The Founders Circle
Beneath every old-growth forest is a quiet architecture — mycelium sharing water, nutrients, and medicine between trees so the whole canopy may thrive. The Founders Circles are the foundational network that ensures the forest will thrive and its trees will stand tall.
An inner cohort of patrons, stewards and quiet believers who anchor the first land, the first maloka, the first version of the Lichen platform, and the first generation of healing offered. A foundational community where membership isn't transactional — it's a relationship, carrying lifetime recognition, year-round invitations, connection with like-hearted patrons, and a direct line to the founding team.
Give now, or pledge toward the build
Give now
Make a contribution today and impact access to care immediately. Your gift flows straight into the work already underway — including the initial platform build and the scholarship fund that brings healers, veterans, and frontline workers onto the land at no cost.
Give now →Pledge toward the build
Commit a larger sum toward building out the location, platform and programming. We'll keep you close and, once we reach the critical mass of funds needed to begin, we'll let you know — and translate your pledge into a donation at that moment.
Pledge →Each tier, a deeper layer of the forest
Substrate Circle
An ocean of those who are ready for sea change.
- Name etched on the Founders' Stone at the property entry
- Lifetime invitation to all four seasonal gatherings
- Annual founder's letter and seasonal land updates
- Early access and member pricing on all programming
- Recognition in the printed Founders' Chronicle
Root Circle
The hidden architecture that anchors what grows.
- Permanent recognition on the Founders' Stone and maloka entryway
- Two reserved seats at the Annual Founders' Convergence
- One complimentary three-day ceremonial weekend each year
- Priority booking on all retreats and supervised programming
- Everything in Substrate Circle
Hearth Circle
Where the fire is tended.
- Naming rights on a hearth-scale feature — fireplace, bench, or sauna stone
- Two complimentary ceremonial retreats annually
- Annual private steward dinner with the founder
- One personal integration consultation each year
- Everything in Root Circle
Maloka Circle
The sacred container itself.
- Naming rights on a structure or interior feature
- Four complimentary ceremonial retreats annually for member and family
- Standing voice on the Founders' Advisory Council
- Inclusion in the founding documentary and archive
- Everything in Hearth Circle
Old Growth Circle
The mother trees that anchor the entire forest.
- Named in perpetuity on a flagship element of the land
- Lifetime, transferable patronage rights for your lineage
- Annual private retreat with a dedicated practitioner team
- Land Legacy Steward designation and a permanent Advisory seat
- Everything in Maloka Circle
Contributions compound — a member at one level is welcomed into the next as commitments accumulate. Anonymity is honored at every tier. Full tax documentation is confirmed with you in writing before any transfer of funds.
Where your contribution lives
Founders Circle commitments fund the Phase 1 land, the maloka, the first guest structures, the founding clinical and ceremonial program, the Phase 1 tech platform — and the scholarship fund that brings healers, veterans, and frontline workers onto the land at no cost.
It begins with a conversation
Begin the conversation
Schedule a personal call so we understand what draws you to Lichen.
Choose your tier
Select the level that matches your capacity and intended depth.
Complete your commitment
Confirm in writing — a single gift or a twelve-month pledge.
Receive your welcome
A personal letter, land book, and the year’s convergence calendar arrive.
Come to the land
Your first invitation to walk the property arrives within the season.
Annual convergence calendar
| Month | Gathering | Access |
|---|---|---|
| January | New Year Integration Convergence | All Tiers |
| February | Founders' Winter Briefing | Root + Above |
| March | Spring Equinox Land Ceremony | All Tiers |
| April | Earth Stewardship Day — Land Workday | All Tiers |
| May | Founders' Weekend Retreat | Hearth + Above |
| June | Summer Solstice Ceremony & Founders' Gala | All Tiers |
| July | Practitioner Symposium | All Tiers |
| August | Behind-the-Land Tour & Patron Convening | Maloka + Above |
| September | Autumn Equinox Harvest Gathering | All Tiers |
| October | Annual Founders' Convergence | All Tiers |
| November | Private Steward Dinner with the Founder | Hearth + Above |
| December | Year-End Gratitude Circle & Impact Showcase | All Tiers |
Take your place in the Circle
Begin the conversation
The Founders Circle is intentionally small — a sanctuary, not a subscription. Share a little about yourself and the founding team will reach out personally.
Or reach us directly: founders@lichen.health
Good to know
Is my founding contribution tax-deductible?
Yes — Lichen Health is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You'll receive full documentation appropriate to your gift, and we're glad to walk through the details with you before any commitment.
Can I deepen my commitment over time?
Yes — commitments compound. A member who begins at Substrate is welcomed into Root, Hearth, or beyond as contributions accumulate. There is no penalty for starting small.
What if I want to remain anonymous?
Anonymity is honored at every tier, without exception. You receive the same access and invitations; your name appears nowhere unless you ask for it to.
Can a business, family foundation, or DAF contribute?
Yes. We welcome corporate contributions, matching gifts, and grants from family foundations and donor-advised funds, and coordinate documentation with you and your advisors.