Clarity. Resilience. Beauty.
Helping landowners, nonprofits, & mission‑driven teams turn vision into practical action through mapping, design, & systems planning.

Grounded Solutions
for Land, People, & Projects.

About Sky, Oak, & Stone

Founded by designer and strategist Kelli Rua Klein, we draw on decades of operational strategy and process design to bring clarity and structure to complex projects. Combined with years of software implementations, and land‑based experience, this approach helps turn vision into practical plans you can carry out with confidence.

We specialize in projects that begin with a sense of place and purpose and lead to meaningful, tangible action.

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“I love working at the intersection of creative vision and practical execution—helping your goals take shape on the ground.”
— Kelli Rua Klein

What We Offer
Nonprofits & Businesses

  • Helping small teams organize their people, programs, and partners.

    • Replace spreadsheets with relational databases

    • Track contacts, grants, services, or community interactions

    • Use Airtable + no-code tools like Fillout to simplify workflows

  • Bringing data to life through visual maps and dashboards.

    • Leverage mapping tools to support programs

    • Build public-facing or team resource maps

    • Visualize forest monitoring, resource, and risk mapping

  • Designing the flow of people, projects, and processes.

    • Operations improvement for small orgs

    • Build processes, forms, dashboards, automations

    • Strategic planning tools and workshop design

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What We Offer
Landowners & Stewards

  • Understand zones, slopes, fire risks, and opportunities—then plan care that lasts.

  • Create planting plans tailored to your location, ecosystem, and goals.

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What People Are Saying

“Kelli was a strategic partner in designing a more efficient CRM system for our needs. It was truly an honor to partner with her in this endeavor as she was very knowledgeable on the process, brought true curiosity to learn more how the non-profit world functions and stayed focused on fulfilling our deadlines and needs.”

— Ellie P.

“Kelli has a unique combination of skill, intelligence, curiosity, attention to detail, and pride in her work. While working with Kelli I saw her prioritize the success of clients by contributing creative problem solving, expert guidance, and support throughout a project.”

— Aubrey J.

“She excels in meticulous planning & attention to detail. Her unique talent for uniting teams ensures on-time delivery and high-quality results, making her invaluable to any organization. Working with Kelli is like adding a sprinkle of joy to your professional journey – her enthusiasm is contagious, and deadlines feel more like dance parties!”

— Clara M.

“Let me start off by saying that Kelli is a pleasure to work with. Kelli has a keen sense of priority and ability to see the larger picture. Many times, I would come to Kelli with a challenging problem and she would deliver complex solution is a clear and concise manner. Every time, Kelli came up with elegant solutions, which could easily be recognized as ones which had been developed by a person who truly has a passion for her work.”

— Corey L.

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Why Sky, Oak, & Stone?

Every project is as unique as the land beneath your feet.
We offer a rare combination of:

  • Practical systems and visual tools that support clarity, momentum, and aligned decision-making.

  • Deep partnership with land-based and mission-driven work, honoring purpose, place, and people.

  • Custom solutions that blend no-code platforms, mapping tools, and AI-powered design—built for teams focused on impact, not infrastructure.

Because the work we do together isn’t just about plans—it’s about building clarity, confidence, and capacity to move forward with purpose.

  • Certificate of Completion awarded to Kelli Klein from Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center for completing the 2024 Land Steward Hybrid Online Course, granted on July 30th, 2024, signed by Rachel Werling and Nicole Smith.

    Land Steward Certificate - 2024

  • Permaculture Design Certificate awarded to Kelli Klein by Oregon State University Department of Horticulture, dated March 31, 2025, with signatures of Patrick Kelly, Andrew Millison, and Marisha Auerbach.

    Permaculture Pro Design Certificate - 2025

  • Certificate of degree conferral from California Polytechnic State University awarded to Kelli Sue Klein for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Art and Design, signed by university officials, with university seals visible.

    Bachelors in Applied Art & Design

Let’s Get Started!

Not sure where to begin?

Let’s explore your project in a free 20‑minute call.
📅 Now booking for Fall 2025—reserve your spot today..

Email: kelliklein@skyoakstone.com
Text is Best!: (971) 717-5007

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  • Your name

  • A short description of your project

  • Your general availability for a call

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