Sayward Ayre

Sayward Ayre was born in Alaska to a bush-piloting Dad and a teaching Mom. She holds a BA in Anthropology/Archaeology, a Masters of Environmental Studies, a degree in Naturopathy, is a Certified Massage Therapist, a scuba diver, private pilot and Ham Radio Operator. She has worked as an archaeologist - both underwater and on land - at various sites around the world, and was later employed by State, County and City governments on both the east and west coasts. Throughout the first decade of the 2000s she directed juice fasting retreats in Palm Springs, California. She now spends her time writing and hiking wilderness trails whenever possible.