Our Team
Center Director
Scott is a lifelong learner, mentor, and seeker dedicated to fostering personal and organizational transformation. With a deep appreciation for mindfulness, service, and community, he brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and operational excellence. He has helped organizations in Boston, Indianapolis, and Charlottesville cultivate stability and growth while remaining true to their mission and values.
Most recently, Scott served as Director of Operations at the Living Earth School, a Charlottesville-based organization that connects people of all ages with nature, themselves, and their communities. There, he guided the school’s transition to a nonprofit model and strengthened its financial and operational foundations, ensuring its sustainability for years to come.
Committed to service and compassionate leadership, Scott has worked as a mentor for underserved high school students through the Starfish Initiative in Indianapolis and as a counselor for at-risk youth at the Discovery School of Virginia. His approach is grounded in deep listening, presence, and a belief in the innate potential of every individual.
When he’s not supporting others on their path, Scott finds inspiration in nature, whether hiking, skiing, traveling, or bungy jumping (but not horseback riding). He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Xavier University.
Head of Housekeeping
“I love the sense of peace you find walking around the grounds surrounded by nature.“
Retreat Host
As Retreat Host, Nicole strives to create a warm, comforting experience for all who visit Seven Oaks. She brings a background in project and systems management within creative fields, with experience overseeing logistics, coordinating teams, and keeping operations running smoothly.
Nicole lives in Madison, VA and grew up nearby. Nature has always been an integral part of her life, shaping the way she notices and appreciates the small, wonderful details around her. While she enjoys many creative pursuits, photography has remained a primary way she explores and records the natural world. With a deep love for the area, she takes great joy in sharing the experience of it with others.
Nicole has maintained a personal meditation practice for close to a decade, which helps guide the way she lives and engages with the world.
Kitchen Manager
Stuart has always had a passion for cooking and enjoys bringing creativity and care into the meals he prepares. He believes in Seven Oaks’ mission of creating a peaceful, nourishing space, and contributing to that experience through food that feels both grounding and thoughtful is deeply meaningful to him.
When he’s not at work, Stuart can often be found exploring local farmers markets, baking bread, tackling escape rooms, or taking trips to Richmond to visit his mother. He also enjoys experimenting with new recipes and sharing them with his family.
Facilities Director
Pete has been using his electronics degree and property management experience to do equipment repair and property maintenance at Seven Oaks for about four years and has now joined the staff as our Facilities Director.