Lynn Schauwecker

Lynn Schauwecker

Managing Director

With an extensive fundraising and marketing background, Lynn began working for Tibet House US in 1999 in Development as well as heading up the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Auction.

In 2004 she organized the Global Women’s Gathering at Menla which initiated the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. She has continued to work on special projects at Menla, including the Longevity Conference with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Art of Living and Dying Conference, the Kogi & Native American Gathering, and the Creation to Completion Grandmothers Council event. Lynn is currently serving as the Managing Director of Menla and Dewa Spa. Since 2015, she has worked directly with Nena Thurman to oversee all therapists, trainings, spa getaways and helping the staff create a uniquely healing experience at the Dewa Spa. Since 2018, she has also been working alongside Michael Burbank, helping with the overall scope of management, marketing, programming, and staffing among many other things as Managing Director.

“Of all the places I have traveled for retreats, Menla is the BEST!”

Sarah S.

“It’s nature healing, every staff member super kind and making you feel right at home, the food was heavenly good! I’m deeply impressed and recommend anyone to pay a visit when in search of a peace of mind, to recharge and for those who wants to deeply (re)connect with their inner nature. The good spirits of the Catskill mountains are definitely highly active and working their magic on everyone who comes and goes. Went home deeply inspired, recharged and full of love.”

Joren Bruin

“This was hands down the best spiritual retreat experience I’ve had since I left my teacher’s ashram. Omega, Kripalu, Esalen don’t compare to the lovely energy happening at Menla. The small, intimate facilities allow them to make delicious food, very sattvic & each meal feels restoring to vitality. The staff is very kind and helpful. Everyone we met seemed to have a fullness of heart and a strong dedication to be of service to the place & the guests. The environs are gorgeous! The hiking trails are well marked. I could spend 100 days here & never wish for the outside world. I cannot recommend this place more.”

Aimee S.

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