--- title: Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults with Autism at Regency’s Twin Peaks description: Creating employment opportunities for adults with autism, Blissful Seeds will open its first retail location at Regency’s Twin Peaks in Poway, California. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Featured_1250%C3%97729.png --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults with Autism at Regency’s Twin Peaks [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) July 6, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) After years of selling goods at local farmer’s markets, [Blissful Seeds](https://www.blissfulseeds.org/) will open its first retail location at Regency’s [Twin Peaks](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/651/Twin-Peaks) in Poway, California. Based in San Diego, Blissful Seeds is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) thrive through employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The organization recognizes the potential in each individual, providing comprehensive job coaching, work skills training, and career development programs to help them “plant the seeds of blissful lives.” ![Artist shows an ocean-themed decorative tray in the Blissful Seeds space](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_2.jpeg?width=2048&height=1365&name=Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_2.jpeg)Photo: Blissful Seeds The unique concept was spearheaded by Rita Nasrallah after her son was diagnosed with autism in 2012. In the years that followed, she gained firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by the ASD community, specifically when it came to finding and keeping a job. Just as schools have tailored curriculums to create learning opportunities for children with autism, she set out to open a small business tailored to providing adults with meaningful employment. > ![Headshot of Rita Sabita](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_4.png?width=210&height=205&name=Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_4.png)We all aspire for our children to be happy and accomplished in life, with or without special needs,” said [Rita Sabita Nasrallah, Founder](https://www.blissfulseeds.org/the-founder-1). “As a mother of a child with autism, I want others to understand that being differently abled is not a barrier to success, but an opportunity to thrive. The Blissful Seeds retail location will be an art gallery and studio, selling products and crafts made by youth and adults with autism. With an inventory that includes all-natural bath bombs, candles, soaps, and resin art, products reflect the talents and strengths of their artisans, and will expand as the organization continues to employ more individuals with developmental disabilities. ![Blissful Seeds participants fill homemade candles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_3.jpeg?width=2048&height=1365&name=Blissful-Seeds_Twin-Peaks_3.jpeg)Photo: Blissful Seeds > ![Headshot of Parker Rosen](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Parker-Rosen_Headshot.png?width=210&height=210&name=Parker-Rosen_Headshot.png)Not only is this a unique way to fill a retail space, but it’s a first for Regency’s portfolio in Southern California,” said [Parker Rosen, Leasing Representative](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/2914/Parker-Rosen). “It’s truly inspiring to see how Blissful Seeds fuels the entrepreneurial spirit. I’m thrilled we can help them provide a platform to empower young adults with disabilities through entrepreneurship and employment. Blissful Seeds is slated to open at Twin Peaks in September 2023, rounding out a merchandising mix that includes [Amazon Fresh](https://www.amazon.com/fmc/m/30003175?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo), [Target](http://www.target.com), and [CorePower Yoga](https://www.corepoweryoga.com/). For additional leasing information, contact [ParkerRosen@regencycenters.com](mailto:ParkerRosen@regencycenters.com). ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [May 14 Regency Centers Earns 18th Consecutive First Coast Healthiest Companies Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/18th-first-coast-healthiest-companies-award) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Jan 29 Regency Centers Acquires Mount Sinai Shopping Center in Long Island](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/mount-sinai-shopping-center-in-long-island) [Jan 23 The Shops at Stone Bridge Takes Shape With Exciting New Retailers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-shops-at-stone-bridge-takes-shape-with-exciting-new-retailers) [Dec 05 Tatte Bakery & Café Opens at Regency’s Westbard Square](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/tatte-bakery-café-opens-at-regencys-westbard-square) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Jul 18 Sweet New Flavors Are Coming Soon to Regency's San Diego Market](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/sweet-new-flavors-coming-soon-to-regencys-san-diego-market) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Jul 18 Sweet New Flavors Are Coming Soon to Regency's San Diego Market](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/sweet-new-flavors-coming-soon-to-regencys-san-diego-market) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com/) - [News](http://investors.regencycenters.com/news-releases) - [Fresh Look](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/fresh-look) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) [Find a Property](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) [Leasing Agent](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) ![Reg Listed NYSE](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog2018/images/stock-ticker.svg) [Regency Centers Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Twitter](https://twitter.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/regencycenters/) [Regency Centers LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/regency-centers/) MEMBER **S&P 500** Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. ©2026 Regency Centers [Terms of Service](https://www.regencycenters.com/terms-of-service) [Privacy Policy](https://www.regencycenters.com/privacy-policy) Cookie Settings ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-XHwFJLhjBpfmt.gif) ![](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Email_600x650.png) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Regency Centers", "url" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers" }, "dateModified" : "2024-10-05T13:53:46.517Z", "datePublished" : "2023-07-06T19:17:51.000Z", "headline" : "Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults with Autism at Regency’s Twin Peaks", "image" : [ "https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/Blissful-Seeds_Featured_1250%C3%97729.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/blissful-seeds-creates-opportunity-for-adults-with-autism-at-regencys-twin-peaks", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4081/img/vast.png" }, "name" : "Regency Centers" } } ```