Bulltánica is growing!
Join our journey to restore community well-being at historic Whitehall Terrace
Bulltánica & Cultivating Resistance (501c3) operates as a sustainable, community-driven practice.
Purpose
At Bulltánica, our mission is to restore, heal, and empower through accessible holistic practices, community-centered care, and cultural preservation.
We offer services (massage, herbal consultations, workshops) with community support.
Rooted deeply in Durham's rich history, we are transforming the historic Whitehall Terrace into a vibrant sanctuary for wellness, education, and collective liberation."
To restore Whitehall Terrace as a community-based center for healing, cultural memory, and holistic well-being — rooted in Black and Brown liberation, land stewardship, and somatic care.
Welcome to Whitehall Terrace
A Home for Healing, History, and Community
Whitehall Terrace is more than a house — it’s a haven.
Built in 1930 by Richard Wright III, a land developer and heir to the Wright fortune, Whitehall Terrace sits on two acresin the heart of Duke Park, Durham. With six bedrooms, a storied past, and timeless architecture, it holds the potential to become a reclamation, not just a renovation: a home reimagined for healing, gathering, and collective care.
Under the stewardship of Bulltánica, this historic space is being restored not only structurally, but spiritually — becoming a place where the past informs the future, and the community is not just invited, but centered.
Our Goals
To turn Whitehall Terrace into a living ecosystem for:
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Healing practices rooted in body, land, and lineage
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Gatherings that center joy, story, food, and ritual
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Creative and cultural programming for all ages
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A home where well-being replaces wellness — slow, accessible, and soul-led
What’s Happening Now
We are currently:
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Restoring the flat rooftop terrace
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updating and restoring bathrooms (7)
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Cultivating the gardens and outdoor spaces
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Hosting summer events like jazz nights by the pool and community dinners
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Offering workshops in massage, land care, herbal medicine, and somatics
Whitehall Terrace is open to possibility.
And we are building it with the community — not for it.
How to Get Involved
Whether you are a neighbor, a healer, a dreamer, or a builder —
this is a home where your presence matters.
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Sign up for updates
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Come to a summer event
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Make a gift to support restoration
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Reach out with ideas, collaborations, or stories
Why It Matters
In a city transforming too quickly to breathe, Whitehall Terrace is a pause.
A breath.
A home held open.
It is an invitation to slow down, to remember, to restore.
This is not just preservation —
It’s a reclamation of care, culture, and connection.
Healing Arts & Bodywork
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Massage therapy (lymphatic, fascia-based, trauma-informed)
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Somatic workshops & movement practices
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Free and sliding-scale sessions for BIPOC community members
Land, Food, and Herbal Justice
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Medicinal gardens and seasonal planting programs
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Herbal remedy production through Bulltánica
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Educational programming around plant medicine and food sovereignty
Arts, Culture & Storytelling
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Seasonal dinners, jazz nights, and storytelling circles
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Residency and retreat space for local healers, writers, and artists
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Oral history and community memory projects
Youth & Intergenerational Learning
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Apprenticeships in healing, gardening, and herbal practices
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Collaborative programming with local schools and organizations
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Youth-led projects centering care, creativity, and skill-building
Attend a Workshop or Movement Class
Get $50 off your next Massage by Moe
Our studio is currently located inside the UDI Community Resource Building at Sacred Old Five Points on the corner of E. Corporation and Mangum St /Roxboro St in Downtown Durham.
Bulltánica is a center for well-being.
A place to nourish your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Let's build community,
one body at a time!
