Yocha Dehe Tribal Community Center and School Honoring heritage, building the future

Once reduced to thirteen families, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has rebuilt its community and identity in Northern California’s Capay Valley. The new Community Center stands as a focal point of this revival—modern in design yet deeply rooted in tribal culture and agrarian tradition. Low, grounded structures encircle a central meadow, evoking ancient gathering spaces, while wood and local stone recall traditional craftsmanship. A woven timber roof in the meeting hall nods to the historic Wintun meetinghouse. Sustainable features and indigenous landscaping ensure that the design respects the land, fostering a strong connection between the tribe’s past and future.