Shanti Stein is an experienced educator, certified Grief Recovery Specialist, hospice volunteer, author, musician, ordained minister, DreamWalker Death Transition facilitator, spiritual teacher, social worker, event coordinator, and Reiki Master. Aiyana Voell is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist, ordained minister, spiritual teacher, Reiki Master, Reconnective Healing practitioner and DreamWalker Death Transition facilitator. They have been working together for the past 12 years and in 2007 founded their company Peaceful Choices.
“Death is not an ending, but a symbol of movement along the path which we all are traveling. As it may be painful to lose contact with the physical aspect of one we love, we have been and always will be a part of each other."
- John Denver
We have long envisioned a place. . .a very special, sacred place. . .where those who came—whether searching for a new path in life, longing, wounded, or unfulfilled in any way—would leave feeling invigorated, inspired, uplifted, free, eager, empowered, joy-filled, hopeful, vibrant, truly alive, and able to see life and operate within their environment from an expanded perspective. We envision a physical location for awakening humans of all ages to gather. Just by being there, visitors/guests feel that they are invited, encouraged and supported to re-connect with their true self. Our current mission is to acquire a parcel of land (30 or more acres would be ideal), comprised of some private homes and multi-use buildings on several acres of woodland, meadowland, a stream or pond, areas suitable for hiking, wildlife, and other features of natural beauty upon which to establish a retreat, conference and educational center with a music and performing arena, gift shop, restaurant, nature sanctuary and gardens. It will exist as an eco-educational-health-spiritual center and community. Ultimately we will serve as a forum for fostering new attitudes by promoting an appreciation of nature, indigenous cultures, music and the arts, and serving as a network for the sharing of ideas, visions, and the highest aspirations of humanity...to offer a sense of how to make the world a more sustainable, equitable place for all peoples.