My name is Esme Seraifiel. I’m a baker, a cook, and a teacher of meditation and energywork. For the past few years, I’ve lived a nomadic lifestyle, traveling in my van and sharing food, heart practices, and community with people along the way. My van has been both my home and my way to connect with others, allowing me to offer nourishment, presence, and healing wherever I go.

Recently, my situation has become urgent. My current van is no longer reliable or safe—it breaks down often, leaving me unable to depend on it for travel, work, or even basic daily needs. Because my van is both my shelter and my means of staying connected to family and community, not having a dependable one puts me in a vulnerable position. I’m raising funds to secure a safe, stable van as soon as possible, so I can continue cooking, teaching, and offering my energywork without the constant worry of being stranded.

An ideal van for me would be a reliable, mid-to-high roof vehicle where I can stand comfortably, with enough space for a simple kitchen, a sleeping area, and storage for my cooking tools and energywork supplies. I imagine it insulated for warmth in winter and coolness in summer, with a small solar setup for lights, charging, and a fridge. A compact sink, water tanks, and a cooktop would let me keep nourishing myself and others. Safe, dependable brakes, tires, and a well-maintained engine would give me peace of mind on the road. Most of all, it would be a van that feels like a home—a place of rest, creativity, and community wherever I travel.

On my travels, I’ve seen how simple offerings—like a shared meal, a guided meditation, or a moment of energywork—can open hearts and create real connection. Cooking has often been my way in: preparing nourishing food for people who felt unseen, I’ve watched their faces soften with gratitude. Teaching meditation has given groups and individuals a chance to breathe, reset, and reconnect with themselves; some have told me it was the first time they felt peace in weeks. These moments remind me that what I carry in my hands and heart—food, presence, energy—has the power to touch lives in quiet but lasting ways. Your support will help me keep sharing these gifts, creating spaces of care and connection wherever the road leads.

Every contribution will go directly toward securing a dependable van and setting it up as a safe, functional home. The funds will cover the purchase of a reliable vehicle with strong brakes, safe tires, and a well-maintained engine, along with the essentials that make it livable—insulation for comfort in both winter and summer, simple flooring, and secure storage for my cooking tools and meditation supplies. I’ll also create a small kitchen with a compact sink, water tanks, a cooktop, and a fridge, so I can continue preparing nourishing meals for myself and others. A modest solar setup will power lights and charging, while registration, insurance, and any immediate maintenance will ensure peace of mind on the road.

Your support provides more than transportation. It gives me shelter, stability, and the ability to keep offering food, meditation, and energywork to the communities I connect with, creating spaces of care and connection wherever the road leads.