As an Environmental Steward and Energy Worker, I am dedicated to fostering a deeper connection with the Earth and its inhabitants through Landscape Architecture, Sacred Mentorship, and Herbalism

I am a local resident of the Hudson valley, born in Kingston, NY in 1978. My lineage has farmed the 209 corridor for over 300 years. I was raised with my hands in the soil.

I spent the majority of my professional career focused on ecological restoration and resilience. In 2001, I founded Earth Designs, an environmentally friendly landscape design and build firm. I managed the firm until 2014, when I transitioned the company into a worker owned cooperative, currently known as Earth Designs Cooperative. As a mentor and teacher to the team, I played an important role in both conceptualizing the trajectory of the Cooperative and supporting its growth. During that time I also served as the Executive Director, Lead Designer and Board president. In 2020, I resigned so that the co-op could step deeper into a shared leadership dynamic, and I could be free to work in other ways. EDC continues to thrive, supporting the well being of over 30 employees.

Through the years, I have continued to be in deep relationship with the earth, particularly through a connection with the plants and trees. I have learned about the alchemical process that is necessary for the proliferation of a healthy ecosystem. From a very pragmatic perspective, there is a requirement for all the elements to be combined in just the right way. It also includes us, as humans, to be in correct relationship with our environment. We don't have to own land to be in this relationship, this relationship is with the earth itself.

I have often noticed, after my projects were completed, that the land would react to the energy of the stewards. For those who held wonder and reverence for the process of stewardship, their meadows and gardens would flourish. Those who led with fear and doubt would often have problems with establishment of the plants, particularly when started by seed. The energy runs in a full circuit. We react to them and they react to us.

In my Sacred Mentorship offering, I often talk about energetic exchange. What I share is that the language of the earth, trees and flowers is not one that is spoken. It is an energetic language. For instance - One can not lie to a flower.. The truth of our experience is right there, as if we were standing naked before them. 

This is the golden thread that I weave throughout my life and work - whether I am managing a project, designing a space, facilitating a land ritual or working with an individual or group who wants to explore their soul's journey. I work with the energy of a place, and the human interactions with that energy.

β€œOne can not lie to a flower.. The truth of our experience is right there, as if we were standing naked before them.”

Offerings

  • Landscape Design

    Focusing on ecological restoration and resilience, My designs are intended to foster healing between the land and it's inhabitants.

  • Project Management

    Encompassing commercial and residential projects, focusing on outdoor structures, pools, rural and urban parks, forest management and regeneration.

  • Landscape Consultation

    Helping to envision, guide and execute everything from basic principles of horticulture to landscape master plans.


  • Sacred Mentorship

    Using individually tailored sessions to explore the human experience and the souls journey.

  • Land Readings and Stewardship Ceremonies

    Rituals for people who want to forge deeper bonds with the Earth and land they inhabit

Earth Designs Cooperative continues to thrive, supporting the well being of over 30 employees while maintaining an ongoing commitment to use earth friendly practices.

Exploring Your Landscape & Personal Journey

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