Stage lighting truss at the Bruns Amphitheater with the Siesta Valley hills behind it

Culture, Community, and Conservation converge in Siesta Valley

The Siesta Valley Foundation creates opportunities for people to connect through education, conservation and the performing arts. Through performances, creative programs, environmental stewardship, and lifelong learning, we are building a vibrant public campus where culture, nature, and people come together.

The Space

Located in the Berkeley-Orinda Hills just 20 minutes from San Francisco, Siesta Valley is home to the former Cal Shakes and the historic Bruns Amphitheater. We are preserving this extraordinary watershed while honoring its artistic legacy and creating new opportunities for future generations.

Our Pillars

Culture

Live performances, artist residencies, creative collaborations, and cultural experiences that inspire, connect, and reflect the diversity of our communities.

Conservation

Stewardship of the Siesta Valley watershed through habitat restoration, environmental education, citizen science, and programs that deepen our connection to the natural world.

Community

Public gathering spaces, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and cultural experiences that bring East Bay communities together.

A Sustainable Future

The Siesta Valley Foundation is creating a new model for preserving an extraordinary space. Concert revenue, together with charitable support from donors, sponsors, foundations, and volunteers, help ensure that arts, conservation, and community programs continue to grow for generations to come.

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A hiker on a green meadow trail, dancers performing on stage, and cattle grazing in the Siesta Valley hills
Performers on stage at Siesta Valley
Creek in the Siesta Valley watershed

Our Partners

Community Foundation of LafayetteEast Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)Friends of the Orinda Nature Area (FONA)Kiwanis Club of Moraga ValleyGolden Gate Bird AllianceLafayette Rotary ClubJAMBAR

Ready to Get Involved?

There are many ways to support Siesta Valley, from volunteering and attending programs to becoming a sustaining member or making a charitable gift.

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