Mending Miles Co.
Each retreat weaves local food traditions, creative moments, and guided circles led by a mental health professional.
Eight women, one shared home, many ways back to yourself.
Meet Lu
Mending Miles Co. is rooted in my personal story, but it is not defined by it.
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I know what it’s like to be capable and resilient, yet still deeply tired.
Starting life over more than once taught me that what helped me reset was not pushing harder, but welcoming rest, reconnecting with my body, and giving myself space to reconsider how I wanted to move forward.
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As someone who rebuilt her commitment to life through those seasons, I came to understand the power of environments that support presence rather than demand that I perform.
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Long before Mending Miles existed, my work centered on bringing people together through food, culture, and storytelling. My path has moved through restaurant leadership, tourism, and communications, always focused on creating spaces where connection feels natural.
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I have hosted travelers, curated tourism and press itineraries, and shared stories across continents. Along the way, I learned that food can hold what words sometimes cannot, and that intentional travel can create clarity that lingers well beyond the journey itself.
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Mending Miles Co. is the result of that understanding. It is a women-centered travel collective designed to create the conditions for presence, reflection, and meaningful connection through culture, shared meals, and lived experience.
If you’d like to learn more about my background in tourism and hospitality, you can read more here.
The Healing Journey
Every journey begins with one decision, and mine was choosing life after loss.
Watch my story to learn how that choice shaped the heart of Mending Miles.
Ludwine is a phenomenal host! I’ve attended outings that she has hosted and her hospitality is top notch. from the food selection, to the drinks, and over all experience. I highly recommend!
Sahibatou K. - Virginia
