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ABOUT DANA

My mission is to support the peace, safety, learning and healing of women through shared “slow travel”. My offerings are safe, professional and well-organized. I revel in creating environments where women experience personal grounding and centering, giving them access to full presence. This allows them to immerse themselves in the lovely venues, creative expression, nourishing food, and fascinating places I lovingly curate. 
 

I use what I've learned as a trauma survivor, artist and advocate to make people's lives better. To help us see the broader world around us, and participate more fully in life. 

I am working toward a future where women feel safe and empowered not only on retreat, but every place they occupy. Where their power, strength and knowledge is respected, honored and celebrated. Where women don’t have to heal from broken families and relationships, because there is balance and mutual respect in the world. 

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I bring my background as an artist, event planner and community activist

to all the work that I do. 

 

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OUR TEAM

The professionals we work with to co-lead trips, chef who support our clients with fabulous farm-to-table food, and retreat center hosts that are highly experienced.

 

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Katherine G. Yannucci, USA

Katherine is a veteran yoga teacher, certified Ayurvedic clinician, and has led over 10 international wellness retreats. She works with women

of all backgrounds to improve their health and their lives.

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Chloe Batrick Manning, UK/Asia
 

Chloe is a lifelong traveller, teaching English in person and online.

She lived in Ortigia, Sicily for seven years where she ran a successful holiday home. She's currently a worldschooling mum of 2 young children. 

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Yasmin Strutt, UK/Europe

As a trained chef, Yasmin focuses on health-conscious cuisine. She excels in custom menus for all dietary needs, with a special talent for bringing out the utmost flavors

from local produce.

She is also a yoga instructor. 

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Michael Schenkel, USA

Michael brings his experience in non-coercive management to the family retreats and trips he co-leads with Dana. As an IT professional, he is our go-to tech person, spreadsheet-builder and sounding board for

wild ideas. 

© Copyright Dana L. Saylor            Buffalo, New York           315-525-7474         dana@danasaylor.com

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