An exquisite Swiss/Irish-cross breed she smiles, born in an excellent vintage year ....... lived with her parents in Africa, Lebanon, India, Germany and Switzerland; she qualified in 1972 as a Laboratory Technician and gathered experience in a Private Clinic in Berne and a Doctor’s Surgery in the famous ski resort Gstaad/ Switzerland; from there she followed her dream; for the next 22 years she climbed the career ladder from Air Hostess to In-flight-Supervision Manager and Trainer of Airline Crew.

During this entire time she never stopped studying, educating herself in Holistic Health modalities and taking every opportunity she could in distant countries and Europe to visit seminars and qualify in several Natrual Health therapies.

After 3 years of severe illness which was a result of environmental toxins ( nerve gases used to kill insects, DDT, Pyrethroide, Pyrethrum, Formaldehyde and Lindane!), she left her flying career to found The Little House of Avalon in1998 with the goal to help others not only maintain but find their way back to good health naturally.

To find out more this amazing woman please visit www.littlehouseofavalon.com

Ronda holds a Master of Science degree in applied social psychology (research methods) and has been working with individuals, groups and corporations for over 20 years.

Philosophic/Religious Orientation and Influential Mentors:

Ronda’s orientation is influenced by her life-long introspection and wide repertoire of investigation and learning. Ronda was brought up in an spiritual home where Christianity was seen from the larger perspective of inner responsibility of following the "Christ-like" path toward realization that extends beyond any religious dogma or denomination.

Fascinated early on with the questions of why we are here, what really matters, and how to know truth, Ronda became a life-long student of western and eastern religion and philosophy, psychology, social systems, and physics. Her work today is non-denominational, devotional, and openly respectful toward the sacred fullness that is already who you really are before and beyond any system of belief or superimposed religious structure.

Over the years, Ronda has studied a wide repertoire of sacred, scientific and mystical understandings. In particular, Ronda has been profoundly influenced by the works of: Richard Moss with whom she studied for 4 years (energetic & integrated transpersonal psychology); Stephen Aizenstat (dream tending and archetypal systems of symbol and imaginal intelligence); J Krishnamurti (beyond the limits of mind); Michael Harner (shamanic attunement and practice); Jack Zimmerman (relational shamanism and energetic transmission); Brugh Joy and Carl Jung (shadow and archetype integration of self); Gurdjieff (freeing repetitive blocks and conditioning); William Rand (Reiki master and Kahuna healing arts training); Deepak Chopra (cosmic potentiality/spiritual laws); John Welwood and Ken Wilber (integrated cosmology of eastern and western understanding); Hafiz (impassioned poet/mytic/seer); Leonard Cohen (one "darned sexy and soulful poet/songwriter!")

Ronda brings to these significant orientations, the added qualities of dynamic attunement to one's unique creative power through the art of seeded inquiry. Ronda's work has become deeply transformational with a focus on full Self-Realization, embodied realization and freedom of Being.

LIFE WORK: Ronda  LaRue considers herself very much, "an inner/outer bridge" in that she has walked the delicate line of being well "in"(volved in) and yet not "of" (caught up by) the world. She has managed to maintain a deeply mystical and poetic approach to life while having been a respected and successful (and self proclaimed "type A") business entrepreneur for more than 24 years (InfoVision Systems) as well as a recognized visual artist and poet with several of her works in private collections both nationally and abroad. (Explore this web site for more.)

Ronda says that she can very align with her client and relate to her/his worldly issues and linear mental blocks because she has been there too... In fact, because she has made consciousness her life long inner study coinciding real work in the real world, Ronda is able to "re-enter" this space of worldly and egoic perception with her client, and from there point to the way "out' to a much richer inner landscape of wisdom and soulful artistry.

Ronda feels most blessed by the passion she feels for seeing others find and free their soulful nature to living as true artists of life. According to Ronda, reclaiming the artistry of living Presence is precisely what the ancient sages as well as today's contemporary seers point toward when they talk about: "becoming enlightened", "entering the Kingdom of Heaven", realizing "The Power of Now", "ending the search", Loving What Is"... In short, Remembering Who You Really Are. 

To learn more about Ronda visit the website here:    www.ojaisoularts.com

Live Your Life, Manage Your Money

Often it seems that managing your money takes a chunk of time and energy we do not have. It seems to get in the way of our other goals and activities. This session is meant to streamline your financial life. You will learn the basic skills that you need to know to manage money rather than letting it manage you. You will learn way to simplify the necessary routines and handle your money with a positive approach and attitude. We will talk about "fun" money, investing in your dreams and the sure plan for that bonus money. These tips will carry you through a lifetime of living your life.

Financial Wellness

Does your financial health affect the rest of your life? Of course! But what does financial health really mean? And how can you optimize it in your life?

Financial wellness is an intricate balance of the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of money. This unique combination is an ideal to strive towards in our dealings with money. It is having an understanding of your financial situation and a preparedness for financial change. Maintaining that balance consists of being comfortable with where your money comes from and where it is going. We will explore the ways money affects our lives and how we can come from a balanced approach when interacting with it on a daily basis. Come listen, learn and laugh about what role money plays in our life. You will learn what we can do to make it work for you. Information will be given on wise spending, intelligent investing and what to learn next on your financial wellness path.

Christine Doreen Moriarty is a Certified Financial Planner and member of the Association of Spiritual Retreats, she has a  background in accounting and small business management. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Vermont, where she received the Outstanding Senior Woman award. She graduated with distinction from Babson College with a Masters in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship.

Christine Moriarty works with individuals and small business owners to create financial peace of mind. The interconnectedness of small business finances and personal finances are emphasized through every step of the process. This includes the development of business plans, financial plans and marketing plans for the business.

While attending Babson College, Ms. Moriarty wrote the business plan for her financial planning practice. Two years later, she put the plan into practice first in Massachusetts and more recently Vermont. She has been adapting the plan and growing the business ever since. Today, she is available to lead workshops, speak and work as a financial coach.

Ms. Moriarty is a member of the Business Administration Scholastic National Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma and the Phi Beta Sigma Honorary Society. In addition to her financial planning practice, she teaches classes at the University of Vermont, assisting those contemplating entering their own business. She also donates her time and services to local charitable organizations.

To learn more about Christine visit her website here: www.moneypeace.com