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HELLO!
Thank you for contacting me at Wander the Whites! Please let me know what program or adventure you are interested in and your detail preferences on date, time and # people!
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THANK YOU
CONTACT:
WANDER THE WHITES C/ LISA HOLCOMB
P.O. BOX 615INTERVALE, NH 03845
603-299-9196
LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU,
Lisa!
BIOGRAPHY BELOW
LISA MARIE HOLCOMB, M.Ed.

"I love living here... leading others in the outdoors and creatively connecting them to their Soul expression. The highlight of every class is watching folks' eyes light up and knowing something has changed inside them, forever."

WANDER THE WHITES
Adventure Guide, since the 1992
REFLECTIVE ARTS
DANCE, WRITING & REIKI
Reiki Teacher, since 2002
Conscious Dancer, trained 2002, performer 1994-2003
GARDENSCAPES
Landscaper, since 2002
REFLECTIVE WREATHS
Decorative Wreath Designer, since the 1980's
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Lisa holds her Master’s of Education degree (2007) from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, specializing in Character Development through Outdoor Programs and the Expressive Healing Arts. She was guided by leaders in the Character Education development field and Healing Arts. Dr. Thomas Lickona, Professor at Cortland University and Director of the Center for 4th & 5th R's and 2 other Independent Study Advisors, worked tirelessly with Lisa and her Thesis.
As the Owner of WANDER THE WHITES & REFLECTIVE ARTS Lisa brings a wide range of perspective and experience to her customers and students. Adults and Youth have enjoyed everything from crossing the Presidential Range in the White Mountains, canoeing and camping the lakes in Maine, to discovering Soul felt creative talents and staying naturally fit with her creative healing arts classes.
Lisa's main goal, to help people connect to their inner source of inspiration.
As the Owner of GARDENSCAPES, clients have trusted Lisa with their gardens since 2004 to bring peace and balance to their home landscapes.
Lisa is from Rochester and the Finger Lakes of New York. She came to the White Mountains in 1986 as a photographer, and has found this mountain home filled with a family of friends, customers and peace.
Professional Education Background
Lisa had enjoyed instructing at community organizations, for schools and private individuals in NH, Maine and New York. She has coordinated and worked with multiple wellness practioners, Memorial Hospital, local Spas, Fitness Centers, Inns and Hotels running Seasonal Wellness events and classes. Working and volunteering for local conservation and recreation non-profit organizations such as: Mount Washington Valley Ski and Snowshoe Center, as their instuctor for xc ski lessons and snowshoe outings; Upper Saco Valley Land Trust; MWV Recreation Path; and Tin Mountain Conservation Center, have been a highlight living in the White Mountains.
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USA TODAY
GUIDES GONEWILD
HIRE A GUIDE
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2007 MASTER'S of EDUCATION
Independent Specialization
Character Development thru the
Outdoors and Movement Healing Arts
LESLEY UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA
1986 BACHELOR of ARTS
Independent Specialization
Organizational Management and Communication
HARTWICK COLLEGE, Oneonta, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
SOLO Wilderness First Aid & CPR, since 1992
American Aquatic & Camping Assoc,1991>
Advanced Reiki Master Teacher, 2002>
JourneyDance(tm) Facilitator, since 2003
Portland Community Dance, since 2010
CURRENT PROJECT FOR PUBLICATION
WANDER & WRITE! IN THE WHITES: poetry book and class.
MASTER'S of EDUCATION THESIS Lisa's thesis at Lesley University in MA, studied the effects of Outdoor Education and Healing Arts on character development. Her programs proved to increase resislancy, in students. Â The Thesis was overseen by several very respected educators, including Dr. Thomas Lickona of SUNY Cortland who guided her work instructing Professors at Universities and the Character Education International Organization and K-12 classes. Her thesis included programs that have come into fruition in today's public schools: Charcter development thru Adventure Education and Garden Classrooms. Currently one of her thesis programs, Poetic Choreograpy, is the subject of a book, a class and symbolic garden design to be accessed by the community. "Life work, that can help light up others, is a gift!"
THANK YOU,
I hope to meet you one day!
LISA
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