What 1440 Multiversity does

1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit learning destination operating a 75-acre redwood forest campus in Scotts Valley, California, between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz. Founded by Scott Kriens (former CEO of Juniper Networks) and Joanie Kriens, the organization opened in May 2017 and delivers immersive workshops, retreats, and educational programs organized around Five Learning Pillars: Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well, and Wonder Well. The campus accommodates up to 375 overnight guests across learning venues, the Teaching Kitchen, Joanie's Garden, accommodations, a fitness center, an infinity-edge hot tub, and four miles of redwood forest trails.

The organization generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) all-inclusive stay packages bundling overnight accommodations, meals, and program tuition (e.g., The Ancestral Watch weekend priced $1,100-$1,940, with deposit and balance schedules tied to arrival date); (2) community education classes such as Teaching Kitchen Education Dinners ($225/person) and Sound Healing Discovery Dinners ($75/person); and (3) group bookings and corporate events procured through RFP submissions for organizations seeking immersive learning experiences. Pricing is publicly disclosed, with needs-based scholarships available for select youth programs. Faculty and thought leaders include recognized names such as Elizabeth Gilbert, Cheryl Strayed, Sharon Salzberg, Bill George, Martha Beck, and Samin Nosrat.

The entity operates as 1440 OpCo, LLC, dba 1440 Multiversity, under the tax-exempt status of the 1440 Foundation (a private operating foundation, EIN 77-0456449). Customers span corporate leaders and enterprise teams, individual wellness seekers, mission-driven nonprofits, education communities, first responders/military veterans, and families. Distribution combines direct website and phone bookings, RFP-driven enterprise sales, third-party Eventbrite ticketing, and a Synxis hotel booking engine. Marketing leverages earned media in Robb Report, Town & Country, Elle, and Yoga Journal, alongside faculty thought leadership and an active social presence. The company is not technology-focused, has no AI capabilities, and has no disclosed app or API surface.

Name

1440 Multiversity

Legal name

1440 OpCo, LLC, dba. 1440 Multiversity

Website

https://1440.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 75-acre redwood forest learning campus in Scotts Valley, California, offering immersive wellness, leadership, and personal development retreats and workshops to individuals, enterprises, and mission-driven organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness and Leadership Retreats

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Wellness retreats
• Leadership development programs
• Corporate team building
• Culinary education classes
• Executive coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Scotts Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Stay Packages: Revenue generated from bundled packages combining overnight accommodations, meals, and educational programming. Guests pay per night plus program tuition, with room types ranging from shared pods to luxury suites.
2. Community Education Classes: Individual workshop and class fees, including culinary workshops, sound healing sessions, and educational dinners priced per person.
3. Group Bookings and Corporate Events: Private group gatherings, conferences, and team-building events booked through RFP for organizations seeking immersive learning experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

1440 Multiversity operates a 75-acre nonprofit learning campus in Scotts Valley, California that delivers immersive multi-day wellness retreats, leadership development programs, and team-building workshops bundled with overnight accommodations and meals. Programs are organized around five learning pillars (Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well, Wonder Well), taught by a network of renowned faculty and offered both to individual consumers via open enrollment and to corporate and mission-driven organizations via RFP-driven group bookings.

