Meet The Team
Decades of experience and research have informed our vision and plan. Our success rests on the collective leadership of future funding partners, and our founders, who include:
Wellness retreat operators, renowned musicians & industry professionals, world-class holistic practitioners and educators, award-winning natural building pioneers, and highly trusted professionals with experience in building, contracting, ecological cultivation, community development, and nonprofit management.
Brian Festa
Percussionist/LMT
Founder
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Rachel Mink
Vocalist
Saman Dashti
Percussionist
Cari Jarbouai
Secretary
Luke Dennis
Bassist/Sound Engineer
Treasurer
Mia Bella D'Augelli
Violinist
BJ Pendleton
Sound Engineer
Susan Muscarella
Pianist/CJC Co-Founder
Brandi Wilkins
LMT
Shyan Kishore
Bansuri Flute
Rachelle Padgett
Eco-Interior Designer
Greg Howard
Chapman Stick
Kirti Wright
Retreat Coordinator
Jared McQueen
Pianist
Fred Øesch
Green Building Architect
Sara Jelley
Singer-Songwriter
Sarah Bright
Graphic Designer
Keith Topar
Bassist/Guitarist
Ayurvedic Practitioner
James Clark
Percussionist/Counselor
Colin Ryan
Bassist
Ganesh Kumar
Kanjira
Dylan DeBiase
Bassist
And our amazing interns!
Valeria Torres
Social Media
Kristin Oggeri
Music Program Management
Max Flores
Music Program Management
Ryan Jacobson
Social Media
Payton Bird
Outreach and Communications
Yujia Li
Social Media
Brianna Vargas
Social Media
What We Stand For
VISION
MISSION
Our vision is to empower all people who stay with us to become embodied
in their optimal state of being.
Our mission is to reconnect the global network of dedicated musicians to their bodies and their purpose by providing music residencies within a holistic wellness program in beautiful remote locations.
Values
Guiding Principles
Elevate musical skill
Mature professional sustainability
Deepen the connection between
wellbeing and musicianship
Expand stylistic versatility
through collaboration
Healing, Creativity
Diversity, Inclusion
Expression, Authenticity
Radical Hospitality
Mutual Respect, Support
Empowerment
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