Meet the Staff
Gayle Worden
Retreat Organizer & Co-host
Yoga Teacher RYT500
Both an art and science, Yoga for well-being requires an “inner listening”, and when practiced with intentional kindness, is a meaningful path to self-discovery. Sharing my love for the practice since 2000, you’ll find my approach heart based and enriching.
My journey of Yoga practice began, as most here in the western world, with the physical benefits of asana(postures), but I quickly discovered that asana is only one of the myriad of benefits that yoga offers. Over my many years of practice I've earned numerous certifications including in-depth teachings with Shiva Shakti School of Yoga & Healing Arts, earning my advanced yoga teaching certifications, and registering with the Yoga Alliance as a CEU provider and 500RYT.
My latest learning endeavor is with crystal sound bowls. Each bowl is tuned to one of the 7 Hindu chakras. Playing these bowls and other gentle sound instruments create a beautiful, relaxing, and healing experience.
I've also taken a course in Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporate the techniques I learned into every yoga class.
As I’ve matured, my yoga practice and teachings have grown into a gentle flowing style that nurtures the body while also building strength and enhancing flexibility. Pranayama (breathwork) and meditation balance asana practice and encourage connection to spirit.
kaitlyn Bouton
Co-host & LMSW-CC CADC
Working with children and families in the foster care system as an Intensive Case Manager & advocate for therapeutic level foster children has given me a fertile ground of experience in the many facets of the human condition. This work has lead me to deepen my studies in an effort to provide support and healing for individuals who are experiencing or have experienced trauma in their lives. With my bachelor's in Mental Health & Human Services followed by a recently earned Master's of Social Work (clinical focus) from UMO, I have continued to strengthen my ability and commitment to be of service to those in need. The master's program has been a period of personal growth and self awareness and I'm excited to put my training into practice in the unique setting of a women's retreat.
My experience also includes being employed as an advocate for domestic violence survivors and crisis helpline advocate, as well as a certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor.
The skills I've gained through work and formal education enable me to offer a variety of creative methods of stress management and relaxation.
farren hansen
Herbal Kitchen Seedlings
,Farren Hanson, MHRT-C is a mother, wife and full-time mental health professional. Farren started The Lone Pine Farm in 2020, after a lifetime of watching her grandparents run their farm stand. The Lone Pine Farm grows herbs, vegetables and fruit on their small backyard plot in Dover Foxcroft and about .75 acre of land her family has owned in Monson for over 100 years! Farren, husband Brian, and father, Pete, focus on regenerative, chemical free farming for their seedlings and produce. You can find The Lone Pine Farm on all social media platforms, their website www.thelonepinefarm.com or Fridays in the summer at the Moosehead Family Village Farmers Market in Greenville!
Get ready to ground yourself with this hands in the dirt planting lesson! Farren will be providing 6 different kitchen herbs for us to create our very own patio kitchen herb gardens with instruction on how to keep them thriving!
terri kelley-palin
Artistic Creative Play
As an artist and wellness facilitator, my personal studio practices and explorations inspire my workshops that cover a variety of topics in the areas of creativity, wellness and personal growth. The healing and restorative qualities of the Creative Process are the basis of many of my programs, offering opportunities and inspiration for stress reduction, personal storytelling and joyful experiences. A life long love for hand crafts inspired me to return to college where I studied Studio Art and Wood/Mixed Media at the University of Maine at Orono and Haystack Mountain School of Craft on Deer Isle. Several years later I trained as a facilitator in the areas of trauma and life stress reduction. This proved to be the catalyst that led me to combine both passions.
Studio TerrKell, is my nest where I build assemblage art and mixed media pieces, incorporating vintage items and discarded objects, that have been shown locally for more than 30 years.
My programs and workshops have been included in Women’s Wellness Retreats and Community Connection Day events through The JD Foundation, Arting Through Grief and Caregiver workshops with Pine Tree Hospice, Artistic Creative Play and Enrichment workshops through Main Street Art Studio, Inc., and collaborations with Center Yoga & Healing Arts. I offer individual and group programs for all ages and abilities that require no prior experience.
In addition to my creative pursuits I’m is currently the Director of Senior Programs at Community Fitness in Guilford, Maine. I’m a Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor, Master, Matter of Balance Trainer, Elder Abuse, Awareness and Response Advocate and have training and a degree in the fields of Aging, Dementia and Developmental Disabilities.
