About Us

WHO WE ARE

At The Vale, we’re guided by the land, the animals who call it home, and the deep desire to live in harmony with nature.

Christian grew up under the sun of North Queensland and spent much of his early life immersed in the tourism and entertainment industry. A chapter in California opened his heart to the rhythm of farming, and it was there that his love for working the land began. Back in Australia, he managed medicinal cannabis farms before settling in the lush hills of The Pocket — where he now channels his passion into creating a sustainable life close to nature.

Mariana was born in Peru, where her family’s connection to the land nurtured in her a deep respect for nature and community. After years of study and working in the structured world of business, she began to feel the quiet pull toward something more grounded, more real. That call led her to leave behind the corporate path and plant seeds of change first through sustainability projects, and later by creating The Vale: a regenerative farmstay and animal sanctuary in the hills of Byron Bay. As a yoga teacher and steward of the land, her mission is simple: to give back to Mother Earth and invite others to reconnect with her wisdom.

The Vale Australia is a natural extension of how we choose to live — a place where people, animals, and the Earth are met with care. Whether you come to slow down, to reconnect, or to lend a hand, you’re part of something quietly meaningful.