Because every life is a story worth keeping.
Leave your own legacy or help your family-member be heard and remembered
Why this matters to you or your family
Engaging in structured life review and guided memory recall has been shown to support cognitive function in older adults by strengthening neural pathways between past and present experiences. When done in a compassionate, intentional way, this process also contributes significantly to emotional resilience, psychological well-being, and a deeper sense of meaning.
Reinforce neural pathways between past and present
Stimulate emotional clarity and self-worth
Support cognitive functioning in aging individuals
Create a deep sense of psychological peace and closure
Your story deserves to be told
In a world that moves fast, the voices of our elders are too often left behind. But their insights, values, and experiences carry deep meaning. Legacy Haven helps individuals craft a legacy that goes beyond inheritance, one rooted in wisdom, love, and identity.
Leave a voice, not just memories
We guide older adults to share their beliefs, life lessons, and blessings, in their own words.
Shape the future
By reflecting on what mattered most to them, their story becomes a compass for generations to come.
Pass on purpose
Leaving a legacy isn’t about status, it’s about making sure the people you love know what mattered to you, and why.
Honouring a legacy
Because Their Life Still Has So Much to Say
Many elderly loved ones become overlooked as life moves on. But their stories remain the roots of your family tree. Legacy Haven helps you honour that story by capturing their wisdom, presence, and voice, before it’s too late.
Give them a voice that endures
We help you preserve the voice and heart of your loved one through interviews, letters, and guided legacy sessions.
Celebrate their meaning
This isn’t just about history. It’s about identity, the values and stories that make your family who you are.
Show them their impact
Let them see, while still here, just how much they’ve meant. Give them the joy of being remembered now, not only after.
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Legacy Listening Session
A deeply personal, one-on-one conversation
This is where it all begins, a guided and gentle conversation with a trained legacy facilitator. In a 2 hour session (in person or virtual), clients are invited to share meaningful life experiences, values, lessons, and reflections. It's not about chronology; it’s about what matters most to them.
Thoughtful questions
Emotional connection
Safe, supportive space
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Legacy Video Storytelling
Your story, in your own words, forever on film
For those who want their voice and presence remembered, we offer a short professionally produced video (20 min format + 2 min tribute clip). This includes recorded interviews, portraits, and editing. It's powerful, emotional, and timeless.
Beautifully edited and structured
Family can supply custom questions
Delivered digitally (WhatsApp + high-res)
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Legacy Vault & Delivery (coming soon)
Storage, access, and future sharing
All files, written, visual, and video, are safely stored in a private Legacy Vault. Families can choose to receive everything immediately or have it released at meaningful moments (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).
Secure digital access
Structured message delivery (optional add-on)
Perfect for memory preservation over time
The founders
This is personal to us
Adrienne Kotze
BPsych, HPCSA
Adrienne is a passionate Psychological Counsellor with a deep interest in mental health and human behavior. Her work is grounded in systems theory, offering a holistic perspective on individuals within their environments. Adrienne is committed to designing solutions that bridge emotional care with accessibility, especially for older populations who are often overlooked. Her focus lies in building platforms that make preventative mental health care practical, personal, and scalable.
Marisa Holley-Archary
MSc Behavioural Economics
Marisa brings over 15 years of behavioral strategy expertise into Legacy Haven. Her professional experience is deeply personal born from witnessing the emotional and spiritual challenges her own mother faced in assisted living. She saw a clear gap: while physical care existed, emotional presence and legacy support did not. Marisa is passionate about helping families create legacies that go beyond finances ensuring elders feel seen, heard, and remembered for who they are.
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