The Team
Who We Are
DARA COLWELL
Dara is a writer from California who has made Europe her home for 20 years. She has always worked in creative and international settings. She is a great communicator who likes to dig deep and loves to laugh—what would life be without humour? She also likes cooking, gardening, guiding volunteers, being her real, messy self, hugging trees, and she likes to write about what it means to be human.
DENNIS BERLIPS
Dennis has always worked in the hospitality industry in Amsterdam and like most Dutch natives, he is direct and outspoken. He’s interested in understanding how things work and loves philosophy and plants. He is an artist yet highly practical—you’ll see his skills on display around the quinta. He will engage you in life-changing conversations, and help you question and unlearn your conditioning.
TOGETHER...
We’re both going grey but young at heart. The stereotype that you slow down as you age holds some truth, but we see this as beneficial. Less is more: we waste less time and play fewer emotional games. This means we listen better, make wiser decisions, and lead a more effortless life.
We value work that’s inspired, meeting new people, the power of communication, and the mystery of life. We’re interested in flowers, herbs, permaculture, rewilding, self-reflection, sound healing, and embracing our imperfections.
We love bringing together like-minded people to share their vision. In the past, we've worked at festivals doing theatre, serving food, and creating inviting, intimate spaces. We enjoy meeting all kinds of people, learning from their stories, and finding common ground.