Ralph De Bit, known as Vitvan, was a little known but advanced spiritual teacher (1883-1964). In the 1950’s he moved his School of the Natural Order and community of students out to the beautiful wilds of Baker NV calling it Home Farm. Over the period of 2010-2012, a number of devoted students left or distanced themselves from today's School of the Natural Order. These long time students believe that the years of self-appointed leadership at SNO has sadly declined into a personal tax exempt retirement village. In 2012 a Reform movement was started, and ISNO (the INNER School of the Natural Order) was incorporated to ensure the integrity of Vitvan’s body of works was preserved unadulterated and made freely available for download, and fully searchable for scholarly study. ISNO successfully created the free Online Vitvan Archive (www.vitvan-archive.com). History demonstrates an inevitable part in the life of most organizations is that they decline after the Founder passes on; still, authentic students who simply tried to look the other way through this decline finally felt such betrayal they began to ask pointed questions. SNO refused to answer their questions and refused all requests for mediation. What ISNO offers is a fellowship of elder students dedicated to carry the vision of Vitvan forward, to mentor new students who are serious about discovery and practice of the inner work.