You can find Studio TerrKell on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
emily c eaton
Henna Party
Emily C. Eaton, an Eldercare Planner, End-of-Life Doula, and Program Coordinator at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Through my work, I have learned just how important it is to prioritize self-care and take time to be present. So many clients at the bedside in their final moments have shared regrets about working too hard and not fully embracing life’s precious moments. Their words have deeply impacted me, reinforcing the need to find balance, mindfulness, and relaxation in everyday life.
One of the ways I practice self-care is through the traditional art of Henna. This beautiful practice allows me to slow down, express creativity, and truly be in the moment. Learning and sharing Henna techniques has become a meaningful part of my journey, and I’m so excited to bring this tradition to the Breathing Space Retreat.
Donna Kraft-smith
LMT, RYT200
Massage, Reiki, Foot Reflexology and more!
Hi. I'm Donna Kraft- Smith, LMT, and I'll be offering therapeutic bodywork sessions for relaxation at our Lily Bay Retreat. I've been a massage therapist for over 40 years and still enjoy helping people feel more comfortable in their skin! I offer a variety of styles bodywork, most of which you can explore on my website https://donnakraftsmith.amtamembers.com. I usually use an integrated approach of combining some massage with foot reflexology, acupressure, cranial sacral...whatever is needed to help you release stress. I will also be offering a Kripalu yoga class at the retreat. KRIPALU means compassionate. It will be a gentle, slow flow class to aid you in connecting your body, mind & soul. I look forward to enjoying some time at the retreat and helping you however I can
michelle cabral
Yoga and Herb Walk RYT500
Join me to invite the sunshine into your heart and embrace the light of yoga to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. I am a passionate 500 hr Yoga Alliance registered instructor, deeply enriched by over fourteen years of teaching and practicing a gentle Vinyasa Flow. My yoga journey began as a healing path from the impacts of Lyme Disease, teaching me resilience and the profound benefits of yoga. This transformative experience inspired me to share the healing powers of this ancient practice with others.
In my classes, I focus on developing strength, flexibility, and balance, while also addressing ways to alleviate pain from injuries or chronic conditions. I design each session to uplift and inspire by featuring bright music, laughter, breath work, and spiritual meditations. And, of course, saluting the sun!
Class Offering at The Breathing Space Healing Retreat, Lily Bay
Spring Cleaning
Spring is the perfect time to add a little twist to your yoga practice! Twists open the spine by providing space between the vertebrae, renewing the spongy tissue between each of the bones. The beneficial tension of twists regenerates the vital organs of the body, tones the lymph nodes, and helps restore the endocrine system. Simply put, twists are the yogic way to do some Spring Cleaning!
I am also a weed-walker and use much of what I have learned from the plant world to alleviate illnesses and make my family healthier! In my series, Waking Up From the American Dream, I chronicle my journey from being trapped in a cycle of keeping my head above water to a life where I can spend more of my time doing what I love. Each book in my series features recipes and how-to’s to thrive and be at peace with nature. I invite you to join me for a grounding weed-walk where we talk about what most gardeners consider weeds and how they are truly gems of the Earth!
courtney maclauchlan
Facials
Courtney Maclauchlan, founder & owner of Skincare & Beauty by Courtney, assists clients in enhancing their natural beauty. With 15+ years of experience as a Maine licensed Esthetician, she has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their best skin through personalized treatments and skincare routines. The skincare line she founded, Velvet Apothecary, came with the goal in mind to provide superior & cost effective skin care products, because she believes high quality & affordability should be able to exist together. She believes that everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin, focusing on both the health and appearance of the skin. She prides herself in her expertise, experience, and passion to help clients achieve their skincare goals & giving them the tools to help maintain them.
Experience the “Velvety Glow” Facial by Courtney Maclauchlan. Indulge in the ultimate self-care ritual with the signature Velvety Glow facial, expertly performed by licensed esthetician Courtney Maclauchlan of Skincare & Beauty by Courtney. This luxurious treatment is designed for all skin types, focusing on deep hydration and age-defying results using products from the exclusive Velvet Apothecary skincare line. Your experience begins with a soothing double cleanse, followed by gentle extractions and facial lymphatic drainage to promote circulation and detoxification. A revitalizing niacinamide and zinc infusion is applied using the galvanic tool to enhance absorption and balance the skin. Enjoy a tension-melting neck and shoulder massage, followed by a nourishing bakuchiol treatment mask and a relaxing scalp massage. To complete the experience, your skin is pampered with a peptide-rich eye cream, a luminous facial oil, and a deeply hydrating moisturizer with SPF. The Velvety Glow facial will leave your skin feeling silky-soft, radiant, and beautifully renewed.