Restoring the Urban Spirit
We're building a 'Third Space' for Ann Arbor—a wellness retreat where deep restoration is supported by operational excellence.
"We believe in creating accessible public spaces around stress-free wellness amenities for community of all ages."
— Jonathan & Lauren
Founder
Lauren Dunlap
Applied Mathematics • Senior Program Management @ Microsoft
A local Ann Arbor resident.
Lauren has been a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, leading global customer engagement programs within Microsoft’s CoreAI, Apps, and Agents division. With a background in Applied Mathematics from UCLA, she specializes in translating complex technical systems into intuitive human experiences.
Her expertise in secure cloud architecture and product reliability is the operational bedrock of the Grove. Lauren is dedicated to building "safe-to-fail" environments that prioritize data-driven wellness and community accessibility, ensuring that the Grove’s technical sophistication serves its restorative mission.
Microsoft CoreAI & DevDiv. Secure Cloud Architectures & Customer Transitions.
UCLA, Applied Mathematics (Computational Specialization).
Founder
Jonathan Dunlap
Business Information Systems • Technical Management & Wellness R&D
A local Ann Arbor resident.
With over 15 years at the intersection of complex software architecture and project management, Jonathan brings a unique R&D perspective to the wellness industry. An alum of Adobe and Consensys, he has spent his career leading high-performance teams through technological frontiers.
A lifelong endurance athlete and long-distance runner, he understands that peak performance is a direct function of recovery. Jonathan’s vision for the Grove is to apply the same rigor found in high-scale software engineering to physical urban infrastructure, creating a reproducible model for restorative community spaces.
Adobe, Consensys alum, & Startup Founder
B.A.S. Computer/IT Management, Davenport University.
The "Third Space" Investment
Community Resilience
Combating the modern isolation epidemic by creating a dedicated physical environment for presence and shared experience.
Urban Restoration
Transforming local infrastructure into a modern wellness hub, contributing to Ann Arbor's economic and cultural vitality.
Science-Backed Care
Blending ancestral traditions with medical-grade Red Light Therapy and data-driven recovery methodologies.