Jamie Shimizu-Jones

Jamie (she/her) has been a longtime researcher and advocate of the power of pilgrimage. She is the founder of Lotus Compass, where she blends her love for nature and mindfulness into transformative pilgrimage retreats. As a Buddhist Eco-Chaplain, Jamie leads nature connection workshops and meditation sessions that encourage deep connections with the self and the natural world. Additionally, Jamie has worked for various meditation retreat centers and attends annual silent meditation retreats to inform and inspire her work and life.

Jamie currently calls the Central Coast of California home, where she lives with her partner Sam and their dog, Bodhi. Beyond her love for walking pilgrimages, she finds joy in various creative pursuits such as writing, photography, and permaculture design.