Sakala is transitioning into a community focused non-profit, be a part of what's next.
Our Future, Rooted in Community
​What's to come:
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Sakala is transitioning into a nonprofit so that this community can be stewarded collectively, guided by shared values, sustained for the long term, and able to expand its reach.
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Why This Transition Matters
As Sakala transitions into a nonprofit, one thing has remained clear:
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The community is the center of everything we do.
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Before building anything new, it was essential to understand what the community most wanted to preserve, protect, and grow. Through deep listening—especially in the Vision Room—we gathered insight into what makes Sakala feel alive, meaningful, and worth sustaining for the long term.
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What emerged was not a request for scale or hierarchy, but for care, integrity, and shared responsibility. The community spoke clearly about what matters most.
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What the Community Asked Us to Protect
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1. At its heart, Sakala is experienced as home. A place of warmth, presence, and emotional safety where people feel welcomed exactly as they are. This sense of belonging—often described as “a hug,” a cozy living room, or a place where people are genuinely seen—is the most consistent and emotionally charged value across all feedback.
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2. As Sakala grows, the community emphasized that accessibility and equity must remain foundational. Diversity is not optional. Growth cannot come at the cost of inclusion—financially, culturally, spiritually, or relationally. Sakala is meant to be a place of acceptance, unity, and respect for sacred practices.
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3. There is also a strong desire for shared voice and transparency. People want to be part of the conversation, to understand how decisions are made, and to have meaningful ways to contribute—even when they can’t be physically present. Integrity, honesty, and clean energy matter deeply here.
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4. Equally important is the sustainability of those who hold space. The community was clear: facilitators and healers need real support, not burnout. This includes mentorship, vocational and business guidance, financial pathways, and collaborative structures that prioritize care over competition.
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5. Connection itself is central to Sakala’s impact. People want more opportunities to gather, rest, heal, and relate in ways that feel natural and human—whether through shared meals, everyday presence, or intimate moments of connection
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6. Finally, the energetic integrity of the space is non-negotiable. Sakala’s “vibe,” spiritual hygiene, and intentional care of the physical and emotional environment are core to its identity. Everything must continue to come back to the why.
How We’re Bringing This to Life
These insights didn’t just shape Sakala’s values — they directly informed how Sakala is being organized and stewarded moving forward.
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Rather than adopting a traditional top-down structure, Sakala is coming to life through a Stewardship Model - a living framework that distributes leadership, responsibility, and care across clearly defined roles and circles, while keeping authority collective.
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At the heart of this model are two interconnected stewardship bodies.
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The Community Task Force represents the broader Sakala community — a participatory space where voices, ideas, and lived experience actively shape Sakala’s direction.
Alongside this is the Stewardship Council, a small governance body that works in relationship with the community to support structure, continuity, and long-term sustainability.
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Sakala was founded by Megan, who serves as Founder and Visionary Creator. This role exists to steward Sakala’s long-term vision, values, and cultural integrity — holding the wider arc of purpose as leadership and governance are shared across the ecosystem. Rather than directing or controlling the work, the Founder role supports the whole system, helping ensure coherence, alignment, and care as Sakala evolves and is stewarded collectively.
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Together, these roles form a balanced ecosystem — rooted in participation, supported by shared governance, and guided by vision rather than hierarchy. The visual below offers a map of how stewardship flows through Sakala and how each role supports what comes next.
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Sakala Stewardship Model
Shared Governance & Community Stewardship
Our stewardship model is designed to balance real governance and accountability with
relational, non-hierarchical leadership. Authority is held collectively through the Stewardship Council, while the Founder role safeguards vision and cultural integrity. Roles exist to clarify areas of responsibility, distribute care, and prevent burnout — not to concentrate power.
Apply to be a part of what's next:
Feeling the pull to get involved?
If you’re sensing a desire to step into the action and play a meaningful role in what’s unfolding at Sakala, there are two ways to be a part of what’s next.​
The Stewardship Council
The Stewardship Council is our decolonized board — a small, committed circle of stewards who help guide vision, care for the ecosystem, and hold long-term responsibility for Sakala’s growth and integrity.​
The Community Task Force
The Task Force is our broader, community-rooted collective — a space for voices, ideas, and lived experience to be shared and heard. This group helps ensure that Sakala evolves in conversation with the community it serves, offering insight, feedback, and collaborative support along the way.​
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Whether you feel called to deeper stewardship or to contributing your voice and perspective, there’s space for you here.
