Have you ever wanted a professional chef to teach you how to cook gourmet cuisine? How about taking a tour strolling through the charms of Colorado Springs? Whatever you dream, our Lifestyle Director makes that dream happen. Our energetic, creative pro takes pride in connecting and collaborating with you. She listens. She acts. She erupts with ideas as she puts her whole heart—and a few tricks up her sleeve—into making your experience the very way you envisioned it.

Rachael Schulte

In this role, Rachael will promote physical, mental and social health within the community; inspire and motivate residents to try new activities and clubs; and encourage new homeowners to attend activities within their first month of moving in.

A Boston native and a graduate from Coastal Carolina University, Rachael obtained a degree in business management with a concentration in hospitality and resort tourism. After graduating, she started her career with Marriott as a front desk manager and later moved into various hotel operations roles, most recently serving as the Director of Activities and Events for Marriott’s Custom House Pulse in Boston, MA. Rachael has designed/coordinated thousands of events and implemented city experience programming for Marriott’s Pulse properties in 5 US cities. She’s happiest when connecting and making other people have FUN! Rachael is a travel enthusiast, navigating the world as a new mom and enjoying adventures with family and photography.

Rachael is most excited to have this opportunity with Oakwood to create memorable experiences for The Retreat residents and bringing the “active-adult, resort style” living to life, having the community feel as if they live on a permanent vacation and love the place they call home.