Testimonials
“I met Julie a few years ago when she facilitated a retreat. I saw her again this year at another retreat. I found myself gravitate to her gentle, wise spirit. Julie has such a presence about her. I felt deeply seen and heard. She listens with a huge heart — with kindness, with wisdom and clarity. She has such a gift to offer so many people in this world. I am so grateful that our paths have crossed and can’t wait till I see her again! “
– Ami P.“It is difficult to put words to what Julie means to me. When I am feeling lost, or afraid, or even more positively, when I am brimming with gratitude, joy, wonder, Julie is one of the most spiritually deep, gracious listeners and witnesses I can imagine knowing. I trust her completely. There is no hardship in life that cannot be made easier to carry or process through Julie’s gifts. I am eternally grateful.”
– Rachel A.“The first time I met Julie was at a Soul Collage retreat. She was a wise, creative, and compassionate teacher about the contemplative tradition and its many expressions. What resonates with me most was Julie’s enthusiasm and deep love for both the tradition and for us who were attending. You know when someone really cares.
I also had the privilege of meeting with her one on one because she offered individual spiritual direction. I was blessed by her deep listening and concern. Julie has a gift for this ministry, and I’m very grateful.”
— Fay A.“Julie… To have the light of her attention is to be blessed…If the soul speaks in images, this one is particularly strong and delicate: a benevolent fairy, attending to beings human and non-. Could I say a Tinkerbell?!! The Shalem version of Tinkerbell.
Skilled at how to widen a circle of “shy forest animals” … inviting us with a blend of holy readings and silence to dwell for a moment in our shared and wounded humanity, listening in for God’s desire for each of us. With special guest appearance by Daniel Tiger from time to time..not to mention the visitation by the baby bat!
Julie, a great artist of the soul’s attunement to the particularity of things... And oh, yes, the dancin’ shoes, I almost forgot. Little well-worn slippers to shod a fairy in.
Full of care and intellect that weighs nothing…in service to the world, that is Julie.”
— Candy M.
“Julie is a gifted teacher and retreat leader, and it has been meaningful to work alongside her. With years of experience guiding groups, she brings a depth of wisdom and attentiveness that continuously invites deeper seeing and listening. Facilitating retreats with Julie has offered me opportunities to learn new ways of being present — to listen more deeply, notice more carefully, and trust the Spirit's work. Julie's leadership creates space where others feel seen, heard, and gently drawn into meaningful reflection.”
— Caz P.
“Hope is not a lottery ticket you can sit on the sofa and clutch, feeling lucky… [It] is an ax you break down doors with in an emergency.”
— Rebecca Solnit