Product overview

1440 Multiversity is a nonprofit philanthropic learning destination offering a portfolio of immersive wellness and personal development programs. The core offerings are organized around Five Learning Pillars: Live Well (holistic health), Lead Well (leadership), Love Well (community transformation), Work Well (team development), and Wonder Well (environmental advocacy). Programs range from overnight retreats and multi-day workshops like True North Leadership, The Ancestral Watch, and Mastering Inclusive Leadership, to community education events such as Discovery Dinners and Teaching Kitchen classes. The organization also operates the Nourishing Generations Young Chef Academy for children. All offerings are designed to create hope for living well through the 1,440 minutes available each day.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Well Symposiums Holistic health, healing, and lifelong learning programs delivered through immersive workshops, healthcare training, and food-as-medicine experiences, targeting adults seeking wellness and personal growth at 1440's California redwoods campus.
• Lead Well Retreats Leadership development retreats that empower leaders through thought-provoking programs blending mentorship, experiential learning, and strategic development, sold to executives, management teams, and corporate groups.
• Love Well Workshops Workshops fostering belonging and advocacy through curriculum that builds trust, addresses equity, and empowers community transformation for individuals, organizations, and global communities.
• Work Well Teambuilding Workplace wellness and team development programs enhancing emotional intelligence and growth through expert-led training, designed for corporate groups seeking inclusive workplaces, team cohesion, and culture transformation.
• Wonder Well Gatherings Global changemaker gatherings uniting leaders to inspire advocacy, protect ecosystems, and energize hope through nature, innovation, and education, hosting delegates from over 40 countries for events such as UCOT.
• True North Leadership Five-day transformative leadership experience based on Bill George's Authentic Leadership Course at Harvard Business School, focused on unlocking authentic leadership potential for executives and senior leaders.
• True Colors Interactive personal awareness and success workshop helping participants reconnect with themselves and others through personality-based exploration and group exercises.
• The Ancestral Watch Three-day, two-night immersive workshop priced from $1,100 to $1,940, connecting a maximum of 15 participants with ancestral wisdom through breathwork, gratitude, visualization, and reflective tools.
• Mastering Inclusive Leadership Interactive workshop led by Melissa Majors examining habits and tactics used by inclusive leaders to foster collaboration and employee engagement, delivered as an all-inclusive stay package for leaders and teams.
• Nourishing Generations Young Chef Academy Hands-on cooking school held in the Teaching Kitchen and Joanie's Garden for children ages 7-13, blending nutrition education, farm-to-fork cooking, and embodied movement, priced from $0 to $480 with needs-based scholarships available.
• Discovery Dinners Educational dining experiences featuring themed menus, wine pairings, and culinary education such as Sound Healing dinners ($75 per person) and Mediterranean-focused Teaching Kitchen Education Dinners ($225 per person, 21+ only).
• Teaching Kitchen Culinary Programs Culinary education instruction including Food as Medicine workshops, Group Cooking Classes, Joanie's Garden Classroom experiences, and Charitable Dinners offered in 1440's on-site Teaching Kitchen facility for individuals, groups, and corporate teams.
• Signature Classes On-demand embodied movement, contemplative practices, and wellness classes including yoga, meditation, art, and movement activities available online and on-site as part of the all-inclusive stay package or via individual class enrollment.
• Leadership Center Academy Executive leadership offerings including culture transformation, purpose-driven workplace creation, talent-based leadership valuations, and 1:1 executive coaching and mentoring delivered through the 1440 Leadership Center Academy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity to serve 375 overnight guests per night
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Operation BBQ ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Strategic partnership formed September 2020 in response to CZU Lightning Complex Fire and COVID-19 pandemic. 1440 Multiversity and Operation BBQ Relief collaborated to provide support to Santa Cruz County community and evacuees affected by these crises.
• Nourishing GenerationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local nonprofit Nourishing Generations to operate the 1440 Nourishing Generations Young Chef Academy for kids ages 7-13. Proceeds from the program support the organization's mission to improve children's health through food, education, and community. Led by Chef Ryan Fillhardt and Nourishing Generations teachers.
• UCOT (Unintended Consequences of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner1440 Multiversity serves as host for UCOT's annual event that attracts delegates from over 40 countries. The campus serves as catalyst for UCOT's mission to Wonder Well and engage in action-oriented dialogue about technology benefits and unintended consequences.
• 1440 FoundationcoreOthers1440 Multiversity (1440 OpCo, LLC) operates within the exempt status of the 1440 Foundation, a private operating foundation. Federal tax identification number: 77-0456449. The foundation provides the organizational structure and philanthropic mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Esalen Institute: Nonprofit retreat and educational center on the Big Sur coast of California offering workshops in personal growth, embodiment, and contemplative practice. Closest direct comparable to 1440 Multiversity in operating model, mission framing, and bundled lodging-plus-programming pricing.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Nonprofit yoga and wellness retreat destination in Stockbridge, Massachusetts offering residential workshops, R&R retreats, and professional training. Comparable to 1440 in its all-inclusive retreat format, faculty-led programming, and nonprofit educational mission.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Nonprofit educational retreat center in Rhinebeck, New York offering workshops on wellness, creativity, and personal growth. Comparable to 1440 in nonprofit educational mission, residential workshop format, and broad curriculum across well-being and leadership topics.
• Hollyhock: Nonprofit learning destination on Cortes Island, British Columbia offering retreats, workshops, and leadership programming in a remote natural setting. Comparable to 1440 in mission-driven nonprofit learning destination model, lodging-plus-programming bundles, and adult education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Canyon Ranch: For-profit luxury wellness resort operator with properties in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts offering all-inclusive wellness, fitness, and spa experiences. Comparable to 1440 in all-inclusive wellness retreat positioning, but operates at larger scale and for-profit with broader portfolio of services.
• Miraval Resorts: For-profit luxury wellness resort brand with locations in Arizona, Texas, and Massachusetts offering mindfulness, spa, and wellbeing programming. Comparable to 1440 in mindfulness/leadership retreat positioning and premium pricing, but as a scaled for-profit with multiple properties.

Emerging players

• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Nonprofit meditation retreat center in Marin County, California offering residential retreats on insight meditation and mindfulness. Comparable to 1440 in nonprofit model and Northern California location, but focused more narrowly on meditation practice rather than broader leadership/wellness portfolio.
• Chopra Foundation / Chopra Center: Wellness education organization offering meditation retreats, certifications, and online programs focused on mind-body medicine. Comparable to 1440 in integrating wellness education with retreat experiences, but with stronger digital/content distribution and a more narrow meditation/wellness focus.

Regional players

• Rancho La Puerta: Wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico (near San Diego) offering fitness, hiking, culinary, and educational programming in an all-inclusive format. Comparable to 1440 in wellness retreat format and educational programming, but located in Mexico and serving primarily a US cross-border audience.

Others

• Schmidt Vocal Institute / retreat-based executive education peers (Stanford Executive Education): Stanford's executive education programs and similar university-affiliated executive retreats offer immersive leadership development for enterprise customers. Comparable to 1440's Leadership Center Academy and True North Leadership program in targeting enterprise customers seeking transformational leadership experiences, though delivered by credentialed academic institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1440mv
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• Facebookfacebook.com/1440multiversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1440-multiversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/1440multiversity
• Pinterestpinterest.com/1440multiversit

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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