together we turn presence into experience

At Pure Presence Events, everything we create is rooted in connection, to each other, to our craft, and to the moment.

We’re Mary and Ben, a couple who believe that life’s most meaningful moments are the ones you can truly feel. Mary is a certified sound healer and breath work facilitator who has opened recovery meetings and community circles with restorative sound sessions designed to bring calm and clarity. Ben is a classically trained chef with over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for creating food that feels both elegant and comforting.  For years, Ben has shared his passion for mindfulness by leading meditation classes and group events that help others slow down and reconnect.

Together, we’ve led meditations, hosted monthly sound healings for senior communities, and curated private events where mindfulness meets celebration. 

One of our most memorable experiences, and the inspiration behind Pure Presence, was a thoughtful picnic Ben planned for Mary for our third date. That sweet gesture reminded us how powerful it is to pause, be present, and share beauty together, and how it’s often the smallest, most intentional details that make an experience truly unforgettable..

Today, that same intention shapes every experience we offer, from chef-crafted picnics under Arizona skies to guided sound healings that restore balance and connection. Because we’ve learned that it’s not things that matter most, it’s presence.