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1440 Multiversity
Organization e_0011440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic learning destination situated on 75 acres in the redwood forest of Scotts Valley, California. It opened in May 2017 and operates within the exempt status of the 1440 Foundation, a private operating foundation. Every booking serves the community by creating hope for living well.
1440 Multiversity is a philanthropic learning destination where every booking serves our community — creating hope for living well. Nestled in the California Redwoods, we offer transformative experiences through immersive workshops, conferences, and grants to mission-driven organizations.
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1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit learning destination in the California Redwoods where energy, discovery and creativity flourish. The campus opened in May 2017 among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, stemming from a desire to establish a beautiful and nurturing physical location where community could gather to explore, learn, reflect, connect, and re-energize.
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1440 OpCo, LLC, dba. 1440 Multiversity is operating within the exempt status of the 1440 Foundation, a private operating foundation. The 1440 Foundation's federal tax identification number is 77-0456449. The campus is located at 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.
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1440 Foundation
Organization e_002The 1440 Foundation is a private operating foundation (EIN 77-0456449) launched in 2010 by Scott and Joanie Kriens. It is a grantmaking organization committed to cultivating real and connected relationships as a basis for living well, and operates 1440 Multiversity as its primary vehicle.
In 2010, Scott and his wife Joanie launched 1440 Foundation, a grantmaking organization committed to the cultivation of truly real and connected relationships, with self and others, as a basis for living well. The work of the Foundation led Scott and Joanie to launch 1440 Multiversity, a 21st century learning destination in the California redwoods.
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1440 Multiversity Campus
Place e_003A 75-acre private campus nestled within the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Scotts Valley, California — the former site of Bethany University. The campus features 147 private guestrooms, over 40,000 sq ft of event facilities, more than 30 indoor and outdoor learning venues, an outdoor infinity hot tub, 4 miles of private forest trails, a fitness center, and a communal dining space called Kitchen Table.
The 1440 Multiversity campus rests on 75 private acres nestled within the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains — the former site of Bethany University. Century-old redwoods serve as the perfect backdrop for Kitchen Table, the dining area nestled into the tree line along the south edge of grounds above Carbonera Creek.
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Our welcoming space includes 147 private guestrooms, expansive event facilities spanning over 40,000 sq ft, and more than 30 unique indoor and outdoor learning venues. Our dedicated Program Experience staff will work closely with you to craft an all-inclusive group package that meets your organizational needs.
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Scott Kriens
Person e_004Co-creator of 1440 Multiversity and chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks. Scott co-founded Juniper Networks in 1996, growing it to $4 billion in global sales. He and his wife Joanie launched the 1440 Foundation in 2010 and subsequently founded 1440 Multiversity.
Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks, has been in the technology industry for more than 35 years. In 1996, he cofounded Juniper Networks, growing the company to $4 billion in global sales. Scott and his wife Joanie launched 1440 Foundation in 2010 and then launched 1440 Multiversity.
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Five Learning Pillars
Taxonomy e_005The Five Learning Pillars are 1440 Multiversity's core programmatic framework, organizing all educational offerings into five mission-driven categories: Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well, and Wonder Well. Each pillar defines a domain of human flourishing addressed by 1440's immersive programs and symposiums.
The 1440 Learning Pillars are critical to our vision of creating hope for living well, and importantly contribute to our mission purpose in support of providing holistic resources, tools, and curriculum expertly designed to complement your individual and organizational needs. Participants learn to Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well and Wonder Well while on our philanthropic campus.
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1440 Multiversity's vision is creating hope for living well. Its mission is to be a learning destination where energy, discovery and creativity flourish. The five learning pillars — Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well, and Wonder Well — are the foundation of all programming at 1440.
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Live Well
Service e_006The Live Well Learning Pillar at 1440 promotes holistic health, healing, and lifelong learning through immersive workshops, healthcare practitioner programs, and Food as Medicine educational experiences. It encompasses self-care, mental health, burnout recovery, and nutrition education designed to reduce chronic disease risk.
