Meet Our Community
There are a lot of special people doing important work in our community.
Visit their links below to explore their work, and contact us about adding any of their services to your stay!
Meet the Owner
Paress Rees is a Milwaukee-area native, wife and mother of two, real estate agent, and the proud owner and steward of Mother Lion Retreat Space since July 2025 — a third space for women and mothers to gather, connect, recharge, and celebrate.
By day, Paress helps Milwaukee families find the spaces where their lives unfold. She believes deeply that where we live shapes how we live — and that the right space has the power to hold so much magic, joy, and healing.
When she's not helping clients navigate one of life's biggest transitions, you'll find her in her garden, on a dance floor, bopping around town with her family, or dreaming up the next evolution of this space.
Mother Lion was created by Jess Seidel in 2023, born from the deep need women have to gather in community — the alchemy of sisterhood, to rest, heal, and celebrate. We are so glad you're here.
Artists & Music
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Adaggio Sound Healing
Musician, Sound and Massage Therapist
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Dana
photographer
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Ella Dwyer
artist & vintage curator
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Familiar MKE
massage therapist, reiki master, artist, handmade wares & herbal goods
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Janelle Gramling
ceramic & fiber artist
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Jenny Jo Wennlund
Artist, Poetry Workshop Facilitator, Spiritual Coach
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Kota Bowen
illustrator & ceramicist
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Margaret Muza
tintype photographer
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Melissa Courtney - Artist
The Indigo Project offers transformational coaching, wellness experiences, and mindful living practices designed to inspire personal growth, healing, and authentic connection.
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Mike Pare
artist
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Resonant Heart- Music & Sound Therapy
Resonant Heart provides music therapy, sound healing, and wellness-focused experiences that promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being through the transformative power of sound and vibration.
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Tres Ojos
brujas, healers, artists
Food & Beverage
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Britta Kramer Private Chef; Mood Food Method
The Mood Food Method is a self-paced digital experience designed to help busy moms and women in seasons of transition support their mood, restore energy, and feel more grounded in everyday life!
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Jobea Bakes
Custom baked goods for your events
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Katie Gabert
chef & catering w/ strega
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Lisa Kirkpatrick
chef & catering
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Purple Teeth Co.
Custom wine tastings
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Radish MKE
personal chef & intimate gatherings
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Will Blaies
bartender for hire
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Zach Bartlett- Private Chef
Zach is a food activist, hospitality professional, and creative force behind Blue Tape Pantry. Passionate about community, meaningful dining experiences, and culinary exploration.
Wellness & Nutrition
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ADRIANA ROYAL
Royal Road Clinic provides holistic mind and body care through psychotherapy, acupuncture, wellness retreats, and healing experiences designed to support personal growth, balance, and overall well-being.
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Aissa Zielinski: Good Land Massage
Licensed Massage Therapist, Usui/Holy Fire Reiki® III Master, Light Worker, and owner of Good Land Therapeutic Massage.
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Amy Ann "Soup Lady"
yoga yeacher, integrative nutrition health coach
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Garnet & the Moon
death doula, grief coach, guided death meditations
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Hundred Grasses
acupuncturist, herbalist, meditation coach
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Liza Durkin
Nature & Nutrition Education
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Madame Strange Tarot Readings
Occult oddities, tarot readings, workshops, and handmade treasures in the heart of Bay View.
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Mi Casita Herbs/ Apothecary
We focus on quality and flavor using organic and seasonal ingredients so that wellness and herbs can be easily and with excitment incorporated into our modern, every day life.
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Natalie Emmer Spiritual Intuitive, Spiritual/ Life Coaching
Hi, I’m Natalie. My mission is to empower you to create your most vibrant life—one that feels absolutely aligned, alive, and inspired.
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Olivia Flood : Awakened Alchemy
The Awakened Alchemy offers dedicated and loving space to explore the innate connection to spirit through energy healing, movement, meditation and ceremony.
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Red Tent Doula
birth support and education, herbalist, blessing way ceremonies
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Samantha Wolk
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Wellness Business Consultant — guiding women toward balanced health and thriving businesses.
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Sevan Arabajian
threshold doula, divination, somatic therapy, life coach, sound healing
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Shakti Yoga and Massage
A cozy studio located inside the Hide House in Bayview Milwaukee. Offering Massage Therapy, Reiki Healing, restorative yoga and private yoga instruction. By appointment only.
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Somalchemy
somatic experiencing (SEP), integrative bodywork, yoga therapy, grief support
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The Illumination Oracle
Intuitive healer and professional tarot reader based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Zoe
massage therapist: deep tissue, techniques from TCM and traditional Swedish massage with passive stretching mixed in
Events & Planning
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Amelia Toporsh Wavy Baby
Women’s Event & Retreat Facilitator
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Haley Haven Event Planning
For all of your event needs from decorating, catering, planning, site planner, day-of facilitator
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Kaleigh Atkinson Founder, Love Cafe
Love Cafe offers community-centered events, wellness experiences, and personal growth opportunities designed to inspire connection, healing, and meaningful relationships.