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Voices of the Valley

What does JOURNEY mean to you?

Lexi Reich

Summer + Fall 2023

We asked three Vail Valley locals what Journey means to them — here’s what they shared: 

 

Kayla Weber

Kayla Weber

Owner of Revolution Power Yoga

“To me, the journey is what it’s all about. The winding road from one junction in our lives to another is where everything happens. We can have a destination in mind, sure. However, on my journey through this life, I’ve found that if I stay open to all possibilities, doors that I never even knew existed started opening. My journey has twisted and turned, and my ‘destination’ keeps changing. I’m not even sure if I have one anymore! The journey from a solo-prenuer to the owner of a wellness/yoga studio was a big rite of passage and a journey in its own right. I attribute this new role and honor to staying open to every piece of my journey thus far. If you stay present on your journey and open to possibility and opportunity, you never know what amazing places you could end up!”

 

 

 

Donovan Sornig

Donovan Sornig

Director of operations for Craftsman Brew Co.

“The journey through life, both personal and professional, is filled with happiness and celebrations, challenges and hardships, that are the foundation that will ultimately define our human experience. This is why I love living in the mountains and working in the hospitality industry. The day might start off on a mountaintop and then finish in a dining room — two different worlds that are both magical and fascinating in their own way. Everything from an early morning summer dew or the crisp mountain air at sunrise to the laughter from people in the dining room celebrating life with loved ones. For me, being present creates the richest memories and most meaningful experiences throughout any adventure or regular day. Trust the path, and enjoy the journey.”

 

 

 

Erin Perejda

Erin Perejda

Supportive care services manager and licensed clinical social worker at Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center

“Journey: the path of discovery and evolution that each one of us will experience in our lives. Our journeys consist of chosen plans and unexpected detours. Many parts of our journey will be beautiful experiences that fill our lives with joy, yet some will be tragic and difficult. I have both experienced and witnessed this to be true. I have come to learn that allowing the joy and fear, the beauty and pain, to coexist is something that we are all called to learn to do. I am reminded of this through the daily work that I am fortunate enough to do within the field of oncology, and I am constantly in awe of the ability of the human spirit to courageously adapt along the way.”