Lisa Bardack, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator, has been dancing most of her life, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance, Lisa has also studied yoga, tai chi, qigong, NIA, and other forms of dance, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy, healing, and wisdom.

Lisa works with accomplished, spiritually minded men and women in their mid to late career who are feeling empty, burned out, and know they cannot continue doing what they’re doing . . . something needs to change. She helps them to create a fulfilling and impactful career and life path that will carry them through to retirement.

Even after making bold moves and big transitions multiple times in her life, the decision at age 51 to leave a stable job, volunteer for a year in Haiti, and return to carve out a new career and life path was a challenging one. Listening for guidance, practicing discernment, and learning to embrace the support available for each step of the way has been transformative.

Lisa creates a personalized approach for each of her clients based on their particular needs and goals. She draws upon an extensive set of practices and tools from her training and experience as a coach, spiritual director, Enneagram guide, and lifelong seeker and learner. In addition, she leads workshops and retreats.

Becky Boynton taught elementary school for 27 years in Virginia and Maryland, in both public and private schools. Most recently she served as the Service-Learning Coordinator at the Friends School of Baltimore. A longtime volunteer at a food pantry and financial assistance center in Baltimore, she now volunteers teaching Zentangle® on Zoom. She was first introduced to Zentangle in 2012 and has been tangling ever since. In 2018 she became a CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) by attending the four-day training program in Providence, RI.

Before Zentangle® she considered herself a crafter, not an artist. Zentangle® has changed that. This step-by-step method is easy to learn, relaxing and a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity. She enjoys bringing this technique to those who do not see themselves as capable of creating art. She is now a firm believer that, as the creators of Zentangle® say, “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time. ™”

“I feel I owe a tremendous obligation to my ancestors. Therefore, using their instructions, I try to heal, comfort, and do good for as many people as possible.”

Born in Washington, DC to a pair of teachers, Peter Brooks uses his unique perspective and vision to try to help others through the arts. “For thousands of years all the babies born on the Potomac River were loyal to the Tayac, and then a new people came and said we must be loyal to them, but no matter where we come from, we can still remember our obligations to the Tayac.”

Peter conducts sound baths, serves the state of Maryland as a commissioner of Indian Affairs, and works for the national social justice award winning Native American House Alliance in Philadelphia where he runs operations such as the annual powwow in September. Peter can also be found at most of the local Powwows where he loves to dance, and at trade shows where he presents an “entrainment device” or stand in singing bowl and performs or leads workshops. Often seen as a teacher in the Eastern Woodlands 2 Spirit groups, Peter is an advocate for gender inclusion and support. Like his parents he enjoys teaching, nurturing, advocating and entertaining.

Eric A. Clayton is the author of Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith, a book on spirituality and storytelling. His nonfiction essays on spirituality, parenting, and pop culture have appeared in America, NCR, Busted Halo, and more and his fiction has been published by Erato Magazine and Black Hare Press. He is the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and lives in Baltimore, MD with his wife, two daughters, and cat, Sebastian.

Greg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood, Idaho.  Greg and his wife, Carole, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker, photographer, woodworker, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.

Lorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction, small groups, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.

Brian Fitzek became interested in alternative spiritual paths at an early age. He began studying astrology, theosophy, and mysticism seriously in his 20s and has continued to learn more about these topics through both formal and informal training. He received his Masters of Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University, where much of his focus was on mythology. Brian currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Chapter of the Theosophical Society and is a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. He has taught spiritual workshops at the Theosophical Society and local new-age bookstores on a variety of topics including mythology and dreams.

Barb has been a practicing physical therapist and personal trainer for many years. She has seen the power of healing through kindness, mindful listening, and collaboration with her clients. Barb is a member of the Larks singing group through The Junior League of Baltimore, whose mission is to enrich the lives of senior citizens and diverse-needs groups in Baltimore City through the power of music.

She feels blessed and honored for the privilege of helping people through their life journeys. As a facilitator at Well For The Journey, Barb has been given this same blessing by being able to walk beside Well community participants as they explore their spirituality together.

The mother of three sons and 5 granddaughters (soon to be added… a little boy!), she treasures her time with family and friends. She is blessed to have a beach home and loves to fill it with laughter, love, and good memories. Barb enjoys reading, taking walks, and traveling. Having returned to creating art, Barb feels most true to herself when she is immersed in this creative process.

Bev is a Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher through the Enneagram Institute. She is a professional member of the International Enneagram Association and has been working since 2012 as an Enneagram coach with individuals and assists couples/partners in their relational strengths and challenges using the Enneagram as a guide. Bev leads Enneagram workshops for schools, businesses, ministries, nonprofits and Board of Directors and Enneagram guided retreats for small groups, churches, and businesses.

From Bev: “The Enneagram has been one of my great teachers, mentors, and companions as I have been on this amazing journey of self-transformation. It has given me the tools and guidance that I have desperately sought and longed for as I have wrestled with the deep paradoxes and seemingly contradictory experiences of my life. My greatest joy and passion in life is to come alongside those who are seeking to grow deeper in their self-understanding and awareness.”

