Meet Your Hosts

In 2016 Judy posted an ad in the musicians section of the Washington, DC Craigslist looking for “swingers.”  While it attracted some colorful responses, there was enough positive response to form what is now known as the band, Swingology.

Originally, Swingology consisted of 3 guitars, a piano and violin, but we were missing an upright bass.  One of the original guitarists recruited a former high school classmate who played bass, Scott Flory, and the full group was formed.  There have been some member changes over the years due to health issues and relocation, plus COVID didn’t help.  Scott is no longer in the DC area, but he is still a valuable Swingology member in that he’s the guy who knows how to update our website. But even with all that transition, Swingology has endured, and we have been the same solid ensemble for the past year:  Zack Friedman – Guitar, Judy Gomez – Violin, David Lampp – Guitar, Leigh Oben – Upright Bass.

Visit our Bio page to read more about the members of Swingology.

Swingologydc@hotmail.com

Meet Rich & Teresa Shattuck, owners, Three Otters Eco Retreat:

It’s the tale of one unique concept, two devoted dreamers, and those three little otters…

In the 1990s, while pursuing her Masters and PhD in Public and Community Health Education at the University of Maryland, Teresa wrote a business plan about opening a wellness retreat center in West Virginia. The Center, as outlined in her paper, offered a place for busy people to recharge. As an avid outdoors woman and a firm believer that time in nature improves health, it was only fitting that the retreat center would be in the wilderness. Now, two decades later, after marrying Rich, having a family and starting a health research & evaluation business together, the two have seen that plan turn into a reality. The result: Three Otters Eco Retreat.

Oh, and those three otters? Teresa and a friend happened upon them while hiking along the C & O Canal during one of their first visits to the property. If you’re lucky enough, you too will spot the otters playing in the canal or along the Potomac.

www.threeotters.com

rich@threeotters.com