Lynn Schauwecker

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.

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“Menla offers integrative healing—merging Tibetan, Ayurvedic and other holistic traditions—along with fresh clean air, hikes and perhaps the most authentic Tibetan treatment therapies this side of Lhasa.”

Rona Berg, Organic Spa

“It’s not clear on your site HOW AMAZING the nature is!! I was blown away at the beauty and would have preferred an OUTDOOR retreat because of how epic the woods and creek were.”

Jillian F.

“Great place overall. Beautiful grounds, excellent service and friendly staff and well-maintained rooms/property. Also the food was awesome, creative and unique. Great experience, very relaxing and tranquil overall, if your looking for a retreat from the city!”

Dan B.

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