our SHACK leaders...

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hello, my name is julia joseph. 

I am an adventurous soul striving to live an authentic life. i believe that to truly live is the rarest thing in this world, while most people spend their lives just merely existing, and i advocate for living a simple life, one filled with small everyday joys and lots of love. 

my simple life consists of being a small business owner who is married to an incredible man, mother to three absolutely amazing sons, spending her days loving life on a small farm just outside of Ohiopyle Pa.

i am certified in health coaching, nutrition, chronic disease, brain health, & many other alternative holistic therapies. however, i have learned the most from the school of hard knocks and through first-hand experience from years of chronic illness, countless surgeries, & my many long roads to recovery. my quest to healing for myself has led me to a wealth of knowledge and i just simply LOVE to learn. i have always been an extremely curious person and contrary to what i have always been told, curiosity does NOT kill the cat! haha 

 i pray that my thirst for knowledge never wanes, for i wish to learn something new every day that i am blessed to have in this lifetime.  i have had my share of dark days, but it was in that darkness i was able to find my strength & sovereignty. for that, i am truly grateful, and if my story can be of help to anyone, then i am more than willing to share it.

meet the joseph crew! 

pictured; me(julia), my handsome husband rob, eldest son ethan, middle son wil, his girlfriend bree, and our youngest son riley.

the joseph crew is a kind, hard-working family who believes in making a difference where we can & living life to the fullest along the way. 

we believe that experiences are worth more than belongings, positivity is a choice, and you should always be the change you wish to see in the world. 

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Hey everybody! My name’s Cassidy Bennett and I grew up in Northern VA. I graduated high school and went to University for a year before Covid hit and I decided to reevaluate what I wanted.  I drove across the country. Four times hahaha. But this little nook in the mountains is where I found home. 

Now I go to Garrett College and study Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Education. It’s through this program that I fell in love with the river. I’m a kayaker and you may see me driving around town in a  red beetle with a kayak or two on my roof :). Since being here, I’ve found there is no greater joy than that of being outside (preferably on whitewater) with friends and family. The second thing I fell in love with was a wonderful boy named Ethan. You’ll see us laughing through town together wearing matching river hats :).  Through Ethan, I met his incredible family, the Joseph Crew. They’ve opened their hearts to me have inspired me to reach out within my community. 

I love this area, and what makes it so special is the wildlife and the people within. Humans have an innate love of Earth, but our connection to it has faded. I’d like to tap into that innate love through education because I believe to learn is to love. I hope to encourage that intrinsic sense of wonder through a lense of understanding and appreciation for the natural world around us.

 Hello! My name is Kat Bassett :) I’ve lived in Ohiopyle my whole life and love our community that I’m so proud to be a part of. I am a daycare teacher and a natural health/wellness enthusiast. I like to can fruits/veggies, forage, make art, work with children, and be in nature! The OWS gives me an opportunity to share the things that I love to do with others in our community who want to learn. Spread the love! 

 Hi, I’m Hattie! I am the mother of a wild little girl and I do eyelash extensions and body waxing at my “day job.” I grew up right outside of Ohiopyle and spent my summers working with the Joseph Crew throughout high school and cosmetology school. I was ecstatic when Julia reached out to me to be a part of the OWS with them! I’m a huge advocate for natural health and wellness and love to chat with others and share secrets of the trade. In my free time I enjoy hiking, drawing, doing yoga, or running the river. If you ever see me out and about, feel free to say hi, I love meeting and talking to new people! :)  

 Rebecca is a stay-at-home mom with 4 young children and has a passion for painting. She has always dreamed of being an art teacher but was never able to finish schooling, by partnering with the Ohiopyle Wellness Shack, Rebecca can teach painting classes on her own schedule to those who are eager to learn the basics of painting, and even sell her paintings online for a lil extra cash!  😉

Do you have a passion or talent you would like to share with others? Maybe you could be like Rebecca, reach out today! 

 After finishing college, Howard took a position with a well-established accounting firm and continues to grow with the company.  Howard's life is successful & admirable, he looked to have it all. however, he still found himself feeling slightly unfulfilled in his day-to-day routines.  

After becoming a volunteer with the Ohiopyle Wellness Shack, he discovered his love for helping his community and a fulfillment he never thought 

to be possible, for it is only in giving that you are able to receive more than you already have.