"Humble yourself in the arms of the wild Ya gotta lay down low and Humble yourself in the arms of the wild Ya gotta ask her what she knows...           — Anonymous

Overview

In 2003 the Academy established its base in New Mexico with the purchase of an historic property just outside Santa Fe. With its restoration the National Historic Landmark, Seton Castle, was to become known as the Seton Castle Center for the Advancement of Learning, and would provide a permanent learning center through which we would offer educational programs, conferences and seminars.The restoration process began with the aid of a federal matching grant from the US Department of the Interior's Save America's Treasures fund.

On the afternoon of November 15, 2005, fire consumed Seton Castle. The huge blaze destroyed all but the stone walls and chimneys. Now, only the shell of the building remains. The castle ruins will be preserved as an outdoor meeting space and meditative garden.

The Academy’s new Center, to be built near the former castle site, will include a gallery and areas devoted to storage and preservation of Seton’s art, archives and artifacts.