ETYMOLOGY

We dream of a world where humanity lives therapeutically and sustainably.

We contribute to the fulfillment of this dream by creating multi-sensory educational spaces where we connect communities with consciously curated practitioners, places, practices, and products.

Together we are Saffron & Sage. 

We are founded on the belief that every human life is valuable, more precious than gold. We believe that every person possesses the capacity for resilience and that the environment in which we call home, can in fact be renewed. We believe that, even though we are surrounded by disease and darkness, light can, and will, make its passage through.

Our vision for transformation is embodied by ‘saffron’ inspired by the saffron colored robes worn by Buddhist monks during The Saffron Revolution when the monks took to the streets in protest burning themselves alive against injustice. Saffron continues to remind us that the quest for justice comes through sacrifice. A representation of both pain and passion, absorbing trauma and releasing compassion, we are invited to let go of that which binds us and holds us back. Sage with it's beautiful green color is representative of nature and our habitat. It symbolizes growth and regeneration, bringing forth balance and harmony to our lives.

Sage, ‘Sophos’ in the Greek, is an ancient symbol for wisdom, used to describe a person of profound wisdom who offers guidance. The Sage serves to remind others of who they are and encourages them on their journey of becoming more fully themselves.

We concur with the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, who writes, "Ruin is the road to transformation," and activist Dr. King who taught that, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that."  We hold true to the claim found in an ancient holy text that, "Beauty will rise from the ashes."

Here at Saffron & Sage, we believe that it is possible to alter our course and begin a new journey; a pilgrimage that is also the destination, a therapeutic and sustainable life.