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

[@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.

[@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.

[@exploringoverland]

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

[@user-uq7du9tg7z]

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

[@shanemacfarlane4767]

This is Refreshing! Thank you

[@MassimoCastelli]

What a joy to watch these beautiful people build stuff.

[@bradgantt1818]

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

[@Abbydebenedet]

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

[@shashdineglamping6519]

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

[@nadiakishlan]

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

[@TheNitoProject]

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

[@Erin-rg3dw]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@karenmager121]

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

[@felipericketts]

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

[@ErikDouds]

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

[@SB-wt7jh]

So many great memories of Canelo and this amazing family…

[@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.

[@BALDNHAPPY]

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

[@UltraFence]

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

[@erikatowle8695]

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

[@rtumkur]

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

[@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 💚💛🧡

[@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🙏❤

[@davidf6154]

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

[@andreywagner5046]

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

[@marcioarredondo8841]

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

[@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?

[@lisamartin5355]

Love this, Steen Family!

[@me_meraki]

Beautiful!

[@yogathering-mahasanas]

amazing!

[@kraabol.mp4]

Beautiful places, beautiful faces

[@patagonia]

Yes they are

[@WowJustWow37]

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

[@merryequipment]

Incredible words. Moving,

[@CompellerFilms]

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

[@russpurvis4249]

...good people!

[@tommasocappelletto3528]

Amazing

[@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!