Meet Julie Day
Founder of Gatherwell Travel
For more than 20 years, Julie has been designing beautiful family holidays and bespoke luxury travel experiences rooted in care, discernment, and a genuine understanding of what makes family time meaningful.
The Story Behind Gatherwell
As a mother of four, a grandmother, and a wife of 27 years, Julie brings not only professional expertise to her work, but a genuine understanding of the beauty and complexity of family life. It is this personal perspective that shapes every journey she designs.
With a passion for helping people unplug from the noise of daily life and reconnect with what matters most, Julie has cultivated a highly personalized travel advisory rooted in care, discernment, and thoughtful attention to detail. Through Gatherwell Travel, she and her team create elevated, seamless experiences that bring people together in meaningful and lasting ways.
Gatherwell Travel is largely a referral-based business, built on trust, discretion, and a commitment to excellence. At the same time, Julie and her team warmly welcome families and couples who value exceptional travel and are ready to invest in a deeply tailored, high-touch planning experience.
Helping clients plan some of the most meaningful times in their lives is something Julie and her team never take lightly. Every itinerary is approached with care, creativity, and a sincere desire to make each journey feel effortless, memorable, and deeply personal.
Because the most meaningful journeys are personal, Julie has thoughtfully planned unforgettable retreats not only for her clients, but for her own family as well — including this cherished gathering in the Dominican Republic in 2024.
Why Families Trust Gatherwell
Our approach is built on experience, expertise, and a deep commitment to your family's wellbeing.
20+ Years of Experience
Julie's deep expertise in family and multigenerational travel means your journey is in capable, thoughtful hands.
Trusted Global Partnerships
We've cultivated relationships with the world's finest hotels, guides, and local experts to ensure seamless, authentic experiences.
Deeply Personalized Service
We listen, learn, and create experiences tailored to your family's unique interests, values, and travel style.
Calm, Discreet Excellence
Your privacy matters. We handle every detail with professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to making your journey effortless.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do.
"The most meaningful journeys do more than take us somewhere beautiful — they bring us closer to one another."
Family First
Every recommendation, every detail, every decision is made with your family's wellbeing and joy in mind.
Authenticity
We connect you with real experiences, real communities, and real cultural encounters—not tourist traps.
Personalization
Your family is unique. Your travel should be too. We listen, learn, and create experiences tailored to you.
Responsibility
We believe travel can be a force for good. Through Gatherwell, 10% of all profits are dedicated to supporting communities and nonprofit initiatives through the Thiessen Dedicated Foundation.
Begin the Conversation
We'd love to learn about your family's travel dreams and discuss how Gatherwell can help bring them to life.