Bio

I was born and raised in central Virginia, and for as long as I can remember, my connection to the land and animals has been the core driving force of my life. This deep bond has shaped my journey and continues to guide my work and passions.

As a child, I immersed myself in the natural world—learning tracking skills, photography, and gardening. These early experiences set the stage for a life rooted in stewardship and creativity. I went on to study agriculture in college in Hawaii, where I focused on animal and soil science and explored beekeeping. My love for trees and carpentry merged with my passion for building, and I eventually managed Hawaii Island Hardwoods, a tropical hardwoods business. There, I oversaw the salvage harvest of dead and dying Koa trees, which were then milled and provided to local craftsmen and luthiers. My work was honored in 2019 when it was featured in Wood-Mizer magazine.

In 2013, I returned to central Virginia to establish a timber frame and sawmill company. I’ve continued to build timber frame dwellings and furniture using windfallen trees and materials from local tree trimming companies. This approach allows me to practice holistic and sustainable building methods. Around 2015, I began implementing land regeneration techniques, most visibly at Millstream Farm—an 80-acre property I manage. Once overgrazed and brush-covered, the land has evolved into a thriving regenerative farm hosting grass-fed sheep, pastured pigs, and free-range chickens. We rotate livestock holistically to enhance soil health, and I use compost and animal waste to support our market garden and orchard.

Through the years, I’ve helped transform Millstream Farm into a diverse and resilient ecosystem with multiple ponds and hundreds of native trees. In 2020, with support from Jefferson Soil and Water and James River Watershed Management, we planted more than 1,400 species of trees and shrubs.

In 2018, my wife Shankari and I joined forces to create Waddle Om Farm, envisioning a model for Wayfinder Holistics—a broader initiative we launched in 2022. With a focus on wellness, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and regenerative soil fertility, Wayfinder Holistics is our way of bringing this holistic vision to more land and communities.

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