Small "Zones of Peace"
Fostering Community and Personal Well-Being Through Education and Group Interaction
Welcome to New Horizons
New Horizons is a nonprofit organization, established in 1980, based on an intention to provide personal and community-oriented services intended to foster mental health through education and group interaction. We specialize in creating experimental education programs and training events that enhance individual and group well-being in the natural setting of our beautiful mountainside retreat center, providing richly rewarding opportunities that instill participants with daily living skills to help make life richer and more fulfilling.
Our entwined Small “Zones of Peace” nonprofit, circa 2006, was established to affirm our steadfast belief that when faced with the violence, deceit, and counterproductive communication and relating from the world around us, we have choices and can develop sustainable alternatives to help us be creators of Small “Zones of Peace” wherever we may roam.
Black Bear Mountain Village is a safe space for all. Our scenic mountainside experiential learning and training center allows us to provide tranquil and experimental education opportunities – focusing on teaching the principles and practices of Groder-Rosen Addiction Development (GRAD) strategies.
We combine these structured approaches with ancient Kebzeh traditions that originated in the Caucasus Mountains to help you on your journey of self-discovery, and “radical truth-telling” with love.
To emphasize the importance of community dialogue, we create sanctuaries for communication through our Coffee House Conversations initiative.
This program is designed to be a space for civic groups, schools, colleges and universities, churches and synagogues, small businesses and large corporations, to help overcome polarization and welcome unity, teaching participants to find common ground through compassionate listening and passionate energetic discussion.
Truth or Dare Movement
Truth is the DARE.
The Truth or Dare Movement is an active group and community initiative that embraces the motto “Think global and national, and act local.”
The Movement carries the ideology of commitment to the greater good, acting as an empowering vehicle for social change and honesty among voters, young and old.
Who We Are
Meet the Founders
Anastasia Rosen-Jones
Executive director & Founder
Emerging as a young and influential entrepreneur in 1960s DC, Anastasia became an overnight celebrity – noticed by many and admired by all for her gutsy strides as a businesswoman. Now, the passionate leader embarks on a journey of social activism and confronting corruption. Her dedication to her work is balanced by her devotion to living a healthy life close to nature in the picturesque mountains above Harpers Ferry.
Sue deVeer
Co-Founder
Growing up in rural New York state, Sue learned the value of family and connection to people and nature from an early age. She came to be a high school educator, and now spends her days learning and teaching the importance of crafting a balanced life. Seeking to “Be the peace you wish to see in the world,” as MLK Jr advised, she has always been an advocate of equality, social justice and interfaith understanding.
Media & Resources
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Eager to learn more about New Horizons, Small "Zones of Peace," or our founders, Anastasia and Sue? Here are links to more media.
Podcasts
Other Media
Camelot Disrupted (Coming Soon)
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Surviving Addictions (Coming Soon)
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