CO-FOUNDER

Sam owns Tidal Roots Farm & Venue in Belle Vue, Tortola alongside her husband Tim. She originally moved to Tortola where her grandparents lived in 2015 to study Psychology at the University of the West Indies and work at Good Moon Farm. After the hurricanes in 2017, Sam moved to her husband’s childhood home in Belle Vue, where Tidal Roots was born. The farm has been a cornerstone in the agriculture community ever since, providing produce to both people in the community as well as private yachts and islands. She helped revive the Saturday farmers markets and has hosted countless community events. After giving birth to her daughter in 2020, Sam felt called to prioritize healthy living and started studying Ayurveda with Maha Vidya School of Ayurveda and Yoga as well as Arya Institute of Ayurveda. Since then, Tidal Roots has grown into so much more than just a farm. The land is a place where people gather to heal, learn, connect, and create. With a lot of love to give, Sam knows she is being guided to offer something truly special to this community.

CO-FOUNDER

Carlie is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Certified Herbalist. Specializing in Pancha Karma detoxification, Women's Health and Community support surrounding meditation and family care. First introduced to Ayurveda at the age of 12 and making it her lifelong path she completed a BS at the University of Natural Medicine in Ayurveda and Nutrition, and further studies at the California College of Ayurveda, American Institute of Vedic Studies, Arya Academia and the East West School of Herbology. She is currently completing her Doctor of Ayurveda with Sai Ayurvedic Institute. She has completed Yoga Teachers training with the Himalayan Institute, Universal Yoga, Synergy Yoga and Pranakriya. Well versed in the Vedic tradition and dedicated to upholding the true teachings of the yogic philosophy and application in the modern world. Her on-going inspiration comes from consistent practice and dedication to the teachings of Sri Kaleshwar whose blessings have continued to open her heart and soul to the truth of the Divine teachings offered to us daily in our experience in Creation. Carlisle lives in Puerto Rico with her family where she loves playing in the ocean and working in the garden. She is passionate about serving the greater Caribbean community sharing the love and art of healthy living.

PRESIDENT

Tim was born and raised on Tortola where he developed a strong bond with the land and sea. He received a masters degree in Engineering at Southampton University in the UK before returning home again to utilize his knowledge in a plethora of ways. Over the years Tim has worked as a power technician, at dive companies, & in the marine salvage industry. Tim co-founded Tidal Roots Farm with his wife Sam in 2017, and while the farm takes up much of his evenings and weekends, Tim has worked full time as the Director of Engineering at Peter Island Resort for over 10 years.

In his spare time you will find Tim rebuilding a boat engine, fixing up an old Land Rover, climbing with his daughter, or surfing somewhere on the north shore.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Brittney was born and raised in the British Virgin Islands and is a corporate and regulatory lawyer that has been practicing law in the Virgin Islands for 10 years.

Brittney has a Masters Degree in International Financial Law as well as a Bachelors of Law degree from the University of Manchester. Having specialized in the regulatory issues in financial law and the challenges in the regulation of financial services industry, she currently serves as the Legal Counsel of the Financial Investigation Agency.

Brittney is a Chevening Scholar and has served on numerous statutory boards such as the BVI Health Services Board and Financial Services Appeals Board. She has also served as a board member on non-profit organisations in the Virgin Islands including acting as the Second Vice President and Secretary of the BVI Bar Association Council and as the Secretary of the BVI Reading Council.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Sarah Penney was born and raised in the BVI and is an active community steward, focusing her energy on environmental issues, the performing arts and civic duty. She has served in leadership roles in the Virgin Islands for both the public and private sectors. Experience and education in International Government, Theatre & Dance, Public Policy, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organisations, Sociology and Philanthropy have positioned her well to support efforts to improve the quality of life in the Virgin Islands.

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