Meet Our Retreat Team
The Heart Behind The Retreats
Each of our gifted practitioners brings not only deep experience in their unique craft, but also the wisdom and heart that come from walking their own path of growth. Whether offering group facilitation, one-on-one sessions, or simply holding space, they are here to support others in reconnecting with their most authentic selves.
We invite you to explore their offerings below. If you feel called to dive deeper or want support beyond the retreat experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out—many practitioners are available for continued connection and one-on-one guidance.
Your hosts
Jeanne Hoag
Certified Reiki Master Teacher, Sound Therapy, HeartMath, EFT, and more
Jeanne Hoag, B.Ed., M.Ed. is a passionate educator and healing practitioner with over 30 years of teaching experience. Her love for guiding others has evolved into a wide array of spiritual and wellness offerings. Jeanne is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher, Licensed Spiritual Healing Coach, Certified Sound Therapy Coach, Certified HeartMath Coach and Facilitator, EFT Practitioner, and Angelic Awakening Practitioner. She is also trained in Spiritual Dowsing, Soul Essence Coaching, and is an Omahara Master Teacher (Level 1).
Jeanne has studied a variety of healing modalities that support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her current practices include Lee Holden Qi Gong, regular yoga, and meditation. She has also trained at the Monroe Institute, completing Remote Viewing (Level 2), along with the Gateway Voyage and Guidelines programs. Jeanne has immersed herself in breathwork, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), Vipassana meditation, and other heart-centered healing practices. She loves sharing what she’s learned to help others connect with their higher selves and inner peace.
Dale Hoag
From Reiki to ThetaHealing, Sound Therapy to Spiritual Dowser
Dale Hoag is a highly intuitive and dedicated healing practitioner with a passion for helping others awaken their inner power and reconnect with their true selves. He is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher, Licensed Spiritual Healing Coach, Certified Sound Therapy Coach, and Advanced ThetaHealing Practitioner. Dale also brings experience as a Spiritual Dowser, Pranic Healing Practitioner, Omahara Master Teacher (Level 1), Angelic Awakening Practitioner, Soul Essence Coach, and Whole Life Alignment Facilitator.
His journey has included extensive training with the renowned Monroe Institute, where he completed Remote Viewing (Levels 1 & 2), the Gateway Voyage, and Guidelines programs. He has explored various forms of Qi Gong and now embraces a committed yoga practice. Most recently, Dale became certified in The Emotion Code, and is expanding into The Body Code and Belief Code. As a skilled breathwork facilitator, he is passionate about guiding others in harnessing the transformative power of the breath.
Your co-hosts
Brenda Zahn
Intuitive Healer, Energy Practitioner, and Spiritual Guide
silent retreat co-host
A pivotal moment in Brenda’s path came during a silent retreat—an experience that challenged her but ultimately opened the door to profound inner clarity. In the stillness, away from external noise and expectations, she reconnected with her authentic self and discovered the deep wisdom that lives in silence. This moment continues to shape the way she holds space for others.
Brenda’s holistic approach blends energy healing, chakra realignment, intuitive guidance, and mediumship. She creates sacred, compassionate containers for those seeking to release energetic blockages, rediscover their inner voice, and align with their highest self.
Rooted in authenticity and deep presence, Brenda’s work supports others in reclaiming their power and walking their own healing journey with grace. She believes that within each person lies a quiet knowing—one that simply needs space and permission to emerge.
She is honored to offer her gifts in the retreat setting, where true transformation can unfold through connection, stillness, and intention.
Rhoni Straub
Yolistic Integrative Wellness
Silent retreat co-host
Rhoni is an Alignment-Based Yoga Teacher, Counsellor, and Co-Founder of Multi Style Yoga International, where she shares her lifelong passion for guiding others toward balance and authenticity. With a background in child psychology and decades of counselling experience, Rhoni integrates the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and ancient Yogic philosophy into her practice. Her teachings weave movement, meditation, and philosophy into experiences that nurture the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, energetic, and spiritual bodies.
Rooted in the belief that growth begins with awareness, Rhoni invites her students to explore their inner landscapes and reconnect to their truest selves. As a Certified Traditional Thai and Prana Yoga Massage Therapist and E-RYT 500 instructor, she combines deep knowledge with a down-to-earth approach, making ancient wisdom accessible and practical for modern life. A perpetual student of life, Rhoni continues to expand her learning through studies in The Yoga Sutras, Kundalini Yoga, and Transformational Breathwork. Her mission is to help others find inner peace, alignment, and wholeness—both on and off the mat.