Through her leadership and writing, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom, discover meaningful connections, grow through challenges, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness, personal growth, and leadership development. Her workshops, classes, retreats, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life.

After practicing law for several years, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002.

Mabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren.

Sarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company, Halcyon with Hudson, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant, empowered lives. In her practice, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, and 200H + 300H (in process) Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values, purpose, and truth. Through coaching, yoga, and other modalities, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence, fulfillment, and ease.

Liz has made journaling a routine practice for over 30 years. She has been blessed with a “heart for journaling” and now focuses on helping others discover the numerous benefits and insights that regular journaling can bring to their lives. Liz and her husband live in Lutherville-Timonium. She has worked in education as a teacher and administrator for over 32 years. She loves spending time with grandchildren, reading, and traveling.

Lindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. Her first book, Found in Faith, debuted in 2018 as a fundraiser for the Fresh Start Furnishings program in Aberdeen, MD. Her next book, Wisdom from the Womb, came out in 2019. Lindsey debuted her first children’s picture book, Sheldon’s Time, in August 2022 which was followed by Stella’s Dream in Spring 2023. In August 2023, her third picture book was published which is called The ABCs of HdG: Fun and Facts in Havre de Grace, MD. Outside of writing, Lindsey is a proud mom to a daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean. She also enjoys speaking and leading interactive workshops related to mental health and writing. Lindsey truly loves connecting with people and inspiring others to chase their dreams as she has been fortunate enough to do just that.​

​Arianne Rice is an engaging and experienced presenter, facilitator, and leadership coach who designs and leads professional development experiences for teams and boards on topics including operationalizing values and trust, holding fierce conversations with compassion and accountability, the power of vulnerability in courageous leadership, and cultivating emotional intelligence of individuals and teams. She is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator of the methodology of Dr. Brené Brown, ACC/ICF Leadership Coach, and EQ-i 2.0® Certified Practitioner empowering clients to understand and use emotional awareness effectively for immediate positive changes. She is also an ordained Episcopal priest who recently retired from fifteen years of full-time congregational leadership and integrates all her experience towards supporting people and organizations who seek to cultivate the leadership and spiritual capacities of discernment, presence, mindfulness, emergence, and compassionate self-examination. In addition to leading various workshops and retreats at Well for the Journey, clients have included the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s Youth Center, Baltimore City Community College, and Medstar. 

Cathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas.

Cathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System.

Drawn to the outdoors, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones, gardening, and swimming. Often, she can be found happily reading, near or in a body of water, or just sitting, very still.

Amy Schmaljohn enjoyed a 35 year career as a leader and teacher in both higher education and at Friends School of Baltimore (Quaker). Her classrooms offered students opportunities to explore world literature and art, movements for nonviolent social transformation, and the human experience of religion across global traditions. A member of Gunpowder Friends Meeting (Quaker), she leads contemplative spiritual retreats in the tradition of the Religious Society of Friends and offers spiritual deepening programs for seekers in the Baltimore region. She is enlivened by the sharing of our stories, by the mystery and power of the written word, and by her daily encounters with the natural world just outside her doorstep. Amy and her husband Alan, a retired virologist, live in northwestern Baltimore County, where they steward seventeen acres of woodland, meadow and streams that have been placed in the Maryland Environmental Trust and serve as a gathering space for those seeking immersive experiences in nature.

Sharon is a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience – from Church Ministry to her transition in business where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College, MD, and McDaniel College in western MD. In all aspects of her work, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential.

Sharon founded Gracious-Space, LLC to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. Her success is built on a simple approach: honest and respectful conversation. The transformational conversations that she guides are opportunities for small groups to share spirit-filled insights through deeper connections. She has also facilitated retreats at the Bon Secours Spiritual and Conference Center. Last year, she hosted her own podcast titled “Gracious Space,” where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.

Becky is an artist, art teacher, writer, and creative spirit. She has led adults and teenagers in personal, spiritual, and faith development for over 20 years. Becky leads several creative programs at the Well, including creative journaling and The Creative Way. She is a mom, the wife of a priest, and is active in the Episcopal Church.

The Rev. Scott Slater is an Episcopal priest and has served in the Diocese of Maryland since 2001. Following nine years as rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Baltimore, he began serving on the bishops’ staff as the canon to the ordinary in July of 2010. He was a founding board member of Well for the Journey and former president of the board. His church passions are Christian formation, administration, and hospitality. His personal passions are his wife and two teenage sons, running, gardening, and any form of puzzle.

Heidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear.  She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings.  She is also the founder of H.P. Thompson Co., a Baltimore-based PC software training and development firm.  With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge, interesting insights, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace.  She has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Johns Hopkins University since 1986.  Heidi has a MAS from Johns Hopkins University and a BS from Bridgewater College.  

Beth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence, holding us gently through all of life, the joys, surprises, sorrows, uncertainties, worries, fears, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist, with Christian and Buddhist leanings, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development, based in Camp Hill, PA. She enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, body prayer and dance, and spending time with her family and two kitties.