Work spaces, Thinking spaces,
Enrichment spaces, Leadership
development spaces.
Creating Spaces for
Growth and Thought
Work spaces, Thinking spaces, Enrichment Spaces,
Leadership Development spaces.
MEET OUR PRINCIPAL PHRIE
She is a artistic researcher, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher based in Cincinnati, OH. Her personal and professional platform is grounded in holistic community development, meaning she helps build communities from the inside-out while seamlessly weaving together wellness, justice, and urban planning advocacy.
She has been nationally recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a Design Justice Advocate and by Next City as a 2018 Vanguard Fellow. You can find Phrie dismantling white supremacy and the powers that be through leading civic initiatives, marketing & engagement consulting, teaching yoga, riding bikes, building parks, spreading awareness of the built environment, serving on advisory committees, and things in between.
Training and Speaking
Tailored training programs focused on leadership, community development, environmental design, and advocacy.
Training and Speaking
Tailored training programs focused on leadership, community development, environmental design, and advocacy.
Consulting
Strategic consulting to help
organizations navigate sustainability, eco-tourism, and spatial justice.
Consulting
Strategic consulting to help
organizations navigate sustainability, eco-tourism, and spatial justice.
The Meaning Behind Valley Folk Studios
Inspired by ancient river valley societies, Valley Folk Studios is a reflection of how the environment shapes our ways of life—our societies, economies, and cultures.
At Valley Folk Studios, we draw inspiration from the ancient societies that thrived along river valleys. These societies
were deeply connected to the natural world, relying on the
land and water for sustenance, shelter, and community.
They remind us that the environment is not just a
backdrop to our lives, but a central force that influences
how we live, work, and interact with one another.
Our Name, Our Purpose
Valley Folk Studios serves as a tribute to these ancient
communities and their lasting impact on the way we build and sustain our modern societies. Just as rivers carved
paths through landscapes, shaping the civilizations that
emerged alongside them, we at Valley Folk Studios aim to
create spaces that are shaped by and responsive to the
environment around us.
At Valley Folk Studios, we draw inspiration from the ancient societies that thrived
along river valleys. These societies were
deeply connected to the natural world,
relying on the land and water for
sustenance, shelter, and community. They remind us that the environment is not just a backdrop to our lives, but a central force
that influences how we live, work, and
interact with one another.
Our Name, Our Purpose
Valley Folk Studios serves as a tribute to
these ancient communities and their
lasting impact on the way we build and
sustain our modern societies. Just as rivers carved paths through landscapes, shaping the civilizations that emerged alongside
them, we at Valley Folk Studios aim to
create spaces that are shaped by and
responsive to the environment around us.
About the Practice
Valley Folk Studios explores the connections between sustainable development, place,
and belonging. We believe that humans and the environment are deeply intertwined, and our
projects reflect this understanding.
A Holistic Approach
Our practice combines creativity, mindfulness, and community development. From sustainable spaces to leadership
development, we approach each project holistically—drawing from art, economics, and yoga to balance
efficiency with effectiveness.
Responsive and Evolving
VFS adapts to the times while staying grounded in the timeless connection between people and nature. Whether
through training, consulting, or speaking, our goal is to create meaningful, lasting impacts on how we think and interact with the world.
About the Practice
At Valley Folk Studios, our work explores
the connections between sustainable
development, place, and belonging. We believe that humans and the
environment are deeply intertwined, and our projects reflect this understanding.
A Holistic Approach
Our practice combines creativity,
mindfulness, and community developmen. From sustainable spaces to leadership development, we approach each project
holistically—drawing from art, economics,
and yoga to balance efficiency with
effectiveness.
Responsive and Evolving
VFS adapts to the times while staying
grounded in the timeless connection
between people and nature. Whether
through training, consulting, or speaking, our goal is to create meaningful, lasting
impacts on how we think and interact
with the world.
