a place to rest a minute and fill your soul with wild hope

I create spaces for soulful rhythms, resilience, and creativity to flourish so we can encounter God in everyday life.

Hi there,
I’m a writer, spiritual director, creative space-maker, and occasional preacher. I have a BA in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a MA in Spiritual Formation with an emphasis on Spiritual Direction from Portland Seminary. Additionally, I am a Certified Spiritual Director, also from Portland Seminary. When those all of experiences meet together in creativity, I hear music.
I have always been fascinated with design and the spaces that shape us. First, I explored space in physical spaces: textures, light, and materials like wood, stone, glass, and garden. Then, I was drawn to the spiritual spaces within and between us and our Artist God. In bringing the two together, we can discover delightful possibilities for the shapes of our souls.
I am a homebody who enjoys scenic hiking, reading, design, poetry, and writing while sipping dark roast coffee in a thrifted mug. A bunch of handpicked wildflowers in a mason jar or ironstone pitcher make me smile.
I hope we get to meet one day over a basket of chips and salsa.
Terri

These are my people.

I have been married to Mike for 36 years. We hail from sunny Texas but now live in rainy Oregon. We happily call both places home. We have 4 grown kids who love ice cream and shenanigans. Three are married and between them are 7 grandchildren we call the Wonders.

Here they are by nickname – Blueberry, Sweet Pea, Dyl Pickle, Cowboy, Ray, Pony Boy and Mojo.