Camp 8 isn’t just a garden. It’s a mindset. A movement. A metaphor.
Born in our own backyard, Camp 8 is named in tribute to the film Life, a cultural classic that’s more than a movie to us. It’s the soundtrack of our friendship, marriage, our inside joke, our resilience anthem. And now, it’s the namesake of the garden that keeps us grounded.

This space was built on the BetterChoices principle:
Start where you are. Use what you have. Grow something real.

Camp 8 is where we extend the truth we coach every day, wellness isn’t just about the weight. It’s how you feed your body, mind, and spirit. Gardening is our meditation and our classroom. It teaches consistency, celebrates slowness, and rewards intention. Here, we don’t just grow tomatoes and greens, we grow habits, healing, and wholeness. And just a few steps away?

Ray’s Boom Boom Chicken Room, the hottest spot in the garden.
A soulful, jazzy coop filled with rhythm, feathers, and personality. It's part celebration, part sanctuary and 100% Black joy.