I’m Dawn—a mom, farmer, traditional foods educator, Certified GAPS Coach, and Certified Foot Zoner.

For many years, I’ve been learning about traditional foods, food preparation, family wellness, and the skills that help families become more confident in caring for themselves and one another.

My own journey is what led me here.

I began learning more about traditional foods because I wanted to understand how the food we eat and the way we prepare it could become a bigger part of our family life. Over the years, that learning grew into something much more—a passion for teaching, cooking, farming, and sharing what I’ve learned with other families.

Today, through Nourishing Modern Families, I offer classes, family wellness education, coaching, and practical resources centered around traditional foods and everyday family life.

What I Teach

I teach the things I have spent years learning and practicing:

• Traditional food preparation
• Fermentation and cultured foods
• Sourdough and properly prepared grains
• Nourishing meals for busy families
• Food traditions and kitchen skills
• Family wellness education
• Connecting families with where their food comes from

Life on the Farm

My husband and I live and work on Shag Valley Farms in Western Colorado, where farming and family life are closely connected.

We raise animals, grow and prepare food, and continue learning the skills that come with living close to the land.

The farm has become an important part of what I teach because I believe there is value in knowing where our food comes from, learning how to prepare it, and passing those skills on to the next generation.

Why Nourishing Modern Families?

Families are busy. There is a lot of information out there, and sometimes it can feel like we need to change everything at once.

I don’t believe that.

I believe we can start with one meal, one recipe, one new skill, or one simple change.

That’s what I want Nourishing Modern Families to be—a place where families can learn, cook, grow, and connect.

Whether you join me for a hands-on class, work with me through coaching, visit the farm, explore the educational resources, or come in for a foot zone, my goal is to give you practical tools you can take home and use.

Learn. Cook. Grow. Connect.