Johanna Mickle

Growing up surrounded by nature in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, I found solace in the majestic peaks and dense pine forests of Banff and Yoho National Parks where I spent my youth.After obtaining an honours bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, I spent much of my adult life as a hiking guide, lodge chef, and an outdoor leader for teens at a semester school in Colorado.My connection to the natural world runs deep, eventually shaping me into a steward of the 54 acres of land I now reside on in the beautiful Kootenay Mountains of British Columbia, where I have created a retreat business with my husband Jon and son Wiley (and 2 dogs Sunny and Buddy).I have been running retreats with Chevayo for over 3 years out of For-rest Retreat, including monthly ‘Soul Sessions’ (3-hour community wellness sessions), Yoga Nidra and sound bath offerings, full day and weekend wellness retreats, mountain bike & yoga retreats, and hike & paddle retreats.I am a certified natural chef and hiking guide, a retreat owner and retreat facilitator.I spend my free time skiing, mountain biking, hiking, drumming and writing music with my band and building trails on our property for others to enjoy.