What is Embracing Whimsy?
Embracing Whimsy was founded in 2014 by Diana McGuire Rondel and Jennie Rondel as a creative expression of curiosity, stewardship, and intentional living. What began as a joint pursuit of urban farming and restorative design evolved into a platform dedicated to inspiring thoughtful engagement with the world — through sustainable practices, creative problem-solving, and deeper connections between people and place.
When Diana passed in 2015, Embracing Whimsy became both a continuation of her spirit and a living framework for approaching work and life with intention, integrity, and a commitment to multi-impact value creation.
Today, Embracing Whimsy serves as:
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A creative home for place-based projects and restoration work
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A space for exploring regenerative principles and systems thinking
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A repository of ideas, reflections, and long-arc inquiry
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A source of inspiration for integrated STEAM, ecology, and community resilience
This platform is designed to provoke thought, encourage curiosity, and elevate purpose in everything from sustainable design to lived experience.
Human Team
Jennie Rondel
Creative Director
Chief Everything Officer
Courtney Rondel
Graphics Designer/Illustrator,
Event Manager
Spirit Canine Team
Sweet Oyster
Chief Love Giver
Silly Bruiser
Master of the Universe
Cute & Funny Lola
Chief Poops-a-lot
Locations
Headquarters - Redmond Treehouse Makerspace
Redmond, WA 98052
Integrated Maker-Incubator-Space for Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture-Architecture-Art, Mathematics, Trades and making happy memories.
This integrated site hosts multiple natural ecosystems as well as the tools for projects to flourish. From experiments to launched business opportunities and tools-to-prototypes-to-product, the purpose of headquarters is to nurture, empower and provide growth opportunities.
Get in Touch...
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Looking forward to embracing more whimsy!