Melani Buchanan Farmer

Founder & Retreat Leader, Aspen Education & Retreats CollectiveMelani 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, Morocco, 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.