Your 3 Sisters Retreat Hosts
Megan MacDonnell
Megan MacDonnell has recently returned to her roots in Grand Rapids, MN. She left the corporate life in NYC and MPLS, to enjoy utilizing her skills as a trained and certified chef to cook and bake amazing food for her customers. Megan owns and operates Triple C Consulting, a coaching and culinary consulting business.
A retreat guest once called Megan "The Wild Whisk" and it stuck! You will see what we mean when meet Megan.
Megan has been our 3 Sisters Chef since our foundation in 2021.
Stacy Bender
Stacy has been in the field of education for 29 years. Most of her teaching experience has been focused on teacher professional development and school improvement. Stacy provides teacher training in the areas of social and emotional learning, positive psychology, restorative practices, and mindfulness. Stacy is a certified ACE Interface Trainer, a graduate of the Mindful Schools Teacher Certification Program, a YogaCalm Certified Youth Instructor, and a certified Health and Wellness Coach. She has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
You will no doubt engage in meaningful conversations and community in Stacy's presence at 3 Sisters Retreat.
Kristin Klinefelter
Kristin has been in the health education field since 1998, guiding patients, students, and colleagues to improve their knowledge, health, and wellbeing. She focuses on bridging the gap between knowledge and behavior so people can start where they are and thrive. Kristin has enjoyed the beauty of Crane Lake for 30 years and is already planning her summers in retirement there.
Kristin founded 3 Sisters Retreat in 2021 to create a cozy space for people to create and maintain community.
Guest Appearances By
2026 Retreat Guest Professionals
Lisa Wyland
After years of pushing through stress, exhaustion, and the relentless pace of modern life, Lisa Wyland learned firsthand what happens when we ignore the quiet wisdom of our bodies. What began as subtle signals during a once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan trek eventually became chronic fatigue, digestive struggles, joint pain, and a deep realization that conventional answers alone were not enough.
Rather than accepting a life of merely “getting by,” Lisa chose a different path — one of healing, curiosity, and transformation.
That journey became the foundation of her life’s work.
Today, as the founder of Flourish Holistic Wellness, Lisa compassionately guides women who are tired of feeling depleted, overwhelmed, disconnected from their bodies, and dismissed in their search for answers. She helps women uncover the root causes of their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, restore vitality, and reconnect with the calm, powerful energy already within them.
Lisa’s work is deeply informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. She is a holistic Physical Therapist, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, FlowFit Instructor, Master Quantum Epigenetics Hair Analysis Practitioner, Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner, and Certified Rapid Reprogramming Method Practitioner. Her approach integrates manual therapy, lifestyle medicine, pain neuroscience, neuro-activation, nervous system regulation, and transformational coaching to support lasting, sustainable healing.
As a wife, mother of four grown children, and passionate advocate for whole-person wellness, Lisa believes healing is not about perfection — it is about learning to listen, honor, and respond to the body with compassion and wisdom.
Her mission is simple: to help women shorten the path from surviving to truly flourishing.
Because vibrant health, joy, peace, and vitality are not luxuries — they are possible for you too.
Emily Schwanke
Emily Schwanke is a Crane Lake local and co-owner of Voyageurs Guide Service. She has been exploring and adventuring in the lakes of Northern Minnesota since she was able to walk and is now dedicated to helping others explore this part of the world.
Emily has been guiding 3 Sisters Retreat Guests around Voyageur's National Park for 5 years!
