Sif is the author of 18 food & lifestyle books, 7 of which have won international awards and earned the title ‘Best in the World’. She is a publisher, and photographer, and runs her own travel-based workshop and retreat business, Sisterhood Retreats, with courses in cooking, photography, styling, storytelling, book production & SoMe. These are held in Italy, France, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark. In addition, Sif works as a freelance photographer and journalist for various Danish and international brands, newspapers, and magazines. Sif holds an MA. in Literary History and Mass Communication from Aarhus University and has supplemented her education with studies in journalism, photography, styling, positive psychology, and design and management of creative processes. She has also worked in the cultural sector for 12 years as marketing manager for Aarhus Festuge and event manager at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum.

“I love bringing projects into the world that add meaning and inspiration to people's lives. For me, life is about learning to master skills, contributing to the world with what feels authentic and meaningful to us, and trusting that inside each of us lives a great and powerful potential just waiting to be unleashed. In writing my books, I have always been on a mission to pack them with recipes and written & visual narratives that would resonate, inspire, motivate, and empower my audience. All the insights and skills I have built up over the years and learned to master in entrepreneurship, photography, styling, writing, sales and marketing, SoMe, and experience-based business development, I now translate into courses that can benefit like-minded creatives who seek to share their creative voice with the world and optimize their skills sets. I've seen time and time again what a difference it can make to know exactly what steps to follow to gain the insights you need to build a business based on your passion and expertise, boost your sales, and craft the life of your dreams. I would be honored to share my toolbox with you too.”

- SIF ORELLANA

Vivian has been running the Jeanne d' Arc Living wholesale company for almost 20 years, specializing in handicrafts and furniture. At the same time, she has been the editor of her own publishing house of the same name, and has published lifestyle books and magazines all over the world. Over the years, she has published 15 books and more than 120 magazines in several languages. Since 2021, Vivian has been working exclusively in book and magazine publishing, which is her biggest passion. In addition, she organizes events, workshops, and markets, as well as trips around the world. The magazine Jeanne d' Arc Living is international and is published in 6 different languages, every 6 weeks. It features articles of inspiring homes, nostalgic European garden design and floral arrangements, creative DIY ideas, and simple food recipes - all with a focus on creativity, recycling, and ecology, and in French and Nordic country style with a modern and industrial touch.

“We need community and networking more than ever before. My biggest wish with Jeanne d´Arc Living is to bring together people who share a common passion. This is exactly what we do in Jeanne d'Arc Living. Over the years, I have made thousands of pictures, movies, and other content for books, brochures, and magazines, and not least for social media. I know how important it is to be visible on social media and I have more than 146,000 followers on FB and 24,000 on Instagram - increasing every week. Therefore, I am really happy and proud to be able to offer you these retreats together with Sif. There is no doubt that our competencies together can help you to do so. Privately, I live at Kærby Mølle, north of Randers, where the company is located and where we hold most events and workshops. The mill is located in scenic surroundings with its own lake, stream, and both forest and meadow in the backyard. This wonderful place will be your setting when you participate in our retreat.”

- VIVIAN CHRISTENSEN