Meet our stewards.
Asher Packman
Asher is an IFS-informed, clinical psychedelic-assisted therapist (CPAT), depth teacher, writer and storyteller. He is a former president of Meditation Australia and founder of The Fifth Direction.
Kristina Dryza
Kristina is an archetypal consultant, writer, author, dancer, teacher and international speaker. She is a lover of the psyche and of nature and believes that we can't grow if we stay where we are, either metaphorically or literally.
Steve Beattie
Based in Toronto, Canada, Steve is the founder of Breathing In Nature. Through his breathwork techniques, he guides humans on their journey within to explore the deepest corners of their psyche.
Wendy Haynes
Wendy’s commitment is to presence, deep listening and supporting honest conversations and meaningful connections. A celebrant for nearly 30 years, Wendy is also a mindfulness practitioner, facilitator, author, holder of circles and weaver of stories.
Walton Stanley
Walton is a writer and storyteller living in Minnesota. He holds a life-long interest in the transformative power of myth and story, and is the organiser of the Minnesota Men's Conference. Walton is currently completing a book on Gilgamesh and a collection of stories.
Timothy Young
Tim is a poet and essayist living in Minnesota. He has won numerous awards with his work included in The Best American Poetry of 1999. Tim has published five books of poetry, six chapbooks, and three CDs of music and poetry. He has worked with the Minnesota Men’s Conference since its founding.
