The Windsong Foundation

Windsong foundation exists to allow space for Artists to restore, process, and create. By 2025 we seek to transform our 3-acre property in North county San Diego into a retreat/workshop center and short-term artist residency space. When our vision is realized, Creatives spanning multiple disciplines will come here to find rest, healing, and community through connection with themselves, each other, and their maker.

Working for 25 years as a missionary in the entertainment industry, I’ve seen the underbelly of our industry… I work with people that sign their lives away with the understanding that they will give their best years away to agencies who openly exploit them until they are rendered useless. Music/Film/TV are cruel masters whose objective is simple… Promise the world, and give you nothing of substance! In 2017 I was given a vision and a clear picture of my family as a bridge to God. Praying through this presented an opportunity to buy a 3 acre property that will serve broken people. Responding to that opportunity led to the gift to partner with the Creator… to serve Artists so that they will know the ONE who cares so deeply for them!

To achieve success in entertainment often means being separated from support systems and nurturing communities. Artists often lack the necessities of sleep, proper nutrition, intimate support, and finances - leading to a decrease in mental, physical, and familial wellness.

The world and the church alike will care for creatives as long as they share their unique gifts. A bottleneck is inevitable when artists reach “burnout,” and become uninspired. Time and time again they are abandoned… This narrative creates a deep longing to be known! Caring for the Artist's hearts when they are out of the spotlight is what we are called to. We seek to use our 3-acre property as a place for artists to rest, restore and create through therapy workshops and retreat.

Aaron Redfield has been in the music industry as a studio/touring drummer for 35 years. He started working professionally at 13 and went on to record and tour w/artists worldwide. He’s a father of two and a husband of 10 years, currently residing in Escondido, California.

Some industry highlights include working w/Prince, recording, and performing at the Oscars w/Elton John. Notable recordings for multi-platinum-selling artists, including SIA, Charlie XCX, and Hozier.

Kelli Lane Redfield co-founded Darling Magazine in college and enjoyed a 20 -year career as a freelance Creative Director, helping small businesses and small publications. She began her career change at 37 years old as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Currently, an MFT Trainee at NISD Counseling and a Graduate student at Pepperdine University, graduating in 2023. While finishing licensure requirements, she will develop Windsong Foundation programs. She is a wife and mother.