my story

I’m a multi-passionate creative who somehow turned a “Hail Mary” pass in a desperate season into real life. I’m the founder of Pink River Ranch, a campground, gathering space, and little slice of magic that I built from scratch. When you’re not willing to fold, you learn quickly that everything is figure-out-able. What began as a season of unknowns — living in an Airstream on borrowed ground and rediscovering who I was — has grown into a life that still feels surreal to call my own.

On any given day, you’ll find me running the ranch with my kids by my side, designing websites for fellow dreamers, hosting women’s retreats, building something new just because I can, or tucked away in the garden, hiding from the noise of life. I raise livestock — my favorites and even the ones I once swore I’d never have. I love sharing this home with people who appreciate the simple, meaningful things as much as I do.

I love hosting events, retreats, campers, wine nights with my girls — you name it. Creating spaces where people feel relaxed, inspired, and deeply connected is something I’m passionately obsessed with.

I’m also on my own wellness journey — mentally, physically, and spiritually — and I find so much connection in sharing that journey with others who are walking their own. Life hasn’t been linear. For a time, it was messy and uncertain. But I’ve chosen to rebuild it with intention and purpose. From Airstream living to building a grounded, beautiful life with my husband Joe, this chapter feels peaceful, steady, and full of possibility.

A quiet little bend along the Pecatonica River is my favorite place on the ranch. It’s where I go to think, reset, and remember why I started this wild journey in the first place. During the stormiest season of my life, that riverbank became my refuge. From the very beginning, it inspired me to create a place where others could find that same sense of peace.

The ranch isn’t just where I live — it’s a reflection of who I am: creative, resilient, a little unconventional, and always building something beautiful.