The Village community gathered on our creative campus last month to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved Ms. Nandi Mohammad. Community members, Village team members past and present, friends, and loved ones of Ms. Nandi came together to share their loving memories, enjoy a meal, engage in a flag-making activity, and simply pay tribute to this spectacular person.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this lovely evening, and to those who could not make it, we know you were there in spirit.

Since Ms. Nandi’s passing, we’ve received so many beautiful tributes. Please scroll down to read a few of these messages and to see more photos from the celebration of life event.

I thank the Universe for sending Ms. Nandi to us all in her beauty, strength and courage.  I thank the ancestors for channeling her our way and now welcoming her into the forever.  I love her for her love of people, community and care.  I noticed how she listened, reflected and gave her voice to us in ways that were settling, deep and encouraging.  When she was in the room, I knew that somebody cared way past my own limited understanding.  She is heart, she is love and her spirit continues to lift…Be at ease, Ms. Nandi and I am grateful for you and your permission and door opening to serve. -Kevin

“Thank you for the support, love, and kindness you showed me in the short time we’ve known each other. Thank you for all the light and deep knowledge you’ve showered over all of us here at The Village. You will be loved and missed forever, Ms. Nandi. Rest In Peace. Rest in Power.” -Leah

“Her wise, warm and generous heart will be missed but never forgotten. We will make sure her voice echoes forward in the work we do that she will always inspire.” -Li

“Eternally grateful for this wonder human in our lives and the world. We love you, Ms. Nandi, thank you.” -Courtney

“I’m grateful to have been blessed by her presence. She was a kind and gentle being.” -Duiji