She teaches workshops, maintains a counseling practice, and raises organic vegetables.

She hold a degree in Humanistic Studies from Wayne State University, a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Clayton College of Natural Health, and is currently working toward her Ph.D. in nutrition from the American Holistic College of Nutrition.

Penny is the mother of four children and has written four books: The Evolving Human, The Elves of Lily Hill Farm, and Robes – A Book of Coming Changes. Her latest book, From The Soil To The Stomach: Notes on Healing from Lily Hill Farm is soon to be published.