Meet Our Team – The People Behind Seminarhof Drawehn
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” — Rumi
Meet the people who bring Seminarhof Drawehn to life every day with care, dedication and heart.
What brings us together is the joy of creating a place where people can arrive, settle in and feel at home. Whether we’re preparing for your stay, cooking, tending the garden, looking after the rooms or simply being there when you need us, every member of our team plays a part in making your time here feel easy, welcoming and special.
We’re always happy to listen, help and take care of the little things that make a difference.
Sarah, Owner & Manager
Sarah runs Seminarhof Drawehn with warmth, dedication and an intuitive sense for what our guests need. She creates an atmosphere where people can arrive, breathe out and feel connected, while overseeing the organisation, communication and ongoing development of the retreat centre.
Pascal, Founder of the Training Centre
Pascal is the founder of Holistic Bodywork and brings vision, clarity and empathy to the development of Seminarhof Drawehn. He supports many areas of the retreat centre, particularly building projects, sustainability, garden design and the long-term vision for the space.
Christina, Administration
Christina keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly with her organised approach, understanding and warm, clear communication. Her work ranges from guest enquiries by email and phone to bookkeeping, marketing and website management.
Jano, Chef
Jano brings a gentle and caring presence to the kitchen. Passionate about cooking with high-quality, seasonal and organic ingredients, he loves experimenting with new recipes and bringing his creativity to every meal. With Jano, food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, always prepared with great attention to detail.
Yvonne, Chef
An experienced chef, Yvonne brings professionalism and reliability to the kitchen. With her calm and easy-going nature, she creates varied and imaginative dishes using fresh ingredients straight from our organic garden, while ensuring consistently high standards in the kitchen.
Jennifer, Kitchen
Jennifer brings thoughtfulness, humour and a strong sense of responsibility to her work. She loves connecting with people, helps create a harmonious atmosphere and keeps a watchful eye on the day-to-day running of the kitchen, housekeeping and administration.
Renata, Housekeeping
Renata brings positive energy, kindness and a strong sense of responsibility to everything she does. She has a natural eye for what needs to be done and, with her care and attention, helps ensure our guests feel comfortable and well looked after.
Kasia, Housekeeping
Kasia brings great care and high standards to her work, along with her warm and charming personality. Her eye for detail and commitment to quality help create a welcoming environment for both guests and the team.
Petra, Housekeeping & Kitchen
With her openness, warmth and good humour, Petra helps create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. She supports both the kitchen and housekeeping teams and is always motivated, helpful and ready to lend a hand.
Matthias, Builder & All-Rounder
Matthias is humorous, communicative and always focused on finding solutions. He reliably takes care of the buildings, grounds and our guests’ practical needs, combining precision and craftsmanship to find solutions that last.
Rüdiger, Gardener
Rüdiger combines strength and stamina with a warm, courteous nature and many years of gardening experience. He tends our plants and trees with great care and also creates homemade products from what the garden has to offer.
Maya, Princess of Adventure
Maya, Sarah and Pascal’s daughter, is lively, curious and wonderfully sociable. She was born here at the retreat centre and has grown up with our team as an extended family. She brings plenty of laughter, energy and life to our everyday world.