Our team

Roger joined the Network of Wellbeing team in late 2014. He has over 25 years’ experience of campaigning mainly at Friends of the Earth, including locally, nationally and internationally on issues as diverse as climate change, biodiversity, resource use and economics. Roger is passionate about wellbeing and its importance as the focus for a truly sustainable civilisation. He has been a Director of the Flameworks Creative Arts Facility in Plymouth and is currently a Trustee of the Torbay Community Development Trust. He is happiest when working his allotment or spending time with his partner, Karen, and her three daughters.

Molly is our Network Development Manager. She is soon to be a qualified Mindfulness Practitioner. Before joining the NOW team, Molly worked for 3 years as a Community Network Developer for Eden Project Communities, learning the skills of growing engaged, resilient networks and supporting positive change makers to thrive. She spent time as an adventure hiking and cycling guide in the wilds of Scotland and Ireland, hosting opportunities for people to discover the healing powers of the natural world on mind, body and spirit. As an activist and fundraiser for the grassroots refugee charity Choose Love, Molly spent 3 years cycling the globe from the UK to New Zealand, over 20,000km, through 22 countries. And now she can’t wait to bring all she’s learnt into developing our network! Molly is happiest when exploring wild and wonderful places with family and friends, sharing good food and as many belly laughs as possible.

Mirella coordinates the Network of Wellbeing’s Share Shed – Library of Things. Before joining the NOW team, Mirella studied Forestry Engineering in Brazil, her home country, and worked on various projects relating to environmental education, waste reduction and sustainable management of tropical forests. Mirella also did her MSc in Holistic Science at Schumacher College in Devon, which allowed her to go deeper into the relationship between music and social transformation. Mirella is happiest when spending time with her lovely young son, Oli.

Mark Jefferys manages the Share Shed, a Library of Things in Devon. He’s also one of only three accredited Earth Education trainers in the UK,

He has over 30 years experience in environmental and earth education, teaching adults and children of all ages in the UK, Finland, Australia and America. He is passionate about bringing the natural world to life and reconnecting people with nature in creative ways. A keen songwriter and guitarist, Mark often uses his music in environmental programmes, and is happiest when singing in the woods around a campfire!

In addition to his work with Share Shed, Michael studies part-time and enjoys creating sculptural ceramics. Over the past 30 years, he has worked across education, community engagement, and creative projects, always taking a people-centred approach. He is happiest when surrounded by nature—studying insects and birdlife, and walking his dog, Florence.

Annabel coordinates retreat bookings, and started working at Eden Rise when it first began! She’s on the end of the email or phone to deal with all the bookings for Eden Rise and answer people’s questions about the venue, as well as managing invoicing and coordinating with caretakers (Hayley and Milton) on any questions on the venue. 

Inner enquiry and meditation are central to Annabel’s life. She enjoys walking in nature with her little dog, pottering and lounging in the garden on sunny days and felt making.  She also loves bodyboarding when she can and reading and relaxing in front of a Netflix or BBC drama after a long day.  And last but not least, spending time with dear friends.

Amy and her rescued dog Lola joined the team at Eden Rise in early 2024. On behalf of Amy, Lola keenly provides their introduction.

A long time ago now, I was adopted. Since then I have been living my absolute best life with my human, who can be seen here encroaching on my photoshoot. How very rude, I am sure you will agree.

Apparently, she is a Caretaker here at Eden Rise, so she tells me. When she isn’t pandering to my every need, she’ll be preparing the venue for guests and making sure that they have everything they require ahead of their retreat to ensure a truly ‘zen-sational’ time!

Regardless of obtaining a vast amount of experience, spanning 20 years, within the sectors of event management, hospitality, charitable fundraising and marketing, she is yet to match my level of charm when it comes to human interaction. She does her absolute best!

In her spare time she loves to help animals and volunteers for animal rescue charities. They all really do seem to like her company, much to my annoyance.

If you see me out and about on my daily security rounds, a duty I take very seriously, please feel free to say hello, I will be sure to give you lots of licks.

We love it here. It is so peaceful and immersive with nature. If you haven’t visited us yet, make sure you do, or you’ll be missing out!

Adrian joined us in June 2025 as our caretaker, having already spent many years as our reliable and much-valued handyman. His passion for making and fixing things shines through in everything he does, and he takes great pride in keeping things running smoothly. Away from work, Adrian is an avid outdoorsman. He spends much of his free time exploring Dartmoor National Park, whether it’s hiking across the moors, camping under the stars, or foraging for nature’s hidden gems.