I'm Kathryn Felten

A living steward for land that wants presence.

When a place needs continuity

Some places don’t need more management.They don’t need another staff role, a rotating schedule, or someone clocking in and out.They need continuity.A retreat. A property. A home.
A space that holds gatherings or seasons of use — but in between, feels under‑inhabited.Land that deserves to be lived with, not left waiting.If you’re holding a place like that, you may already feel it.It doesn’t need more structure. It needs a human center.

About me

I grew up close to land and understand what it means to live with it rather than on top of it.I’m calm, observant, and steady. I move through space with care and attention, noticing what’s present and what’s missing.I value work that doesn’t need applause. I respect boundaries. I don’t overtake environments — I integrate into them.Over time, I’ve learned that the health of a place often depends on what happens in the unseen seams — the in‑between moments that don’t belong to any formal role.Stewardship, for me, isn’t dramatic. It’s consistent. It’s lived‑in.
It’s paying attention over time.

The role I hold

I live on the land.I act as steward and guardian — a steady presence in the background.I hold continuity between people, place, and use.
I notice what others don’t have time to notice.
I attend to the quiet gaps where things either drift… or are gently held.This is not a traditional job.It is not:- a 9–5 role- a 40‑hour‑a‑week position- a replacement for management or staff- a romantic or personal arrangementIt is a lived‑in layer of stewardship.A human presence that belongs there.

What it feels like

Morning walks become property walks.Evenings may include shared meals, quiet conversation, or simply knowing someone steady is there.Guests arrive and are greeted by someone who understands the place and cares about how it’s experienced.Transitions happen more smoothly.
Small things don’t fall through the cracks.
The land doesn’t go dormant between uses.There is relief in knowing:Someone is paying attention. Not managing. Not hovering. Just present.

Structure and Dignity

These arrangements are explicit and thoughtfully designed.Housing and exchange are clearly defined.
Boundaries are mutual and respected.
Roles are shaped through conversation, not assumption.
Regular check‑ins are part of how this works, so nothing drifts into confusion.This is not casual.It’s intentional stewardship — held with clarity on both sides.

An Invitation

If you’re reading this and thinking,My land deserves this.If you’re holding a property that wants continuity rather than emptiness…We can begin with a conversation.No pressure.
No rush.
Just a shared exploration of whether this kind of lived-in stewardship is what your place has been quietly asking for.You can reach me directly at the studio .