautiful family,nice reminder of how life can be for some or more.

[@me_meraki]

Beautiful!

[@marcioarredondo8841]

Nice people and what they can make with their hands. Amazing!

[@lisamartin5355]

Love this, Steen Family!

[@WowJustWow37]

That was awesome! I love all their videos and it was nice to see them together like this!

[@CompellerFilms]

LOVE this so much!! Fantastic work, Forest and Ben, and the whole team!

[@kraabol.mp4]

Beautiful places, beautiful faces

[@patagonia]

Yes they are

[@yogathering-mahasanas]

amazing!

[@BALDNHAPPY]

I saw this building technique first hand in Afghanistan. That building will be there for a long, long time

[@merryequipment]

Incredible words. Moving,

[@tommasocappelletto3528]

Amazing

[@russpurvis4249]

...good people!

[@jeremiahbishopswheelhouse]

Not just the right way to do things the fun way!

[@saffronlemur1123]

Now I’m curious what do y’all eat?

[@leestimis9264]

The best way to keep your kids near and dear to you. I wonder if they have wives of themselves.

[@ultimatewarrior1612]

SECOND!