You are awesome. I believe the Center is on a great course, and I know you have been an integral part of our progress.
Lynda Howells, Randolph, Vermont

Unacknowledged, group dynamics can undermine purpose. Harnessed and directed, this dynamism fuels action toward a better common future.

I provide general facilitation services as well as content specific trainings to help organizations, businesses, and private groups become clear, fun, and effective.

Group work

Training and Facilitation

Beyong Stress: building resilience in fluid times

Leadership: Intuition and Social Intelligence

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Designing out of Concerns

Pain Relief and Self care, inlcuding Neck, Shoulder, Arm and Hand Care; Healing Back Pain; Reproductive Health

Movement for special populations inlcuding mid-wives, equestrians, elders, athletes, teens, nurses, meditators, couples, and pregnant women

Sample Client List

Wild Onion Co-housing

New York Zen Center/Greyston Bakery

Institute for Social Ecology at Goddard College

Vermont Law school

Springfield Hospital

South Royalton Market

The Orchard School

Events

I design and convene events ranging from conferences to residential retreats and urban celebrations. These range in size from small gatherings to events for 500 people.

Workshop leader/panelist

Annual Conference of Vermont Women in Higher Education, 2009

Changing Perspectives, Annual Conference of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, 2008

Integrative Medicine Conference, Boston, MA, 2001

Community, Nature, and Spirit Conference, Antioch NE Graduate School, Keene NH, 1998

Economics As If the Earth Mattered, Montpelier, VT, 1990

The Wise Ones Conferences for Women, Southern VT and NH, Western MA, 1990-92

1st annual East Coast Cohousing Conference, western MA, 1989

Ceremonies

I lead and help clients design:

Legal marriage ceremonies

Seasonal Festivities

Rites of Passage: birth, initiation, commitment, loss and renewal

Grandmother Council is a simple ceremony and open to all women. This practice invites women to reconnect with feminine wisdom to reflect and resource for our work in the world. Once familiar with the ceremony, any woman may offer this wisdom practice in her community. I am part of a growing number of women available to help seed Grandmother Council in your community. See calendar for dates of various Councils around NE.

Initiatives (see bio)

Co-founded green financial services firm

Co-founded community-based, integrative health care center

Designed and directed summer camps

Initiated and coordinated the Brattleboro Area Cohousing Group

How it works

Groups hire me for trainings, residential retreats, one-time events, and ongoing facilitation.

I work on-site with businesses and organizations, private groups and families. I also work via phone with clients all over the country.

At home, I work out of my studio office. Individual clients can use my guest cottage for a relaxed stay or extended retreat.

Clients speak

Thank you for the way you facilitate meetings! I loved the way you gently, yet firmly, moved things along. You go girl!
—Karen Speerstra, Sophia Serve
Thank you for who you are and what you do. You are awesome. I believe the Center is on a great course, and I know you have been an integral part of our progress.
—Lynda Howells, Randolph, Vermont
Working with Lynne is always an adventure—serious exploration offered through lighthearted play and unconditional respect for the process of growth. Within her small frame beats a heart full of courage and fire—a gift to us all.
—Camilla Rockwell, Producer, Burlington, Vermont
Lynne has a tool-box chock full of conventional and arcane wisdom. She is skilled, creative and passionate to serve. She supports those who choose to become all they can be. She is a coach with extraordinary gifts.
—Christine Wight, Yoga Mentor,
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
What can we say, you are incredible! Your presence is like a breath of fresh air and your gentleness radiates upon all who are lucky enough to know you. The light that you have shined on us during these past months and this weekend will forever be a part of our lives together. For this, we are grateful.
—Dr. Katherine and Matt Virkstis, newlyweds
We did a lot of work and were deftly led by your skills, Lynne. The day surpassed my expectation.
—Essie Howe, Wild Onion Cohousing

Anonymous participant evaluations:

I especially liked your ability to hear the concerns of the group and respond to them in your presentation.
Rich in content, skillful presenter. Good modeling for our group!
I especially appreciated your skill, sensitivity, and the way you emphasized the need for attending to the underlying ‘stuff’ in our group so that it actually moves our tasks to completion.
Just wanted to let you know how much everyone appreciated your hard work yesterday. You have a powerful and joyful presence! It was really a pleasure to experience your leadership.