Tag Archives: Salvation Mountain

The Slab City Series #5-The pastors and the people

Posted on 15 March, 2011 by Kate

“I was on my way to Quartzsite, and I was reading a book. I got to Slab City, and I never finished the book.” What Rick did instead was to start the Haven, a drug- and alcohol-free place for people … Continue reading →

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The Slab City Series–#2 Meet the Slabs

Posted on 4 March, 2011 by Kate

I camped on the outskirts of Slab City, across the road from Salvation Mountain and just down from what looked like an earth-berm house with “Jesus Lives” emblazoned across the front. I had driven through the Slabs. It was confusing. … Continue reading →

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The Slab City Series–#1 Salvation Mountain

Posted on 1 March, 2011 by Kate

  “Whatever you do, don’t go to Slab City.” I didn’t have the heart to tell the nice man in the big motorhome that that’s exactly where I was going. Slab City isn’t on any map. You won’t find it … Continue reading →

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