Samara Jade is a writer and singer of catchy medicinal songs, holder of sacred space, spelunker of the underworld, and avid explorer and guide of the wilderness and inner landscape of the soul. Through her music, facilitation, and one-on-one “song doula” work, Samara stands in service to guide others through the processes of transformative creativity and animistic nature connection while enchanting the world through song. Samara lives in the Southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina (Cherokee territory) though strong tendrils frequently pull her to the Olympic Mountains of Washington State (s’Klallam/Chimacum). Read more about Samara Here.

Nico Kladis MA, is a facilitator, wilderness guide and mental health therapist. His life’s work has arisen out of the paradox of heartbreak and beauty as well as joy and suffering. Nico’s lineage comes primarily from mixed European and Mediterranean ancestry. He is committed to growing his awareness of his ancestors’ acts of harm and humanity, and how they echo through his life and actions. Collaborating with others in service to wholeness is one way he is learning to repair. He values a relational, somatic and experiential approach to the work while integrating an attachment based framework of belonging for all parts of us, the living world, and our non-human-kin. Nico integrates Dharma practice, ritual and land-based connection for individuals, groups and specifically men exploring their relationship to grief and praise for the benefit of all. He lives in Port Townsend, WA (s'Klallam/Chimakum land). Read more about Nico Here.

Samaya is a 35-pound German Shepherd/Shiba Inu mix. The runt of the litter, she was recognized early on as a healing force and soon became a certified therapy dog. Samaya spent the first four years of her life on tour with the hugging saint from India fondly known as Amma. More recently, she is a fixture among the Port Townsend/Chimacum community and is frequently spotted at Steps Beach and Cappy's trails.