Meet Faith
How it started
Wander & Welcome started in Scotland in the summer of 2024.
Somewhere between a pot of tea and a castle tour, I turned to my husband and said, “What if I actually did this?”
I’d spent years planning corporate events and travel, which meant I already knew how to make complicated things look easy. I also knew exactly how much I enjoyed finding the hotel, restaurant, little village, or the extra stop that made my heart zing.
I beta tested a ladies’ trip and soon realized, “Oh. I want more of this.”
Now I know the world does NOT need another travel company doing the same thing BUT I had enough delusion to think I had a unique POV, a story to tell about places I loved deeply.
Trips full of heart and substance and small details that make you wonder, “How did you find this?”
That question is, sincerely, one I’m asked most often on our trips. (Ask our guests.)
We are ruthless in our pursuit of goodness and beauty and we don’t mind doing the work so that you show up to find it all at your fingertips.
A little about me
I’m very good at finding the good stuff.
I’ve been traveling to the UK and Ireland for more than 2 decades and spent years planning domestic and international events, so I know both sides of the equation: how to find something wonderful and how to make sure all the pieces actually work.
I’m particular about where we stay, where we eat, and how we spend our time. I want you to have the beautiful room, the great meal, the unexpected experience…and none of the hassle of figuring it out yourself.
Most of all, I want to show you somewhere you wouldn’t have found on your own.
And I want you to be surprised by joy in the discovery.
What Wander & Welcome is really about
We create boutique, small-group trips through Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland.
But really, we're in the business of taking care of people. Of helping them find delight and wonder again. Of giving space for whimsy and joy.
We aim to curate travel that surprises you. Not with flash and sparkle, but with heart and restraint.
Where you see, taste, or explore something you wouldn't have found on your own. Where you find yourself delighted by your senses and able to connect to the joy of living again.
Where someone else has handled the logistics, so you can be present to feel.
Where meals are a highlight. (We’re foodies. We can’t help it.)
Where the property is somewhere you dream about returning.
Where nothing feels mass-produced or performative.
And where you leave feeling like you found a few places, a few stories, and maybe a few people you want to keep.
That's Wander & Welcome.
Come wander with us.
A few highly specific things you should know about me…
Dream guest: GBBO contestant (duh)
I believe a good trip should include at least one completely unnecessary detour that ends up being the highlight.
I will walk 10 minutes out of the way for a must-try bakery. I will also judge the bakery. Lovingly. But judgingly.
Things that have my heart: Afternoon tea, tiny spoons, and people who make me laugh.
I believe in wool socks, cracked windows, and a fluffy bed at the end of a long day.
I’ve cried over a scenic view. Twice.
I’m organized like but not tightly wound. I’ll never make you feel bad about wanting to skip something and read instead.
Most likely to be found: Gazing longingly at a pastry.
If it has a copper kettle, plaid, or moss… I’ve probably screenshot it.
✦ Noteworthy Details (But Make Them Fun)
I believe in proper pastries, well-made beds, and never underestimating the healing power of a sense of humor.
I have strong opinions about mediocre pastries and weak opinions about how often people should wash their jeans.
I take your time seriously. Because it's not just vacation time…it's real life, and you deserve for it to feel like yours.
✦ What I Really Do
I help thoughtful, beauty-loving humans trade decision fatigue for beauty, ease, and really good company.
Whether you’re here because you’re tired of planning, or because you never wanted to in the first place — I’ve got you.
Come along. You don’t have to figure it all out. That’s my job now.
Why these places (Scotland, England; Ireland)?
Look, I didn’t mean to fall this hard for Scotland but here we are. It’s my favorite place ever. There’s just something about the Highlands, the moody coastlines, the layered history, and the rain that makes you want to cancel your return flight and write bad poetry in a cottage.
The UK and Ireland draw people who like their historic countryside with a side of whimsy.
Stone villages, gardens that’ll make you cry, and pubs that have been around longer than some countries. It’s where books and characters and history comes alive. Where everything feels layered and delightfully eccentric.
I only plan trips to places I love deeply. The ones I’ve returned to again and again. Where I know the quiet corners, the perfect bakeries, and the best views most people miss.
