ABOUT US

Stewart and I met 10 years ago hiking in the redwood forest of Big Basin State Park, fell in love, and married 4 years later.  We came together out of a shared sense of values, a mutual desire to contribute to and improve our community and world, love of the outdoors, music, family, friends, adventure, and travel.  Julie is originally from New Hampshire, has a large extended family, and moved to California in 1990.  Stewart moved from England to California and has lived here for 20 years.  Stewart and Julie regularly travel to New England and England to visit with our families.  Julie works part time as a nurse practitioner, assisting older individuals and their families who have serious illness.  Julie’s job allows her flexibility which gives her time to cook nutritious meals for the family and spend time with Heather.  Stewart is a senior manager for a local computer company

Stewart and I have a keen interest in learning about other people and cultures and have hiked in Africa and Peru.  During those times, we have had the opportunity to meet the local population, sing and dance with children and learn about their lives.  Julie had the opportunity to visit South Africa, learning about how people were making positive changes in their community.  Stewart, through his work, travels to Japan, and lived 3 years in Germany prior to moving to America. 

Before the birth of our daughter, Stewart and I were volunteers for Inner City Outings, an organization that takes inner city children on trips into the wilderness and mountains for hiking and camping or kayaking in the bay.  Julie was a volunteer for the child advocate program, which serves children in the foster system that need advocacy and assistance.