
The Siesta Valley Foundation is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing a unique East Bay watershed and its historic amphitheater, ensuring it remains a place of environmental stewardship, cultural expression, and public benefit. Located in the Berkeley-Orinda Hills 20 minutes from San Francisco, Siesta Valley is home to the former Cal Shakes and Bruns Amphitheater

We’re building on a tradition of cultural landmarks that thrive as public–private partnerships — from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in NYC. Like these beloved institutions, the Siesta Valley Foundation is working with EBMUD, public stakeholders, and mission-aligned operators to create a vibrant, sustainable hub that honors the watershed while amplifying diverse voices and shared experiences.

