Joyful • Creative • Heart • Connection

Hello, I'm Ava!
Let's wildly
AVAken together.

And share seeds of insight, plant forests of intention, and co-create a more abundant, joyful, and harmonious way of being.

— Ready to Avaken! —

Nature Connection | Meditation | Embodied Practices | Permaculture  | Therapeutic Recreation

Being of Nature

I'm Ava …

Welcome, fellow beings of wonder and delight, this is a space for you. The curious and courageous finding their way back home — to presence, to wonder, to the quiet power of connection — with heart, with nature, with life.  

My work is both an offering and an invitation — to embrace the stirring winds of change and rise to the occasion.  It's time to raise the sail and chart a new course — one that honors your truth, your authenticity, and the wisdom of your heart. 

Whether you're seeking practical tools, inspiration, or support on your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you in grounded, heart-centered transformation

If you feel resonance, I invite you to explore the opportunities and pathways within—and connect to discover what’s possible. 

Ava Long

Modalities of Collaboration

The work we do together draws on a blend of modalities that honor each person’s innate wisdom. Below are a few core approaches that help guide and shape our process.​
Garden Design

Divine Design

Loving & Honoring Earth — One garden at a time

Guided by Permaculture and Regenerative principles, my garden designs aim to cultivate creativity and intimacy with the Earth through living in deeper respect and relationship with her natural rhythms, cycles, and abundance. Celebration and collaboration. 

Sailing Retreats

Sailing Retreats

A soulful journey of self-discovery

A 7-day immersive holistic sailing retreat through the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. Aboard a luxurious catamaran, surrender to the rhythms of wind and water—interweaving movement, nature connection, and heart-body-soul nourishment.

Guided Experiences

Guided Experiences

Meditation, Embodiment, Mentoriship

This work is alive and evolving — shaped by the seasons, the lands I travel through, and the ever-unfolding inspirations from nature and life itself.  Wherever you are, I'm ready to walk with you into the heart of your being. Let the dance begin!

Gardening Your Imagination

~ Global gardens rooted in creativity, connection, and collaboration ~

Guided by Permaculture & Regenerative practices, my approach focuses on creating self-sustaining, interactive spaces where all beings — elemental, plant, and human — can thrive in harmony. To inspire and cultivate a more intimate and beneficial way of being and co-creating with the Earth.

I work with nature, not against it. This means honoring the wisdom already present in the land and allowing design to emerge from collaboration rather than control.  

Each garden begins with deep listening — to the soil, the spirits, the plants, and the people who dwell there. From this connection, inspiration and beauty emerge. Design inspired by the Divine. These are sacred spaces that nourish, not just the body, but the soul. 

Let’s grow something beautiful together — one seed, one intention, one sacred space at a time.

Gardening Your Imagination
Gardening Your Imagination
Gardening Your Imagination
Gardening Your Imagination

GLOBAL GARDENS MAP

An evolving map of creation & collaboration. Each point marks a place that has shaped my work and wellbeing, offering glimpses into the landscapes, travels, collaborations, and living designs that continue to inspire this path. Explore the map as a tapestry of relationships between people, place, and the more-than-human world.

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Sailing Your Inspiration

~ A soulful journey of self-discovery ~

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Join us for a 7-day immersive holistic sailing retreat through the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea of Greece — a journey of reconnection, regeneration, and inspiration aboard a luxurious 42ft catamaran.

Each day unfolds with intention and presence — woven together with yoga, breathwork, nature connection, meditation, and embodiment practices.

Allow your body to be nourished by soul food, your mind soothed by stillness, and your spirit awakened through the serenity of the sea.

We anchor into nature, heart connection,
and the ever-changing rhythm of the water — allowing the elements to guide us home to ourselves.

This is more than a retreat — it's a living experience shared with an open-hearted, like-minded group, where adventure meets deep inner work.

We sail twice a year:

»  Spring (May)Sail & Regenerate

»  Autumn (October)Sail & (Re)Connect

Come as you are. Leave renewed, inspired, and deeply attuned to the currents within and around you.

Instagram: sailing.your.inspiration

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Sharpening Your Exploration

~ Be guided to your connection with your (own) nature ~

Lifescape

Lifescape

Lifescape’ is a sacred space where gardening becomes a mirror for your life’s unfolding and personal transformation.

Online Offerings

Online Offerings

Tune in from wherever you are in the world and tap into movement, connection and quiet presence.

Spontaneous Happenings

Spontaneous Happenings

Inspirations of the moment and shared enthusiasm of curiosity, exploration, and discoveries.

Life’s a Garden — Grow With It

Feeling lost among the weeds?
Ready to cultivate your dream life but unsure where to start?

During Lifescape, together, we’ll explore the terrain of your being:
What is the current state of your life and inner landscape?
What dreams await planting?
What needs tending, weeding, or nourishing?

Through heartfelt reflection and gentle guidance, we craft a living blueprint — your garden of transformation.

We prepare the soil of your soul, sow seeds of intention, and nurture growth with love and care.

Lifescape offers:
One-month personalised program  •  1:1 guidance  •  Weekly call/session (×4)  •  Guided meditations & exercises  •  Personalised "Life Design Plan"  •  Community support & resources

Reach out for a free consultation — let’s plant the seeds for your radiant life together!

