Inherent Value - Facilitators

Inherent Value - Exploring Authentic Connections

About Julie

For nearly twenty years, Julie has been creating environments where wonderful breakthroughs occur. She has founded both for-profit and non-profit organizations, each based in creativity, innovation, and discovery. Julie devotes her professional leadership to a creative team of talented individuals in the software technology industry. She has received a number of awards for her entrepreneurial work, including the State of Michigan Small Business Development Center Service Award and Communicator of the Year from Women in Communications.

For fourteen years, Julie also has facilitated classes, workshops, and retreats focused on exploring personal connections. An avid supporter of environmental projects, Julie holds a BS in Environmental Advocacy. She also holds a three-year certification in Healing Arts from the Crossroads Institute, is a graduate of the Sound Essence Therapy program, and participates in the Earth Song Sound School. Julie teaches Authentic Movement through the Portage Community Education Program, and thoroughly enjoys helping others on their paths of discovery.

Julie, her husband, and their three animal companions have created a 170-acre nature preserve (where they live) dedicated to protecting a number of threatened species. There, she spends time taking long walks in the woods, toning and creating mandalas, practicing Yoga, and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs.

Guest Facilitators

Guest Facilitators are often invited to participate in retreats. They bring their special expertise, knowing, and talent to share with all.

What People Are Saying

"The retreat allowed me to see more clearly how my perceptions influence all of my communications."

"Julie has a unique way of being interested in and connect with participants while offering a detached, healthy spaciousness. The retreat provided maximum freedom within comfortable security."

"Julie is inspiring and caring. My spirit felt nurtured and strengthened by the weekend."

"The weekend was a joyful experience of self awareness, earth awareness, and authentic expression. A sacred time out of time."

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more about our work, schedule a retreat for your group, or attend one of our already scheduled retreats, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.