“Bringing immersive sound journeys directly into senior and residential care facilities to enrich the quality of life for residents and caregivers, cultivate, mindful relaxation validate individual presence and inspire meaningful human connections”
Why We Started Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys (Ethos & Inspiration)
The organization takes its name and foundational inspiration from a core guiding philosophy:
Ontay Lahana — "To love life, live life, be happy, and love all things."
Clifton and Mariah founded Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys out of a shared passion to bring healing, passive sound exploration into environments where traditional arts and wellness programs rarely reach. Recognizing that seniors, individuals with disabilities, and healthcare workers in long-term care environments face severe emotional fatigue and isolation, they established Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys to restore inner calm, validate presence, and promote holistic health through music, art, and compassionate presence.
Founders, Leadership & Sound Exploration Guides
Who We Are
Mariah White Roe — Co-Founder & Executive Director
Mariah leads the administrative vision, community outreach, and program design for Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys. Driven by a deep commitment to non-profit service and community care, Mariah coordinates facility partnerships, donor relationships, and session structures to ensure every visit meets the highest standard of care and professionalism.
Clifton White Roe — Co-Founder & Operations Director
Clifton oversees logistics, instrument care, and session execution. With a focused background in sound exploration and mobile setups, Clifton ensures that every piece of equipment is transported safely, arranged respectfully within facility spaces, and brought to life with clear, balanced acoustic resonance.
As co-founders and lead sound practitioners, Clifton and Mariah White Roe bring a collaborative, heart-centered approach to community care. As a husband-and-wife team, Clifton and Mariah serve as role models within their region, living out their commitment to service through direct community engagement, environmental mindfulness, and artistic expression. Their personal passions—including organic gardening, creative craftsmanship, and deep connection with nature—directly inform their grounded approach to facilitation.
Mission & Core Values
- Mission: To nurture well-being, restore inner calm, and build social connection across vulnerable and underserved populations through accessible, mobile sound exploration.
- Radical Inclusion & Accessibility: Creating non-judgmental environments where every participant—regardless of age, ability, or health status—can engage fully.
- Community Outreach & Partnership: Bringing high-value cultural and wellness assets directly to populations facing mobility limitations or social withdrawal.
- Restorative Service: Guided by the essence of Ontay Lahana, promoting joy, love, and holistic health through music, art, and compassionate presence.
Our Approach and Philosophy
Strictly Secular & Inclusive: We maintain a strictly professional, non-denominational, and secular presentation in all our programs. We focus purely on the natural acoustic properties of sound and resonance, ensuring our sessions are welcoming and comfortable for residents of all cultural and personal backgrounds.
Non-Invasive Environment: We prioritize resident safety and comfort. Our setups require no candles, incense, smoke, open flames, or electronic amplification—just clean, beautiful acoustic sound.
Mobility-First Design: Whether serving a large group in a community room or conducting quiet room-to-room visits for bedbound residents, our equipment and formats adapt to the space and needs of each facility.
Non-Profit Structure & Transparency
Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys operates as a mobile public benefit organization. we are currently seeking Model C fiscal sponsorship. This non-profit structure will enable us to receive tax-deductible grants and charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
Every dollar contributed directly supports our mission—funding fully subsidized facility visits, maintaining our acoustic instrument inventory, and expanding our outreach to underserved care centers throughout our region.
Join Us on the Journey
Whether you are an Activity Director looking to bring acoustic sound journeys to your residents, or a community member looking to support our mission, we would love to connect with you.
Non-Profit Structure & Transparency
Ontay Lahana Sound Journeys operates as a mobile public benefit organization. we are currently seeking Model C fiscal sponsorship. This non-profit structure will enable us to receive tax-deductible grants and charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
Every dollar contributed directly supports our mission—funding fully subsidized facility visits, maintaining our acoustic instrument inventory, and expanding our outreach to underserved care centers throughout our region.
Join Us on the Journey
Whether you are an Activity Director looking to bring acoustic sound journeys to your residents, or a community member looking to support our mission, we would love to connect with you.