The People

Meet the Team

The Sanctuary is made of people โ€” their gifts, their commitments, their willingness to show up. Here are the hands and hearts behind what you experience here.

Community Leaders

Guiding the Vision

Each person here brings a distinct gift to the whole. Together, they hold the Sanctuary's many dimensions โ€” art, healing, prayer, land, hospitality, and community โ€” in a shared commitment to what this place is becoming.

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Jemma

Founder ยท Gallery Director ยท Lead Artist

The visionary behind Smith Island Sanctuary and the anchor artist of Jemma's Gallery. Jemma holds the creative and spiritual DNA of the whole project โ€” from the logo's roots-growing-upward sketch to the philosophy that guides every program.

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Wellness Lead

Practitioner ยท Wellness Center Director

Our resident wellness practitioner oversees the full range of holistic modalities offered at the Sanctuary โ€” from frequency healing and fascia therapy to the BioMat and herbal protocols. Trained, caring, and deeply present.

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Spiritual Director

House of Prayer ยท Retreat Facilitator

The contemplative heart of the Sanctuary community. Leads morning prayer, facilitates the Blossom Formation program and spiritual retreats, and offers one-on-one spiritual direction to guests and residents.

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Head Gardener

Food Forest Lead ยท Permaculture Guide

The hands in the soil across all four Sanctuary properties. Manages the food forests, leads guided walks and workshops, and is the living embodiment of the no-dig, regenerative approach to growing food and beauty on the island.

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Cafe Lead

Hospitality ยท Sanctuary Cafe

Makes the coffee, bakes the bread, sets the community table, and holds the warm center of daily Sanctuary life. Manages the Cafe from seasonal menu to the quiet magic of a well-made breakfast on a slow island morning.

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Hospitality Caretaker

B&B Operations ยท Guest Experience

The friendly first face at check-in and the reliable last detail before check-out. Ensures that every B&B guest feels genuinely welcomed and that every room reflects the care the Sanctuary is known for.

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Join the Team

We Are Always Growing

The Sanctuary is built on a skills-for-community model. If you bring practical gifts and a high-frequency mindset, there may be a place for you here โ€” as a resident, a work-stay contributor, or a future team member.

Learn About the Residency Program