Online Offerings

Grounded Body Flow
Come into deeper presence with your heart and body via our monthly ‘Body Flow’ sessions. Co-hosted with sailing yogini Clara.

Monday Moves & Grooves
Connect and open your body to express through intuitive movement.

Thoughtful Thursdays
Slow down and take a moment to come into quiet presence and reflection.

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Spontaneous Happenings

Wisdom of the Trees — Attune to the ancient tree beings & interdimensional wisdom of the forest.

The Garden of Abundance — Deepen your relationship with plants and harvest Earth’s wild abundance.

Electroculture — Support soil and plant vitality by channeling etheric energy into your garden (copper).

Composting 101 — Closing the loop and transforming green ‘waste’ into soil… anywhere, anytime.

Aspects of my work

Here are some of the themes we can explore together — each one a gateway into deeper understanding and connection with yourself and others.
Nature Connection

Nature Connection

Guided journeys and sensory/somatic practices to deepen your awareness and relationship with the Earth.

Meditation & Creative Visualization

Creative Visualization

Grounding meditations that cultivate stillness, presence, and strengthen your capacity to envision new possibilities from within.

Heart Centered Living

Heart Centered Living

Listen to and lead from your heart space — where truth, compassion, and intuition dance in beauty and wisdom.

Emotional Release & Inner Healing

Emotional Release & Inner Healing

Learning to love and be with all that you are — embracing the full spectrum of your feelings and emotions.

Joy & Creativity

Joy & Creativity

Invite spontaneous expression, imagination, movement, and playful exploration as a pathway to deeper presence and healing.

Ceremony & Ritual

Ceremony & Ritual

Honoring the rhythms of nature and the cycles of life — allowing ourselves to step more consciously into each new chapter.

Voices of Participation

Voices of those I've had the privilege to walk beside on their journey— may their words offer a gimpse of what’s possible when we say yes to the call...
  • ~ Guided Meditation ~

    "Ava, your voice is a key. Every meditation with you opens doors deep within me – gently, clearly, and freely. You’ve shown me how one can be on a soul’s journey and still feel whole – guided by ancient wisdom and carried by the quiet strength of a modern nomad. That’s what makes your presence so healing: timeless, intuitive, and deeply true. Thank you for just being! "

    Anette / Soul Academy

  • ~ 1:1 Mentoriship ~

    “Thank you for the guidance and support you have gifted me. I am now a vehicle for transferring that energy. It is so nice to give back to someone seeking guidance in their situation. 

    There are no words to express my gratitude for your friendship, healing wisdom, and the many blessings you bring to this life.”

     

    Hannah B.

  • ~ Sailing Retreat ~

     “I feel deeply connected to you. And i want to thank you for holding space with so much ease & heart so i could completely let go and surrender to the flow of this week. You inspired me deeply with your connection to nature and awakened some deep desires in me to live a life i love and i am passionate about. Basically to live again. That time together was so so special, heart opening and healing for me.” 

    Nina

  • ~ Sail & Regenerate ~

    " I first experienced Ava and Clara during an online yoga and meditation session, and even though that moment was already beautiful, stepping into their shared space on this retreat was like jumping into the unknown — and I was deeply, positively surprised.

    Both Ava and Clara hold space with such deep presence, gentleness, and grounded clarity. Their way of guiding — whether through movement, meditation, or simply by being — is both nurturing and powerful. I felt how harmoniously they complement each other: soft yet strong, intuitive yet structured, joyful yet deeply present.

    What impressed me most was the flow — everything was so well-integrated. From morning to evening sessions, the rhythm was beautifully varied and intentional, ranging from embodiment practices to yoga, meditation, and shared meals that nourished body and soul. They brought joy, laughter, and lightness, while holding space for real transformation.

    You can tell they truly enjoy what they do — and that radiance reaches everyone. The crew felt integrated, seen, appreciated. We all felt part of something alive, sacred, and yet playful.

    The "Rejuvenate" process unfolded in all its phases — not just on the outside, but within. And I’m leaving this retreat changed, softened, and strengthened — all at once.” 

    Kim

Knowledge of me

A bit more about the 'Ava' in Avakening.​
Knowledge of me

Curious and kind by nature, radiant at heart, wild and wandering in spirit — I embrace the art of living fully and freely. I believe in walking my talk, living with intention, and bringing presence, care, and joy into all that I do. As a humble global gardener, retreat facilitator, and creative soul, I’m passionate about nurturing a deeper connection to the natural world and inspiring new ways of living in appreciation and harmony — with the Earth, ourselves, and each other.

Rooted in decades of movement, listening, learning, volunteer exchange, and community living, my journey has offered countless opportunities for transformation — through travels, teachings, and communion with Earth, body, and soul. From the soil to sea, I’ve experienced healing power of nature and the joy of embodied presence, inspiring a heartfelt purpose and passion.

My joy is in creating sacred space and supporting self-exploration and healing through intimate encounters with yourself and nature — to gently open your heart and facilitate the restoration of your natural state of being… as a being of nature.

Ocean of Opportunities

An evolving map of creation & collaboration. Each point marks a place that has shaped my work and well-being, offering glimpses into the landscapes, travels, collaborations, and living designs that continue to inspire this path. Explore the map as a tapestry of relationships between people, place, and the more-than-human world.

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Forms of Communication

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