ON THE COVER: La Casa de Maria may be a peace retreat center in the mountains above Montecito, but don’t let the serenity fool you: There’s an epic battle brewing for its heart and soul. In Isabelle T. Walker’s cover story this week, read all about the center’s past, present, and future, starting here. Cover image by Paul Wellman.
vol. 22, no. 137, Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2008
Thu Aug 28, 2008 | 12:00am
Sat Apr 19, 2025 | 14:09pm
https://www.independent.com/2008/08/28/vol-22-no-137-aug-28-sept-4-2008/