A non-denominational Spiritual Oasis for those wishing to connect with the Love of the Divine!

Chief Architect  

After Her Son asked Susan that she and husband Milt return to America from their home in Australia to create the Casa de Santa Maria, “Where My Mother's healing presence will reside, along with Her holy helpers". The Divine Mother took the reigns, supplying Susan with detailed descriptions of the layout of the Casa, with emphasis on her 300 foot diameter garden. Mary ordered that the first item to be placed on the Casa grounds should be a totem carving done by an Indigenous carver, “To honor these beautiful people who suffered and lost so much.” She also asked Her garden include a medicine wheel and a ceremonial fire pit. The Casa sits on the land of the Tewa Tribe.

Co-Creator – 2005

A humanitarian with a natural gift of extending love and appreciation for all with whom he has contact. At 17 years of age, as a student of the Philadelphia College of the Bible, Milt was also serving as the assistant minister of his church in Philadelphia. He left the Fundamentliest Baptist Church at 20 because of belief differences and became a non-denomnationalist Christian. He served in Army Military intelligence, during the Korean conflict, and as President of JFH International for 13 years. "Helping to build the Casa de Santa Maria with my soul-mate, Susan, is  the most challenging and satisfying effort to date. It took many  miracles to get to this place — and they continue.” 

Co-Creator – 2005

Susan  began her true spiritual journey in 1993  when she invited God to show her His truth and become her teacher. Soon  afterward began the mystical experiences, dreams and visions that  changed her life and allowed her to experience God. Through those  experience she was able to understand the transforming power of Divine  Love.  In 2005, Susan and Milt were commissioned by Jesus and Mother Mary to create the Casa de Santa Maria,  the non-denominational healing sanctuary and spiritual retreat center, where Jesus promised Mother Mary and her Holy Helper's presence  will reside to bring about healing in the lives of her beloved  children.

Director – 2007

We met Stephanie by way of long distance in July of 2007 when a close friend and associate, suggested she contact us because of similar spiritual interests and paths.  It was "Love at first contact!" As Stephanie was exposed to our  plans for the creation of Casa de Santa Maria, it became clear our mission spoke to her heart, and she to ours. It soon became evident that  as a successful business woman, Stephanie's lifelong desire to serve people blended so perfectly with  the Casa plans — and our lives have been better for the knowing. "I so love the spiritual work the Casa is attempting to bring about and  am honored to be a part of it and to contribute in any way that I can.”

Director — 2009

Susan  and Milt met Gwendolyn in 2009 when inquiring about a  consultation session to help in her grieving process from the death of  her beloved sister. We were quickly taken by her lovely spirit and immediate interest  in our mission to create the Casa de Santa Maria so close to her home  here in Colorado.  After her first visit to our Casa website detailing our fledgeling  effort—she was hooked—and a beautiful relationship quickly developed.  Our very first San Luis "on-site" friend— Gwen shared her artistic  weeding ability in Mother Mary's Garden, and generously  assisted in facilitating our first Casa retreat in 2012. “First visit - I knew right away the Casa was  a sacred place."

Director – 2022

With 65,000 Facebook followers, this amazing voice of the Dine Nation, (aka Navaho Nation) was miraculously led by spirit to visit the Casa de Santa Maria site.  After discussions with Susan and Milt and discovering their approach to spirituality and service to mankind was so similar in detail to her beliefs, this world renowned leader who recently earned the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and, Indigenous Studies, Is yet another amazing woman attached to the Casa. To sit in her presence is to understand honor, pride, forgiveness, dedication to the Creator and determination to have the story of the indigenous peoples - told, and heard!  An important part of the Casa’s Future development.

Director — 2022

"Sometimes I need to remind myself that creeping inch by inch to a better world has to be enough in moments when we all long for change on a larger scale at a faster pace.” That wisdom is shared by our newest Casa Director, Kathleen Aragon. The Casa and our town of San Luis, Colorado, "Where Colorado Began,” is so fortunate this spiritually focused entrepreneur at heart, along with husband Dave, left their business life in Wisconsin to relocate to Dave's growing up place to begin several  new companies. I’m so very excited being part of Casa de Santa Maria Together we can love the earth in togetherness.  Looking forward to be anchoring Mother Mary’s energy here

Director—Posthumous

It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss—and yet an absolute feeling of joy and wonderment that we share with you the “graduation” back to spirit of our dear and loving friend, Casa Director Lisa Heiser who returned to the spirit dimension June 13th, 2011. This amazing woman was not only a charter member of our Casa de Santa  Maria Board of Directors, she was the epitome of a caring and loving  friend to all she met, and in particular to all in need. Thanks, Lisa, for all your continued guidance from the other side! Lias was Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  whose staff continues to miss her magnetic presence.