Founded in 1988 by renowned wilderness pioneers Larry Olsen and Ezekiel Sanchez (Good Buffalo Eagle), and located in the heart of Arizona, the Anasazi foundation gives young people an opportunity, through a primitive living experience and a philosophy that invites healing at the hands of nature. Anasazi's family-focused intervention programs are recognized worldwide for their unique and caring approach to treatment. ANASAZI's preventive efforts-including parenting workshops and community drug awareness/education forums-have inspired two international best-sellers (Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace), an Emmy-nominated drug abuse prevention campaign, and peacemaking techniques used as far away as the Middle East. More than 3,000 families have participated in Anasazi since its inception in 1988. It is estimated that 40,000 students have participated in outdoor programs designed by Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez at universities and treatment programs worldwide.