The Live Well Learning Pillars at 1440 importantly contribute to our mission purpose by promoting holistic health, healing, and lifelong learning. Through self-care and mental health workshops, participants gain tools to navigate trauma, stress, and burnout. Our Food as Medicine methodology provides hands-on nutrition education to help prevent diet-related conditions and promote long-term wellness.
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Lead Well
Service e_007The Lead Well Learning Pillar offers immersive programs that blend experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development for leaders. Programs are delivered through indoor and outdoor classrooms and cover authentic leadership, mentoring skills, emerging leadership, and professional development for diverse sectors.
Amplify your board meeting, leadership retreat, and organizational offsite with the 1440 Lead Well Learning Pillar that offers immersive programs that blend experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development. Through indoor and outdoor classrooms, participants explore authentic leadership, build mentoring skills, and develop adaptive strategies for today's complex business landscape.
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True North Leadership
Service e_008A five-day immersive leadership development program held at 1440 Multiversity, based on Bill George's Authentic Leadership Course at Harvard Business School. Participants engage in deep introspection, draw insights from their life story, and solidify their values to find their True North as authentic leaders.
The True North Leadership program, based on Bill George's esteemed Authentic Leadership Course at Harvard Business School, is not your typical seminar or retreat. Nestled within the serenity of the redwoods, it offers an opportunity to unlock the full potential of your authentic leadership. This transformative experience calls you to introspect deeply, draw insights from your life story, recognize your unique talents, and solidify your values.
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Corporate Rate: $3,975 plus tax for all-inclusive accommodations plus $4,000 tuition. Non-Profit Rate: $3,475 plus tax for all-inclusive accommodations plus $2,000 tuition. The program includes a 5-night stay in a private guestroom, sustainable locally sourced meals, up to three daily signature classes, and access to all campus amenities.
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Bill George
Person e_009Senior fellow at Harvard Business School where he has taught leadership since 2004, and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic. Bill George is the author of best-selling books including True North and Authentic Leadership, and serves as lead faculty for the True North Leadership program at 1440 Multiversity.
Bill George is senior fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. He is author of several books, including the best sellers 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis, True North, Finding Your True North, and Authentic Leadership. The former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill currently serves as a director of Goldman Sachs and the Mayo Clinic.
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The Teaching Kitchen
Place e_010A culinary education facility on the 1440 Multiversity campus led by Culinary Arts Education Faculty Ryan Fillhardt. It hosts open-enrollment cooking classes, Food as Medicine workshops, group cooking experiences, Joanie's Garden Classroom sessions, and charitable farm-to-table dinners for up to 24 guests.
Explore your culinary curiosity and find inspiration in the 1440 Teaching Kitchen through hands-on cooking, food knowledge, and the health benefits of using seasonal local ingredients. Join 1440 Culinary Arts Education Faculty Ryan Fillhardt, chef and certified wine sommelier, as you explore global flavors, nutrition philosophy, and cooking techniques to improve your overall health in the company of like-hearted community.
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The community is invited to participate in farm-to-table garden dinners featuring a food as medicine philosophy that support a variety of charitable partners. To host or sponsor a charitable educational dinner in the 1440 Multiversity Teaching Kitchen for up to 24 people, please contact us for more details.
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Joanie's Garden
Place e_011An on-campus culinary garden dedicated to 1440 co-creator Joanie Kriens, overseen by Garden Supervisor Mike MacDonald. It grows seasonal produce, fragrant herbs, edible flowers, fruits, and vegetables that influence every meal served at Kitchen Table, and serves as an outdoor classroom for student field trips and youth education.
The garden is dedicated to the inspiration of the 1440 name by co-creator Joanie Kriens. Every meal served in Kitchen Table is influenced by Joanie's Garden under direct oversight of campus gardener Mike MacDonald. Whether it be fresh produce, fragrant herbs, zest from a fruit tree or colorful edible flowers snipped for garnishes, the influence is undeniable.
