How my journey began

I was born in 1984 in Western Washington, where I was raised in a small town between Seattle and the Canadian Border. Growing up, I was the middle child to three girls. After high school, I put my work shoes on and worked while going to college to figure out what I wanted to do. I got married in 2012, becoming a stepmom to two children and a wife all at the same time. In 2013 my husband and I decided we would have a child together, and in 2014 gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.

I became a stay at home mother, raising my three children, taking care of the house, pets, husband, and found myself spiraling out of control emotionally and physically. I found myself stuck against a wall, and not sure what to do. In 2019, I finally got myself help. I started seeing a therapist, who specialized in mental health and wellbeing.

In 2021 I heard about a women’s retreat and decided to go. What a life changer! By taking that step, I opened my eyes to a whole new me. That trip, changed me forever, it was such an amazing experience, I went to two more women’s retreats that year.

This began my journey to start our company Orenda Retreats. The ability to help other women experience the growth and possibilities of personal improvement is my true passion. Watching women transform, blossom, learn from the powerful women who come to our retreats has been a life changing experience. I recommend to every woman, invest in yourself. Invest the time, invest the commitment, what you will experience will help not only yourself, but your family, friends, spouses.