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OUR MISSION
The mission of Amara Valley is to create a healing sanctuary of profound beauty, that enhances the wellness and development of everyone who comes here.
A nurturing place where we can learn to live in harmony, where our creativity can become reality, and where we are able to reimagine and develop our individual and collective potential.
We provide a home where Regenerative Culture in all its forms can be cultivated and celebrated.
We grow together, remembering those who came before us and honouring those who are yet to come. Sharing our strength, insight and compassion with each other, we commit deeply to serving the web of Life on the Earth.
We are guided by openness, kindness, integrity and love.
Meet the teaM
CO-FOUNDER
Carlota AMARGÓS RUBIÓ
Carlota is a passionate and multifaceted woman who loves taking care of every aspect of Life. Being a classical violinist for more than 30 years she developed a sense for art, refinement and fine tuning that reflects in everything she does.
With more than half a decade of experience teaching yoga, running conscious events and leading ceremonies around the World, she now knows that her life mission can be completed and taken to the next level at Amara Valley. Cooking and serving delicious and nutritious food is one of her gifts and she aims to spark the curiosity for healthy vegetarian food to all those coming to try her cuisine.
CO-FOUNDER
MORGAN PALMER HUBBARD
Hailing from Aotearoa-New Zealand, Morgan’s path took him around the world, from the ashrams of Rishikesh to the alkaline sands of Burning Man, from the souks of Morocco to the jungles of Ecuador. Finally making his home for the past decade in Barcelona, he has co-founded numerous yoga and wellness projects.
He brings his experience as a retreat leader, events co-ordinator and yoga teacher to this new project, as Director and Retreat Manager. Understanding the needs of the groups coming to Amara, he looks forward to helping each one create unique, deep and rich experiences here.
GENERATOR
ARJUN NARAYANASWAMY
A technologist and entrepreneur, Arjun loves exploring how advanced technology can help individuals and teams be their best.
He has enabled Amara Valley to blossom into being, and helps co-ordinate the high-level functioning of the project.
He is also a proud “father” to his canine baby, Bijlee Beyoncé.
GENERAL MANAGER
LEON PEÑA
Leon is a key part of our team at Amara Valley, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. He looks after our volunteer program and manages the flow of guests, ensuring that all activities are well-organized and happen on time. Leon’s eye for detail and love for creating beautiful spaces can be seen in every corner of Amara. His passion for what he does helps make Amara Valley a welcoming and peaceful retreat for everyone who visits
RETREAT LEADER & NUTRITION COACH
BEN DESSARD
Nutritionist, yogi and health coach, Ben brings over a decade of experience investigating precision nutrition, functional training and a wide range of techniques for vibrant wellbeing to the Amara retreat space.
GOVERNESS
CLAUDIA VICARIO
Clàudia has been connected to spirituality from an early age and she feels in service to the community. From India to Mexico, her travels brought her to teach yoga, facilitate women’s circles and cacao ceremonies, as well as other holistic therapies and rituals. At Amara she leads the housekeeping, maintaining the spaces and accommodations in a beautiful state for each group that comes.
SITE MANAGER & HANDSTAND LEAD
JASON HADJIKYRIACOU
With a background in physics, software development, and holistic massage, Jason loves working with his hands and fixing things. Passionate about rocket stoves, and a tiny bit obsessed with efficiency, he’s also a strength training enthusiast.
FOOD ALCHEMIST
SERGI HUERGA
Sergi is a passionate chef and human being. coming from the fine cuisine world of top class restaurants, he finds in Amara that both his skills and spiritual quest can be met in the kitchen.
AYURVEDIC CHEF
JANA KEEN
Jana is a powerful woman, with a great sensitivity and creativity that it is reflected in averything she does. She is also an Ayurvedic Health Coach and her knowledge of this science can be tasted in her food.
KITCHEN GODDESS
SUZI JONKER
Suzi is an intuitive chef and what excites her most is combining flavours from her extended travels. She is originally from South Africa, where her passion for cooking over an open fire started. For her, the fire is a magical centrepiece for bringing people together, swapping stories and infusing food with that smoky, caramelised deliciousness.
BIODYNAMIC THERAPIST
MONICA MARCOS
Monica is a vibrant soul, with a background in ostheopaty and biodymanic therapies. At Amara she doesn’t only give love and healing with her hands, but she is a force of nature making things happen all around her.
BOOKINGS MANAGER
CYNTIA LAYCY
Cyntia brings her keen eye for detail to help manage Amara bookings and to ensure that you vision and needs are well planned and taken care of.
LEGAL ADVOCATE & MENTOR
QUICO SUBIRANA
Quico is a lawyer and social activist. A committed practitioner of Buddhist meditation, he is dedicated to accompanying individuals and groups in defense of their rights and freedoms, regardless of the resources they have to exercise and/or claim them.
To this end he founded Cercles, a collaborative organization offering legal assessment and services to people and causes in the interest of equality, justice and positive social transformation.
HANDYMAN, CHINESE DOCTOR & BEST NEIGHBOUR
CARLES CLOS
Carles is our beloved neighbour from the Valley that helps the Site management team with weekly repairs, upgrades and the day-to-day fixes. He is also a very experienced Chinese doctor practicing acupuncture and reflexology.
GENERATIVE SUPPORT
Sharwari Tilloo
An educator by profession, Sharwari has worked with urban and rural schools in India to improve learning and teaching methodologies. She has a background in art and likes to see beauty in everyday things. She loves to travel and explore new cultures and foods. She is proud mother to Bijlee Beyonce.
ASTRAL GUARDIAN
LULA
Lula was the avatar of Amara Valley. She lived on this land her whole life and knew every corner of the land better than anyone. Though her body has returned to the land, she lives on in our hearts and memories!