Become a Founding Supporter
Help Build The Valentina Academy
The Valentina Academy is more than a learning centre. It is a long-term vision to create places where people of all ages can reconnect with nature, one another and themselves through shared experience.
Built upon years of research and The Experience Series, the Academy is now entering its founding phase.
Every book purchased, every word shared and every act of support brings this vision one step closer to becoming reality.
If this vision resonates with you, I warmly invite you to become one of the Academy's Founding Supporters.
Ways You Can Help
Buy a Book
Every book purchased helps fund the next stage of The Valentina Academy and introduces its philosophy to a wider audience.
Explore The Experience SeriesMake a Donation
Your contribution will directly support the development of The Valentina Academy, helping to establish the first Learning Centre rooted in nature. When donating, please add your name and email in the PayPal note and, if possible, mark it as 'Friends & Family / Gift' so I can personally thank you and welcome you as a Founding Supporter.
Support the AcademyShare Your Skills
Are you a craftsperson, educator, grower, musician, therapist, artist or someone with practical knowledge to share? The Academy will grow through the wisdom of its community, and I'd love to hear from people who feel called to contribute.
Become a ContributorBecome a Partner
If you're a business, organisation, charity or educational group that shares the Academy's vision, I'd love to explore ways we might work together.
Let's TalkFollow the Journey
The Academy is only just beginning. Join the mailing list to receive updates, behind-the-scenes progress and opportunities to become involved as the project grows.
Join the JourneyA Thank You From Jody
What You Receive as a Founding Supporter
Every Founding Supporter becomes part of the story of the Academy. As a small token of my gratitude, donations at each level receive the following:
£25+
Founding Circle
- Your name on the Founders Wall at the first Learning Centre (opt‑in)
- Private Founders-only updates and behind-the-scenes progress
£75+
Founding Reader
- Everything in the Founding Circle
- A signed copy of one book from The Experience Series, posted with a personal thank you
£150+
Founding Patron
- Everything above
- 20% off Experience You, the flagship course, when it launches
- Early access to future courses and Academy events
The Valentina Academy has lived quietly in my heart for many years. Today, it is beginning to take shape. If you choose to become one of its Founding Supporters, thank you. Your support isn't simply helping to build a learning centre; it's helping to create a place where future generations can experience a different way of learning, living and belonging.