Kersten “Chisti” Dryden

Spa Manager

Chisti is a certified Holistic Health Coach, NLP Practitioner, Interfaith Minister, Vegetarian Chef, and has studied Dream work with Robert Moss and Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa, and Nejang (Tibetan Longevity yoga) with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. With 20 years of experience in dream work, self-hypnosis and meditation, and 15 years experience cooking vegetarian and vegan nourishing and tasty live foods, Chisti brings a unique holistic approach to her work. She offers guidance and holds a safe space for deep healing and restoration. She leads retreats and getaways at Menla and is available for individual sessions at Dewa Spa. She has worked at Menla in various capacities since 2006, including Chef, Front of House Manager, and most recently as our day-to-day Spa Manager.

“Menla is an amazing place to spend time. Delicious healthy food, comfortable bed, beautiful scenery, nature. Of course, some of my favorite teachers were there too… Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg and climbing to the top Bob Thurman. Thanks to the staff who made it possible to enjoy such an inspiring place on this planet.”

Michael Stoker

“The property is amazing. The creek running through it is one of the most amazing places to sit and listen that I have ever been to. I work in the forest industry and am constantly exposed to the wonders of the natural world, and I feel like this is one of the most profound natural spaces I have been to in my life.”

Mark D.

“You have to experience it to believe the kindness & caring concern shown, not to mention mind-blowing teachings.”

Diane Lee

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