Born in Nebraska into a family of Missouri-Synod Lutherans, Wendy never felt connected to its doctrine, and at an early age became disenchanted with organized religion. She instead spent much of her time outside exploring, daydreaming and learning about living with Nature.  At age 11 she experienced the first of many awakenings and wrote poetry and short stories, trying to encapsulate her longings and discoveries. At age 15, while working her first job at a livestock auction company, she had another awakening; she had manifested a reality! When a three-year-old she’d day-dreamed about riding the cattle-horses at the Omaha Stock Yards , and now she was actually doing just that...only 12 years later.  

Confident and intuitive, at age 16, Wendy moved out on her own. After graduation, the19 year-old immediately went to explore Los Angeles. She landed a job at a riding stable, leading night-rides through the Hollywood Hills under a blanket of stars in the middle of the largest city in the United States!  She also spent as much time as possible in Hesperia, CA, exploring the desert and trekking to the hot springs on spiritual quests. Three years, and many artistic and spiritual endeavors later, she left.

After roaming the U.S., and a bit of Germany, she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts and contributed to the college’s literary magazine. During this time she also realized physical health was an integral part of spiritual and mental health. So, to win a “free ride” for a M.S. in Athletics, Wendy joined the Army, but, the goal was put on hold when deployed to Desert Storm. Upon returning, she earned the degree and then developed the Army’s first regulated Pregnant Soldier Wellness Program at Fort Lewis, Washington, in 1993.  Wendy also wrote the first pregnant soldier exercise manual, and received an award for this undertaking. She went on to write and earn a $100,000 grant to research exercise and pregnancy outcomes. The five-year project culminated with a journal article in Military Medicine in 1999. Her research and book were foundations for development of Army-wide programs and a standardized training manual.

Soon after, Wendy married an Army captain and had three children. During this busy time, she continued to write for a military newspaper, Paraglide, as a columnist for Family Matters.  She also volunteered at the post’s child care center as its newsletter writer and editor. After a divorce she earned a second Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate, and began writing novels and screenplays. However, writing came to an end during a two-year-long rehabilitation due to a compounded injury from the war.  At this time she became interested in alternative healing, not wanting to permeate her body with prescription drugs.  She researched gemstones and their vibrational qualities of healing, as well as acupuncture, chakra balancing, and homeopathic remedies. After recovery, fully understanding Forest Gump’s saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get,” she made the only decision that seemed appropriate; sell everything and become gypsies.

            The RV adventure that began in June 2006 was a Journey with many dreams woven into its tapestry, and many were brought to fruition. As important as a historical education and a physical connection to the land, Wendy felt her children needed a spiritual relationship as well.  She and the kids visited 80 Sacred Sites, from Alaska to Maine. All 49 continental states have been united in light and love with prayers and offerings, and she’s taught her children the basics of meditation, respect, and oneness.