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Food as Medicine
Methodology e_0121440 Multiversity's culinary methodology that treats food as the cornerstone of optimal health and healing. It emphasizes whole unprocessed foods, a plant-forward diet, anti-inflammatory ingredients, seasonal local organic produce sourced directly from growers, and the connection between nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
Food is our most important medicine, which is why the 1440 Multiversity culinary team operates mindfully and with a Food as Medicine approach. Since we use only the most fresh seasonal ingredients available, our menus at 1440 vary daily, with gluten-free and vegan options at every meal. Produce is sourced from local farms and is often paired with organic meats and seafood from partners dedicated to sustainable and humane practices.
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1440's food program reconnects us with a diet rich in flavor and quality, emphasizing the importance of local, seasonal, and organic ingredients sourced directly from growers. This grower direct approach ensures the highest quality in our ever-changing menus and addresses the rise of chronic diseases linked to poor food choices, such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
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Immersion Learning
Concept e_013The educational approach central to 1440 Multiversity's programs, where participants set aside daily urgencies and dedicate uninterrupted time to focused learning in community. At 1440 it involves multi-day residential experiences that engage social, emotional, relational, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of participants.
There is great energy created in immersion learning — setting aside daily urgencies and dedicating uninterrupted time and curiosity to focus our inner fitness which leads to a greater good. We are founded on the idea that the best learning happens in community when we engage the multiple facets of our being — social, emotional, relational, intellectual and spiritual — exploring the many doors to our whole, multi-dimensional selves.
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Creating Hope for Living Well
ProprietaryTerm e_0141440 Multiversity's foundational vision statement, expressing the organization's purpose to generate hope through learning, community, and connection. The phrase anchors all Five Learning Pillars and charitable programs, and derives its meaning from the metaphor of 1,440 minutes in each day as daily opportunities for awareness and connection.
She found that there are 1,440 minutes in each day — 1440 opportunities for everyone, no matter who we are, to be more aware and supportive to one another while creating hope for living well, being reminded of the precious minutes of each day.
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Helping Hands Team
Service e_015A 1440 Multiversity employee wellness benefit launched in 2022 that offers paid volunteer time during scheduled work shifts, enabling staff to serve the local community without sacrificing professional commitments. The program partners with over a dozen Santa Cruz-based nonprofits and generates approximately 5,000 volunteer hours annually.
The 1440 Helping Hands Committee is a cherished employee wellness benefit that offers paid volunteer time, allowing team members to serve the community during their scheduled work shifts. Since its launch in 2022, Helping Hands has become a trusted initiative, partnering with over a dozen Santa Cruz-based nonprofits. From assembling grocery bags to farm work, 1440 staff contribute an average of 5,000 volunteer hours annually.
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Opportunity Bridge Programs
Service e_016A 1440 Multiversity charitable initiative that spotlights mission-aligned organizations to help them thrive by bridging gaps in skills, knowledge, and resources. Activities include connecting groups with community collaborators, securing funding for workshops, and matching resources with nonprofits and changemakers in need.
1440 Multiversity works to spotlight organizations and causes that are helping the world Live, Lead, Love, Work, and Wonder Well. We help mission-aligned partners thrive through bridging gaps in skills, knowledge, and resources — including connecting groups with community collaborators, securing funding for workshops and learning experiences, and matching available resources with organizations that need them most.
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Deep Hospitality
Concept e_017A service philosophy championed by 1440 Multiversity defined as a genuine love for strangers. At 1440, deep hospitality manifests in personalizing all products and services, escorting guests to their destinations, resolving difficulties until fully satisfied, and creating unique and memorable experiences through warm and engaged service.
1440 Multiversity is a vital organization to the world known for pioneering the art of deep hospitality — a genuine love for strangers — starting in our own backyard. Our mission, goals, and culture principles guide our actions in each of the 1440 minutes we are all granted each day.
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True Colors Workshop
Service e_018An interactive personal awareness and success workshop offered by 1440 Multiversity that helps participants reconnect with themselves and others. It is positioned under the Lead Well and Work Well pillars and focuses on self-discovery and interpersonal effectiveness.
Discover Your True Colors — Reconnect with yourself and others during this interactive personal awareness and success workshop. Lead Well and Work Well.
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