Retreat Leaders

Kristi Winters

Kristi is a gifted planner, facilitator, coach, and wellness advocate who is passionate about helping people discover confidence through travelling the world. With a background in leadership, organizational business, personal development, and love for exploring the world and the many cultures, Kristi guides retreat participants with warmth, wisdom, and creativity.

Her approach blends mindfulness, purposeful dialogue, and meaningful activities that encourage both personal growth and collective connection. Whether or organiziang the best travel experience, facilitating a workshop, or simply holding space for reflection, Kristi’s presence invites authenticity and trust.

Dedicated to creating environments where individuals can rest, learn, and thrive, Kristi brings deep insight and a compassionate spirit to every Aspen Retreat.

Places Kristi has travelled to: 

United States: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, S. Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Missouri, Arksansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Michigan, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York

International: Australia, Morocco, England, Russia, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, Barbados, Caribbean Islands

Melani Buchanan Farmer

Founder & Retreat Leader, Aspen Education & Retreats Collective

Melani is a lifelong educator, community leader, and wellness advocate who believes in the power of travel, experiencing what the world has to offer, reflection, connection, and growth. As the founder of Aspen Education Collective and Aspen Retreats Collective, she brings more than two decades of experience in education, leadership development, and holistic wellness to her work with groups of all ages.

Her retreats weave together her passions for resilience, fitness, and community building—creating intentional spaces where participants can pause, restore, and reimagine what’s possible in their personal and professional lives. Melani has led transformative experiences in Costa Rica, Guanajuato, Morrocco, and throughout New Mexico, always with the vision of helping others reconnect with themselves, nature, and each other.

Grounded in empathy and joy, Melani creates experiences that leave participants feeling renewed, inspired, and empowered to carry their learning back into everyday life.

Places Melani has travelled to:

United States - Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, S. Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, N. Carolina, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey

International: Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cayman, Spain, Scottland, Russia