After deciding to embark on a life togetherthey served two years in the Domestic Peace Corps, VISTA. (Volunteers in Service to America) Their first remarkable year was spent on the Seneca Indians Allegheny reservation in upstate New York where they were adopted by the tribe. (1967) "The Indians were a catalyst toward a deepening vision of mans relationship with the land." Their second year of service was spent on the Olympic Peninsula where they worked with several groups including the members of the Skokomish tribe near Potlatch. Once again they felt enriched by this experience. Washington state captivated their hearts and they decided to stay in the area. For awhile they lived in Whatcom county, moving to San juan Island in 1978. There they began the dream of building a home and studio. They arrived on the island with a small trailer which housed themselves and their two daughters, a dog, a cat, and a goldfish! They began building their studio first so they could keep up with art show commitments. Later they constructed their home from a Monterey dome kit which arrived on the back of a small truck. No instructions were included. "It was rather like putting together a giant tinker toy set!" That was nearly thirty years ago. Today they are grateful to be able to continue living their passion in a place that is harmonious with their creative needs.

Their studio is open to the public during the summer on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 to 4. People are welcome at other times by special arrangement.