Camp Gallivant comes to life through the Willoughby's Way trilogy, the Gallivant Gazette newsletter, school and library programs, speaking engagements, community events, and hands-on experiences.

Whether you're turning the pages of a book, trying something new, or gathering with your people, you just might discover that the best adventures begin with a good story, a curious question, or a walk outside.

Meet the Author

Lisa Brotz is a Wisconsin-based author, humane educator, and lifelong advocate for animals.

A third-generation equestrian with a passion for Icelandic horses, she lives on Northstar Farm with her fiancé and seventeen animals, whose personalities and antics often inspire her work. In fact, other than an alien showing up, much of the Camp Gallivant trilogy grew directly from real experiences on her hobby farm.

When she is not writing, Lisa can be found walking the dogs, horseback riding, practicing yoga, cooking plant-based meals, or dreaming up scavenger hunts and new adventures.

Shaped by rural life in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and inspired by the landscapes and seasonal rhythms of the Great Lakes region, Lisa creates restorative stories that blend the fantastical with the familiar, inviting readers to discover the magic woven through nature and everyday life.

Speaking and Humane Education 

Lisa offers engaging presentations exploring our relationships with animals, one another, and the world around us.

Topics include

✦ The Emotional Lives of Animals

 ✦ Empathy and Responsibility

 ✦ Restorative Storytelling

 ✦ The Power of a Daily Journaling Practice

 ✦ Custom Presentations by Request

Available for animal rescues and shelters, libraries, schools, 4-H and Scout groups, conferences, workshops, and community organizations.

Proud member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators

Find Camp Gallivant on the Trail

Keep an eye out for the Camp Gallivant Booth at community events, festivals, fundraisers, libraries, schools, and other special gatherings throughout the year.

Stop by to meet author, Lisa Brotz, browse and purchase signed copies of the Willoughby’s Way books, discover Camp Gallivant, and join one of the signature camp adventures. 

Whether you’re stopping by to say hello, searching for your next great read, or joining an adventure with family and friends, we’d love to see you along the way.

Interested in having Lisa on your podcast? 

She is available for guest interviews and conversations on books, storytelling, stewardship, humane education, seasonal living, the emotional lives of animals, and life as a third generation horsewoman discovering the world of Icelandic horses.