Discover silence.
Foster tolerance.
Swim with sharks--and live.
Being a globetrotter causes one to respect Earth,
cherish all life, and delight in laughter,
for laughter is the universal language of joy.
Below are but a few of the many paths I follow.
To be a "good" guide, is to encourage discovery.
Enjoy the ride.
--John D. Ivanko





Co-Author & Photo Illustrator of To Be A Kid: John D. Ivanko
Unquestionably, to be a kid is the most exciting thing to be. With a foreword by Martin and Chris Kratt, creators of the PBS series Kratts' Creaturesand Zoboomafoo,To Be a Kidpresents the best parts of growing up. Filled with beautiful photographs, To Be a Kidcelebrates kids as they play and learn, as they spend time with their friends and family, and as they discover their environment and the world. Kids, no matter where they are from, share this same wonderful adventure and at the heart of it a kid is just a kid. Anyone who is a kid, was a kid, has a kid, or even knows a kid will love To Be a Kid. It is sure to be a favorite, the pages to be turned again and again.


Workshops
PASSPORT to the World: Workshop and Visits
Travel around the world to celebrate diversity and learn about what we share in common. A variety of customized workshop formats are designed for different age groups.


Photography and Journalism
From Islands magazine to contributing to Gibbs Smith Publishers, Ivanko is a widely published international photographer and writer. His work is represented by The 11th Hour Stock Photo Agency, John is available for editorial or commercial assignments or stock photography.

Special Retreats
Inn Serendipity, in addition to offering a creative retreat, offers hands-on workshops that explore our Earth, celebrate diversity, and touch our creative soul. Catered bag lunches, hay rides, campfires, and journal writing can be a part of the learning experience. Call for more information, or visit our website to learn more about the many environmental technologies employed by Inn Serendipity .

John D. Ivanko
Author, Photographer, Journalist, Conservationist
7843 County Rd. P
Browntown WI 53522
Tel: 608-329-7056
E-mail: john@innserendipity.com